Linksys RTP300 manual Introduction, Welcome

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow your computers to share a high-speed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. And after you have set up your Internet phone service, you will be able to make phone or fax calls using the Internet.

How does the Router do all of this? By connecting your computers and peripherals, including phones or fax machines, to the Router and connecting the Router to your cable or DSL modem, then the Router can direct and control communications for your network.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. Multiple computers can share Internet access, so you don’t need more than one high-speed Internet connection. With Internet phone service, your Internet access can now be shared by your phones or fax machines as well. You will be able to make phone calls using the account you set up with your Internet phone service provider, even while you’re surfing the Internet. Plus, you can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer’s hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called “wired”.

To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router,

Chapter 1: Introduction

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

nat (network address translation): NAT technology translated IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

lan (local area network): the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.

ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.

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Contents Division of Cisco Systems, Inc Broadband RouterPage How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Back Panel 13 Access Restrictions Tab FilterBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area NetworksUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the RouterFront Panel PowerOverview Connecting the RouterConnect the Power Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router Connect the Existing Router Placement Options Wall-Mount Option Overview Configuring the RouterSetup Access RestrictionsSecurity Administration Applications & GamingStatus Voice How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP Network Setup Optional SettingsPacket a unit of data sent over a network Router IP Network Address Server Settings DhcpDdns Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com DynDNS.orgMAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing10 Routing Table Entry List Web Filters Security Tab FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughFilter IP Address Range Access Restrictions Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Access Control Access Restrictions Tab Device Access ControlApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingPort Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZIP QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS20 QoS Create Rule Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access UPnPLog Administration Tab LogFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Information Status Tab RouterClick the Refresh button to update the on-screen information Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Voice Line1 StatusLine2 Status 31 Voice Tab Voice TabConfiguring the Router Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is a MAC Address?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?How do I reset the Router? Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix C Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E Specifications Storage Humidity Warranty Year LimitedLimited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Statement Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information