Linksys HPPO200 manual Block WAN Request, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing

Page 16

HomeLink™ Series

Block WAN Request

By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request fea- ture make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your net- work.

Click the Apply button to save any changes.

Forwarding

Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from the Internet make certain requests of your network, the HomeLink Phoneline Router will forward those requests to the appropriate computer. The HomeLink Phoneline Router's DHCP function must be disabled to use Forwarding.

Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router

Forwarding is generally used to set up a webserver, ftp server, or e-mail server on your network. To add a server using Forwarding:

1.Enter the port number used by the server. On the same line, enter the IP Address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access.

2.Configure as many entries as you would like until all of the link entries are filled.

3.Click the Apply to save the settings.

Dynamic Routing

With Dynamic Routing you can automatically adjust to physical changes in the network's layout. The HomeLink Phoneline Router, using the RIP protocol, determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. The RIP protocol regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the network.

25

26

Image 16
Contents Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Features Package ContentsIntroduction Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL RouterGetting to Know the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL PowerRouterThe HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Rear Panel Ports LAN Indicators Link/Act HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Front Panel LEDsFull/Col 100Installation Overview Using the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL RouterConnecting the HomeLink Phoneline Router to Your Network Resetting the HomeLink Phoneline Router Daisy-chaining a HomeLink NetworkConfiguring the HomeLink Phoneline Router Open Your Web BrowserMore PCs to your network Windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click the Yes button Setup Quick & Easy AdministrationHomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based Utility Password Status DhcpHelp To Modify Filter SettingsFilters Forwarding Block WAN RequestDynamic Routing Static Routing Common Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingDMZ Host When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time out error Frequently Asked QuestionsCan’t obtain an IP address from my cable or DSL modem Can’t get a link for one of my portsHomeLink Series Appendix How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesStep One Pinging an IP Address Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressTCP/IP Installation is complete Crimping Your Own Network Cables Twisted-Pair CablingStraight-Through Cabling Cross-Over Cabling Glossary HomeLink Series Specifications PortsWarranty Information EnvironmentalContact Information Copyright 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved