Linksys BEPSR41, BEPSR31 manual For Windows NT, For Windows XP, Want to test my Internet connection

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For Windows 2000:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial-Up Connections.

B.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

C.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

D.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

F.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

G.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

H.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

A.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.

B.Click the Protocol tab, and double-click TCP/IP Protocol.

C.When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter.

D.Select Specify an IP address, and enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

F.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

G.Click the DNS tab, and enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Under DNS Service Search Order, click the Add button. Enter the DNS IP address in the DNS Server field, and click the Add button. Repeat this action for all DNS IP addresses given by your ISP.

H.Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the Close button in the Network window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

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For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

A.Click Start and Control Panel.

B.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

C.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

D.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

E.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the net- work connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

F.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

G.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

H.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the infor- mation.

I.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

2.I want to test my Internet connection.

A. Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 95, 98, and Me:

Refer to “Appendix D: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol” and “Chapter 7: Configure the PCs” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial- Up Connections.

Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.

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Contents Cable/DSL Routers Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Features IntroductionLinksys EtherFastCable/DSLRouterRouter Package Contents for the 4-Port Router BEFSR41 PackageContentsforforthethe11--PortRouterBEFSR11Minimum Requirements Package Contents for the 3-Port Router BEFSRU31 An Introduction to LANs and WANsIP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Network Setup OverviewDynamic IP Addresses 4-Port Router’s Rear Panel 4-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsProceed to Connect the Router Buttons & SwitchesReset Button 1-Port Router’s Rear PanelPort Crossover SwitchWAN Indicators 1-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs3-Port Router’s Rear Panel USB Compatibility3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs Full/ColConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Connect the RouterOverview Router’s hardware installation is now complete Uplinking Connecting More Devices to the RouterInstalling the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers Installing the Windows 98 DriverInstant Broadband Series Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Instant Broadband Series Installing the Windows Millennium Driver Installing the Windows XP Driver Configure the PCs Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the RouterConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router Advanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the InternetStatic IP Address or Specify an IP Address Dhcp or Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyPPPoE Enter the Gateway AddressQuick and Easy Router Administration Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based UtilitySetup DhcpPPPoE Pptp Password StatusDhcp Security ZoneAlarm Pro SettingsLog Software DownloadExempt Computers PC-cillin SettingsOr Disable AOL Parental ControlsIP Filtering Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting AdvancedPort Range Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic Routing Static RoutingDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Need to set a static IP address on a PCWant to test my Internet connection For Windows NTFor Windows XP For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingDiag LED stays lit continuously Click the Advanced = Filter tabNeed to use port triggering Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuouslyFrequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Appendix B Glossary Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series 101 103 Appendix C How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP Address Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressAppendix D Installing the TCP/IP Protocol TCP/IP installation is now completeAppendix E Twisted-Pair Cabling Crimping Your Own Network CablesStraight-Through Cabling Figure F-1 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPFigure F-5 AOL Broadband via Cable Http//192.168.1.1 in the webObtain an IP automat- ically from Port Environmental Specifications Appendix H 4-Port Router SpecificationsFour 10/100 RJ-45 switched ports and shared AOL Broadband via DSLPort Router Specifications Appendix I 1-Port Router SpecificationsAppendix J 3-Port Router Specifications Three 10/100 RJ-45 Switched ports and sharedAppendix L Contact Information Appendix K Warranty InformationSales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved

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