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Appendix G: Setting Up AOL® Broadband Cable & DSL
This document provides instructions for setting up the Router using firmware version 1.43 or above to work with AOL Broadband via a Cable or DSL con- nection. This Router's AOL Parental Controls feature is available for AOL cus- tomers in the US only. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to configure for AOL Broadband for the type of broadband connection
you have. Note: You must install AOL 7.0 or above to all computers using AOL Services. Those with earlier versions of AOL can find details at AOL Keyword: Linksys Setup.
Note: Some of the screens in this section may look slightly different than what appears on your screen.
Instant Broadband™ Series
EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers
AOL Broadband via Cable | |
1. Open your web browser. Enter | |
http://192.168.1.1 in the web | |
browser’s Address field, as shown in | |
Figure G-1, and press the Enter key. | Figure G-1 |
2.A password request page, shown in Figure G-2 will appear. (Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window slightly different from that shown). Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin in the Password field. Then click
the OK button. Ro
Figure G-2
3. From | the |
Setup screen |
that appears, |
shown | in |
Figure | G-3, |
s e l | e c t |
Obtain an IP automat- ically from
the WAN Connection Type drop- down menu. Then, click the Security tab.
4.Select Enable for A O L P a r e n t a l Controls from the Security tab, shown in Figure G-4, and click the OK button on the screen that appears. Enabling this will disable all options under the
Advanced tab
except MAC Address cloning.
Then, click the OK button to save these settings. Click the X button on the top right side of the win- dow to close it.
Figure G-3
Figure G-4
Note: AOL Parental Controls are available to AOL customers in the Unites States Only.
Contents
Cable/DSL Routers
Copyright & Trademarks
Table of Contents
Linksys EtherFastCable/DSLRouterRouter
Features
Introduction
Minimum Requirements
Package Contents for the 4-Port Router BEFSR41
PackageContentsforforthethe11--PortRouterBEFSR11
IP Addresses
Package Contents for the 3-Port Router BEFSRU31
An Introduction to LANs and WANs
Dynamic IP Addresses
Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers
Network Setup Overview
4-Port Router’s Rear Panel
4-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
Proceed to Connect the Router
Buttons & Switches
Reset Button
1-Port Router’s Rear Panel
Port
Crossover Switch
WAN Indicators
1-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
3-Port Router’s Rear Panel
USB Compatibility
3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
Full/Col
Overview
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
Connect the Router
Router’s hardware installation is now complete
Uplinking Connecting More Devices to the Router
Installing the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers
Installing the Windows 98 Driver
Instant 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 Router
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
Configuring Windows XP PCs
Configure the Router
Advanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet
Static IP Address or Specify an IP Address
Dhcp or Obtain an IP Address Automatically
PPPoE
Enter the Gateway Address
Quick and Easy Router Administration
Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based Utility
Setup
Dhcp
PPPoE
Pptp
Password
Status
Dhcp
Security
ZoneAlarm Pro Settings
Log
Software Download
Exempt Computers
PC-cillin Settings
Or Disable
AOL Parental Controls
IP Filtering
Setting Up Filters
Editing MAC Filter Setting
Advanced
Port Range Forwarding
UPnP Forwarding
Port Triggering
Dynamic Routing
Static Routing
DMZ Host
MAC Address Clone
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Need to set a static IP address on a PC
Want to test my Internet connection
For Windows NT
For Windows XP
For Windows 95, 98, and Me
For Windows XP
Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup
Need to set up a server behind my Router
Can’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 default
Need to upgrade the firmware
My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting
Diag LED stays lit continuously
Click the Advanced = Filter tab
Need to use port triggering
Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuously
Frequently Asked Questions
Allows Pptp packets to pass through
Appendix B Glossary
Instant Broadband Series
Instant Broadband Series
Instant Broadband Series
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Appendix C How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses
Step One Pinging an IP Address
Step Two Pinging for a Web Address
Appendix D Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP installation is now complete
Straight-Through Cabling
Appendix E Twisted-Pair Cabling
Crimping Your Own Network Cables
Figure F-1
For Windows NT, 2000, and XP
Figure F-5
Obtain an IP automat- ically from
AOL Broadband via Cable
Http//192.168.1.1 in the web
Port Environmental Specifications
Appendix H 4-Port Router Specifications
Four 10/100 RJ-45 switched ports and shared
AOL Broadband via DSL
Port Router Specifications
Appendix I 1-Port Router Specifications
Appendix J 3-Port Router Specifications
Three 10/100 RJ-45 Switched ports and shared
Appendix L Contact Information
Appendix K Warranty Information
Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax
Web site FTP site
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