Contents
Cable/DSL Routers
Copyright & Trademarks
Table of Contents
Features
Introduction
Linksys EtherFastCable/DSLRouterRouter
Package Contents for the 4-Port Router BEFSR41
PackageContentsforforthethe11--PortRouterBEFSR11
Minimum Requirements
Package Contents for the 3-Port Router BEFSRU31
An Introduction to LANs and WANs
IP Addresses
Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers
Network Setup Overview
Dynamic IP Addresses
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
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
Connect the Router
Overview
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
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 Address
Appendix D Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP installation is now complete
Appendix E Twisted-Pair Cabling
Crimping Your Own Network Cables
Straight-Through Cabling
Figure F-1
For Windows NT, 2000, and XP
Figure F-5
AOL Broadband via Cable
Http//192.168.1.1 in the web
Obtain an IP automat- ically from
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
Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved