Linksys WRT51AB manual MAC Address Clone

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Instant Wireless® Series

MAC Address Clone

On the MAC Address Clone screen, you can clone the MAC address of your PC’s network adapter onto the Router.

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A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. Some ISPs require that you regis- ter the MAC address of your PC’s network adapter, which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. To avoid calling your ISP and changing the MAC address that is registered with the ISP, follow these instruc- tions:

1.Click the Enable radio button.

2.Enter your adapter’s MAC address in the User Defined Internet MAC Address field.

3.To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To save your new settings, click the Apply button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.

To disable MAC address cloning, click the Disable radio button.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

If you do not know your adapter’s MAC address, follow these instructions:

1.Click the Start button, and select Run.

2.Enter command in the field provided, and press the OK button.

3.At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.

4.Write down your adapter’s physical address; it is the adapter’s MAC address.

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions IntroductionEnvironmental 127 Features Router’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Router Setup OverviewDynamic IP Addresses Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Router’s Back PanelRouter’s Front Panel LEDs LAN Indicators Internet IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PC Connect the RouterOverview Configure the PCs Wireless Connection to a PCConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the Router’s Basic SettingsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Automatic Configuration Dhcp Enter the Default GatewayStatic or Fixed IP Address Enter the Internet IP AddressHow to Access the Web-based Utility Router’s Web-based UtilityAutomatic Configuration Dhcp SetupStatic IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Password StatusLAN Dhcp Log HelpAdvanced Tabs Advanced Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters Private MAC Filter To set up a filter Private IP Filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol Port ForwardingRouting Click the Delete This Entry buttonDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows NTFor Windows XP Want to test my Internet connectionFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP UDPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFrequently Asked Questions Click the Advanced = Filters tabDoes the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP AddressAppendix C Configuring Wireless Security Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressBackground 802.1x Authentication WEP EncryptionMD5 Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-2Figure C-5 Digital Certificate Installation Figure C-9Click Install this certificate Figure C-13TLS Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-18Figure C-21 Figure C-25 For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Appendix F Specifications One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL ModemCategory 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better EnvironmentalAppendix G Warranty Information Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix H Contact Information Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved