Linksys BEFSX41 Connect the Router, Overview, Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

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Instant Broadband® Series

Chapter 4: Connect the Router

Overview

Unlike a hub or a switch, the Router’s setup consists of more than simply plug- ging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Router with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup informa- tion with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the data.

Once you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin installation and setup of the Router.

The diagram in Figure 4-1 shows a typical configuration.

WAN

Notebook with Ethernet Adapter

 

Modem

LAN

Cable or DSL

 

Cable/DSL Firewall Router

PC with Ethernet Adapter

Figure 4-1

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

1.Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem.

2.Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1, 2, 3, or 4/DMZ) on the back of the Router, and the other end to a standard port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, hub, or switch (see Figure 4-2).

EtherFast® Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint

Repeat the above step to connect more PCs or network devices to the Router.

Figure 4-2

3.Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port on the Router’s back panel, as shown in Figure 4-3. This is the only port that will work for your modem con- nection.

Figure 4-3

4.As shown in Figure 4-4, connect the power adapter to the Power port on the back panel of the Router, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Figure 4-4

•The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly. (The LEDs are shown in Figure 4-5.)

•The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds when the Router goes through its self-diagnostic test. This LED will turn off when the self-test is complete.

Figure 4-5

5. Turn on the cable or DSL modem and PCs.

The Router’s hardware installation is now complete.

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Contents User Guide Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesEnvironmental 139 An Introduction to LANs and WANs IP AddressesWhy Do I Need a VPN? Network Setup OverviewYour Virtual Private Network VPN What is a Virtual Private Network? Firewall Router to Firewall RouterModem connection will not work from any other port PowerRouter’s Back Panel PortsRouter’s Front Panel LEDs WAN and LAN LEDsProceed to Connect the Router Connect the Router Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting UpRouter’s hardware installation is now complete OverviewConfigure the PCs Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCsGo to Configure the Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router Advanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyStatic IP Address Enter the Gateway AddressPPPoE RASQuick and Easy Router Administration Cable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based UtilitySetup User Name and Password Static IPWAN IP Firewall Multicast Pass Through Remote UpgradeBlock WAN Request IPSec Pass ThroughEstablishing a Tunnel VPNLocal Secure Group and Remote Secure Group Remote Security Gateway Encryption AuthenticationKey Management Instant Broadband Series Advanced Settings for Selected IPSec Tunnel PhaseOther Settings PasswordStatus Dhcp Log Help Advanced FiltersInstant Broadband Series Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic Routing Static RoutingDMZ Port DMZ HostDMZ Host Address Current DMZ Host MAC Address CloneDynDNS.org DdnsCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingTZO.com For Windows XP For Windows NTFor Windows 95, 98, and Me For Windows XP Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Click the Advanced = Filter tab Need to use port triggeringFrequently Asked Questions TCP/IP is compatible with the Router Appendix B Maximizing VPN Security Windows 2000 or Windows XP IntroductionEnvironment Step One Create an IPSec PolicyStep Two Build Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-routerIP Address Filter List 2 router=win Figure C-6Step Three Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1 win-routerShared key, as shown Respond Using IPSec XYZ12345. ClickString to Protect Negotiate Security Key exchange pre AcceptTunnel 2 router-win Preshared key, Action Require Security This string to protectKey Exchange XYZ12345Figure C-24 Step Four Assign New IPSec PolicyStep Five Create a Tunnel Through the Web-based Utility Figure C-28Appendix E How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Appendix D Snmp FunctionsFigure E-1 Appendix F Installing the TCP/IP Protocol TCP/IP installation is now completeFigure G-1 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPFigure G-5 Appendix H Glossary 129 131 133 135 137 Appendix I Specifications EnvironmentalSales Information Appendix J Warranty InformationAppendix K Contact Information Web FTP SiteCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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