Linksys BEFSX41 Obtain an IP Address Automatically, Static IP Address, Enter the Gateway Address

Figure 6-4

Instant Broadband® Series

3.The Router configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected. Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the following information.

Host Name and Domain Name: These fields allow you to provide a host name and domain name for the Router. These fields are usually left blank. If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.

Device IP Address and Subnet Mask: The values for the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. Leave these settings alone.

4.The Router supports six connection types: Obtain an IP Address Automatically, Static IP Address, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and HBS. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the WAN Connection Type set- ting. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the instructions for the con- nection type you are using. When you are finished with the Setup tab, pro- ceed to step 5.

IMPORTANT: If you have previously enabled any Internet-sharing proxy server software on any of your PCs, you must disable it now.

Some examples of Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge, Wingate, ICS, and Sygate. To disable your Internet-sharing software:

•If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit >> Preferences

>>Advanced >> Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet.

•If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, click Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> Internet Options >> Connections

>>LAN Settings. Remove checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the OK button to continue.

Also, you must disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion Winpoet or Enternet 300) and any firewall software (such as ZoneAlarm and Watchdog) on all of your PCs.

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

Obtain an IP Address Automatically

If your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

A.S e l e c t O b t a i n a n I P Automatically as the WAN Connection Type. (Shown in Figure 6-4.)

B.Click the Apply and Continue

buttons to save the setting, or

click the Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished, then proceed to step 5.

Static IP Address

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

A.Select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type. (Shown in Figure 6-5.)

B.Enter the IP Address.

C.Enter the Subnet Mask.

D.Enter the Gateway Address.

Figure 6-5

E.Enter the DNS in the 1, 2,

and/or 3 fields. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

F.Click the Apply and Continue buttons to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, then proceed to step 5.

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