Linksys BEFSX41 manual Cable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based Utility

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5.If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button and then the Continue button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser.

6.Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem.

7.Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.

If you need advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 7: The Cable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Linksys support website at support.linksys.com.

Congratulations! You’ve suc- cessfully configured the Router. Test the setup by opening your web browser

from any computer and entering www.linksys.com/registration, as shown in Figure 6-10.

If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

Proceed to “Chapter 7: The Cable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based

Utility” for more details and advanced settings information.

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Chapter 7: The Cable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based Utility

Overview

For your convenience, use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this utility. The utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer connected with an Ethernet cable to the Router.

For a basic Router setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the utility:

•Setup Enter the settings provided by your ISP.

•Password The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.

The Status, Firewall, VPN, Password, Status, DHCP, Log, and Help tabs are also available for basic setup of the Router. For advanced setup of the Router, click the Advanced tab to access these screens: Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, DMZ Host, and MAC Address Clone.

Quick and Easy Router Administration

To access the web-based utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field, as shown in Figure 7-1. Then, press Enter.

Figure 7-1

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Contents User Guide Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Environmental 139 FeaturesIntroduction IP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANsYour Virtual Private Network VPN Network Setup OverviewWhy Do I Need a VPN? Firewall Router to Firewall Router What is a Virtual Private Network?Router’s Back Panel PowerModem connection will not work from any other port PortsProceed to Connect the Router WAN and LAN LEDsRouter’s Front Panel LEDs Router’s hardware installation is now complete Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting UpConnect the Router OverviewConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configure the PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Go to Configure the RouterConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router Static IP Address Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyAdvanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet Enter the Gateway AddressRAS PPPoECable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based Utility Quick and Easy Router AdministrationSetup Static IP User Name and PasswordWAN IP Firewall Block WAN Request Remote UpgradeMulticast Pass Through IPSec Pass ThroughVPN Establishing a TunnelLocal Secure Group and Remote Secure Group Remote Security Gateway Key Management AuthenticationEncryption Instant Broadband Series Phase Advanced Settings for Selected IPSec TunnelPassword Other SettingsStatus Dhcp Log Help Filters AdvancedInstant Broadband Series Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Port Triggering Static Routing Dynamic RoutingDMZ Host Address DMZ HostDMZ Port MAC Address Clone Current DMZ HostDdns DynDNS.orgTZO.com Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 95, 98, and Me For Windows NTFor Windows XP 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 Need to use port triggering Click the Advanced = Filter tabFrequently Asked Questions TCP/IP is compatible with the Router Appendix B Maximizing VPN Security Environment IntroductionWindows 2000 or Windows XP Step One Create an IPSec PolicyIP Address Filter List 1 win-routerStep Two Build Filter Lists Figure C-6 Filter List 2 router=winTunnel 1 win-router Step Three Configure Individual Tunnel RulesString to Protect Negotiate Security Key exchange pre Respond Using IPSec XYZ12345. ClickShared key, as shown AcceptTunnel 2 router-win Key Exchange Action Require Security This string to protectPreshared key, XYZ12345Step Four Assign New IPSec Policy Figure C-24Figure C-28 Step Five Create a Tunnel Through the Web-based UtilityAppendix D Snmp Functions Appendix E How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesFigure E-1 TCP/IP installation is now complete Appendix F Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolFor Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure G-1Figure G-5 Appendix H Glossary 129 131 133 135 137 Environmental Appendix I SpecificationsAppendix K Contact Information Appendix J Warranty InformationSales Information Web FTP SiteCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved