Linksys BEFSX41 manual Static IP, User Name and Password

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Instant Broadband® Series

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

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP, as shown in Figure 7-5.

Figure 7-5

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE ( P o i n t - t o - P o i n t

Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for end-users. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, select the PPPoE connection type, as shown in Figure 7-6.

User Name and Password

your ISP.

Figure 7-6

Enter the User Name and Password provided by

Specify WAN IP Address This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.

DNS (Required) Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut your connection with your ISP after a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

Keep Alive Option and Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 sec- onds.

Important: For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, choose PPPoE. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any PPPoE applications that are already installed on any of your PCs.

To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button.

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Contents User Guide Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesEnvironmental 139 IP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANsWhy Do I Need a VPN? Network Setup OverviewYour Virtual Private Network VPN Firewall Router to Firewall Router What is a Virtual Private Network?Ports PowerRouter’s Back Panel Modem connection will not work from any other portRouter’s Front Panel LEDs WAN and LAN LEDsProceed to Connect the Router Overview Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting UpRouter’s hardware installation is now complete Connect the RouterConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configure the PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Go to Configure the RouterConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router Enter the Gateway Address Obtain an IP Address AutomaticallyStatic IP Address Advanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the InternetRAS PPPoECable/DSL Firewall Router’s Web-based Utility Quick and Easy Router AdministrationSetup Static IP User Name and PasswordWAN IP Firewall IPSec Pass Through Remote UpgradeBlock WAN Request Multicast Pass ThroughVPN Establishing a TunnelLocal Secure Group and Remote Secure Group Remote Security Gateway Encryption AuthenticationKey Management 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 Port DMZ HostDMZ Host Address MAC Address Clone Current DMZ HostDdns DynDNS.orgCommon 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 Need to use port triggering Click the Advanced = Filter tabFrequently Asked Questions TCP/IP is compatible with the Router Appendix B Maximizing VPN Security Step One Create an IPSec Policy IntroductionEnvironment Windows 2000 or Windows XPStep Two Build Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-routerIP Address Figure C-6 Filter List 2 router=winTunnel 1 win-router Step Three Configure Individual Tunnel RulesAccept Respond Using IPSec XYZ12345. ClickString to Protect Negotiate Security Key exchange pre Shared key, as shownTunnel 2 router-win XYZ12345 Action Require Security This string to protectKey Exchange Preshared key,Step 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 SpecificationsWeb FTP Site Appendix J Warranty InformationAppendix K Contact Information Sales InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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