Linksys BEFSX41 manual Copyright & Trademarks

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. EtherFast, Instant Broadband, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are reg- istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys guarantees that every Instant Broadband® EtherFast® Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint will be free from physical defects in material and work- manship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide.

This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase.

If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACK- AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of pur- chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD- UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT- WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD- UCTS. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom- panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod- ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

FCC STATEMENT

The Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC, this product meets the requirements of the following standards:

EN55022 Emission

EN55024 Immunity

Industry Canada (Canada)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

BEFSX41-UG-30227D JL

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Contents User Guide Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Environmental 139 FeaturesIntroduction An Introduction to LANs and WANs IP AddressesYour Virtual Private Network VPN Network Setup OverviewWhy Do I Need a VPN? What is a Virtual Private Network? Firewall Router to Firewall RouterModem connection will not work from any other port PowerRouter’s Back Panel PortsProceed to Connect the Router WAN and LAN LEDsRouter’s Front Panel LEDs 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 Key Management AuthenticationEncryption 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 Host Address DMZ HostDMZ Port Current DMZ Host MAC Address CloneDynDNS.org DdnsTZO.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 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 PolicyIP Address Filter List 1 win-routerStep Two Build Filter Lists 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