Linksys BEFSX41 manual For Windows NT, For Windows XP, For Windows 95, 98, and Me

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Instant Broadband® Series

For Windows 2000:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial-Up Connections.

B.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

C.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

D.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

F.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

G.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

H.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

A.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.

B.Click the Protocol tab, and double-click TCP/IP Protocol.

C.When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter.

D.Select Specify an IP address, and enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

F.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

G.Click the DNS tab, and enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Under DNS Service Search Order, click the Add button. Enter the DNS IP address in the DNS Server field, and click the Add button. Repeat this action for all DNS IP addresses given by your ISP.

H.Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the Close button in the Network window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

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

For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

A.Click Start and Control Panel.

B.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

C.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

D.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

E.Click the use the following IP address radio button. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

F.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

G.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

H.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

I.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

2.I want to test my Internet connection.

A. Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 95, 98, and Me:

•Refer to “Appendix F: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol” and “Chapter 5: Configure the PCs” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automati- cally is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

•Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial-Up Connections.

•Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

•In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure

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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 RouterPower Router’s Back PanelModem connection will not work from any other port PortsProceed to Connect the Router WAN and LAN LEDsRouter’s Front Panel LEDs Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Router’s hardware installation is now completeConnect the Router OverviewConfigure the PCs Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCsGo to Configure the Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router Obtain an IP Address Automatically Static IP AddressAdvanced Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet 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 Remote Upgrade Block WAN RequestMulticast Pass Through 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 Introduction EnvironmentWindows 2000 or Windows XP 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-routerRespond Using IPSec XYZ12345. Click String to Protect Negotiate Security Key exchange preShared key, as shown AcceptTunnel 2 router-win Action Require Security This string to protect Key ExchangePreshared key, 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 EnvironmentalAppendix J Warranty Information Appendix K Contact InformationSales Information Web FTP SiteCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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