Linksys BEFSX41 manual Appendix D Snmp Functions

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Appendix D: SNMP Functions

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely-used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from a SNMP agent, such as the EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch/VPN Endpoint to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The Router then returns information contained in a MIB (Management Information Base), which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled (turned off, on, etc.).

SNMP functions, such as statistics, configuration, and device information, are not available without third-party Management Software. The EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint is compatible with all HP Openview compliant software.

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

Appendix E: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses

Virtually all Internet addresses are configured with words or characters (e.g., www.linksys.com, www.yahoo.com, etc.) In actuality, however, these Internet addresses are assigned to IP addresses, which are the true addresses on the Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 216.23.162.142. Type it into your web browser and you will wind up at the Linksys home page every time. There are servers that translate the URL to an IP address; this is called Domain Name System (DNS).

IP and web addresses, however, can sometimes be long and hard to remember. Because of this, certain ISPs will shorten their server addresses to single words or codes on their users’ web browser or e-mail configurations. If your ISP’s e- mail and web server addresses are configured with single words (www, e-mail, home, pop3, etc.) rather than whole Internet addresses or IP addresses, the Router may have problems sending or receiving mail and accessing the Internet. This happens because the Router has not been configured by your ISP to accept their abbreviated server addresses.

The solution is to determine the true web addresses behind your ISPs code words. You can determine the IP and web addresses of your ISP’s servers by “pinging” them.

Important: If you don’t have your ISP’s web and e-mail IP addresses, you must either get them from your ISP or follow these steps prior to connecting your Router to your network.

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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