Linksys BEFSR41 v2 manual Configuring Your Router’s USB Port, USB Installation for Windows

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Configuring Your Router’s USB Port

Now that all of your Router’s hardware is connected together, you must enable the PC that is connected to the Router through its USB port.

Since your Router acts as a network adapter for your PC, there’s no need for you to install a USB adapter for that PC. Just follow the directions below to enable your PC’s USB connection to the Router:

•If you are running Windows 98, continue on this page, below.

•If you are running Windows 2000, go to page 26.

•If you are running Windows Millennium, go to page 29.

After you finish this configuration, make sure that TCP/IP is installed on your PC(s). For instructions on installing TCP/IP, see page 65.

You can also connect your Router’s USB port to other USB devices besides USB-ready PCs, such as USB hubs.

USB Installation for Windows 98

1.Start up your PC in Windows 98.

2.Windows will display a message saying that it has detected new hardware. Click Next.

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3.Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” Click Next.

4.Select “Floppy disk drives” and click Next to start the search for your driver.

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Contents EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers BEFSR11 EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL RouterCopyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesPackage Contents for the 4-Port Router Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterPackage Contents for the 1-Port Router Package Contents for the 3-Port Router4-Port Router’s Rear Panel Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsOne-Port Router’s Ports Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterOne-Port Router’s Rear Panel WAN Indicators Buttons & SwitchesBEFSR11 shown above LAN Indicators 1-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsUSB Icon Getting to Know the 3-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router3-Port Router’s Rear Panel Ports Buttons 3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsLANs and WANs Connecting the Cable/DSL Router to Your NetworkOverview IP Addressing a Quick LessonDynamic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Ing Your Hardware Toging UpUplinking Connecting More Devices to Your Router Technical CheckpointConfiguring Your Router’s USB Port USB Installation for WindowsInstant Broadband Series USB Installation for Windows Instant Broadband Series USB Installation for Windows Millennium Instant Broadband Series Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Cable/DSL RouterConfiguring PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL Router Select the Dhcp tabQuick & Easy Router Administration Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based UtilitySetup Password Status DhcpHelp IP Filtering EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers IP Forwarding Dynamic RoutingStatic Routing DMZ Hosting Logging Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Built-in feature that the Router automatically enablesWith a static IP address if you want to use DMZ Hosting Step One To Ping an IP Address How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesAppendix Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressTCP/IP Installation is now complete Twisted-Pair CablingCrimping Your Own Network Cables Port Router SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Straight-Through Cabling Cross-Over CablingBEFSR11 Customer Support Copyright 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved