tinue with the instruction, below, to complete the Net- work page.

D Depending on the setup infor- mation from your ISP, you may need to provide a host name and domain name for the Router. The Host Name and Domain Name fields are usu- ally left blank. If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.

E Choose the function of the DMZ/Internet (WAN2) port. If the port will be used as a second Internet port, select Dual WAN. If the port will be used as a DMZ port, select DMZ.

D

F In the drop-down menus for WAN1 and WAN2, the WAN Connection Type setting fea- tures four Internet connection types: obtain an IP automati- cally, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Depending on which connec- tion type you select, the fea- tures available on the Network page of the Setup screen will differ. Proceed to the instruc- tions for the connection type you are using.

1 Obtain an IP Automatically

aIf your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, then select Obtain an IP automatically as the WAN Connection Type. If you also select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter a spe- cific DNS Server IP Address.

bClick the Save Settings button, and go to Step G.

2 Static IP

aIf your ISP says that you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, then select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type.

bEnter the WAN IP Address, Sub- net Mask Default Gateway

F1

F2

F3

Address, and DNS Server pro- vided by your ISP.

cIn the DNS Server fields, enter the DNS address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

dClick the Save Settings button, and go to Step G.

3 PPPoE

aIf your ISP says that you are connecting through PPPoE or if you normally enter a user name and password to access the Internet, then select PPPoE as the WAN Connection Type.

bEnter the User Name and Pass- word provided by your ISP.

cIf you select Connect on Demand, the PPPoE connec- tion will be disconnected if it has been idle for a period longer than the Max Idle Time setting.

dIf you select Keep Alive, the Router will keep the connec- tion alive by sending out a few data packets at the Redial Period, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is still active.

eClick the Save Settings button.

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fGo to Step G.

4 PPTP

PPTP is a service used in Europe and Israel only. IF you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. When you are finished, go to Step G.

G If you haven’t already done so, click the Save Settings button. Then, close the web browser.

H Power your cable or DSL modem off and back on again.

I Restart or power on your PCs so they can obtain the Router’s new settings.

J To test the Router’s settings, open your web browser from any computer. In the browser’s Address field, enter www.linksys.com/registration and press the Enter key.

Congratulations! The installation of

the Router is complete.

J

For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide CD-ROM. You can also call or e-mail for further support.

24-hour Technical Support

800-326-7114

(toll-free from US or Canada) E-mail Support

support@linksys.com Website

http://www.linksys.com or http://support.linksys.com

RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)

http://www.linksys.com/support

FTP Site

ftp://ftp.linksys.com

Sales Information

800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)

Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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RV042 specifications

The Cisco RV042 is a versatile dual WAN VPN router designed for small businesses, enabling secure and reliable networking connectivity. Renowned for its robust features, the RV042 supports multiple Internet connections, facilitating load balancing and failover capabilities. This functionality allows organizations to ensure uninterrupted Internet access, optimizing network performance by distributing the load across both WAN ports.

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