Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSLRouter

Introduction
The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
Congratulations on your purchase of a Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast
Cable/DSL Router. The EtherFast Cable/DSLRouter is the perfect option to
connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection
or to an Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast
Cable/DSL Router can act as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on
your local area network (LAN) and, with QoS, you can prioritize performance for
FTP, HTTP, and other services. The Router serves as an Internet firewall, shielding
your network from unwanted access and monitoring and filtering all incoming
data packets. The Router can also be configured to filter internal users' access to
the Internet.
Not only will all of your PCs now be able to enjoy your lightning-fast
Broadband Internet connection, they will also be able to share internal net-
work data. Add it all together and your small network will hum along faster
than you ever thought possible.
Features
• Connects to a Broadband modem or to an Ethernet backbone.
• Equipped with an 8-port 10/100 Switch. Manually select port eight as the
uplink port.
• Connects all of your PCs to the Internet with only one purchased IP address.
• Creates a firewall to protect your PCs from outside intruders.
• Configurable through any networked PC's web browser using Netscape or
Internet Explorer, versions 4.0 or higher.
• The switch dramatically speeds up your gaming and multimedia connec-
tions.
• QoS (Quality of Service) allows you to prioritize performance.
• Can simultaneously act as both a DHCP Server on the LAN and a DHCP
Client on the WAN.
• Compatible with virtually all standard Internet applications.
• Administrators can block specific interior users' Internet access.
• DMZ Host option provides two-way communication between one PC and
your Internet services.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
The Linkys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
System Requirements 2
Getting to Know the
8-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 3
The 8-Port Router’s Rear Panel 3
The Reset Button 4
The 8-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs 4
Connecting The Cable/DSL Router to
Your Network 6
Overview 6
About Static &Dynamic IP Addresses 6
Connecting Everything Together &Booting Up 7
Configuring Your Network with
the Cable/DSL Router 9
Configuring The Cable/DSL Router 9
Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSLRouter 12
The Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based Utility 15
Troubleshooting 30
Appendix 36
SNMPFunctions 36
How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail &Web Addresses 36
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol 39
Twisted-Pair Cabling 41
Crimping Your Own Network Cables 42
8-Port Router Specifications 43
Customer Support 44
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