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Linksys BEFSRU31 Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router, Instant Broadband Series

Models: BEFSRU31 BEFSR41

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Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router

Instant Broadband™ Series

Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router

Configuring PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL Router

Now you may have to configure your other PCs to accept the IP addresses that your Router will provide. If you have not set a static IP or dynamic IP address, please follow the directions below. Otherwise, skip to the next section titled Configuring Your Cable/DSL Router. Note: Make sure that a network card or adapter has been successfully installed in each PC you plan on configuring before continuing.

Note: These instructions apply only to Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME machines. For TCP/IP setup under Windows NT or 2000, see your Windows manual.

1.Click the Start button. Select Settings and then Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon.

3.In the Configuration window, select the TCP/IP protocol line associated with your network card/adapter. If there is no TCP/IP protocol line listed for your card/adapter, go to the Installing the TCP/IP Protocol section in the Appendix to install the TCP/IP protocol now.

EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers

4.Click the Properties button, and then choose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click the OK button.

You have now completed the PC’s client settings, so it can connect to the Router.

5.Click the OK button. Windows may ask for original Windows installation files. Direct your PC to the location of the files, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, D:\win95, or c:\windows\options\cabs.

6.Windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click the Yes button.

7.Repeat these steps for each PC on your network.

When all of your PCs are configured,

the TCP/IP setup and configuration are complete.

Continue to the next section

to complete your network setup.

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Contents

Use this User Guide to install the following Linksys products BEFSR41 ver. 2 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port SwitchBEFSR11 ver. 2 EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersLIMITED WARRANTY COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKSLinksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA FCC STATEMENT Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Table of ContentsInstant Broadband Series Features Package Contents for the 4-Port Router BEFSR41 OneIntroduction The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterPackage Contents for the 1-Port Router BEFSR11 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router BEFSRU31 PaPackage Contents for the 1-Port Router BEFSR11 Instant Broadband SeriesGetting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 4-Port Router’s Rear Panel4-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs Instant Broadband SeriesThe WAN Indicators Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterLink DiagPower Instant Broadband SeriesT h e PortGetting to Know the 3-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router USB Compatibility with Your PCUSB Type A USB Type BThe 3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs Full/ColPower Instant Broadband SeriesConnecting the Cable/DSL Router to Your Network Your Default GatewayOverview Your Subnet MaskDHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting UpDynamic IP Addresses Instant Broadband SeriesThe Router’s hardware installation is now complete Continue to the next section to configure the Router with your PCsUplinking Connecting More Devices to Your Router Instant Broadband SeriesInstalling the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers Installing the Windows 98 DriverInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Your USB installation is now completeInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows 2000 DriverInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 5. When the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, Windows will ask you if you want to continue with the installation. Click the Yes buttonInstant Broadband Series Installing the Windows Millennium Driver Your USB installation is now completeInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows XP DriverInstant Broadband Series Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL RouterContinue to the next section to complete your network setup Instant Broadband SeriesConfiguring the Cable/DSL Router 3. The Cable/DSL Router’s Setup page will appear4. Configure the following values Instant Broadband SeriesQuick & Easy Router Administration The Cable/DSL Router’s Web- based UtilityInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers SetupInstant Broadband Series Password StatusStatus EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers DHCPInstant Broadband Series Security or DisableInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers HelpDynamic Routing Setting Up Filters Editing MAC Filter SettingUsing Multicast Pass Through Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Remote Upgrade Using MTU Maximum Transmission UnitUsing Port Triggering IP ForwardingDynamic Routing Static RoutingStatic Instant Broadband SeriesEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers DMZ HostingInstant Broadband Series Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsMAC Address Clone Instant Broadband SeriesFrequently Asked Questions 2. Click the Configuration tabInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersEtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Does the Cable/DSL router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix ICQ menu- preference - connections tab- check “I am behind a firewall or proxy,” and set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the routerInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers GlossaryInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Broadband - A data-transmission scheme in which multiple signals share the bandwidth of a medium. This allows the transmission of voice, data, and video signals over a single medium. Cable television uses broadband techniques to deliver dozens of channels over one cableInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Instant Broadband SeriesDMZ - Demilitarized Zone allows one IP address or computer to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP address if you want to use DMZ Hosting EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Instant Broadband SeriesFull Duplex - The ability of a device or line to transmit data simultaneously in both directions EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Instant Broadband SeriesNetwork Mask - also known as the “Subnet Mask.” EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers diagnostic tool or debugging feature, especially when fending off an attack. It enables the administrator to keep close track of switch performance and alter it if necessary. Port mirroring can be managed locally or remotelyInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Instant Broadband SeriesTX Rate - Transmission Rate How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses AppendixInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersInstalling the TCP/IP Protocol Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL RoutersThe TCP/IP Installation is now complete Twisted-Pair CablingInstant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers4-Port Router Specifications 4-Port Environmental SpecificationsCrimping Your Own Network Cables Instant Broadband Series1-Port Router Specifications 1-Port Environmental Specifications3-Port Router Specifications 3-Port Environmental SpecificationsCustomer Support Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights ReservedRMA Issues Instant Broadband Series