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Linksys BEFW11S4 manual Help, Filters, Instant Wireless Series

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Help

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Help

The Help tab, as shown in Figure 5-13, contains links to all of the Utility’s inter- nal support documentation, a link to Linksys’s website, and the application that upgrades the Router’s firmware. To utility these links, you must have an active Internet connection.

Figure 5-13

Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products.

For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, click the Adobe Website link to download this software.

Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point.

To upgrade the Router’s firmware:

1.Access the Help tab and click Upgrade Firmware. A new page, shown in Figure 5-14, will appear.

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Important: In order to upgrade the Router’s firmware, you must use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher. Upgrading the firmware may cause the Router to be reset to the factory defaults. Make a record of all settings before attempting the upgrade.

Figure 5-14

2.Click the Browse button and find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website. Double-click the upgrade file. This will place the file into the “File Path:” field.

3.When the correct file is in the “File Path:” field, click the Upgrade but- ton and follow the instructions there. This will complete your firmware upgrade.

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Important: Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process in any way or power down the Router while the upgrade is in progress as this could damage the Router.

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Contents

Use this guide to install Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series User GuideCOPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS LIMITED WARRANTYLinksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA FCC STATEMENT Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment or devices Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Table of ContentsInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab WirelessChapter 1 Introduction The Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures Minimum RequirementsWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch IP AddressesInstant Wireless Series DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersThe Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs The Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower PowerFull/Col Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up LinkInstant Wireless Series your PCsWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Overview Chapter 3 Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Instant Wireless Series5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and verify that Obtain configured, proceed to Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Windows XP PCsInstant Wireless Series configured, proceed to Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterInstant Wireless Series Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterE n a b l e / D i s a b l e Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchAddress Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP PPPoEInstant Wireless Series Chapter 5 Using the Router’s Web- Based UtilityPPTP Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series SetupFirmware Version This displays the firmware version Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchStatic IP Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch PPPoEInstant Wireless Series PasswordStatus Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series DHCPWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series SecurityAOL Parental Controls Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series HelpFilters Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchUsing Multicast Pass Through Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Advanced Tab FiltersUsing Remote Management Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing PPTP Pass Through Using Remote UpgradeInstant Wireless Series UPnP ForwardingAdvanced Tab Port Range Forwarding Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesTo add a server using UPnP Forwarding Triggering Port TriggeringPort Advanced Tab Dynamic RoutingInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab Static RoutingWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series Advanced Tab DMZ HostAdvanced Tab MAC Address Cloning Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab WirelessWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP For WindowsFor Windows NT A. Click Start and Control PanelWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Click Start and Control PanelInstant Wireless Series For Windows XPWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series4. I am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup page 6. I need to set up a server behind my RouterWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Instant Wireless Series For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch C. Click the Advanced = Filter tabInstant Wireless Series 16. I need to use port triggeringfound at AOL Keyword Linksys Setup Frequently Asked QuestionsInstant Wireless Series the Router automatically enablesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesWhat is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router? Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesCSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi-Channel Roaming Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=128 Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesC\ping mail Pinging mail 24.53.32.4 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for32 bytes of data Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=127 Appendix C Configuring Wireless SecurityC\ping -a Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com 24.53.32.4 with Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=127Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesFigure C-2 Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPInstant Wireless Series Figure C-3Figure C-6 Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Figure C-7Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch For Windows 95, 98, and MEInstant Wireless Series Figure C-10Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch For Windows NT, 2000, and XPInstant Wireless Series Figure D-3Figure D-6 http//192.168.1.1 in the webInstant Wireless Series Figure D-7Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch AOL Broadband via DSLInstant Wireless Series Figure E-3Instant Wireless Series Appendix F GlossaryWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch cabling systems wires, junctions, and connectors in terms of the data rates that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Seriesassociated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesHop - The link between two network nodes MAC Media Access Control Address - A unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- works they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesTX Rate - Transmission Rate Instant Wireless Series Appendix G SpecificationsEnvironmental Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchAppendix I Contact Information Appendix H Warranty InformationAuthorization Issues Sales InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved