Broadband Router | Linksys RT31P2 instruction

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
	Broadband Router
	with 2 Phone Ports
VoIP	Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
	Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
	Model No. RT31P2

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Linksys RT31P2 manual Broadband Router

Contents

Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a Troubleshooting Front Panel Back Panel 16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports An Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the Router Front Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the Router Connect a PC Connection Instructions Setup Configuring the Router Voice SecurityApplications & Gaming Administration How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automatically PPPoE Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com DynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Entry List Filter IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address 15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN Requests VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Port Range Port Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringTriggered Range UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Application-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Specific Port# fields Port-based QoS Voice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Information Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 Status 31 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router Local Network Status Tab Local Network Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and Millennium For Windows XP For Windows Want to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higher Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Packet a unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E Specifications Appendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information