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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

•MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.

•Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing configurations.

Security

•Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering.

•VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.

Voice

Access to the Voice tab is restricted by your Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more information.

Applications & Gaming

•Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.

•Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

•UPnP Forwarding. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.

•DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.

•QoS. Enable QoS (Quality of Service) to maximize network performance.

14	Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
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Linksys RT31P2 manual Security, Voice, Applications & Gaming

Contents

Broadband Router Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Back Panel Front Panel 16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Use of IP Addresses Networking BasicsAn Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking Basics Getting to Know the Router Back Panel Front Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Connect a PC Configuring the Router Setup Applications & Gaming SecurityVoice Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time Setting DynDNS.org TZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Entry List Security Tab Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address Block WAN Requests 15 Filtered MAC Address Security Tab VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough Voice Tab Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port Range Triggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoS Port-based QoS Specific Port# fields Voice QoS Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router Access Backup and Restore UPnP Administration Tab Log Log Firmware the programming code that runs a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Voice InformationLine1 Status Line2 Status Status Tab Router 31 Status Tab Router Status Tab Local Network Local Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows For Windows XP 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higher Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call?Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Appendix E Specifications Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information