Setup Tab Basic Setup, Internet Setup | Linksys RT31P2 specification

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional help on a tab, click More.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and Heart Beat Signal. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.

Obtain an IP automatically

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

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Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

(Obtain an IP automatically)

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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Linksys RT31P2 manual Setup Tab Basic Setup, Internet Setup, Internet Connection Type, Obtain an IP automatically

Contents

Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition 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 An Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses 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 Voice SecurityApplications & Gaming Administration How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Internet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings 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 Filter Port Range Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC Address Block WAN Requests 15 Filtered MAC Address Security Tab VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough Port Range Forwarding Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port 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 Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoS Port-based QoS Specific Port# fields Voice QoS Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Remote Router Access Backup and Restore UPnP Administration Tab Log Log Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Line1 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation 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 For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Netscape 4.7 or higher Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? 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? Which modems are compatible with the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? 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 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 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