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Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.

Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”.

SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.

SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.

Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.

Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network.

Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.

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Broadband Router Installation and Troubleshooting Guidewith 2 Phone Ports VoI PCopyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports word definitionChapter 4 Connecting the Router Table of ContentsChapter 5 Configuring the Router Chapter 1 IntroductionAppendix E Specifications Appendix A TroubleshootingAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix C Windows HelpList of Figures Figure 5-16 Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Welcome Chapter 1 IntroductionBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1 IntroductionBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide?Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A TroubleshootingBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1 IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? An Introduction to Local Area Networks Chapter 2 Networking BasicsThe Use of IP Addresses Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 2 Networking Basics Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Use of IP Addresses dynamic ip address a temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP serverChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router The Back PanelBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Power port is where you will connect the power adapterBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3 Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3 Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Router OverviewBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection InstructionsSetup Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsVoice SecurityApplications & Gaming Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAdministration How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Internet SetupBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports PPPoE Static IPBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS for SingTelBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports PPTPBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Heart Beat SignalOptional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsLocal IP Address. The default value is Network Address Server Settings DHCPSubnet Mask. The default value is Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNS Time SettingBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DynDNS.org DDNSTZO.com Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone MAC CloneThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enter Route Name. Enter a name for the static route, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric charactersChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Security Tab - FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter Port RangeBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Block WAN RequestsThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPort Triggering The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port TriggeringBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports ip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a networkThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The preset applications are among the most widely used Internet applications. They include the followingBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device hub, router, bridge, etc. to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB Management Information Base, which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled turned off, on, etcBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZThe Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Application-based QoSBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Port-based QoS Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSpecific Port# fields Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice QoSThe Administration Tab - Management Router PasswordBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Backup and Restore UPnPBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - LogThe Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports firmware the programming code that runs a networking deviceInformation The Status Tab - VoiceLine1 Status Line2 StatusBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network Local NetworkBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Windows 98 and Millennium Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows For Windows XPBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Click Start and Control Panel4. I want to test my Internet connection Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP, and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selectedIf you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 6. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page8. I need to set up a server behind my Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsB. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Application EnabledStart and End Protocol10. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsD. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT security for that computer. Please refer to “Appendix B Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting 13. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16. I need to use port triggering Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1362Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Where is the Router installed on the network?Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBroadband 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? Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix C Windows Help Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix D Glossary Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking deviceAppendix D Glossary Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks togetherAppendix D Glossary Topology - The physical layout of a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Specifications Ringer Equivalence Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F Warranty InformationBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F Warranty InformationSAFETY NOTICES Appendix G Regulatory InformationBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports FCC STATEMENTAppendix G Regulatory Information Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports