Getting to Know the Router, Back Panel | Linksys RTP300 manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

	Figure 3-1: Back Panel
Internet	This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1	For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
	your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Phone2	If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the Router
	to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Ethernet 1-4	These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.
Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button for
	five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.
Power	The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

NOTE: The Internet port only accepts a straight-through cable. Do NOT connect a crossover cable to the Internet port.

NOTE: The Voice Factory Default feature of the Router’s Web-based Utility is protected by a password available only from your Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more information.

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Contents

Division of Cisco Systems, Inc Broadband RouterPage How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Back Panel 13 Access Restrictions Tab Filter Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area NetworksUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the Router Front Panel Power Overview Connecting the Router Connect the Power Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router Connect the Existing Router Placement Options Wall-Mount Option Overview Configuring the Router Setup Access RestrictionsSecurity Administration Applications & GamingStatus Voice How to Access the Web-based Utility Obtain an IP automatically Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Internet Connection Type Static IP Network Setup Optional SettingsPacket a unit of data sent over a network Router IP Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Ddns Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com DynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 10 Routing Table Entry List Web Filters Security Tab Firewall VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Filter MAC Address Access Restrictions Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter Port Range Block WAN Requests Access Control Access Restrictions Tab Device Access Control Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingPort Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ IP QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS 20 QoS Create Rule UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router Access Log Administration Tab Log Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Information Status Tab Router Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information Local Network Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Voice Line1 StatusLine2 Status 31 Voice Tab Voice Tab Configuring the Router 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? What is a MAC Address?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Which modems are compatible with the Router? How do I reset the Router? Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix C Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E Specifications Storage Humidity Warranty Year Limited Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information