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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

The Status Tab - Router

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Status Tab - Router

The

Router

screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.

Router Information

Current Firmware Version

. This shows the version and date of the firmware that is currently installed.

Previous Firmware Version

. This shows the version and date of the firmware that was previously installed.

Current Time

. The current time and date are displayed here.

MAC Address

. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.

Router Name

. This shows the name you have assigned to the Router.

Host Name

. The Host Name for the Router is shown here.

Domain Name

. The Domain Name for the Router is displayed here.

Internet

Configuration Type

Login Type

. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.

Login Status

. For these dial-up style connections, PPPoE and PPTP, the status of the connection is displayed, and

there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.

IP Address

. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are shown here.

DNS 1-2

. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.

DHCP Release

. Available for a DHCP connection, click the

DHCP Release

button to release the current IP address

of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.

DHCP Renew

. Available for a DHCP connection, click the

DHCP Renew

button to replace the current IP

address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.

Click the

Refresh

button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click

Help

.

Figure 5-26: Status Tab - Router

NOTE:

The on-screen information will vary

depending on the Internet Connection Type selected

on the

Setup

screen.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

The Status Tab - Local Network

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Status Tab - Local Network

The

Local Network

screen displays information about the local network.

Local Network

MAC Address

. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here.

IP Address

. The Router’s local IP Address is shown here.

Subnet Mask

. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here.

DHCP Server

. The status of the DHCP server is displayed here.

Start IP Address

. This is the starting IP address of the range assigned by the Router.

End IP Address

. This is the last IP address of the range assigned by the Router.

DHCP Clients Table

. Click the

DHCP Clients Table

button to view a list of PCs that have been assigned IP

addresses by the Router. The

DHCP Active IP Table

screen lists the DHCP Server IP Address, Client Host Names, IP

Addresses, MAC Addresses, and Expiration dates. Click the

Delete

checkbox to delete a DHCP client listing. Click

the

Refresh

button to update the information. Click the

Close

button to return to the

Local Network

screen.

Click the

Refresh

button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click

Help

.

Figure 5-27: Status Tab - Local Network

Figure 5-28: DHCP Clients Table

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

The Status Tab - Voice

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Status Tab - Voice

The

Voice

screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s).

Auto Config Status

Auto Config Status

. Each time the Router boots up, it automatically checks to see if it has the latest

configuration for Internet phone service. If necessary, the Router will automatically update its configuration. You

can make Internet phone calls only if the Router has the most recent configuration.

User1 Status

Registration Status

. This indicates whether or not this phone line is registered with AT&T CallVantage Service. If

the phone line is not registered and you want Internet phone service, then refer to “Chapter 6: Signing up for

AT&T CallVantage

sm

Service.” If the registration status indicates that the registration has failed, then refer to

“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

Call1 Status

. The status of the active phone call is shown here.

Call2 Status

. If you are using call waiting, the status of the incoming phone call is shown here.

User2 Status

Registration Status

. This indicates whether or not this phone line is registered with AT&T CallVantage Service. If

the phone line is not registered and you want Internet phone service, then refer to “Chapter 6: Signing up for

AT&T CallVantage

sm

Service.” If the registration status indicates that the registration has failed, then refer to

“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

Call1 Status

. The status of the active phone call is shown here.

Call2 Status

. If you are using call waiting, the status of the incoming phone call is shown here.

Click the

Refresh

button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click

Help

.

Figure 5-29: Status Tab - Voice

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Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service

Overview

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantage

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Service

Overview

After you have installed and configured the Router for your Internet connection, you can sign up for Internet

phone service or activate your account. Follow these instructions to access the AT&T website.

Instructions

1.

Launch Internet Explorer, and enter

in the

Address

field.

Then press the

Enter

key.

2.

You will see two choices. Select the one that applies to you.

If you already have an Internet phone service account with AT&T, then select

I signed up for service and

want to activate

.

If you do not have an Internet phone service account with AT&T, then select

I have my Linksys Router and

want to sign up for service

.

3.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When you have activated your Internet phone service, the Phone 1 LED on the Router’s front panel will light up.

When you pick up the phone, you will hear a dial tone. Then you will be able to make Internet phone calls.

If you experience any problems, refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” for more information.

Figure 6-1: Website for AT&T CallVantage

Service

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router.

Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the AT&T website at

or the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

.

Common Problems and Solutions

1.

I don’t hear a dial tone, and the Phone 1 LED is not lit.

Go through this checklist until your problem is solved:

•

Make sure the telephone is plugged into the Phone 1 port.

•

Disconnect and re-connect the RJ-11 telephone cable between the Router and telephone.

•

Make sure your telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse).

•

Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Try to access the Internet, and check to see if

the Router’s Internet LED is lit. If you do not have a connection, power off your network devices, including

the Router and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and power on the cable/DSL modem first. Then

power on the Router and other network devices.

•

Verify your account information and confirm that the phone line is registered with AT&T.

•

If none of the above works, contact AT&T at 1-866-596-8464.

2.

The Status - Voice screen of the Web-based Utility says that the registration for my Internet phone

line has failed.

Go through this checklist until your problem is solved:

•

Make sure your network has an active Internet connection. Try to access the Internet, and check to see if

the Router’s Internet LED is lit. If you do not have a connection, power off your network devices, including

the Router and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and power on the cable/DSL modem first. Then

power on the Router and other network devices.

•

Verify your account information and confirm that the phone line is registered with AT&T.

•

Make sure that your cable or DSL modem is supported by AT&T.

•

If none of the above works, contact AT&T at 1-866-596-8464.

3.

I reset the Router to its factory default settings. How do I configure the settings for my Internet phone

service?

If your Internet phone service account is active, the Router will automatically download its Internet phone

service settings once it is connected to the Internet again. If you do not have an active Internet phone service

account, visit

to sign up for a new account or activate your account. Then

follow the on-screen instructions.

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