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Linksys BEFSR41v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Instant Broadband™
Series
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Routers
Use this User Guide to install the following Linksys product(s):
BEFSRU31
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port and 10/100 3-Port Switch
BEFSR41 v2
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch
BEFSR11
EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router
User Guide
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.
Instant Broadband is a registered
trademark of Linksys.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and brand names are the proper-
ty of their respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router will be
free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specification section of this User
Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys
Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO
HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
When returning a
product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package
and include your original proof of purchase.
RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE
PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.
All customers located outside of the
United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and han-
dling charges.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-
UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-
WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-
UCTS.
Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom-
panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability,
or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Linksys
P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router has been tested and complies with
the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or device
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
UG-BEFSR11/41/U31-010521A-AC
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Instant Broadband Series
EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers
Configuring Your Network with the
Cable/DSL Router
31
Configuring PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL Router
31
Configuring the Cable/DSL Router
33
The Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based Utility
36
Quick and Easy Router Administration
36
Setup
37
Password
39
Status
40
DHCP
41
Logging
42
Help
43
IP Filtering
45
IP Forwarding
47
Dynamic Routing
49
Static Routing
50
DMZ Hosting
52
MAC Address Cloning
53
Troubleshooting
54
Common Problems
54
Frequently Asked Questions
56
Glossary
60
Appendix
73
How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses
73
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
76
Twisted-Pair Cabling
78
Crimping Your Own Network Cables
79
4-Port Router Specifications
80
4-Port Environmental Specifications
80
1-Port Router Specifications
81
1-Port Environmental Specifications
81
3-Port Router Specifications
82
3-Port Environmental Specifications
82
Customer Support
83
Table of Contents
Introduction
1
The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
1
Features
1
Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11)
2
Network Requirements
2
Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31)
3
Network Requirements
3
Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41)
4
Network Requirements
4
Getting to Know the 4-Port
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
5
The 4-Port Router’s Rear Panel
5
The 4-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
6
Getting to Know the 1-Port
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
8
The 1-Port Router’s Rear Panel
8
The 1-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
9
Getting to Know the 3-Port
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
11
The 3-Port Router’s Rear Panel
11
The 3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs
13
Connecting the Cable/DSL Router
to Your Network
15
Overview
15
LANs and WANs
15
IP Addresses:
A Quick Lesson
16
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up
18
Uplinking: Connecting More Devices to Your Router
20
Configuring the BEFSRU31’s USB Port
21
Windows 98 Configuration
21
Windows 2000 Configuration
25
Windows Millennium Configuration
29
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers
Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11)
•
One EtherFast 10/100 1-Port Cable/DSL Router
•
One Power Adapter
•
One User Guide and Registration Card
•
One Tech Helper CD-ROM
Network Requirements
•
One RJ-45 broadband Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem
•
One PC with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card or adapter installed
•
TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC
•
UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors
•
Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher
(Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator
highly recommended for optimal results)
2
Instant Broadband Series
Introduction
The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
Congratulations on the purchase of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from
Linksys!
The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connect-
ing a network of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and to an
Ethernet network backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast
Cable/DSL Router is the only visible network device on the Internet. The
Router also serves as your Internet NAT firewall, protecting your network’s
PCs from being accessed by external users. All incoming data packets are mon-
itored and filtered.
The Router can also be configured to block internal users'
access to the Internet with IP Filtering, as well as to play Internet games, video-
conference, and much more.
Now all of your PCs can enjoy lightning-fast broadband Internet connections
and share internal network data.
Link them all together and network faster than
you ever thought possible.
Features
•
Connect a Broadband Modem to an Ethernet Network Backbone
•
Equipped With a 3 or 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSRU31 & BEFSR41 v2
only)
•
Connects Up to 254 PCs to the Internet with Just One IP Address
•
NAT Firewall Protects Your PCs From Outside Intruders on the Internet
•
Configurable Through a PC’s Web Browser Using Netscape Navigator 4.0
or
Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
•
Supports IPSec Pass-Through for Virtual Private Networking (VPNs)*
•
Administer Your Router Remotely Over the Internet
•
10/100 Switch Speeds Up Your Gaming and Multimedia Connections
(BEFSRU31 & BEFSR41 v2 only)
•
Configurable as a DHCP Server on Your Network
•
Compatible with Virtually All Standard Internet Applications
•
Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users' Internet Access
•
DMZ Hosting Feature Enables Internet Multimedia Applications
Such as Video-Conferencing and Internet Gaming
*Limited IPSec Support
1
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers
Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41)
•
One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch
•
One Power Adapter
•
One User Guide and Registration Card
•
One Tech Helper CD-ROM
Network Requirements
•
One RJ-45 broadband Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem
•
One PC with a 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card or adapter installed
•
TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC
•
UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors
•
Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher
(Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator
highly recommended for optimal results)
4
Instant Broadband Series
Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31)
•
One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port & 10/100 3-Port Switch
•
One USB Cable
•
One 3.5” Floppy Disk for USB Setup
•
One Power Adapter
•
One User Guide and Registration Card
•
One Tech Helper CD-ROM
Network Requirements
•
One RJ-45 broadband Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem
•
One PC with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card or adapter installed,
or a PC with a USB port
•
TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC
•
UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors
•
Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher
(Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator
highly recommended for optimal results)
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