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Linksys BEFSR41W Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Instant Broadband™
Series
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL
Wireless-Ready Router
with 4-Port Switch
Use this Guide to install:
BEFSR41W
EtherFast Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.
Instant Broadband is a registered trade-
mark of Linksys.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their
respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Broadband EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port Switch 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
Specifications chapter of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this war-
ranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization
Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM
THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CAN-
NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product,
mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include
a copy of your original proof of purchase.
All customers located outside of the United
States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling
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 prod-
ucts, 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 Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 frequency 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 turn-
ing 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 devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Log
30
Help
31
UPnP
32
Filters
33
Port Forwarding
35
Dynamic Routing
39
Static Routing
40
DMZ Host
41
MAC Address Cloning
43
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
44
Common Problems and Solutions
45
Frequently Asked Questions
46
Appendix B: How to Obtain Your ISP’s E-mail
& Web Addresses
50
Appendix C: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
53
Appendix D: Twisted-Pair Cabling
55
Crimping Your Own Network Cables
56
Appendix E: Glossary
57
Appendix F: Specifications
63
Environmental
64
Appendix G: Warranty Information
65
Appendix H: Contact Information
66
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Linksys Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
1
Features
1
Package Contents
2
Minimum Requirements
2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable/DSL
Wireless-Ready Router
3
The Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router’s Rear Panel
3
The Wireless PC Card (not included)
4
The Reset Button
4
The Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router’s Front Panel LEDs
5
Chapter 3: Connecting the Cable/DSL
Wireless-Ready Router to Your Network
7
Overview
7
About Static & Dynamic IP Addresses
7
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up
8
Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
10
Chapter 4: Adding Wireless Capabilities to
Your Router
12
Chapter 5: Configuring Your Network with the
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
16
Configuring the Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
16
Chapter 6: The Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router’s Web-based Utility
20
Quick and Easy Administration
20
Setup
21
Setting WEP Encryption
24
Password
26
Status
27
DHCP
29
Instant Broadband
TM
Series
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Linksys Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
Congratulations on your purchase of an EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready
Router with 4-Port Switch. The EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with
4-Port Switch provides the ideal solution for connecting your network to a high-
speed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone, with the
option to add wireless capabilities. Configurable as a DHCP server for your exist-
ing network, the Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on
your local area network (LAN) and serves as an Internet NAT firewall against
unwanted outside intruders. Plus, the Router functions as an Access Point when you
add a Wireless Network PC card (not included) to enable wireless connectivity.
A typical router relies on a separate hub or a switch to share its Internet connection,
but the Linksys EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
channels this connection through the blazing, full duplex speed of its built-in
EtherFast
®
10/100 4-Port Switch.
This cutting-edge combination of wireless-ready
router and switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or
switch—just add a Wireless Network PC card to connect the router to your wireless
network.
Now your entire wireless network can enjoy blazing broadband Internet
connections supported by its robust switched backbone.
With the dual-function
speed and power of the EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL
Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port
Switch, your network will take off at speeds faster than you ever imagined possible.
•
Expandable to Support Wireless Networking
•
Compatible with Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
•
MAC Address Filtering
•
Configurable through Your Networked PC’s Web Browser
•
Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through
•
Internal 4-Port Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Gaming
•
Able to Act as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network
•
Wireless Capabilities Available with Use of Optional WPC11 (sold separately)
•
Connects to a Broadband Modem, a 10/100 Ethernet Backbone, or a
Wireless Network
•
Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
•
Provides Roaming, Best Access Point Selection, Load Balancing, and
Network Traffic Filtering
•
Long Operating Range Supports up to 91m (Indoors) and up to 457m
(Outdoors)
•
Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption
•
Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
•
1-Year Limited Warranty
Features
1
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
The Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router’s Rear Panel
The back panel of the Router is where all of the Router’s connections are made.
WAN
The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you
will connect your cable or DSL modem.
Ports 1-4
These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are
where you will connect networked devices, such as
PCs, print servers, and any other Ethernet devices
you want to put on your network. These ports will
auto-detect the use of crossover or straight RJ-45
cables.
Power
The Power Port is where you will connect the
included AC Power adapter.
PCMCIA Slot
This is where you can connect the optional wireless
PC card (not included) for wireless features.
3
Figure 2-1
2
Package Contents
• One Linksys EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port
Switch (1)
• One Power Adapter (2)
• One TechHelper CD-ROM (3)
• One User Guide (4)
• Quick Installation (not shown)
• One Registration Card (not shown)
Minimum Requirements
• Network Adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) Cabling and TCP/IP Protocol
Installed per PC
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-Based
Configuration
• Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet Connection and Internet Access
• CD-ROM Drive
• WPC11 for Wireless Connection (sold separately)
Figure 1-1
Instant Broadband
TM
Series
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch
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