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Linksys RT042 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Linksys RT042 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
WIRED
with QoS
Broadband Router
RT042
User Guide
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Broadband Router
Copyright and Trademarks
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain
other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
How to Use this Guide
This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Router easier than ever. Look for
the following items when reading this Guide:
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.
This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning about
something that could damage your property or the Router.
word:
definition.
This checkmark means there is a Note of interest about something
you should pay special attention to while using the Router.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about something
you might need to do while using the Router.
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
RT042-UG-50323A BW
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Welcome
1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics
4
An Introduction to LANs
4
The Use of IP Addresses
4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router
6
The Front Panel
6
The Back and Side Panels
7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router
8
Overview
8
Connection Instructions
9
Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router
10
Overview
10
How to Access the Web-based Utility
12
System Summary Tab
12
Basic Setup Tab - Network
13
Basic Setup Tab - Password
15
Basic Setup Tab - Time
16
Basic Setup Tab - MAC Clone
16
Parental Control Tab - On-Line Scheduler
17
Parental Control Tab - Website Hit Rate
17
Parental Control Tab - Application Usage
18
Parental Control Tab - Performance Optimization
18
Parental Control Tab - Block List
19
Advanced Setup Tab - DMZ Host
20
Advanced Setup Tab - Forwarding
20
Advanced Setup Tab - UPnP
21
Advanced Setup Tab - DDNS
22
Advanced Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
22
Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through
24
Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management
24
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Advanced Setup Tab - System Management
25
Log Tab - System Log
27
Log Tab - System Statistics
28
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
29
Common Problems and Solutions
29
Frequently Asked Questions
39
Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware
43
Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
Your Ethernet Adapter
44
Windows 98 or Me Instructions
44
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
44
For the Router’s Web-based Utility
45
Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility
46
Starting the Utility
46
Router Information
47
Usage Configuration Screens
47
Appendix E: The Setup Wizard
51
Appendix F: Windows Help
54
Appendix G: Glossary
55
Appendix H: Specifications
59
Appendix I: Warranty Information
60
Appendix J: Regulatory Information
61
Appendix K: Contact Information
62
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: Front Panel
6
Figure 3-2: Back Panel
7
Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network
8
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
9
Figure 4-3: Connect the Internet
9
Figure 4-4: Connect the Power
9
Figure 5-1: Entering the Router’s IP Address
12
Figure 5-2: Accessing the Web-Based Utility
12
Figure 5-3: The Site Map Button
12
Figure 5-4: Site Map
12
Figure 5-5: System Summary Tab
13
Figure 5-6: Basic Setup Tab - Network
13
Figure 5-7: Obtain an IP Automatically
14
Figure 5-8: Static IP
14
Figure 5-9: PPPoE
14
Figure 5-10: PPTP
15
Figure 5-11: Basic Setup Tab - Password
15
Figure 5-12: Basic Setup Tab - Time
16
Figure 5-13: Basic Setup Tab - MAC Clone
16
Figure 5-14: Parental Control Tab - On-Line Scheduler
17
Figure 5-15: Parental Control Tab - Website Hit Rate
17
Figure 5-16: Parental Control Tab - Application Usage
18
Figure 5-17: Parental Control Tab - Performance Optimization
18
Figure 5-18: Parental Control Tab - Performance Optimization:
Add/Edit New Applications
19
Figure 5-19: Parental Control Tab - Block List
19
Figure 5-20: Advanced Setup Tab - DMZ Host
20
Figure 5-21: Advanced Setup Tab - Forwarding
20
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