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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support?

The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?

Yes, enable or disable IPSec Passthrough on the Security => VPN Passthrough tab.

Where is the Router installed on the network?

In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the local area network (LAN).

Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications.

IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a

communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but

those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to the LAN.

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?

Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that

is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is

never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts,

such as DSL or cable modems, when only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many

private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.

Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP?

Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of

any non-Windows operating systems.

Does the Router support ICQ send file?

Yes, with the following fix: click

ICQ menu

=>

preference

=>

connections

tab=>, and check

I am behind a

firewall or proxy

. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then

send a file to a user behind the Router.

I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do?

If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN

computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You can

also use a port forwarding range of 7777 to 27900. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port

(8080 usually works well but is used for remote admin. You may have to disable this.), and then in the

[UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and

ServerName to the IP assigned to the Router from your ISP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP

address?

It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using.

For example, Unreal Tournament

supports multi-login with one public IP.

How do I get

Half-Life: Team Fortress

to work with the Router?

The default client port for Half-Life is 27005.

The computers on your LAN need to have “+clientport 2700x”

added to the HL shortcut command line; the x would be 6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets multiple computers connect

to the same server. One problem: Version 1.0.1.6 won’t let multiple computers with the same CD key connect at

the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3).

As far as hosting games, the HL server does

not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer.

How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?

If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP

program.

The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the

screen. What do I need to do?

Force your Ethernet adapter to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the “Auto-negotiate” feature of your

Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter’s

Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at

www.linksys.com

for more information.

If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?

Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for thirty seconds. Then reset your cable or DSL modem by

powering the unit off and then on.

Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?

Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 5.0 or

higher for Macintosh.

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?

You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet

Explorer.

Or remove the dial-up settings on your browser.

Check with your browser documentation, and make

sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. Make sure that your browser is

set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click

Tools

,

Internet Options

, and

then the

Connection

tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to

Never dial a connection

. For Netscape

Navigator, click

Edit

,

Preferences

,

Advanced

, and

Proxy

. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to

Direct

connection to the Internet

.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

What is DMZ Hosting?

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet.

Some applications

require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open.

It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you

want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address

for Your Ethernet Adapter.”

If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router?

No.

Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?

The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is the Router cross-platform compatible?

Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?

Theoretically, the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of

ports.

Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Router?

No, this version of the Router must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL modem.

Which modems are compatible with the Router?

The Router is compatible with virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.

What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?

The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session will work through the Router;

however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP addresses?

Ask your ISP to find out.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router?

Under the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab, set port forwarding to

113

for the PC on which you

are using mIRC.

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to

the AT&T website,

,

or the Linksys website,

www.linksys.com

.

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Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Windows 98 or Me Instructions

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your

Ethernet Adapter

This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC

filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s

Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features. Follow the

steps in this appendix to find the adapter’s MAC or IP address in Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

Windows 98 or Me Instructions

1.

Click

Start

and

Run

. In the

Open

field, enter

winipcfg

. Then press the

Enter

key or the

OK

button.

2.

When the

IP Configuration

screen appears, select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a

CAT 5 Ethernet network cable.

3.

Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen. This is the MAC address for your

Ethernet adapter and is shown as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

The example shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something

different.

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions

1.

Click

Start

and

Run

. In the

Open

field, enter

cmd

. Press the

Enter

key or click the

OK

button.

2.

At the command prompt, enter

ipconfig /all

. Then press the

Enter

key.

Figure B-2: MAC Address/Adapter

Address

Figure B-1: IP Configuration Screen

Note:

The MAC address is also called the Adapter Address.

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Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

3.

Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet

adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

The example shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something

different.

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

You can use MAC or IP addresses to designate computers for each Internet Access Policy you create. To specify a

computer, enter its IP address or 12-digit MAC address.

For MAC address cloning, enter the 12-digit MAC address in the

User Defined Entry

fields, two digits per field.

For more details, refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”

Figure B-3: MAC Address/Physical Address

Figure B-4: Access Restrictions - MAC and

IP Addresses

Note:

The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

Figure B-5: MAC Address Clone

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