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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Connecting One Router to Another

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

To connect the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to another router, follow these instructions:

1.

Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including both routers, PCs, and broadband modem.

2.

Disconnect your existing router from the broadband modem, PCs, and other network devices.

3.

Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the back of the Broadband Router

with 2 Phone Ports.

4.

Plug a standard telephone into the Router’s Phone1 port.

5.

Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router.

Connect the other end to the Internet port on the back of the other router.

Repeat this step to connect PCs or other network devices to the Router.

6.

Power on the cable or DSL modem.

7.

Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an

electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the Router powers on.

8.

Power on the other router.

9.

Power on your PC(s).

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”

Figure 4-9: Connect the Power

Figure 4-8: Connect the Other Router

NOTE:

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

IMPORTANT:

Do not connect the Phone port to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect

a telephone or fax machine to the Phone port. Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in your

home or office may be damaged.

Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Modem

Figure 4-7: Connect a Telephone

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Overview

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Overview

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run

the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For

advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be

accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup,

most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:

•

Basic Setup. On the

Basic Setup

screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP. If you do

not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. Once you have the setup information

for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router.

•

Management. Click the

Administration

tab and then the

Management

tab. The Router’s default password is

admin

. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.

There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status.

Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

Setup

•

Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.

•

DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen.

•

MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.

NOTE:

If you want to sign up for Internet phone service or activate your account, visit

after you have installed and configured the Router. Refer to

“Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantage

sm

Service” for more information.

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Security

•

Firewall. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.

•

VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, PPTP, and/or L2TP Passthrough, use this screen.

Access Restrictions

•

Internet Access. This screen allows you to permit or block specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic.

Applications & Gaming

•

Port Range Forward. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.

•

Port Trigger. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

•

UPnP Forward. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.

•

DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.

Administration

•

Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password and access privileges, as well as the SNMP and

UPnP settings.

•

Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

•

Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connections of your network components.

•

Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•

Backup and Restore. You can back up and restore the Router’s configuration if necessary.

Status

•

Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•

Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

•

Voice. This screen provides status information about the Internet phone lines.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

How to Access the Web-based Utility

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the

Router’s default IP address,

192.168.15.1

, in the

Address

field. Press the

Enter

key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User Name and Password. Leave the

User Name

field blank, and enter

admin

in the

Password

field. Then click the

OK

button.

Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes, or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes. For help

information on a tab, click

Help

.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The

Basic Setup

screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be

obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Each

Basic Setup

screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.

Automatic Configuration (DHCP)

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to

Automatic Configuration (DHCP)

, and it should be

used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Figure 5-2: Router Login

Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address

Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup -

Automatic Configuration (DHCP)

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select

Static IP

.

Internet IP Address

. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.

Static DNS 1-2

. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for

end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to

enable it.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it

has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been

terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your

connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand,

click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle

Time

field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access

disconnects.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the connection

is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you are finished, click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button to start the connection.

Figure 5-4: Static IP

Figure 5-5: PPPoE

static ip address

: a fixed address

assigned to a computer or device

connected to a network.

pppoe

: a type of broadband connection that

provides authentication (username and

password) in addition to data transport

subnet mask

: an address code that

determines the size of the network

default gateway

: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area network

NOTE:

For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE

applications that are installed on your PCs.

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