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Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
Windows 98 or Me Instructions
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Appendix E: 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
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. See Figure C-1.
3.
Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see Figure C-2). 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 in Figure C-2 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 E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen
NOTE:
The MAC address is also called the Adapter Address.
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Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
For the Router’s Web-based Utility
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
3.
Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure C-3); 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 in Figure C-3 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
For MAC address cloning, enter the MAC Address in the MAC Address field or select
Clone My PCs MAC
. See
Figure C-4.
Click
Save Settings
to save the MAC Cloning settings or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address
NOTE:
The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.
Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone
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Appendix F: Physical Setup of the Router
Setting up the Router
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Appendix F: Physical Setup of the Router
This section describes the physical setup of the Router, including the installation of the mounting brackets.
Setting up the Router
You can set the Router on a desktop or mount it on the wall.
Placement of the Router
Set the Router on a desktop or other flat, secure surface. Do not place excessive weight on top of the Router.
Wall-Mount Option
You will need 2 suitable screws (See Figure F-1) to mount the Router.
1.
Determine where you want to mount the Router. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy
and make sure the location is within reach of the power outlet.
2.
Drill two holes into the wall.
Make sure the holes are
64.5mm apart.
3.
Insert a screw into each hole,
and leave 3 mm of its head
exposed.
4.
Maneuver the Router so the
wall-mount slots line up with
the two screws.
5.
Place the wall-mount slots
over the screws and slide the
Router down until the screws
fit snugly into the wall-mount
slots. Congratulations! The
Wall-Mount installation of the
Router is complete.
Figure F-3: Wall-Mounting the Router
Figure F-1: Suggested Mounting Hardware
Print this page at 100% size, cut along the dotted line
and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
Figure F-2: Wall-Mounting Template
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Appendix G: Windows Help
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Appendix G: Windows Help
Almost all Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system
in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed
through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.
TCP/IP
Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or
protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a wired or wireless network. Your PCs will not be able to utilize
networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.
Shared Resources
If you wish to share printers, folders, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on
utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the
version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your
network.
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Appendix H: Glossary
4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
Appendix H: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more
advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.
Access Point
- A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a
wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Ad-hoc
- A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of
an access point.
AES
(
A
dvanced
E
ncryption
S
tandard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.
Bandwidth
- The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
Bit
- A binary digit.
Boot
- To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.
Broadband
- An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Browser
- An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the
World Wide Web.
Byte
- A unit of data that is usually eight bits long
Cable Modem
- A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the
Internet.
Daisy Chain
- A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.
DDNS
(
D
ynamic
D
omain
N
ame
S
ystem) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a
fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.
Default Gateway
- A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP
(
D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign
temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time,
instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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