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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with

2 Phone Ports

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 wireless network

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

•

Basic Setup. On the

Basic Setup

screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.

•

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.

•

Wireless. On the

Basic Wireless Settings

screen, set the basic configuration for your wireless network.

There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Voice, 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.

•

Advanced Routing. Alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing settings.

Wireless

•

Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen.

•

Wireless Security. Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network.

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Wireless Network Access. To block specific users for wireless network access, set up MAC address filtering.

•

Advanced Wireless. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.

Security

•

Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering.

•

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

Voice

•

Access to the Voice tab is restricted by babyTEL. For more information please contact babyTEL.

Applications & Gaming

•

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

•

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

•

UPnP Forwarding. 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.

•

QoS. Enable QoS (Quality of Service) to maximize network performance.

Administration

•

Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. You can also

back up and restore the Router’s configuration if necessary.

•

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

•

Factory Defaults. babyTEL does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory default settings.

•

Firmware Upgrade. babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware.

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Status

•

Voice. This screen provides status information about your babyTEL phone lines.

•

Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•

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

•

Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here.

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,

192.168.1.1

, 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. Help

information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click

More

.

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 six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and

Heart Beat Signal. Each

Basic Setup

screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of

connection type you select.

Obtain an IP automatically

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

Obtain an IP automatically

, 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

(Obtain an IP automatically)

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Static IP

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

Static IP

.

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.

DNS 1-3

. 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.

Service Name

. If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.

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 PPPoE-enabled 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

Note:

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

applications that are installed on your PCs.

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

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RAS (for SingTel)

Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in

Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel.

RAS Plan

. Select the type of plan you have.

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 PPPoE-enabled 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.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only.

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.

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

Figure 5-6: RAS (for Singtel)

Figure 5-7: PPTP