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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Connecting One Router to Another
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
To connect the Wireless-G 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 Wireless-G
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.
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.
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
•
Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices
transmitting within your network’s radius.
•
Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
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.
•
Reboot. Use this screen to remotely reboot the Router from your computer.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Status
•
Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.
•
Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.
•
Wireless. The settings for your wireless network are displayed on this screen.
•
Voice. This screen provides status information about the Internet phone lines.
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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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