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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Administration Tab - Management
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
SNMP
SNMP, Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with
the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive notification of any critical events as they occur on the
network.
SNMP
. To enable SNMP, check the
Enabled
box. To configure SNMP, complete all fields on this screen. To disable
the SNMP agent, remove the checkmark.
Get Community
. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Router’s SNMP information. The default
name is
public
.
Set Community
. Enter the password that allows read/write access to the Router’s SNMP information.The default
name is
private
. A name must be entered in this field.
SNMP Trap Community
. Enter the password required by the remote host computer that will receive trap
messages or notices sent by the Router.
SNMP Trap Destination
. Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages.
UPnP
UPnP
. UPnP allows Windows XP and Me to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications,
such as gaming and videoconferencing. To enable UPnP, click the
Enable
radio button.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Save Settings
button to save the changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes. For help information, click
Help
.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Administration Tab - Log
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Administration Tab - Log
The
Log
screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet
connection.
Log
Log
. To keep activity logs, select the
Enable
radio button. With logging enabled, you can choose to view
temporary logs or keep a permanent record using the Logviewer software. Click the
Disable
button to disable this
function.
Log Viewer IP Address
. For a permanent record of these logs, Logviewer software must be used. This software
is downloadable from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com
. The Logviewer saves all incoming and outgoing
activity in a permanent file on your PC’s hard drive. In the
Log Viewer IP Address
field, enter the fixed IP address
of the PC running the Logviewer software. The Router will now send updated logs to that PC.
Incoming Log
. Click the
Incoming Log
button to view a temporary log of the Source IP addresses and
Destination Port Numbers for all the incoming Internet traffic. Click the
Refresh
button to update the log.
Outgoing Log
. Click the
Outgoing Log
button to view a temporary log of all the URLs and IP addresses of Internet
sites that users on your network have accessed. The LAN IP address, Destination URL/IP, and Service/Port
Number for each site are listed. Click the
Refresh
button to update the log.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Save Settings
button to save the changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Log
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.
Ping Test
Ping Parameters
Ping
. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the
Ping
button to open the
Ping Test
screen.
Enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish
to test it,
5
,
10
, or
unlimited
. Then, click the
Ping
button. To stop the test, click the
Stop
button. Click the
Clear
Log
button to clear the screen. Click the
Close
button to return to the
Diagnostics
screen.
Traceroute Test
Traceroute Parameters
Traceroute
. To test the performance of a connection, click the
Traceroute
button. Enter the IP address or domain
name of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the
Traceroute
button. To stop the test, click the
Stop
button. Click the
Clear Log
button to clear the screen. Click the
Close
button to return to the
Diagnostics
screen.
For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Figure 5-31: Ping Test
Figure 5-32: Traceroute Test
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
The
Factory Defaults
screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults
. To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the
Yes
radio button.
After you have clicked the
Yes
radio button, click the
Save Settings
button to restore the Router to its factory
defaults, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your change. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
NOTE:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have
exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all
of your configuration settings. (However, if you have an active Internet phone service account, the
Router will automatically download its Internet phone service settings once it is connected to the
Internet again.)
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Administration Tab - Backup and Restore
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Administration Tab - Backup and Restore
The
Backup and Restore
screen allows you to back up and restore the Router’s configuration.
Backup and Restore
Please select a file to restore
. In the field provided, enter the name of the configuration file you want to restore,
or click the
Browse
button to find this file.
Backup
. To create a backup configuration file, click the
Backup
button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Restore
. After you have selected the appropriate file, click the
Restore
button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
For help information, click
Help
.
The Administration Tab - Reboot
The
Reboot
screen allows you to remotely reboot the Router from your computer.
Reboot
Device Reboot
. Click the
Yes radio
button if you want to reboot the Router. Otherwise, keep the default setting,
No
.
After you have clicked the
Yes
radio button, click the
Save Settings
button to reboot the Router, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your change. For help information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-34: Administration Tab - Backup and Restore
Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Reboot

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