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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Broadband ADSL Gateway with Modem / Router /
4-Port Switch / Wireless-Ready will be free from physical defects in material and work-
manship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in
the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this
warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization
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FCC PART 15 CLASS B STATEMENT
In compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the following FCC
Part 15 Regulations are provided regarding the installation and operation of the Linksys
BEFDSR41W ADSL Gateway.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv-
er is connected.
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC PART 68 STATEMENT
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is attached to the equip-
ment that contains, among other information, its FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone
company.
This equipment uses the following USOC Jack: RJ-11.
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack, which is FCC Part 68 compliant. Connection to the
telephone network should be made by using the standard modular telephone jack.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the tele-
phone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called.
In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed 5. To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
discontinue your service temporarily. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the tele-
phone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary mod-
ifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
In the event this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the unit from the
telephone line. Try using another FCC approved device in the same telephone jack. If
the trouble persists, call the telephone company repair service bureau. If the trouble
does not persist and appears to be with this unit, disconnect the unit from the telephone
line and discontinue use of the unit until it is repaired. Please note that the telephone
company may ask that you disconnect the equipment from the telephone network until
the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunc-
tioning. The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to
get optimum performance from the product.
No repairs may be done by the customer. If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
please contact your authorized support provider for repair and warranty information. If
the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. This
equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service. Connection to
Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
SAFETY NOTICES
• Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication
line cord.
• Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swim-
ming pool.
• Avoid using this products (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Filtering 47
Forwarding 49
Dynamic Routing 51
Static Routing 53
DMZ Host 55
Firewall 56
Link Test 57
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 58
Common Problems and Solutions 58
Frequently Asked Questions 60
Appendix B: Configuring Wireless Security 64
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 68
Appendix C: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol 73
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP
Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 75
Appendix E: Specifications 79
Environmental Specifications 80
Appendix F: Warranty Information 81
Appendix G: Contact Information 82
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Linksys ADSL Gateway
with Modem / Router / 4-Port Switch / Wireless-Ready 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Minimum Requirements 2
An Introduction to LANs and WANs 2
IP Addresses 3
Network Setup Overview 5
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway
with Modem / Router / 4-Port Switch / Wireless-Ready 6
The Gateway’s Back Panel Ports 6
The Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs 7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Gateway 9
Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs 12
Overview 12
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium 13
Windows 2000 15
Windows XP 17
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway 19
Chapter 6: Using the Gateway’s Web-based
Utility 25
Quick and Easy Gateway Administration 25
Setup 26
Password 34
Status 36
DHCP 38
Log 40
UPnP 41
Help 42
Wireless 44
Advanced 46
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Chapter 1:Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Instant Broadband™ ADSL Gateway with Modem / Router / 4-
Port Switch / Wireless-Ready. This Gateway allows you to set up a network with your PCs
and share your Internet connection.
The Gateway does this by connecting to your ADSL line, and using the Gateway’s Ethernet
ports to connect your PCs; it’s like each PC is connected directly to the Internet. This way, you
have an Ethernet network where you have several PCs utilizing one Internet connection simul-
taneously. Plus, if you add a Linksys wireless PC Card, it can be used as an Access Point and
the Gateway can bridge your Ethernet network with your wireless PCs.
The PCs that you connect to the Gateway’s four LAN ports, when properly configured, cre-
ate a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with an Ethernet cable plugged into
your computer’s Ethernet adapter at one end and into one of the Gateway's LAN ports (num-
bered from one to four) at the other end. The term “Ethernet” is used to refer to your network
accessories, such as cables and adapters, because Ethernet refers to the type of network that
you are setting up. Ethernet refers to the accessories that transfer computer data from 10Mbps
to 100Mbps (speeds used by network devices.)
The Gateway allows you to share your ADSL connection using a built-in ADSL modem, and
can plug directly into your ADSL-enabled wall jack (DSL service line). The PCs that are con-
nected to the Gateway share this connection.
• Download Speeds of up to 8Mbps
• Upload Speeds of up to 800kbps
• Prevents DoS (Denial of Service) Attacks
• E-mail and Web-based Logging of Security Events
• MAC Address Filtering, Port Forwarding, DMZ Support
• Configurable through Your Networked PC’s Web Browser
• Supports VPN Pass-Through for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP Protocols
• Internal 4-Port Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Network
• DHCP Server Capability to Assign IP Addresses Automatically
• Wireless Capabilities Available with Use of Optional WPC11 (sold separately)
• Supports a High Data Rate of up to 11Mbps for up to 28 Simultaneous
Wireless Connections
• Capable of 64 and 128-Bit WEP Encryption
• Compliant with ANSI T1.413i2, ITU-T G.dmt (G.992.1), and ITU G.lite
(G.992.2) Standards
• Supports RFC 1483, RFC 2364 PPPoA, RFC 2516 PPPoE Protocols
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Think of the Gateway as a network device with two sides: the first side is made
up of your private Local Area Network (LAN) of PCs. The other, public side is
the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or office.
The Gateway’s firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the
public, Internet side cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN, or network,
remains private. The Gateway protects your network by inspecting the first
packet coming in through the WAN port before delivery to the final destination
on the LAN port. The Gateway inspects Internet port services like the web serv-
er, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the
packet to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including
PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “location,”
or address, on the network. This applies to both the WAN and LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or
other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you
disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will always
have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses are com-
monly used with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.
When using the Gateway to share your ADSL Internet connection, contact your
ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so,
you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. You can get
the information from your ISP.
IP Addresses
Note: Since the Gateway is a device that connects two networks, it
needs two IP addresses—one for the LAN side, and one for the WAN
side. In this User Guide, you’ll see references to the “WAN IP
address” and the “LAN IP address.”
Since the Gateway has firewall security (NAT), the only IP address that
can be seen from the Internet for your network is the Gateway’s WAN
IP address.
However, even this WAN IP address for the Gateway can be blocked,
so that the Gateway and network seem invisible to the Internet—see
the IP Filtering section in “Chapter 6: Using the Gateway’s Web-based
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• One ADSL Gateway with Modem / Router / 4-Port Switch / Wireless-Ready
• One Power Adapter
• One RJ-11 Phone Cable
• One User Guide
• One Fast Start and Registration Card (not shown)
• Network Adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) Cabling and TCP/IP Protocol
Installed per PC
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-based
Configuration
• ADSL Connection and Activated Account
• Optional Wireless Network PC Card Model WPC11 for Wireless Connection
(sold separately)
Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.
In this instance, the Gateway connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or
the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Wide Area Network (WAN),
that is, the Internet. The Gateway processes and regulates the data that travels
between these two networks.
Minimum Requirements
Package Contents
Figure 1-1
An Introduction to LANs and WANs
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This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a Gateway.
After going through the “Getting to Know the Gateway” chapter, most users
will only need to use the following chapters:
• Chapter 3: Connecting the Gateway
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the ADSL line to the Gateway
and connect the PC(s) to the Gateway.
• Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs
This chapter instructs you on how to configure your PC(s) for a DHCP con-
nection, if the network settings are not already set to DHCP.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
This chapter explains how to configure the Gateway using your web browser
and the Gateway’s web-based utility. You will configure the Gateway using
the settings provided by your ISP.
When you’re finished with the basic steps, then you are ready to connect to the
Internet. After the PC(s) can access the Internet through the Gateway, you can
alter the Gateway’s settings further; for example, you can adjust security fea-
tures and other settings to enable online gaming, run Internet servers, config-
ure a wireless LAN (WPC11 required) and more!
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Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,
such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic”
because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain
time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the
Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign
it a new dynamic IP address.
For ADSL users, many ISPs may require you to log on with a user name and
password to gain access to the Internet. This is a dedicated, high-speed con-
nection type called Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). PPPoE is
similar to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number when
establishing a connection. PPPoE also will provide the Gateway with a dynam-
ic IP address to establish a connection to the Internet. Point to Point Protocol
over ATM, or PPPoA, is a similar login method also used for some ADSL con-
nections.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new
user is added to your network. PCs and other network devices using dynamic
IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or net-
work device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. By default, the
Gateway’s WAN setting is DHCP client.
A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another net-
work device, such as the Gateway. By default, a DHCP server (LAN side) is
enabled on the Gateway. If you already have a DHCP server running on your
network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than
one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as
conflicting IP addresses. To disable DHCP on the Gateway, see the DHCP sec-
tion in “Chapter 6: Using the Gateway’s Web-based Utility.”
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Note: Even if you assign a static IP address to a PC, other PCs can
still use DHCP’s dynamic IP addressing, as long as the static IP
address is not within the DHCP range of the LAN IP Address.
If the dynamic IP addressing fails to provide a dynamic IP address,
refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Network Setup Overview
Notebook with
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Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Gateway is pow-
ered on.
Diag Green. The Diag LED flashes when the Gateway is booting
up. If this flashes or stays solid after the bootup phase, the
Gateway may be malfunctioning. See “Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” if you encounter this problem.
Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED
is continuously lit, the Gateway is successfully connected to
a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or 4). If the
LED is flickering, the Gateway is actively sending or receiv-
ing data over that port.
Full/Col Green. The Full/Col LED also serves two purposes. If this
LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the
corresponding port is running in Full Duplex mode. If the
LED flickers, the connection is experiencing collisions.
Infrequent collisions are normal.
100 Green. The 100 LED lights up when a successful 100Mbps
connection is made through the corresponding port.
If this LED does not light up, then your connection speed is
10 Mbps.
WLAN Link Green. This LED is solidly lit when a wireless PC Card is
inserted and functioning in the Gateway.
WLAN Act Green. This LED flashes when there is wireless activity.
The Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs
Figure 2-2
Chapter 2:Getting to Know the
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Port Switch / Wireless-Ready
The Gateway’s ports, where network cables are connected, are located on the
back panel of the Gateway.
ADSL The ADSL port is where you will connect your
ADSL line.
Ports 1-4 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports con-
nect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers,
and remote hard drives.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the
power adapter.
On/Off Switch This switch is used for turning the Gateway on and
off.
PC Card Slot This is where you can connect the optional wireless
PC card (not included) for wireless features.
The Gateway’s Back Panel Ports
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 3:Connecting the
Gateway
You will connect the Gateway to your ADSL line and to the computers in your
home or business.
First, make sure that all the devices that you’ll be working with are powered
down, including your PCs and the Gateway.
1. Connect one end of the provided phone cable to the ADSL (RJ-11 phone)
port that is on the back of the Gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the wall jack with ADSL service.
ADSL Session Green. This LED is solidly lit when a PPPoE session is estab-
lished.
ADSL Link Green. This LED is off when an ADSL line is not detected.
It flashes when the Gateway is attempting to make an ADSL
connection. The LED is solidly lit when an ADSL connection
has been successfully established.
ADSL Act Green. This LED flashes when there is activity across the
ADSL connection.
Proceed to “Chapter 3: Connecting the Gateway.”
Connecting Your Hardware and Booting Up
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
The Reset Button
Briefly pressing the Reset Button or rebooting the Gateway will refresh the
Gateway’s connections. If the Gateway locks up, simply press the Reset Button
or power it down for three to five seconds. Leaving the power off for too long
could result in the loss of network connections.
Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all of
the Gateway’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done only
if you are experiencing heavy routing problems, and only after you have
exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. By resetting the Gateway,
you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP Addresses
and what the Gateway thinks their IP Addresses should be. You may be forced
to reboot each network PC.
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4. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway. Plug the power adapter into the
electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the Gateway. Then, turn on the first PC that you want to use to con-
figure the Gateway.
Go to “Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs.”
3. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethernet adapter. Connect
the other end of the cable to one of the LAN ports on the back of the Gateway.
Repeat this process for every PC that you want to connect to the Gateway.
Note: If your PC’s Ethernet adapter is not set up, please refer to the Ethernet
adapter’s user guide for more information.
If you are connecting more than four PCs to the Gateway, you will also need
to connect a hub or switch to the Gateway.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5
Figure 3-6
Note: The ADSL Gateway (with optional WPC11) is configured by
default to work out of the box with all Linksys Wireless Adapters. If
you have changed the defaults on your Linksys Wireless Adapters, or
are using other wireless adapters, you must temporarily change your
wireless adapter settings to: (SSID = linksys) in order to initially
access the Gateway wirelessly. After you have accessed the Gateway
with the default settings, you can change the Gateway settings to coin-
cide with your Network settings and reset your adapters.
Note: A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be nec-
essary between each phone and wall jack to prevent interference.
Contact your ISP if you have any questions.
Note: If you have a Linksys wireless PC Card (WPC11), be sure to
fully insert it into the PC Card slot on the back of the Gateway before
turning on the power. You must have this card inserted in order to
use the Gateway's wireless features.
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1. Go to the Network screen by clicking the Start button. Click Settings and
then Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network icon.
2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable
Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions
DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select
that line. (If there is no TCP/IP line listed, refer to “Appendix C: Installing
the TCP/IP Protocol” or your Ethernet adapter’s user guide to install
TCP/IP now.) Click the Properties button.
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs
The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your comput-
ers to be able to communicate with the Gateway.
To do this, you need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or
TCP/IP) address automatically (called DHCP). Computers use IP addresses to
communicate with each other across a network or the Internet.
You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such
as Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP. One way to find out which oper-
ating system you have is by clicking the Start button and then going to the
Settings option. Then click Control Panel, and then double-click the System
icon.
You may need to do this for each computer you are connecting to the Gateway.
The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your network set-
tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using.
If your operating system is not referenced here, refer to your operating system
documentation.
Once you've configured your computers, continue to “Chapter 5: Configuring
the Gateway.”
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1. Go to the Network screen by clicking the Start button. Click Settings and
then Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network and Dial-up
Connections icon.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter
(usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Do not choose a
TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. Double-
click the Local Area Connection.
3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click the Properties
button.
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3. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
4. Now click the Gateway tab to ensure that the Installed Gateway field is left
blank. Click the OK button.
5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original
Windows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing to
the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x,
c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
6. Windows may ask you to restart your PC. Click the Yes button. If Windows
does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the
default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and
menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for
Windows 2000.
1. Click to the Network screen by clicking the Start button and then Control
Panel. From there, click the Network and Internet Connections icon and
then the Network Connections icon.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter
(usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the
Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button.
3. The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click the Properties
button.
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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window
appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the
PC configuration.
6. Restart your computer.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
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Chapter 5:Configuring the
Gateway
In this chapter, you will configure the Linksys ADSL Gateway to be able to
gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You
will need the setup information provided by your ADSL ISP:
• Your ADSL line VPI and VCI
• Your ADSL encapsulation type and multiplexing
For PPPoA or PPPoE users, you also need these values from your ISP:
• Your username and password
For RFC 1483 users, you may need these values from your ISP:
• Your ADSL fixed Internet IP address
• Your Subnet Mask
• Your Default Gateway
• Your primary DNS IP address
The above information should have been provided by your ADSL ISP. If not, contact
your ISP and they will be able to supply you with the correct settings. The instructions
from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access. Because you
are now using the Gateway to share Internet access among several computers,
you will use the setup information to configure the Gateway instead of your
PC. You only need to configure the Gateway once using the first computer you
set up.
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4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window
appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again (or the Close but-
ton if any settings were changed) to complete the PC configuration.
6. Restart your computer.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
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4. The Gateway supports five modes of Encapsulation: RFC 1483 Bridged,
RFC 1483 Routed, RFC2364 PPPoA, RFC2516 PPPoE, and Bridged Mode
Only. These modes are listed in the drop-down menu for the Encapsulation
setting. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on
what kind of connection mode you select. The instructions for RFC 1483
Bridged, RFC2516 PPPoE, and RFC2364 PPPoA are listed below; if the
instructions for your connection mode is not explained here, then proceed
to “Chapter 6: Using the Gateway’s Web Based Utility.”
A. RFC 1483 Bridged
This mode supports two types of WAN IP Addresses: Dynamic IP Address or
Static IP Address. Follow the directions for the type of WAN IP Address you
need to use.
Dynamic IP Address
If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, fol-
low these steps:
1. Select Dynamic IP Address as the WAN IP Address.
2. Click the Apply and Continue buttons to save the settings.
1. Open your web browser. (It is all right if you get an error message at this
point. Continue following these directions.) Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the
web browser’s Address field. Press the Enter key.
2. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 5-3, will appear
(Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in
Figure 5-4). Enter admin in lowercase letters in the User Name field, and
enter admin in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is the default
user name and password). Then, click the OK button.
3. The Gateway configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected.
Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the
following information.
Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to provide a host
name and domain name for the Gateway. These fields are usually left blank.
If requested by your ISP, complete these two fields.
Virtual Circuit ID (VPI and VCI) These fields consist of two items: VPI
(Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier). Your ISP
will provide the correct settings for this field.
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4
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Static IP Address
If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address
from your ISP, follow these steps:
1. Select Static IP Address as the WAN IP Address.
2. Enter the IP Address.
3. Enter the Default Gateway Address.
4. Enter the DNS in the 1 and/or 2 fields. You need to enter at least one
DNS address.
5. Click the Apply and Continue buttons to save the settings.
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B. RFC 2516 PPPoE or RFC 2364 PPPoA
If your ISP says that you are connecting through PPPoE or PPPoA, or if you
normally enter a user name and password to access the Internet, follow these
steps:
1. Select PPPoE or PPPoA as appropriate for the WAN Connection
Type.
2. If you selected PPPoE, enter the Service Name (if required).
3. Enter the User Name.
4. Enter the Password.
5. Click the Apply and Continue buttons to save the settings.
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Figure 5-6
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Chapter 6:Using theGateway’s
Web-based Utility
For your convenience, an administrative utility has been programmed into the
Gateway where all Gateway-based administrative tasks are performed. This
chapter will explain all of the functions in this utility. The web utility can be
accessed by an PC on the network by typing the Gateway’s default IP address
192.168.1.1 in the PC’s web browser address window, as shown in Figure 6-1.
Press the Enter key.
An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 6-2, will appear
(Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in Figure
6-3). Enter admin in lowercase letters in the User Name field, and enter admin
in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is the default user name and
password). Then, click the OK button.
In the following sections, you’ll find brief descriptions of each web page in the
utility and each page’s key functions. More detailed explanations and instruc-
tions can be found by clicking each page’s Help button or on Linksys’s website
at www.linksys.com To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click
the Apply button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values
you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button.
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Figure 6-1
5. If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button and then the
Continue button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser.
6. Congratulations! You’ve suc-
cessfully configured the
Gateway. Test the setup by
opening your web browser
from any computer and entering www.linksys.com/registration.
If you need advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 6: Using
the Gateway’s Web-Based Utility” or the Linksys support website at
support.linksys.com.
If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you
did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Go to “Chapter 6: Using the Gateway’s Web-based Utility” for more
details and advanced settings information.
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Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3
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• Encapsulation The Gateway supports five encapsulation modes: RFC
1483 Bridged, RFC 1483 Routed, RFC 2364 PPPoA, RFC2516 PPPoE,
and Bridged Mode Only. These modes can be selected from the drop-down
menu next to the Encapsulation setting. Each Setup screen and available
features will differ depending on what kind of connection mode you select.
Each mode is described on the following pages.
• Multiplexing The Gateway supports both VC and LLC multiplexing. Your
ISP will provide the correct selection for this setting.
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The Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the web-based
utility. If you have already installed and set up the Gateway, you have already
seen this screen and properly configured each of the values.
• Host Name & Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Gateway. Some ISPs require these names as identifi-
cation. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband
Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most
cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
• Firmware Version This entry shows the version and date of the firmware
you are using. Future versions of the Gateway’s firmware will be posted and
available for download on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
• Current Time The Gateway will try to reach an Internet timeserver and dis-
play the current time in this location. If a timesaver cannot be reached, this
will show the time elapsed since the Gateway was powered on.
• Time Zone Set your local time zone in this field. If your region participates
in Daylight Savings Time (DST), check the box next to Daylight Savings
Time.
• LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The values for the Gateway’s IP
Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN are shown here. The
default values are 192.168.1.1 for the Device IP Address and 255.255.255.0
for the Subnet Mask.
• Virtual Circuit ID These fields consist of two items: VPI (Virtual Path
Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier). Your ISP will provide the
correct settings for these fields.
VPI Enter the number provided by your ISP. The number will be in the
range of 0 to 255.
VCI Enter the number provided by your ISP. The number will be in the
range of 0 to 65535.
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Note: After setup, you can test and see if the settings are correct by
successfully connecting to the Internet.
Figure 6-4
Setup
Note: The screen you see may vary depending on what kind of con-
nection mode you select.
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Static IP Address Choose this option if your ISP provided you with the fol-
lowing information: IP Address, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server
Address(es).
1. Enter the IP address provided by the ISP in the Specify an IP
Address field.
2. Enter the Default Gateway Address in the Default Gateway Address
field.
3. Enter the DNS Server Address(es) in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and
then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any
page, click the Cancel button. For more information on this tab, you can click
the Help button.
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RFC 1483 Bridged
This mode supports two additional mode selections in the drop-down menu
for the WAN IP Address setting, Dynamic IP Address and Static IP
Address. The Setup screen and features displayed will differ depending on
which mode you select.
Dynamic IP Address Choose this option if your ISP assigns IP addresses
via DHCP.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and
then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any
page, click the Cancel button. For more information on this tab, you can click
the Help button.
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RFC 2364 PPPoA
Choose this option if your ISP told you to use this mode of encapsulation.
Use the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
1. Enter the User Name in the Specify an IP Address field.
2. Enter the Password in the Password field.
3. Choose either Connect on Demand or Keep Alive to determine how
the Gateway will maintain your Internet connection during any period
of inactivity. If you have been disconnected due to inactivity, Connect
on Demand enables the Gateway to automatically re-establish your
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. You can
configure the Gateway to cut your connection with your ISP after a
specific period of time (Max Idle Time). The Keep Alive option keeps
your Internet Access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and
then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any
page, click the Cancel button. For more information on this tab, you can click
the Help button.
Figure 6-8
RFC 1483 Routed
Choose this option if your ISP told you to use this mode of encapsulation.
Use the IP address and DNS Server Address(es) provided by your ISP.
1. Enter the IP address provided by the ISP in the Specify an IP
Address field.
2. Enter the DNS Server Address(es) in the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button, and
then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on any
page, click the Cancel button. For more information on this tab, you can click
the Help button.
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