Wireless-B Broadband RouterUse this guide to install: BEFW11S4User Guide
5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the originalWindows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing tothe correc
The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP’s defaultinterface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menuslook
15Chapter 4: Configuring the RouterThis chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your net-work and gain access to the Internet
175. The Router supports five connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati-cally), PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. These types are selectedf
19PPTPPPTP is a service used inEurope only. If you areusing a PPTP connection(as shown in Figure 4-7),check with your ISP for thenecessary setup infor
21The utility’s tabs: Setup, Password, Status, DHCP, Log, and Help are used forBasic Setup of the Router. When the Advanced Tab is clicked, further op
23Obtain an IP Automatically If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address (orDHCP), select this option from the drop-down men
RAS (for SingTel Users) RAS is a service used in Singapore only. If you are using a RAS connection(as shown in Figure 4-6), check with your ISP for th
27Internet These fields display the Internet IP Address, Internet SubnetMask, and Internet Default Gateway IP Address of the Router, as seen byexter
DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translatesdomain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP willprovide you with
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The Help tab, as shown in Figure 5-11, contains links to all of the Utility’s inter-nal support documentation, a link to Linksys’s website, and the ap
Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet. From theFilters tab, as shown in Figure 5-14, you can set up a filter through an IP
Using PPTP Pass ThroughPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions. To enable this feature, click the Enable button n
3. On the same line, select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select both protocols. 4. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet user
• POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) A standard mail server commonly used onthe Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail untiluse
From the DynamicRouting tab,shown in Figure 5-18, you can auto-matically adjust tophysical changesin the network’slayout. The Router,using the RIP pro
2. Enter the following data to create a new static route:Destination LAN IP. The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remotenetwork or host to wh
From the MACAddress Cloning tab,shown in Figure 5-21,you can assign theRouter a MACaddress, which is a12-digit codeassigned to a uniquepiece of hardwa
To do this, click the Edit Access List but-ton, which will open the MAC AddressFilter List window, shown in Figure 5-23.Enter the MAC Addresses of the
Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and“Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than
For Windows XP:The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with thedefault interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where t
C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.• If you
Your VPN may require port 500/UDP packets to be passed to the computer thatis connecting to the IPSec server. Refer to “Problem #7, I need to set up o
8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or applicationto fu
13. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing.The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps toupgrade
17. The Diag LED stays lit continuously.• The Diag LED lights up when the device is first powered up. Meantime,the system will boot up itself and chec
Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind
Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernetand TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.How many ports can be simultaneo
without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appearsas low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowbandre
3. At the DOS command prompt, type “ping mail” (assuming that the loca-tion for which you’re trying to find an IP address is configured as “mail”).Pr
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1The Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router 1Features 1Minimum Requirements 2An Introduction to Routers and Netw
Appendix C: Configuring WirelessSecurityAn acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method usedto protect your wireless data communi
• WEP (64Bit or 128B) Select the level of encryption from the drop-downbox. 128-bit WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict withother ve
2. In the “Control Panel” window, click the Network and InternetConnections icon, shown in Figure C-4.3. Click the Network Connections icon, shown in
6. When the “WirelessNetwork ConnectionProperties” windowappears, as in Figure C-8,click the WirelessNetworks Tab.7. If the appropriate wirelessnetwor
Appendix D: Finding the MACAddress and IP Address for YourEthernet AdapterThis section describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter
2. In the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it isth
Appendix E: Glossary10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pa
85cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data ratesthat they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps
87associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. APClients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast
89Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunica-tions, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to d
Chapter 1: IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a Wireless-B Broadband Router. TheWireless-B Broadband Router provides the ideal solution
91MAC (Media Access Control) Address - A unique number assigned by themanufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter,tha
93Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together.Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet-w
95cient delivery over the network. TCP is known as a "connection oriented" pro-tocol due to requiring the receiver of a packet to return an
97Appendix F: SpecificationsStandards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11bProtocol: CSMA/CDChannels: 11 Channels (US, Canada), 13 Channels (Europe)1
Appendix H: Contact InformationFor help with the installation or operation of the Wireless-B Broadband Router,contact Linksys Technical Support at one
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What’s an IP Address?IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, includ-ing PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP
The Router’s LEDs, shown in Figure 1-2, display information about theRouter’s status.The LAN IndicatorsPower Green. This LED indicates that the Router
In addition to accessing the Router through an Ethernet connection, a wire-less connection can be used to access the Router. See the “For WirelessConn
Chapter 3: Configuring the PCsThese instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu-nicate with the Router.To do this, you will n
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