Linksys Network Card BEFN2PS4 User Manual

Instant Broadband™ Series

EtherFast^®Cable/DSL &

Voice Router powered by

Net2Phone

Use this Guide to install:

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Table of Contents

Introduction

The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router

Introduction

About Net2Phone

Features

Package Contents / System Requirements

Congratulations on your purchase of a Instant Broadband EtherFast

Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone. The Instant Broadband

EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone is the perfect

solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband

Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone—and it features Voice

Over IP telephone calls powered by Net2Phone. With the Router installed, no

other special hardware is necessary for telephone calls. An ordinary tele-

phone connects to the RJ-11 port (telephone jack) on the back of the Router,

and calls are routed by Net2Phone’s superior quality network to anywhere in

the world—significantly reducing long distance charges.

Getting to Know the Cable/DSL Voice Router

The Cable/DSL & Voice Router’s Rear Panel

The Reset Button

The Cable/DSL & Voice Router’s Front Panel LEDs

Connecting Your Cable/DSL Voice Router to

Your Network

Overview

Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, the EtherFast

Cable/DSL & Voice Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet gate-

way on your local area network (LAN). The Router can be configured to filter

internal users’ access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against

unwanted outside intruders. In addition to making Internet access available for

up to 253 PCs on the network, it adds an additional voice phone line for out-

going calls at no additional cost. None of your PCs even have to be turned on

About Static & Dynamic IP Addresses

Connecting Everything Together & Booting Up

Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL &

Voice Router

Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL

& Voice Router

to make calls. The EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router handles all of your

Setting Up Your Net2Phone Account

network and telephony needs in one integrated unit.

The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Web-based Utility 20

About Net2Phone

Quick and Easy Administration

Basic Features

Net2Phone is a leading provider of voice-enhanced Internet communications

services to individuals and businesses.

Advanced Features

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Recognized as the company that first bridged the Internet with the public

switched telephone network, Net2Phone routes millions of minutes daily over

the Internet. Using its advanced IP (Internet Protocol) network and technolo-

gies, Net2Phone routes voice and other value-added applications worldwide.

Internet calls are less expensive than traditional phone calls primarily because

these calls are routed over the Internet. Bypassing much of the traditional

phone network makes it possible for Net2Phone to provide incredibly low rates

for the millions of calls it delivers worldwide.

Net2Phone Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix

How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol

Twisted-Pair Cabling

Crimping Your Own Network Cables

Cable/DSL & Voice Router Specifications

Environment

Warranty Information

Contact Information

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Features

• Connects to a Broadband Modem and an 10/100 Ethernet Backbone

• One Low Rate For All Domestic Phone Calls

• Uses an Ordinary Telephone to Make Internet Calls

• Use Just One IP Address to Access the Internet Over Your Entire Network

• Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser

• Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Thru

• Remote Administration and Remote Firmware Upgrades Over the Internet

• Internal 4-Port Switch Dramatically Speeds Up Your Gaming and

Multimedia Connections

• Acts as a DHCP Server for Your Existing Network

• Administrators Can Block Specific Internal Users' Internet Access with

Filtering

• Supports PAP, CHAP, PPP, and PPPoE

• Net2Phone Web-based Account Management

• Supports Voice Over IP

Package Contents

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North

America Only

• 1-Year Limited Warranty

• One Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast^®Cable/DSL & Voice Router

• One power adapter

• One Net2Phone Access Card (Not Shown)

• One TechHelper CD-ROM

• One user guide and registration card

System Requirements

• One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection

• One PC with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card

• One External Cable or DSL Modem

Note: This product is for use in the

United States and Canada only.

• TCP/IP network protocol for each PC

• UTP network cable with RJ-45 connector

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later.

(5.0 and 4.7, respectively, are strongly recommended.)

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Getting to Know the EtherFast

Cable/DSL & Voice Router

Uplink

The Uplink Port is where you can expand your net-

work by connecting to another switch or hub. The

Uplink Port is shared with Port 4. Uplinking to

another Router, switch or a hub is done by simply

running a cable from the Uplink Port to the other

device. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 will

not work.

The Net2Phone Router’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Router is where all of the Router’s connections are

made.

Phone

Power

The Phone Port is where you will connect your

standard telephone.

The Power Port is where you will connect the

included AC Power adapter.

The Reset Button

Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the Router’s connec-

tions, potentially clearing any jammed links.

WAN

The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you

will connect your cable or DSL modem.

Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will

clear all of the Router’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 Router,

you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP Addresses and

what the Router thinks their IP Addresses should be. You may be forced to

reboot the entire system(s).

Ports 1-4

These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are

where you will connect networked devices, such as

PCs, print servers, remote hard drives, and any-

thing else you want to put on your network. If Port

4 is being used, the Uplink Port will not work.

If your router locks up, simply power it down for 3 to 5 seconds by removing the

power cable from the Router’s Power Port. Leaving the power off for too long

could result in the loss of network connections.

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The WAN Indicators

The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Front Panel LEDs

Link

Green. The Link LED illuminates when a successful con-

nection is made between the Router and your Broadband

device or network.

Act

Green. The Act LED flickers when the Router is sending or

receiving data over the broadband port.

Diag

Red. The Diag LED illuminates when the Router goes

through its self-diagnosis mode during boot-up. It will turn

off upon successful completion of the diagnosis. If this

LED stays on for an abnormally long period of time, refer

to the Troubleshooting section.

The LAN Indicators

Net2Phone

In Use

Green. The Net2Phone LED illuminates when there is an

open phone connection.

Power

Green. The Power LED illuminates when the Router is pow-

ered on.

Link/Act

Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED

is continuously illuminated, the Router is successfully con-

nected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3

or 4). If the LED is flickering, the Router is actively send-

ing or receiving data over that port.

Full/Col

Green. The Full/Col LED also serves two purposes. If this

LED is continuously illuminated, the connection made

through the corresponding port is successfully running in

Full Duplex mode. If the LED is flickering, the connection

is experiencing collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal.

If this LED is flickering too often, there may be a problem

with your connection. Check the Troubleshooting section if

you think there is a problem.

100

Orange. The 100 LED illuminates when a successful

100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding

port.

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Connecting the Cable/DSL

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP is software that automati-

cally assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network.

DHCP eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every

device on your network. DHCP software typically runs in servers and is also

found in network devices such as Routers.

Voice Router to Your Network

Overview

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Cable/DSL Voice Router con-

sists of more than simply plugging everything together. Because the Router

acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values within the Router,

and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router

chooses to assign them.

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

Once you are sure that you have the above values on hand, you can begin the

Installation and Setup of your EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router.

1. Power everything down, including your PCs, your Cable or DSL modem

and the Router.

You will need the following values from your ISP in order to install the

Net2Phone Cable/DSL Router:

2. Connect a Network cable from one of your PCs’ Ethernet ports to one of

the LAN Ports on the back of the Router. Do the same with all the PCs you

wish to connect to the Router. (LAN Port 4 will become inactive if you use

the Uplink port.)

• Your account and PIN number from Net2Phone (to use their service)

• Your broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address (if applicable)

• Your broadband-configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name

• Your Subnet Mask

Only if applicable

• Your Default Gateway

• Your Primary DNS IP address

3. Connect the network cable from your Cable or DSL modem to the WAN

port on the rear of the Router.

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Whoever installed your broadband access should have left this information

with you. If not, call your ISP and they will be able to supply you with it.

About Static & Dynamic IP Addresses

Static IP Addresses A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned

to computer in a TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to

networked devices which are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as

Server PCs, or printers. If you are using your Router to share your cable or

DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your

home a static IP address. You will need that address during your Router’s con-

figuration.

Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automati-

cally assigned to a client station (computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network.

Dynamic IP addresses are typically assigned by a DHCP server, which can be

a computer on the network or another piece of hardware, such as the Router.

A dynamic IP address may change every time your computer connects to the

network.

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Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL

& Voice Router

4. Connect the power-supply cable to the Power port on the rear of the

Router, then plug the supplied AC power cable into a power outlet.

• The Power LED will illuminate green as soon as the power adapter is

connected.

Now that your Router is physically installed, you will have to configure your

PCs to accept the IP addresses that your Router will provide.

• The Diag LED will illuminate red for a few seconds while the Router

goes through its internal diagnostic test. The LED will turn off when the

self-test is complete.

These instructions apply only to Windows 95 and Windows 98

machines. For TCP/IP setup under Windows NT, please refer to

your Microsoft Windows NT manual.

Note: Some ISPs—most notably some cable providers—configure

their networks so that you do not have to enter a full Internet

1. Click the Start button, select Settings, then Control Panel.

address into your web browser or e-mail application to reach your

home page or receive your e-mail. If your Internet home page

2. Double-click the Network icon.

address is something very simple, such as “www”, rather than

“www.linksys.com”, or your e-mail server’s address is something similar to “e-

mail” or “pop3”, rather than “pop.mail.linksys.com”, you won’t be able to prop-

erly configure your Cable/DSL & Voice Router until you determine the actual

Internet addresses of your Web and e-mail connections.

3. In the Configuration window, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has

been associated with your network card/adapter.

You must obtain this information prior to connecting the Router to your network.

You can obtain this information by contacting your ISP, or you can turn to page

36 to learn how to ping for an IP address.

5. Power on the Cable or DSL modem.

Note: If the

TCP/IP protocol

is not config-

ured on your

PC, go to the

Appendix for

TCP/IP installa-

tion instructions

now.

6. Press the Reset button on the front of the router. Hold the button in for

three seconds, or until the Diag LED illuminates red. This restores the

router’s default settings.

7. Connect a Standard Phone Cord to the RJ-11 Port on the Back of the

Router. Connect the other end of the cord to your standard telephone.

You will now be able to access the Voice Over IP features from this tele-

phone.

The Hardware Installation is complete. Continue to the next page to con-

figure your PCs and Router.

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4. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. Select

Obtain an IP address automatically. Click on the Gateway tab and make

sure that all fields there are empty.

Configuring Your Network

with the Cable/DSL & Voice

Router

Configuring the Cable/DSL & Voice Router

Now that your Cable/DSL & Voice Router is wired into your network, you

can begin configuring your system.

1. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1in the

browser’s Address box. This number is the default IP address of your

router. Press Enter.

Note: If you have previously enabled an Internet Sharing

Proxy Service on any of your PCs, you must disable it

now.

5. Click OK. All client settings are complete. Windows may ask for original

Windows installation files. Supply them as needed (i.e.: D:\win98,

D:\win95, D:\ win9x, c:\windows\options\cabs.)

• If you are running Netscape Navigator: Click Edit >> Preference >>

Advanced >> Proxies> and click Direct Connection to the Internet.

• If you are running Internet Explorer v5 or better, click Start>>

Settings>> Control Panel>> Internet Options>> Connections>>

LAN Settings. Remove the checks from all three boxes. Click OK to

continue.

6. Windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes.

Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are

configured, continue on to set up the router using the router’s Web-

based Utility.

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2. A username and password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name

box empty and type admin(the default password) in the Password box.

Click OK.

4. Configure the following values.

Note: All of this information should be readily available from your ISP.

Host Name & Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and

domain name for the Router. 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.

LAN IP Address These values refer to your internal network settings.

Unless you have specific internal needs, there should be no reason to

change these values. For the internal LAN, the default values are as fol-

lows.

• Private IP Address:

• Subnet Mask:

192.168.1.1

255.255.255.0

3. The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Setup page will appear.

WAN IP Address These values refer to the outside network you connect to

every time you access your Broadband Internet connection. Most

Broadband ISPs assign their clients with a different IP address each time

they log on. If this is the case with your ISP, click Obtain an IP

Address Automatically and continue to step 5. If your ISP assigns you a

fixed IP address, click Specify an IP Address and enter the address into

the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address and DNS fields provided

by the ISP.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Some DSL-based ISPs

use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are using

a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do use

PPPoE, you must enable it. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove

any existing PPPoE applications already on any of your PCs. To enable

PPPoE:

Note: The Setup

page shown in

this graphic may

differ from the

one seen on your

router.

1. Click on the Enable option in the PPPoE section of the Setup screen.

2. Enter the User Name you use to log on to your Internet connection.

3. Enter your corresponding Password.

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Connect on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled)If you aren’t

actively using the Internet, you can configure your Router to cut your con-

nection with your ISP after a certain period of time. If you have been dis-

connected due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables your 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,

choose the Enable option.

6. Choose the DHCP tab.

Max Idle Time (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) Max Idle Time is the

number of minutes that passes before the Router drops your Internet con-

nection, due to inactivity. If you want your Internet connection to remain

on at all times, enter zero (0) in this field and click Apply. Otherwise,

enter in the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet

access disconnects.

Keep Alive Option (Only available if PPPoE is enabled)This option keeps

your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. It keeps the connection alive by sending out a few data packets

periodically, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is still

active. To use this option, click on the box next to Keep Alive to select it,

and click Apply.

Note: You cannot have two DHCP servers running on one LAN at the same time. If

you have an existing DHCP server on your LAN, you must decide which device will

act as server. If you choose this Router, you must disable the DHCP capabilities of the

other device, and vice versa. The device which is not the DHCP server must have a

static IP address, which must be compatible with your existing network in order to be

recognized.

Net2Phone Option This option enables your Net2Phone account that came

with your Router. Click Enable if you wish to enable your account at this

time. Both the Account Number and PIN will appear on the

Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card that came in your Router’s

box. If you have difficulty, click on the Help tab to connect to

Net2Phone’s website (once your Internet connection is established) or call

Net2Phone (refer to their contact information in the Net2Phone

Troubleshooting/Frequently Asked Questions section).

7. Unless you already have a DHCP server on your

Note: Ensure that a

Network Card or

internal network, choose Enable from the DHCP

Server field. By choosing Enable, you will config-

ure the Router to automatically assign IP addresses

to each of your PCs. In the Number of DHCP

Users box, enter the number of PCs you plan on

networking to the Router. Don’t forget to change

adapter has been suc-

cessfully installed into

each PC you plan on

configuring prior to

continuing.

this number if, in the future, you add more PCs to your network. In most

cases, these values will not have to be changed unless you have more than

50 computers on the network.

8. Click Apply, then click Continue.

9. Reset the power on the cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer

so the computer can obtain the new Router information.

For further instructions on setting up your account and making phone calls,

refer to the Setting Up Your Net2Phone Account section of this User

Guide.

Your Cable/DSL Router is now configured to your network. If you would

like, you may continue on to set up your Net2Phone Account.

5. When you have properly configured the Setup page, click Apply, then

click Continue.

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Connecting Your Phone to the Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router pow-

ered by Net2Phone

Setting Up Your Net2Phone

1. Plug one end of your standard telephone cable into the phone.

Account

Once your Router is completely installed and set up, you can activate your

Net2Phone account. You will need the following before you can set up your

Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to place low cost

phone calls:

• Calling Card w/ Account # and PIN (included with your Net2Phone Router)

• Phone (to plug into your Net2Phone Router)

• Standard Phone cord (to connect your phone to Net2Phone Router)

2. Plug the other end of the cable into Phone Port on back of Router (see pic-

ture)

Before you can use your FREE minutes, you must activate your account, fol-

lowing the directions below.

Placing Phone Calls with Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by

Net2Phone

1. Choose the Setup tab.

2. If you have not already done so, enter the account # that is on the back of

your calling card.

1. Pick up the receiver.

2. Dial the number and press #.

3. Enter the PIN that is on the back of your calling card

You must press # after you dial the number, or the call will not go through.

4. Click Apply.

If you experience any difficulty, refer to the Net2Phone

Troublshooting/Frequently Asked Questions section of the manual.

5. Choose the Help tab. Click on Net2Phone/My Account button. (This

will link you to the Linksys/Net2Phone Broadband web page where you

can activate your Net2Phone Broadband account.)

*Any Net2Phone services provided through this Equipment are not intended to replace or be a

substitute for primary line voice services or Plain Old Telephone Service ("POTS") and are not

meant to provide guaranteed Automatic Number Identification or Automatic Location

Information capabilities associated with 911 or E911 services or to permit access to 411 directo-

ry assistance services. Net2Phone will not be liable for any damages, expenses, liabilities, risks,

or harms arising out of or related to the Net2Phone services provided through this Equipment.

6. Follow the instructions in order to activate your account and sign up for

service.

**If you currently have a Net2Phone PC2Phone or Net2Phone Direct account number, it can not

be used with this service! You must use the account number printed on the calling card that was

enclosed with your Linksys Eterhfast Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone.

7. Once your account is activated follow the directions below for connecting

your phone to the Router.

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Setup

The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s

Web-based Utility

Quick & Easy Administration

The EtherFast Cable/DSL Voice Router has an internal integrated-circuit chip

but no keyboard, monitor or mouse capabilities. Because of these limitations,

an administrative utility has been programmed into that chip. All router-based

administrative tasks are performed through this web utility. The web utility

can be accessed by any PC on the network by typing

Note: The Setup

page shown in

this graphic may

differ from the

one seen on your

router.

http://192.168.1.1into the PC’s web browser address window.

Upon entering the address into the web browser, a password request page will

pop up.

Leave the User Name field empty, but type “admin” into the Password field.

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you will see when you access the

Utility. If you have already installed and setup your router, you have already

seen this screen and have already properly configured all of the screen’s val-

ues.

• Host Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Ask your ISP.

• Domain Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Ask your ISP.

• Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are

using. Future versions of the Router’s Firmware may become available on

the Linksys Website.

• LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of

the router as it is seen on the internal LAN. The default value is

192.168.1.1 for IP and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. Unless you

already know your settings, we recommend that you keep the defaults.

• WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of

the router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). If

set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are assigned by

your ISP.

On the following pages you will find brief descriptions of each utility web-

page and each page’s more important functions. More detailed explanations

and instructions can be found by clicking each page’s Help button. To apply

any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button. To clear any

values you’ve entered on any page, click Cancel and re-enter information

before you click Apply. Once all settings are correct, click Continue.

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• Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP

Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are

automatically assigned by your ISP.

• Net2Phone Option This option enbles your Net2Phone account that came

with your Router. Click Enable if you wish to enable your account at this

time. Both the Account Number and PIN will appear on the

• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address Your ISP will provide you with

at least one DNS IP Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automatically,

these values are automatically assigned by your ISP.

Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card that came in your Router’s

box. If you have difficulty, click on the Help tab to connect to

Net2Phone’s website (once your Internet connection is established).

You can test and see if the above settings are correct by successfully connect-

ing to the Internet.

Password

• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Some DSL-based ISPs

use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are using

a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do use

PPPoE, you must enable it. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove

any existing PPPoE applications already on any of your PCs. To enable

PPPoE:

1. Click on the Enable option in the PPPoE section of the Setup screen.

2. Enter the User Name you use to log on to your Internet connection.

3. Enter your corresponding Password.

• Connect on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) If you aren’t

actively using the Internet, you can configure your Router to cut your con-

nection with your ISP after a certain period of time. If you have been dis-

connected due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables your 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,

choose the Enable option.

It is strongly recommended that you set a password for the router. When you

first power up the router, you will notice that the Password setting default is

“admin”. For security, we recommed that you change your password often.

• Max Idle Time (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) The Max Idle Time

is the amount of time you would like to pass before the Router drops your

Internet connection due to inactivity. If you want your Internet connection

to remain on at all times, enter zero (0) in this field.

SNMP Community allows a name to be assigned to any SNMP communities

that have been setup in the network. Four different communities can be

defined, including the two default communities - public and private. For

each SMNP Community name, you can configure each community's acces-

sibility, making it either Read-Only or Read-Write.

Password

• Keep Alive Option (Only available if PPPoE is enabled)This option keeps

your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. It keeps the connection alive by sending out a few data packets

periodically, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is still

active. To use this option, click on the box next to Keep Alive to select it,

and click Apply.

If you set the Restore Factory Default option and click Apply,

you will clear all of the router’s settings. Do not restore to the

factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the

Router. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter

your configuration.

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Status

DHCP

This tab displays the current status of the Router; it reflects the data and

selections you’ve entered under the Setup tab.

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically

assigns IP addresses to each computer on your network. Unless you already

have one, it is highly recommended that your router be set up as a DHCP

server.

• DHCP Server Check the Enable option to enable the DHCP server

option of the router. If you already have a DHCP server on your network,

set the router's DHCP option to Disable.

• Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to

start with when issuing IP addresses.

• Number of DHCP users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you

want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with the absolute maxi-

mum being 253.

• DHCP Clients Table Click on the Clients Table button to show the cur-

rent DHCP Client information. (This information is stored in temporary

memory, so the list of clients could disappear.)

All of the information provided on this screen is read-only. To make changes,

select the Setup tab.

• Host Name This field shows the name of your Router. This entry is nec-

essary for some ISPs.

• Firmware Version This field shows the installed version and date of the

firmware. Version dates are slightly more accurate than version numbers.

• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) This field shows

whether you have enabled the use of the Router’s PPPoE support.

• LAN These fields display the current IP Address and Subnet Mask of the

Router, as seen by users on your internal network.

• DHCP Server This field shows the status of the Router's DHCP server

function, which is either enabled or disabled.

• WAN These fields display the WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask and

WAN Default Gateway IP address of the Router, as seen by external users

on the Internet.

• DNS (Domain Name System) IP Address These fields show the IP

Address(es) of the DNS currently used by the Router. Multiple DNS IP

settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.

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Log

Help

Here you will find links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation,

a link to Linksys’s website, the application that upgrades the Router’s

firmware, as well as a link to Net2Phone’s website for Net2Phone account

management.

This tab shows the status of Logging on the Router. If you enable logging,

the Router will keep a record of all packets both sent and received over the

network and send it to the address specified.

To upgrade the Router’s firmware:

• Access Log: Here you will either Enable or Disable the logging

feature.

• Send Log To: Here you will specify the address that you would

like the log to be sent to.

1. Download the latest firmware version from the Linksys website

(www.linksys.com).

• Incoming/Ougoing Access Log: Here you will specify whether

you want to record incoming or outgoing packets on the network.

Both can be recorded and sent to separate addresses.

2. Go to the Help screen (above).

To view these logs, you need the Log Viewer software. You can download

the software from www.linksys.com.

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3. Click Upgrade Firmware. A new page will appear.

Filters

Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet. You can set

up a filter through an IP address or a network Port number.

4. Enter your Router’s administration password into the Password Confirm

box.

5. Click the Browse button and find the firmware upgrade file that you

downloaded from the Linksys website. Double-click the upgrade file.

This will place the file into the “File Path:” box.

6. When the correct file is in the “File Path:” box, click the Upgrade button

and follow the instructions there. This will complete your firmware

upgrade.

Filters

For information on setting up your Net2Phone Account and how to make

phone calls using your account, refer to the Net2Phone section.

To Modify Filter Settings

• Enter the IP addresses you wish to filter into the IP address fields. The

users who have these IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet.

• You can also filter users by entering their network port number and protocol

(UDP, TCP or both). Enter the port numbers and protocol you want to filter

into the port numbers fields. Users who are connected to the Router will no

longer be able to access any port number listed there.

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Block WAN Request

Forwarding

• By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network

from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN

Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by

hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature

make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.

Click the Apply button to save any changes.

Using IPSec Pass Through

• This feature lets you use IPSec Pass Through. To use this feature, click on

Enable next to “IPSec Pass Through,” then click on Apply.

• To disable IPSec Pass Through, click on Disable and then click on Apply.

Using PPTP Pass Through

• Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN

(Virtual Private Networking) sessions. To enable this feature, click on

Enable next to PPTP Pass Through, and then click Apply.

For

• To disable this feature, click on Disable next to PPTP Pass Through, and

then click Apply.

Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from the

Internet make certain requests of your network, the router will forward those

requests to the appropriate computer. The router's DHCP function must be

disabled to use Forwarding.

Using Remote Management

• This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via

the Internet. To enable this feature, click on Enable, then click on Apply.

Forwarding is generally used to set up a web server, ftp server, or e-mail serv-

er on your network. To add a server using Forwarding:

• To disable Remote Management, click on Disable, then click on Apply.

Using Remote Upgrade

1. Enter the port number or range used by the server. On the same line,

select TCP, UDP or Both. Enter the IP Address of the server that you

want the Internet users to be able to access.

• This feature allows you to “flash,” or upgrade, your Router’s firmware from

a remote location. To enable Remote Upgrade, click on Enable, then click

on Apply.

2. Configure as many entries as you would like until all of the link entries

are filled.

• To disable this feature, click on Disable, then click on Apply.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

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Dynamic Routing

Static Routing

If your Router is connected to more than one network, it may be necessary to

set up a static route between them. A static route is a pre-determined pathway

that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.

Click the Show Routing Table button to view the current static routing con-

figuration.

With Dynamic Routing you can automatically adjust to physical changes in

the network's layout. The router, using the RIP protocol, determines the net-

work packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source

and the destination. The RIP protocol regularly broadcasts routing informa-

tion to other routers on the network. To set up Dynamic Routing:

1. Choose the correct working mode. Gateway Mode should be used if your

Linksys router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet.

Router Mode should be selected if the router exists on a network with

other routers.

To create a static route entry:

1. Select Static Route Entry from the drop down list. The Cable/DSL

Router supports up to 20 static route entries.

2. In the TX field, choose the protocol by which you transmit data on the

2. Enter the following data to create a new static route:

network.

Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the Address of the remote

network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP

address of the host for which you wish to create a static route here. If you

are building a route to an entire network, be sure that the network portion

3. In the RX field, choose the protocol by which the Router receives net-

work data.

4. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

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of the IP address is set to zero (0). For example, the Router’s standard IP

address is 192.168.1.1. Based on this address, the address of the network

to which the Router is connected is 192.168.1, with the last digit (1, in

this case) determining the Router’s place on the network. Therefore you

would enter the IP address 192.168.1.0 if you wanted to route to the

Router’s entire network, rather than just to the Router.

DMZ Host

Network Mask The Network Mask (also known as the Subnet Mask)

determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and

which portion is the host portion. In the example above the Network

Mask is 255.255.255.0. This determines (by using the values 255) that the

first three numbers of an network IP address identify this particular net-

work, while the last digit (from 1 to 254) would identify the specific host.

Gateway IP This IP address should be the IP address of the gateway

device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network

or host.

Hop Count This value gives the number of nodes that a data packet passes

through before reaching its destination. A node is any device

on the network, such as switches, PCs, etc.

Interface This interface tells you whether your network is on the internal

LAN or the WAN, or the external Internet. If you’re connecting to a sub-

network, select LAN. If you’re connecting to another network through

the Internet, select WAN.

The DMZ Host setting allows one local computer to be exposed to the

Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video-

conferencing.

To expose one computer, enter the computer’s IP address and click the Apply

button. Inactivate DMZ by entering a zero (0). DMZ Host

3. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

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Speed Dial

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions

This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation

and operation of the Cable/DSL Voice Router. Read below description to

solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys

website at www.linksys.com.

1. I Can’t connect to the Cable/DSL Router.

• The Cable/DSL Voice Router is properly installed, LAN connections

are OK, and it is powered ON.

• Ensure that your PC and the Cable/DSL Voice Router are on the same

network segment. If you are not sure, initiate the DHCP function, let

the PC get the IP address automatically.

• Ensure that your PC is using an IP Address within the default range of

192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 and thus compatible with the Cable/DSL

Voice Router default IP Address of 192.168.1.1

• Also, the Subnet Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the

Cable/DSL Router. In the Cable/DSL Voice Router, you can check

these settings by using Control Panel-Network to check the Properties

for the TCP/IP protocol.

2. The Diag LED stays lit when it shouldn’t.

• The Diag LED lights up when the device is first powered up.

Meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper opera-

tion. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED turns off to show

the system is working fine. If the LED remains lit after this time, the

device is not working properly. Try to re-flash the firmware by assign-

ing a static IP address to the computer, then upgrade the firmware

again. If that doesn’t help, contact your dealer for further inspection.

The Speed Dial setting allows users to program phone numbers that can be

dialed quickly using “shortcut” type words. Ten different numbers can be

input for speed dial through the voice router.

To program the “Fast Dial” option:

1. Enter the shortcut for the first telephone number you wish to program

into the first available “Fast Dial” box.

2. Enter the telephone number associated with that shortcut in the correspon-

ding phone number box.

3. Enter a description for the number in the “Description” box.

4. When calling, pick up the receiver and dial the shortcut of the telephone

number you wish to call. For example, the shortcut shown above would

be “*1”.

3. I can’t browse through the Cable/DSL & Voice Router.

• Check if both ends of the network cable and power adapter are properly

connected. Check if the status LEDs on the front panel are functioning

properly.

• If using Windows 95 or Windows 98, check the TCP/IP setup on the

client side. Run "winipcfg" by clicking on the Start button, then select-

ing Run. The PC should have an IP address of 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is

from 2 to 254.) Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, the default gateway IP

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should be the Router’s IP Address, and DNS (in "More".)

• Same as above, check the same setup values in the Status Monitor page

of the Cable/DSL Router.

Does the Cable/DSL Voice Router support IPX or AppleTalk? No. TCP/IP is the

only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard

for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to

route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications

protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used from LAN to

LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN.

4. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time out error.

• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstations IP

settings are correct (IP address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway and

DNS)

Does the WAN connection of the Cable/DSL Voice Router support 100Mb

Ethernet? Because of the speed limitations of broadband Internet connec-

tions, the Cable/DSL Router’s current hardware design supports 10Mb

Ethernet on its WAN port. It does, of course, support 100Mbps over in the

auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the router.

• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the

Cable/DSL & Voice Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON.

Connect to it and check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check

the LAN and power connections.)

• If the Cable/DSL Router is configured correctly, check your Internet

connection. (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to see that it is working correctly.

• Manually configure the TCP/IP with a DNS address provided by your

ISP.

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network

Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private

LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level

of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never

transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the Cable/DSL Router

to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems,

where only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have

many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.

5. I can’t obtain an IP address from my cable or DSL modem.

• Ensure that all of your cabling is properly connected and that all of the

router’s WAN and LAN LEDs are correctly illuminated.

• Power down your cable or DSL modem for a few seconds. Turn it back

on. After the modem goes through its self-test, check to see if you now

have an IP address.

Does the Cable/DSL Voice Router support any operating system other than

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT? Yes, but Linksys

does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or

troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.

• Ensure that your cable or DSL modem is DHCP-capable.

• You may have to enter the router or host name in the Setup page of the

Router’s web-based utility. Go to page 19 for more information.

• Your ISP may require Mac Addresses. Check with your ISP. This

address can be obtained in the Status screen of the Router’s Web-based

Utility.

Does the Cable/DSL router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix:

ICQ menu-> preference -> connections tab-> check "I am behind a firewall

or proxy", and set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in firewall setting.

The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the router.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Cable/DSL Voice Router

will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

How do I get Napster to work with the Router? Napster is fully compatible

with the Router, but you must make sure that, during installation, you select

“no idea” when asked about your firewall selection. Set your proxy settings

to “No Proxy Server” in your File>Preferences.

Is IPSec Pass-Thru supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the

router automatically enables.

I setup an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do

I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running,

you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward

Where is the Cable/DSL Voice Router installed on the network? In a typical

environment, the Router is installed between the Cable/DSL Modem and the

LAN. Plug the Cable/DSL Voice Router into the Cable/DSL Modem's

Ethernet port.

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Does the Cable/DSL Voice Router support IPsec? Yes, but only pass through

IPsec is supported.

ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the serv-

er. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port (8080

usually works well), then in the [UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini

file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and

ServerName to the IP assigned to the router from your ISP.

Will the router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the router's setup

pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4.0 or Netscape

Navigator v4.0 or higher for Macintosh.

Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneous-

ly with just one public IP address? It depends on the which network game or

what kind of game server you are using. For example, Unreal Tournament

supports multi-login with one public IP.

With which type of firewall is the router equipped? The Cable/DSL router uses

NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.

Does the Router do Stateful packet inspection? No

How do I get Half-Life: Team Fortress to Work with the Router? The default

client port for Half-Life is 27005. The computers on your LAN need to

have "+clientport 2700x" to the HL shortcut command line; the x would be

6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets multiple computers connect to the same server.

One problem: version 1.0.1.6 won't let multiple computers with the same

CD key connect at the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem

with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in

the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP of the server computer.

There remains, however, a problem with people being booted after a few

minutes with an "illegible server message."

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the router. What can I do?

You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g.,

Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on

your browser. Check with your browser documentation.

What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP Address (computer)

to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP

ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a stat-

ic IP if you want to use DMZ.

If DMZ is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No.

Web page hangs, corrupt downloads, or nothing but junk characters are being

displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your NIC to 10Mbps

or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Autonegotiate" feature of your NIC

as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel, in your

Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.). Make sure that your proxy

setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at www.linksys.com

for more information.

Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? The router

allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet

and TCP/IP is compatible with the router.

If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the router by holding

down the reset button for at least three seconds and reset your cable or DSL

modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest

firmware release that is readily available on Linksys website,

www.linksys.com.

Will the Router allow me to use my own public IPs and Domain, or do I have to

use the IPs provided by the router? The router mode allows for customiza-

tion of your public IPs and Domain.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the router

can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10

ranges of ports.

How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware

upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where

they can downloaded for free. The router's firmware can be upgraded with

TFTP programs.

Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the

router? No, this version of the router must work in conjunction with a cable

or DSL modem.

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Which modems are compatible with the router? The router is compatible with

virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.

Net2Phone Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set-up my Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to

make calls without setting it up and configuring it for my network? No, you

must set up and configure your Router on your network first.

What are the advanced features of the router? The router's advanced features

include Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, and DMZ

host.

Do these phone calls work behind NAT (Network Address Translation)? Ye s

Does Linksys provide syslog support? No, Linksys does not currently provide

syslog support.

Why do my calls cost more when I use my calling card versus making calls with

my Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone? Because the

calling card calls actually do cost more because they are originating from

a regular POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) line. Your calls that are

made from the Router cost less because they are originating over the

Internet.

How can I check whether I have static DHCP IP Addresses? Consult your ISP to

confirm the information.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Set port forwarding to 113 for the

computer on which you are using mIRC. If you are experiencing difficulty

after setting the port forwarding, try changing the Direct Client-to-Client

(DCC) settings to a range from 1024 to 1030 on the DCC option and

Forwarding page of the Web-based Setup Utility.

I already have a Net2Phone account number, can I use it in place the account

number printed on my calling card, which was packaged with my Router?

No. The Net2Phone account number that you are already using is for a

different type of service and your Router will not work with that account

number. You must use the account number that is pre printed on the back

of your calling card.

Why do I get interference on the line? Check to see if you have connected the

standard telephone cable from the back of the Router to the wall plate. (See

figure below.) The RJ-ll jack on the back of the Router is only made for a

standard analog telephone.

Why would I want to use the Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by

Net2Phone to make calls instead of using regular Net2Phone service? Because

this service lets you make calls over the Internet with the ease of just

picking up your phone. Also, these calls do not rely on using your com-

puter. In fact, if you used a cordless phone with device, you could make

Internet calls from any room in your house!

Can I use the Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to replace

my primary phone line? No. Any Net2Phone services provided through this

Equipment are not intended to replace or be a substitute for primary line

voice services or Plain Old Telephone Service ("POTS") and are not

meant to provide guaranteed Automatic Number Identification or

Automatic Location Information capabilities associated with 911 or E911

services or to permit access to 411 directory assistance services.

Net2Phone will not be liable for any damages, expenses, liabilities, risks,

or harms arising out of or related to the Net2Phone services provided

through this Equipment.

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the contact information

on the last page of this manual.

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Net2Phone Troubleshooting Guide

Appendix

What happens when I don't hear the dial-tone? There are chances that the

WAV files have been corrupted. Either upgrade the firmware (see page

25) or, if you have already upgraded, reapply your firmware upgrade.

How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses

Virtually all Internet addresses are configured with words or characters (i.e.,

www.linksys.com, www.yahoo.com, etc.) In actuality, however, these Internet

addresses are assigned to IP addresses, which are the true addresses on the

Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 206.135.116.3. Type it

into your web browser and you will wind up at the Linksys home page every

time.

What should I do when the calls are getting dropped after a few minutes? Call

Net2phone Customer Service/Network Operations Center to trace the call.

Why can’t I call people using just Net2Phone or YAP software on their PCs? The

Router uses different methods of identifying phone numbers and IP

addresses than the Net2Phone software only calling solution. The same

goes for YAP software users.

IP and web addresses, however, can sometimes be long and hard to remem-

ber. Because of this, certain ISPs will shorten their server addresses to single

words or codes on their users’ web browser or e-mail configurations. If your

ISP’s E-mail and Web server addresses are configured with single words

(“www”, “e-mail”, “home”, “pop3”, etc.) rather than whole Internet

Addresses or IP Addresses, your Router may have problems sending or

receiving mail and accessing the Internet. This happens because your Router

has not been configured by your ISP to accept their abbreviated server

addresses.

What happens when calls get connected but only one person (caller or receiver)

is able to hear? This could be your Cable/DSL provider's firewall prob-

lem or it could be Net2phone's firewall problem. Contact Net2phone’s

NOC for further assistance.

What should I do if a get a “Connection Error"? First, check if the device is

connected properly to the LAN. After that, check your Account ID and

PIN to make sure that they are entered correctly.

The solution is to determine the true web addresses behind your ISPs code

words. You can determine the IP and web addresses of your ISP’s servers by

“pinging” them.

Net2Phone Contact Information

For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Net2Phone

Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.

If you don’t have your ISP’s web and e-mail IP Addresses, you

must either get them from your ISP or follow these steps prior

to connecting your Cable/DSL Router to your network.

Information

973-412-2800

201-968-3202

Customer Support

Step One: Pinging an IP Address

Web

support@net2phone.com

http://www.net2phone.com

The first step to determining your ISP’s web and e-mail server address is to

ping its IP Address.

1. Power on the computer and the cable or DSL modem, and restore the

network configuration set by your ISP if you have since changed it.

If your issue is not addressed here, please read through the Linksys

Troubleshooting/Frequently Asked Questions section.

2. Click Start, then Run, and type "command". This will bring up the DOS

Window..

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C:\>ping -a 24.53.32.4

3. At the DOS command prompt, type "ping mail" (assuming that the

location for which you’re trying to find an IP address is configured as

“mail”). Press Enter. Information such as the following data, taken from

a ping of Microsoft Network’s e-mail server, will be displayed.

Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com [24.53.32.4] with 32

bytes of data:

C:\>ping mail

Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127

Pinging mail [24.53.32.4] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 24.53.32.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0%

loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

Ping statistics for 24.53.32.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0%

loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

2. Write down the web address returned by the ping command. (In the

example above: mail.msnv3.occa.home.com.) This web address is the web

address assigned to the IP address you just pinged. While the IP address

of “mail” could conceivably change, it is likely that this web address will

not.

4. Write down the IP address returned by the ping command. (In the

example above: 24.53.32.4.) This IP address is the actual IP address of the

server “mail”, or any other word or value you have pinged.

3. Replace your ISP’s abbreviated server address with this extended web

address in the corresponding Internet application (web browser, e-mail

application, etc.).

Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address

While the IP address returned above would work as your e-mail server

address, it may not be permanent. IP Addresses change all the time. Web

addresses, however, usually don’t. Because of this, you’re likely to have less

problems by configuring your system with web addresses rather than IP

addresses. Follow the instructions below to find the web address assigned to

the IP address you just pinged.

Once you have replaced the brief server address with the true server address,

your Router should have no problem accessing the Internet through that

Internet application.

1. At the DOS command prompt, type “ping -a 24.53.32.4”, where

24.53.32.4 is the IP address you just pinged. Information such as the fol-

lowing data will be displayed.

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6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (below).

Installing the TCP/IP Protocol

Follow these instructions to install the TCP/IP Protocol on one of your PCs

only after a network card has been successfully installed inside the PC. These

instructions are for Windows 95 and Windows 98. For TCP/IP setup under

Microsoft Windows NT, please refer to your Microsoft Windows NT manual.

1. Click the Start button. Choose Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon. Your Network window should pop up.

Select the Configuration tab.

7. After a few seconds you will be brought back to the main Network win-

dow. The TCP/IP Protocol should now be listed.

3. Click the Add button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

8. Click OK. Windows may ask for original Windows installation files.

Supply them as needed (i.e.: D:\win98, D:\win95,

c:\windows\options\cabs.)

5. Highlight Microsoft under the list of manufactures.

9. Windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes.

The TCP/IP Installation is complete.

Twisted-Pair Cabling

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Crimping Your Own Network Cables

Twisted-Pair Cabling

There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5

is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second

choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub.

Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an

exception: some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally,

which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through

cable instead).

• Straight-Through Cabling

You can buy pre-made Category 5

cabling, or cut and crimp your own.

Category 5 cables can be purchased

or crimped as either straight-through

or crossover. Inside a Category 5

cable are 8 thin, color-coded wires

inside that run from one end of the

cable to the other. All 8 wires are

used. In a straight-through cable,

wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the

cable are also wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at

the other end. In a crossover cable,

the order of the wires change from

one end to the other: wire 1 becomes

3, and 2 becomes 6.

•Cross-Over Cabling

See the diagrams on the

next page for more

detailed information on

straight-through and

crossover cabling.

To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable

so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes

into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip

down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will

now be parallel to the floor).When looking down on the

copper side, wire 1 will be on the far left.

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Cable/DSL Voice Router Specifications

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Model Number

Standards

Protocol

BEFN2PS4

IEEE 802.3, 10BaseT, 802.3u 100BaseTX

CSMA/CD

Four 10/100 RJ45 Switched connectors (LAN)

One Shared Uplink Port

One RJ-11 Port

One 10Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector for

ADSL/Cable Modem (WAN)

Router - 10Mbps, Switch - 10/100Mbps (Half

Duplex) 20/200 (Full Duplex)

10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or 5

100BaseTX: UTP/STP Category 5

Standard Telephone Cable

Warranty Information

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE

FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF

PURCHASE.

Ports

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID

FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE

OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU-

MENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PROD-

UCT.

Speed

Cabling Type

Topology

LED Indicators

WAN

Star

Power, Net2Phone In Use

LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PRO-

CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS

FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD

RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASE

CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.

Link/Activity, Diag for WAN

Full Duplex/Collision, Speed for LAN,

Link/Activity

LAN

Environmental

Dimensions

Unit Weight

186 x 154 x 48 mm (7.31 x 6.16 x 1.88 inches)

14.2 oz.

Power Input

External, 12V AC 1A

Certifications

FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

0% to 85% non-condensing

5% to 90% non-condensing

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Humidity

Customer Support

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Contact Information

For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys

Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.

Information

800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)

Tech Support and RMA Issues 800-326-7114

Fax

949-261-8868

Web

FTP Site

support@linksys.com

http://www.linksys.com

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