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Page 3 - Instant Broadband; Series; Table of Contents; The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router

Instant Broadband TM Series EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone Table of Contents Introduction 1 About Net2Phone 1 Features 2 Package Contents / System Requirements 3 Getting to Know the Cable/DSL Voice Router 4 The Cable/DSL & Voice Router’s Rear Panel 4 The Reset Butt...

Page 4 - Package Contents; • One Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast; System Requirements; Multimedia Connections; • 1-Year Limited Warranty; Features

Package Contents • One Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone • 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 P...

Page 5 - Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will; Getting to Know the EtherFast; The Net2Phone Router’s Rear Panel

Uplink The Uplink Port is where you can expand your net-work by connecting to another switch or hub. TheUplink Port is shared with Port 4. Uplinking toanother Router, switch or a hub is done by simplyrunning a cable from the Uplink Port to the otherdevice. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 wi...

Page 6 - The WAN Indicators; Link; EtherFast; The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Front Panel LEDs; The LAN Indicators; Power

The WAN Indicators Link Green. The Link LED illuminates when a successful con-nection is made between the Router and your Broadbanddevice or network. Act Green. The Act LED flickers when the Router is sending orreceiving data over the broadband port. Diag Red. The Diag LED illuminates when the Route...

Page 7 - Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up; Connecting the Cable/DSL; Overview; Static IP Addresses

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone 9 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 everydevice on yo...

Page 9 - Open your web browser and type; in the; Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are

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, youcan begin conf iguring your system. 1. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser’s Address box....

Page 10 - Host Name & Domain Name These f ields allow you to supply a host and; • Private IP Address:; A username and password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name; box empty and type

4. Configure the following values. Host Name & Domain Name These f ields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identif i-cation. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your BroadbandInternet service has been conf igured with a host and...

Page 11 - Unless you already have a DHCP server on your; so the computer can obtain the new Router information.; like, you may continue on to set up your Net2Phone Account.

6. Choose the DHCP tab. 7. Unless you already have a DHCP server on your internal network, choose Enable from the DHCPServer f ield. By choosing Enable, you will conf ig-ure the Router to automatically assign IP addressesto each of your PCs. In the Number of DHCPUsers box, enter the number of PCs yo...

Page 12 - Enter the PIN that is on the back of your calling card

19 Setting Up Your Net2Phone Account Once your Router is completely installed and set up, you can activate yourNet2Phone account. You will need the following before you can set up yourLinksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to place low costphone calls: • Calling Card w/ Account # ...

Page 13 - The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s; Quick & Easy Administration; into the PC’s web browser address window.

Setup The Basic Setup screen is the f irst screen you will see when you access theUtility. If you have already installed and setup your router, you have alreadyseen this screen and have already properly conf igured all of the screen’s val-ues. • Host Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Ask y...

Page 14 - • Connect on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) If you aren’t; Password

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone 23 • Net2Phone Option This option enbles your Net2Phone account that came with your Router. Click Enable if you wish to enable your account at thistime. Both the Account Number and PIN will appear on theNet2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Call...

Page 15 - DHCP

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone DHCP A DHCP (Dynamic Host Conf iguration Protocol) Server automaticallyassigns IP addresses to each computer on your network. Unless you alreadyhave one, it is highly recommended that your router be set up as a DHCPserver. • DHCP Server C...

Page 16 - Help

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone 27 Help Here you will f ind links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation,a link to Linksys’s website, the application that upgrades the Router’sf irmware, as well as a link to Net2Phone’s website for Net2Phone accountmanag...

Page 17 - Filters; Upgrade Firmware. A new page will appear.; the; Browse button and f ind the f irmware upgrade f ile that you

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone Filters block specif ic internal users from accessing the Internet. You can setup a f ilter through an IP address or a network Port number. To Modify Filter Settings • Enter the IP addresses you wish to f ilter into the IP address f ields...

Page 18 - For; Enter the port number or range used by the server. On the same line,; Apply to save the settings.; Block WAN Request; Click the Apply button to save any changes.; Using IPSec Pass Through; Enable next to “IPSec Pass Through,” then click on Apply.; Using PPTP Pass Through; • Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN; Using Remote Management; • To disable Remote Management, click on Disable, then click on Apply.; Using Remote Upgrade; • To disable this feature, click on Disable, then click on Apply.

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone For Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from theInternet make certain requests of your network, the router will forward thoserequests to the appropriate computer. The router's DHCP function must bedisabled ...

Page 19 - Destination LAN IP; Static Routing; Dynamic Routing

EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone Static Routing If your Router is connected to more than one network, it may be necessary toset up a static route between them. A static route is a pre-determined pathwaythat network information must travel to reach a specif ic host or net...

Page 20 - This value gives the number of nodes that a data packet passes; Interface; Click the Apply button to save your changes.

The DMZ Host setting allows one local computer to be exposed to theInternet 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 Applybutton. Inactivate DMZ by entering a zero (0). DMZ Host DMZ Host 35 E...

Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions; The Diag LED stays lit when it shouldn’t.; Speed Dial

Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installationand operation of the Cable/DSL Voice Router. Read below description tosolve your problems. If you can’t f ind an answer here, check the Linksyswebsite at www.linksys.com. 1. I...

Page 22 - Network Address Translation

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. 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 settin...

Page 24 - on the last page of this manual.; Net2Phone Frequently Asked Questions

Which modems are compatible with the router? The router is compatible with virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet. What are the advanced features of the router? The router's advanced features include Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, and DMZhost. Does Linksys pro...

Page 25 - Information; Appendix; Step One: Pinging an IP Address; How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses

44 Instant Broadband TM Series What happens when I don't hear the dial-tone? There are chances that the WAV f iles have been corrupted. Either upgrade the f irmware (see page25) or, if you have already upgraded, reapply your f irmware upgrade. What should I do when the calls are getting dropped afte...

Page 26 - Write down the IP address returned by the ping command. (In the; Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address; Write down the web address returned by the ping command. (In the; Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

3. At the DOS command prompt, type "ping mail" (assuming that the location for which you’re trying to f ind an IP address is conf igured as“mail”). Press Enter. Information such as the following data, taken froma ping of Microsoft Network’s e-mail server, will be displayed. 4. Write down the...

Page 27 - Select the Configuration tab.

48 Instant Broadband TM Series Follow these instructions to install the TCP/IP Protocol on one of your PCsonly after a network card has been successfully installed inside the PC. Theseinstructions are for Windows 95 and Windows 98. For TCP/IP setup underMicrosoft Windows NT, please refer to your Mic...

Page 28 - Crimping Your Own Network Cables

50 Instant Broadband TM Series There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good secondchoice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub.Crossover cables are used for connecting ...

Page 29 - Warranty Information; Environmental

52 Instant Broadband TM Series EtherFast ® Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODEFROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OFPURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINK...

Page 30 - Contact Information

Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysCustomer 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 Email [email protected] Web http://...