Linksys RT042 - Manuals

Broadband Router Figure 5-22: Service Management 21 Figure 5-23: Advanced Setup Tab - UPnP 21 Figure 5-24: Advanced Setup Tab - DDNS 22 Figure 5-25: Advanced Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 22 Figure 5-26: Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through 24 Figure 5-27: Advanced Setup Tab - Remote Management 24 F...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router. The Linksys Broadband Router with QoS is a kind of "splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Broadband Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Networking BasicsThis chap...

4 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANs Broadband Router Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to LANs A Router is a network device that connects two networks together. The Router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband RouterThe Front Panel Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. LEDs Ethernet 1-4 Green. The Ethernet LEDs serves two purposes. If an LED is continuously lit, the Route...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband RouterThe Back and Side Panels Broadband Router The Back and Side Panels The Router’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Reset Button Reset Button The Reset button can be used in one of two ways:If the Router is having probl...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband RouterOverview Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router Overview To set up your network, you will need to do the following: • Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter. • Set up and configure the Route...

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband RouterConnection Instructions Broadband Router Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to ...

10 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterOverview Broadband Router Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router Overview For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to set it up and configure it. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this Ut...

12 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 , in ...

13 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - Network Broadband Router User Bandwidth This is a list of all users on your network, displaying how they’re connected and allowing you to set the amount of bandwidth they are allowed and to delete them as users on your ne...

14 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - Network Broadband Router LAN Setting This shows the Router’s MAC Address, which is a 12-digit code assigned to each piece of hardware for identification. Also listed here are the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask. The d...

15 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - Password Broadband Router PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) 1. Enter the Specify IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Address that is provided by your ISP. 2. Enter your User Name and Password. 3. If you sel...

16 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - Time Broadband Router Basic Setup Tab - Time Time The Router uses the time settings to time stamp log events, to automatically update the Content Filter List, and for other internal purposes. Set the local time using Netw...

17 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - On-Line Scheduler Broadband Router Parental Control Tab - On-Line Scheduler The Parental Control tab allows you to control and optimize your user’s access to the Internet from your network. This control can also be e...

18 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - Application Usage Broadband Router Parental Control Tab - Application Usage From this screen, you can view which applications are taking up the most bandwidth on your network, according to user, and block those sites...

19 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - Block List Broadband Router Click the Add to List button to add the new or newly edited selection to your list of applications. To delete an application, select from the list and click the Delete Selected Application...

20 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DMZ Host Broadband Router Advanced Setup Tab - DMZ Host The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet, not protected by the Router’s firewall, to use a special-purpose se...

21 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - UPnP Broadband Router Port Triggering Some Internet applications or games use alternate ports to communicate between server and LAN host. When you want to use those applications, enter the triggering (outgoing) port an...

22 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DDNS Broadband Router Advanced Setup Tab - DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service allows you to assign a fixed domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. This allows you to host your own Web, FTP or other type of TCP/IP se...

23 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Broadband Router Transmit RIP versions : Choose a protocol for transmitting data on the network. (None, RIPv1, RIPv2-Broadcast, RIPv2-Multicast) Static Routing You will need to configure Static Routing...

24 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through Broadband Router Advanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through The VPN Pass Through screen allows you to enable or disable IPSec Pass Through, PPTP Pass Through, and L2TP Pass Through. IPSec Pass Through : Int...

25 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System Management Broadband Router Advanced Setup Tab - System Management The System Management screen includes several tools to help troubleshoot network problems, such as looking up DNS names, ping tests, resetting t...

26 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System Management Broadband Router Factory Default The Factory Default feature can be used to clear all of your configuration information and restore the Router to its factory default settings. Only use this feature if...

27 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterLog Tab - System Log Broadband Router Log Tab - System Log The System Log screen contains three functions: Syslog, E-mail and Log Setting. Syslog The System Log (of Syslog) function logs network activity with the use of a separate Syslog s...

28 Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterLog Tab - System Statistics Broadband Router Log Setting Alert Log Check the appropriate box when you want receive alert logs for any of the following events: Syn Flooding , IP Spoofing , Win Nuke , Ping of Death and Unauthorized Login Att...

29 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help solve your problems. If you can't find an answ...

34 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router 6. I need to set up a server behind my Router. To use a server like a web, ftp, or mail server, you need to know the respective port numbers they are using. For example, port 80 (HTTP) is used for web; port 21 (FTP) is used...

37 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router 10. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window. If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer. Because the Router is the gateway for the Internet connect...

39 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Broadband Router • If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP with a...

43 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware Broadband Router Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware You can use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; however, if you do so, you may lose the settings you have configured on the Router. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Do...

44 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions 10/100 4-Port VPN Router Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter s...

45 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility 10/100 4-Port VPN Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and let...

46 Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityStarting the Utility Broadband Router Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility While many of the Router’s functions can be utilized through the Web-based Utility, a separate utility also comes on the Router’s CD. This RT042 Utility is more graphically oriented and ca...

47 Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityRouter Information Broadband Router Router Information Clicking on the image of the Router will open up the Router Information screen. The left side of this screen gives general statistics about the Router: Serial Number, Firmware Version, and Internet Connectio...

50 Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityUsage Configuration Screens Broadband Router Real Time Usage From this screen, you can view which applications are taking up the most bandwidth on your network, according to user, and block those sites if you wish. Application information is displayed in ranking...

51 Appendix E: The Setup Wizard Broadband Router Appendix E: The Setup Wizard While the Broadband Router can be set up using the Web-based Utility, Internet connection can also be set up using the Setup Wizard, located on the Network screen of the Basic Setup tab. This wizard will walk you through t...

54 Appendix F: Windows Help Broadband Router Appendix F: Windows Help All Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help a...

59 Appendix H: Specifications Broadband Router Appendix H: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet Button Reset Cabling Type Cat-5 LEDs Ethernet, Internet1, Internet2, Diag, and System UPnP able/cert able Security Features SPI, port, MAC, IP filter Dimensions ...

60 Appendix I: Warranty Information Broadband Router Appendix I: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclus...

61 Appendix J: Regulatory Information Broadband Router Appendix J: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga...

62 Appendix K: Contact Information Broadband Router Appendix K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to bu...