Linksys RT31P2-NA - Manual

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow your computers to share a high-speed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. And...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters...

4 Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to Local Area Networks Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together. The Router connects your local area network (LAN)...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem. Phone1 ...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the Rou...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram illustrates ...

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

10 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-ba...

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. Enter the STUN (Simple Traversal of UDP through NAT) settings, if required by your Internet phone service provider. • Line1. Enter your service account information, and configure the various settings for...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.15.1 , in ...

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name and Domain Name . These fields allow you to supply a host and domain nam...

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. Some ISPs will require you to registe...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing NAT . NA...

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Security Tab - Filter Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Filter When you click the Security tab, you will see the Filter screen. Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and block anonymous Internet requests and/or ...

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough...

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Voice Tab - System Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - System STUN (Simple Traversal of UDP through NATs) is a protocol that enables Internet phone calls to travel between your local network and the Internet. Not all Internet phone service prov...

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Voice Tab - Line1 Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line1 Settings On the Line1 screen, configure the settings for service on Line 1, which uses the Phone1 port of the Router. Subscriber Information Display Name . Enter the name you ...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Voice Tab - Line1 Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Call Forward Settings Cfwd All Dest . If you want to forward all calls to a specific telephone number, then complete this field. Enter the number that will receive all phone calls. Cfwd Busy Dest. ...

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Voice Tab - Line1 Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice Quality Settings Voice Quality . Select the quality level you want to use for your voice calls, Best (G.711u Requires 64k Bandwidth) , Good (G.711a Requires 64k Bandwidth) , Good (G.726-40 Re...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Voice Tab - Line2 Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line2 Settings On the Line2 screen, configure the settings for service on Line 2, which uses the Phone2 port of the Router. Subscriber Information Display Name . Enter the name you ...

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen. Port Range Forw...

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the compute...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other appl...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencin...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enable/Disable . To use port-based QoS, select Enable . Otherwise, keep the default, Disable . For each port, specify the Priority, Flow Control setting, and Ingress Rate Limit. Priority ....

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Management When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configur...

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Allow users to disable Internet access . When enabled, this feature allows you to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Backup and Restore Backup and Restore . Click this button to back u...

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Log Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Log When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connect...

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory D...

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with t...

44 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Voice Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice When you click the Status tab, you will see the Voice screen, which displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Information Voice Version . This shows the version number ...

45 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setu...

46 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface ...

47 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't...

48 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports B. Press CTRL + F5 . This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages, not cached ones. C. Click Tools . Click Internet Options . Click the Security tab. Click the Default le...

53 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Check “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. F. Check the Enabled option for the port services you want to use. Consider the e...

55 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports B. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password. C. Click the Save Settings button. 13. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to...

58 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up your phone and dial 1 + area code + phone number. You must dial 1 and the area code for all calls, even local ones. Can I make calls if my Inter...

62 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware Use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade its firmware; however, if you do so, you will lose the settings you have configured on the Router. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of you...

63 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 Etherne...

64 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 numb...

65 Appendix D: Windows Help Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all 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 thro...

71 Appendix F: Specifications Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Specifications Model RT31P2-NA Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports One 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, Three 10/100 RJ-45 Network Ports,Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Button Reset Cabling Ty...

72 Appendix F: Specifications Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Unit Weight 12.70 oz. (0.36 kg) Power External, 12V DC, 1A Certifications FCC, cUL, CE Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humid...

73 Appendix G: Warranty Information Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: 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 norm...

74 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: 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 reason...

75 Appendix I: Contact Information Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: 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 pro...