Linksys RTP300 User Manual
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Welcome
1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics
5
An Introduction to Local Area Networks
5
The Use of IP Addresses
5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
7
The Back Panel
7
The Front Panel
8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
9
Overview
9
Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem
9
Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
11
Placement Options
13
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
15
Overview
15
How to Access the Web-based Utility
18
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
19
The Setup Tab - DDNS
23
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
25
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
26
The Security Tab - Firewall
28
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
29
The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter
30
The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control
32
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 33
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
34
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ
36
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS
37
The Administration Tab - Management
39
The Administration Tab - Log
40
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
41
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
42
The Status Tab - Router
43
The Status Tab - Local Network
45
The Status Tab - Voice
46
The Voice Tab
47
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
49
Common Problems and Solutions
49
Frequently Asked Questions
63
Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP
Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
69
Windows 98 or Me Instructions
69
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
70
For the Router’s Web-based Utility
70
Appendix C: Windows Help
71
Appendix D: Glossary
73
Appendix E: Specifications
79
Appendix F: Warranty Information
81
Appendix G: Regulatory Information
83