Linksys BEFSR81 - Manual (Page 23)

17 Chapter 7: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility
Overview
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch
Chapter 7: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility
Overview
For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to administer it. This chapter will explain all of the
functions in this Utility. The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through
use of a computer connected with an Ethernet cable to the Router.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
• Basic Setup
On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Management
Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is admin. To
secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
Navigating the Utility
There are five main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will
be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
• Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
• DDNS. To enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature, complete the fields on this
screen.
• MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
• Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and
Static Routing configurations.
Security
• Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering
on the Filter screen.