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Linksys RT41P2-AT User Manual

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Security

Firewall. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.

VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, PPTP, and/or L2TP Passthrough, use this screen.

Access Restrictions

Internet Access. This screen allows you to permit or block specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic.

Applications & Gaming

Port Range Forward. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.

Port Trigger. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

UPnP Forward. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.

DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.

Administration

Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password and access privileges, as well as the SNMP and
UPnP settings.

Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connections of your network components.

Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

Backup and Restore. You can back up and restore the Router’s configuration if necessary.

Status

Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

Voice. This screen provides status information about the Internet phone lines.