Linksys BEFW11S4 User Manual

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EtherFast

Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch

If DMZ is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No.

Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? The router

allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet

and TCP/IP is compatible with the router.

Will the Router allow me to use my own public IPs and Domain, or do I have to

use the IPs provided by the router? The router mode allows for customiza-
tion of your public IPs and Domain.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the router

can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10
ranges of ports.

Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the

router? No, this version of the router must work in conjunction with a cable
or DSL modem.

Which modems are compatible with the router? The router is compatible with

virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.

What are the advanced features of the router? The router's advanced features

include Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, and DMZ
host.

Does Linksys provide syslog support? No, Linksys does not currently provide

syslog support.

How can I check whether I have static DHCP IP Addresses? Consult your ISP to

confirm the information.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Set port forwarding to 113 for the

computer on which you are using mIRC. If you are experiencing difficulty
after setting the port forwarding, try changing the Direct Client-to-Client
(DCC) settings to a range from 1024 to 1030 on the DCC option and
Forwarding page of the Web-based Setup Utility.

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the contact information

on the last page of this manual.

Web page hangs, corrupt downloads, or nothing but junk characters are being

displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your NIC to 10Mbps
or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of your NIC
as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel, in your
Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.). Make sure that your proxy
setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at www.linksys.com
for more information.

If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the router by holding

down the reset button for at least three seconds and reset your cable or DSL
modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest
firmware release that is readily available on Linksys website,
www.linksys.com.

How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware

upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where
they can downloaded for free. The router's firmware can be upgraded with
TFTP programs.

Does the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router support IPSec? Yes, but

only pass through IPSec is supported.

Will the router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the router's setup

pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4.0 or Netscape
Navigator v4.0 or higher for Macintosh.

With which type of firewall is the router equipped? The Wireless AP +

Cable/DSL router uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.

Does the Router do Stateful packet inspection? No

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the router. What can I do?

You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g.,
Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on
your browser. Check with your browser documentation.

What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP Address (computer)

to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP
ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a stat-
ic IP if you want to use DMZ.

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