Linksys BEFW11S4 - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router 1
Features 1
Minimum Requirements 2
An Introduction to Routers and Networks 2
IP Addresses 3
The Wireless-B Broadband Router’s Ports 5
The Wireless-B Broadband Router’s LEDs 6
Chapter 2: Connecting the Router 7
Before You Start 7
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up 7
Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs 10
Overview 10
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs 10
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 12
Configuring Windows XP PCs 14
Chapter 4: Configuring the Router 16
Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility 21
Setup 22
Password 26
Status 27
DHCP 29
Log 30
Help 32
Advanced Tab: Filters 34
Advanced Tab: Port Range Forwarding 37
Advanced Tab: Dynamic Routing 42
Advanced Tab: Static Routing 43
Advanced Tab: DMZ Host 45
Advanced Tab: MAC Address Cloning 46
Advanced Tab: Wireless 47
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50
Common Problems and Solutions 50
Frequently Asked Questions 63
Appendix B: How to Ping Your
ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses
69
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 72
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 75
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
80
Appendix E: Glossary 84
Appendix F: Specifications 98
Environmental 98
Appendix G: Warranty Information 99
Appendix H: Contact Information 100