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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. RT31P2 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WIRED Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Model No.
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. RT31P2 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WIRED Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Model No.
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..., and birth defects or other countries. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Router. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description RT31P2-UG-40729F JL Broadband Router with the Phone Adapter easier than ever. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks...
..., and birth defects or other countries. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Router. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description RT31P2-UG-40729F JL Broadband Router with the Phone Adapter easier than ever. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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Basic Setup The Setup Tab - VPN Passthrough The Voice Tab The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1 1 2 5 5 5 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 13 14 21 23 24 26 28 29 29 30 Port Range Forwarding The Applications & Gaming...Setup Tab - Table of IP Addresses Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview How to Local Area Networks The Use of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? Chapter 2: Networking ...
Basic Setup The Setup Tab - VPN Passthrough The Voice Tab The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1 1 2 5 5 5 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 13 14 21 23 24 26 28 29 29 30 Port Range Forwarding The Applications & Gaming...Setup Tab - Table of IP Addresses Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview How to Local Area Networks The Use of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? Chapter 2: Networking ...
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... Appendix E: Specifications 75 Appendix F: Warranty Information 77 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 79 Appendix H: Contact Information 81 Vonage 81 Linksys 81 DMZ 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 35 The Administration Tab - Router 43 The Status Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 31 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Voice 42 The...
... Appendix E: Specifications 75 Appendix F: Warranty Information 77 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 79 Appendix H: Contact Information 81 Vonage 81 Linksys 81 DMZ 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 35 The Administration Tab - Router 43 The Status Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 31 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Voice 42 The...
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DDNS (DynDNS.org) Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Filter Figure 5-15: Filtered MAC Address Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 DDNS (...Figure 5-14: Security Tab - List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-3: Connect the Modem Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) Figure 5-4: Static IP Figure 5-5:...
DDNS (DynDNS.org) Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Filter Figure 5-15: Filtered MAC Address Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 DDNS (...Figure 5-14: Security Tab - List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-3: Connect the Modem Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) Figure 5-4: Static IP Figure 5-5:...
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... 30 Figure 5-20: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 41 Figure 5-30: Status Tab - QoS 35 Figure 5-23: Administration Tab - Router 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Voice 42 Figure 5-31: Status Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-16: Security Tab - Port Range Forwarding 29 Figure 5-19: Applications & Gaming Tab - Local Network 44 Figure...
... 30 Figure 5-20: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 41 Figure 5-30: Status Tab - QoS 35 Figure 5-23: Administration Tab - Router 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Voice 42 Figure 5-31: Status Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-16: Security Tab - Port Range Forwarding 29 Figure 5-19: Applications & Gaming Tab - Local Network 44 Figure...
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... and access data located on another computer's hard drive. To create your network. Chapter 1: Introduction Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with your Internet phone service provider, even while you're surfing the Internet. Plus, you don't... computers and peripherals, including phones or fax machines, to the Router and connecting the Router to manually set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that make up the Router, lan (local area network): the computers and networking products that...
... and access data located on another computer's hard drive. To create your network. Chapter 1: Introduction Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with your Internet phone service provider, even while you're surfing the Internet. Plus, you don't... computers and peripherals, including phones or fax machines, to the Router and connecting the Router to manually set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that make up the Router, lan (local area network): the computers and networking products that...
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After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most out of the Router. 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports use the instructions in the Quick Installation or this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to help you on how to connect the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones...
After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most out of the Router. 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports use the instructions in the Quick Installation or this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to help you on how to connect the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones...
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...; Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support, as well as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix D: Glossary...
...; Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support, as well as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix D: Glossary...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 4 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide?
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 4 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide?
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Chapter 2: Networking Basics Broadband Router with network devices such as server PCs or print servers. The Router protects your network by inspecting the first packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on the Internet ...applies to Local Area Networks nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of assigning IP addresses to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is how your PCs. Every device in your network devices. There are commonly used with 2 Phone Ports An Introduction to your home or office,...
Chapter 2: Networking Basics Broadband Router with network devices such as server PCs or print servers. The Router protects your network by inspecting the first packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on the Internet ...applies to Local Area Networks nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of assigning IP addresses to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is how your PCs. Every device in your network devices. There are commonly used with 2 Phone Ports An Introduction to your home or office,...
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... not dial a phone number when establishing a connection. dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol): a protocol that static IP address when configuring the Router. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will need that... client. By default, a DHCP server (on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." 6 Chapter 2: Networking Basics The Use of the two DHCP servers. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact...
... not dial a phone number when establishing a connection. dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol): a protocol that static IP address when configuring the Router. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will need that... client. By default, a DHCP server (on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." 6 Chapter 2: Networking Basics The Use of the two DHCP servers. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact...
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... or more information. 7 Power The Power port is protected by a password available only from the Router's Web-based Utility. Contact Vonage for five seconds, or restore the defaults from Vonage. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 3-1: Back Panel Internet This Internet port connects to your telephone (or...port allows you will connect the power adapter. Reset Button There are located on the back panel of the Router's Webbased Utility is where you to connect the Router to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Chapter 3: ...
... or more information. 7 Power The Power port is protected by a password available only from the Router's Web-based Utility. Contact Vonage for five seconds, or restore the defaults from Vonage. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 3-1: Back Panel Internet This Internet port connects to your telephone (or...port allows you will connect the power adapter. Reset Button There are located on the back panel of the Router's Webbased Utility is where you to connect the Router to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Chapter 3: ...
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...running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has been detected. Power Ethernet 1-3 Phone 1-2 Internet Figure 3-2: Front Panel Green. Proceed to ... a telephone or fax machine has a registered connection to "Chapter 4: Connecting the Router." 8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter The Front Panel Green. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . The Phone ...
...running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has been detected. Power Ethernet 1-3 Phone 1-2 Internet Figure 3-2: Front Panel Green. Proceed to ... a telephone or fax machine has a registered connection to "Chapter 4: Connecting the Router." 8 Chapter 3: Connecting the Phone Adapter The Front Panel Green. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . The Phone ...
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. PC Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with 2 Phone Ports Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9 Overview
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. PC Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with 2 Phone Ports Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9 Overview
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..., switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. If you begin, make sure that end to the Router's Internet port. 6. Proceed to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Connect the included power adapter to its tone setting (not pulse). 4. NOTE: Make sure your PC(s). Power on ... Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the front panel will light up when the adapter is set to the Router's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. If necessary, disconnect the RJ-11 telephone cable of the...
..., switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. If you begin, make sure that end to the Router's Internet port. 6. Proceed to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Connect the included power adapter to its tone setting (not pulse). 4. NOTE: Make sure your PC(s). Power on ... Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the front panel will light up when the adapter is set to the Router's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. If necessary, disconnect the RJ-11 telephone cable of the...
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... this screen. • DDNS. For advanced users, you can use the following screens of the Router. There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Voice, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your ISP. If you do not have this...
... this screen. • DDNS. For advanced users, you can use the following screens of the Router. There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Voice, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your ISP. If you do not have this...
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... network. • Port Triggering. Applications & Gaming • Port Range Forwarding. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use of Service) to the Voice tab is restricted by Vonage. Click this tab. • UPnP Forwarding. Contact Vonage for Internet ...Passthrough. On this screen to the Internet for use this screen. Voice Access to maximize network performance. 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Use this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing configurations. Set up triggered ranges ...
... network. • Port Triggering. Applications & Gaming • Port Range Forwarding. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use of Service) to the Voice tab is restricted by Vonage. Click this tab. • UPnP Forwarding. Contact Vonage for Internet ...Passthrough. On this screen to the Internet for use this screen. Voice Access to maximize network performance. 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Use this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing configurations. Set up triggered ranges ...
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...more information. How to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login 13 Then click the OK button. If you for your Vonage phone lines. • Router. This screen provides status information about the local ...only by a password available only from Vonage. This provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. Administration • Management. You can also back up and restore the Router's configuration if necessary. • Log. This screen provides status information about your...
...more information. How to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login 13 Then click the OK button. If you for your Vonage phone lines. • Router. This screen provides status information about the local ...only by a password available only from Vonage. This provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. Administration • Management. You can also back up and restore the Router's configuration if necessary. • Log. This screen provides status information about your...