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Instant Broadband™ Series Cable/DSL Routers Use this guide to install the following products: BEFSR41 ver. 2 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch BEFSRU31 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with USB Port and 3-Port Switch BEFSR11 ver. 2 EtherFast® 1-Port Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Instant Broadband™ Series Cable/DSL Routers Use this guide to install the following products: BEFSR41 ver. 2 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch BEFSRU31 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with USB Port and 3-Port Switch BEFSR11 ver. 2 EtherFast® 1-Port Cable/DSL Router User Guide
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... PROOF OF PURCHASE. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PRODUCTS. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. All other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance UG-BEFSR11/41/U31-AOL-091402NC...package and include a copy of your original proof of their respective proprietors. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router will not occur in a residential installation. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its quality, performance, merchantability, or...
... PROOF OF PURCHASE. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PRODUCTS. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. All other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance UG-BEFSR11/41/U31-AOL-091402NC...package and include a copy of your original proof of their respective proprietors. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router will not occur in a residential installation. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its quality, performance, merchantability, or...
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... 1: Introduction 1 The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) 2 Minimum Requirements 2 Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11) 3 Minimum Requirements 3 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router with USB (BEFSRU31) 4 Minimum Requirements 4 An Introduction to LANs and WANs 4 IP Addresses 5 Network Setup Overview 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 8 The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel 8 The...
... 1: Introduction 1 The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) 2 Minimum Requirements 2 Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11) 3 Minimum Requirements 3 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router with USB (BEFSRU31) 4 Minimum Requirements 4 An Introduction to LANs and WANs 4 IP Addresses 5 Network Setup Overview 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 8 The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel 8 The...
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...network faster than you ever thought possible. The Router also serves as your Internet NAT firewall, protecting your network's PCs from Linksys! Link them all of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from being accessed by external users. The Router is the only visible network device on the Internet.... Plus, the Router supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), which allows ...
...network faster than you ever thought possible. The Router also serves as your Internet NAT firewall, protecting your network's PCs from Linksys! Link them all of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from being accessed by external users. The Router is the only visible network device on the Internet.... Plus, the Router supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), which allows ...
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Instant Broadband™ Series Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers PPaacckkaaggee CCoonntteennttss ffoorr tthhee 11--PPoorrtt RRoouutteerr ((BBEEFFSSRR1111)) Figure 1-1 • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User ...CD-ROM Drive, and • an Ethernet Adapter with a UTP CAT 5 Network Cable • Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet Connection and Internet Access Figure 1-2 • One EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User Guide Included • One Power...
Instant Broadband™ Series Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers PPaacckkaaggee CCoonntteennttss ffoorr tthhee 11--PPoorrtt RRoouutteerr ((BBEEFFSSRR1111)) Figure 1-1 • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User ...CD-ROM Drive, and • an Ethernet Adapter with a UTP CAT 5 Network Cable • Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet Connection and Internet Access Figure 1-2 • One EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User Guide Included • One Power...
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...IP Addresses A static IP address is the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or office. 4 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers The Router's firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the public, Internet side cannot "see" your 10/100 LAN port...connections. Instant Broadband™ Series Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31) Figure 1-3 • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port & 3-Port Switch • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User Guide Included • One USB Cable • One 3.5" Floppy Disk for your network by inspecting ...
...IP Addresses A static IP address is the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or office. 4 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers The Router's firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the public, Internet side cannot "see" your 10/100 LAN port...connections. Instant Broadband™ Series Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31) Figure 1-3 • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port & 3-Port Switch • One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User Guide Included • One USB Cable • One 3.5" Floppy Disk for your network by inspecting ...
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... DHCP on with a user name and password to gain access to log on the Router, see "Chapter 9: The Cable/DSL Router's Web-based Utility." After the PC(s) can access the Internet through the appropriate "Getting to "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 6 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Network Setup Overview This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up connection, but...
... DHCP on with a user name and password to gain access to log on the Router, see "Chapter 9: The Cable/DSL Router's Web-based Utility." After the PC(s) can access the Internet through the appropriate "Getting to "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 6 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Network Setup Overview This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up connection, but...
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... Panel LEDs Power Link/Act Full/Col 100 Figure 2-2 Green. Instant Broadband™ Series Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 4Port EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel The Router's ports, where network cables are connected, are normal. See "Appendix A: Troubleshooting" if you will not work from the Uplink port to the other port. WAN...
... Panel LEDs Power Link/Act Full/Col 100 Figure 2-2 Green. Instant Broadband™ Series Chapter 2: Getting to Know the 4Port EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel The Router's ports, where network cables are connected, are normal. See "Appendix A: Troubleshooting" if you will not work from the Uplink port to the other port. WAN...
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... completion of time, see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." If you have tried all of the 3Port Router and the 1-Port Router. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Connect the Router." 10 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Chapter 3: Getting to that hub or switch. WAN LAN Power Buttons & Switches The Reset ...addresses or a new password. * The Reset Button is having problems connecting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router." 11 If the Router is located on your cable or DSL modem or network. This will connect the power adapter. Your modem connection will turn off completely....
... completion of time, see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." If you have tried all of the 3Port Router and the 1-Port Router. Proceed to "Chapter 5: Connect the Router." 10 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Chapter 3: Getting to that hub or switch. WAN LAN Power Buttons & Switches The Reset ...addresses or a new password. * The Reset Button is having problems connecting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router." 11 If the Router is located on your cable or DSL modem or network. This will connect the power adapter. Your modem connection will turn off completely....
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...made through its self-diagnostic mode. The 1-Port Router's Front Panel LEDs Power Link/Act Figure 3-3 Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. 12 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Full/Col Green. If a connection is running ...at 10 Mbps, the 10/100 LED will turn off upon successful completion of the diagnosis. The Act LED flickers when the Router is different. The 1Port Figure 3-2 ...
...made through its self-diagnostic mode. The 1-Port Router's Front Panel LEDs Power Link/Act Figure 3-3 Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. 12 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Full/Col Green. If a connection is running ...at 10 Mbps, the 10/100 LED will turn off upon successful completion of the diagnosis. The Act LED flickers when the Router is different. The 1Port Figure 3-2 ...
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...and enabled. The Power port is where you run in Figure 4-2, denotes the presence of the Router. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers USB Compatibility Note: USB ports do not work with a USB cable that has two different types of connectors. Some PCs may be running Windows 95 or NT. Other...USB port on PCs running Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, or XP. Instant Broadband™ Series Chapter 4: Getting to Know the 3Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 3-Port Router's Rear Panel Ports 1-3 Uplink WAN Power USB The Reset Button 14 Figure 4-1 These three LAN ports connect to enable a PC's USB...
...and enabled. The Power port is where you run in Figure 4-2, denotes the presence of the Router. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers USB Compatibility Note: USB ports do not work with a USB cable that has two different types of connectors. Some PCs may be running Windows 95 or NT. Other...USB port on PCs running Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, or XP. Instant Broadband™ Series Chapter 4: Getting to Know the 3Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 3-Port Router's Rear Panel Ports 1-3 Uplink WAN Power USB The Reset Button 14 Figure 4-1 These three LAN ports connect to enable a PC's USB...
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...-45 port (1, 2, or 3). The Power LED lights up when a successful 100 Mbps connection is successfully connected to a USB-ready PC or USB hub. 16 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers The WAN Indicators Link Act Diag Green. Green. If the LED flickers, then that port is experiencing collisions. If the LED is flickering, the connection...
...-45 port (1, 2, or 3). The Power LED lights up when a successful 100 Mbps connection is successfully connected to a USB-ready PC or USB hub. 16 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers The WAN Indicators Link Act Diag Green. Green. If the LED flickers, then that port is experiencing collisions. If the LED is flickering, the connection...
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... end to connect more than the WAN port and the Uplink port on network cabling. WAN Cable or DSL Modem Notebook with Ethernet Adapter Cable/DSL Router PC with you are connecting the Router to a hub or switch, refer to the chart shown in Figure 5-2 when...If you have left the setup information with Ethernet Adapter Figure 5-1 LAN 18 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 1. A. See "Appendix E: Twisted-Pair Cabling" for your specific type of an Ethernet cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: A standard port is a ...
... end to connect more than the WAN port and the Uplink port on network cabling. WAN Cable or DSL Modem Notebook with Ethernet Adapter Cable/DSL Router PC with you are connecting the Router to a hub or switch, refer to the chart shown in Figure 5-2 when...If you have left the setup information with Ethernet Adapter Figure 5-1 LAN 18 EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 1. A. See "Appendix E: Twisted-Pair Cabling" for your specific type of an Ethernet cable from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: A standard port is a ...
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... Link LED for your nearest Linksys retailer or visit www.linksys.com for a few seconds when the Router goes through its USB port, then proceed to the WAN port on the cable or DSL modem. 6. This LED will restore the Router's factory default settings. This ...you still have a 3-Port Router with a paper clip or a pencil. The Router's hardware installation is plugged into a surge protecting power strip. • The Power LED on a hub or switch. these two ports at a time; Power on the Router's rear panel. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Uplinking: Connecting More Devices ...
... Link LED for your nearest Linksys retailer or visit www.linksys.com for a few seconds when the Router goes through its USB port, then proceed to the WAN port on the cable or DSL modem. 6. This LED will restore the Router's factory default settings. This ...you still have a 3-Port Router with a paper clip or a pencil. The Router's hardware installation is plugged into a surge protecting power strip. • The Power LED on a hub or switch. these two ports at a time; Power on the Router's rear panel. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Uplinking: Connecting More Devices ...
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...for you that it has detected new hardware, as shown in the Table of the Router's hardware is installed on installing TCP/IP, see "Appendix D: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol." EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 3. Click the Next button. Figure 6-3 Figure 6-1 22 23 Just follow the ...directions below to enable your PC, there's no need for your PC's USB connection to the Router: • If you are running Windows 98,...
...for you that it has detected new hardware, as shown in the Table of the Router's hardware is installed on installing TCP/IP, see "Appendix D: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol." EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 3. Click the Next button. Figure 6-3 Figure 6-1 22 23 Just follow the ...directions below to enable your PC, there's no need for your PC's USB connection to the Router: • If you are running Windows 98,...
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... of your PC to the location of those files, e.g, c:\windows\options\cabs, or D:\Win98 (if "D" is now ready to your PC, as shown in Figure 6-5. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 7. If Windows asks for this process.
... of your PC to the location of those files, e.g, c:\windows\options\cabs, or D:\Win98 (if "D" is now ready to your PC, as shown in Figure 6-5. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 7. If Windows asks for this process.
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.... Make sure that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to "Chapter 7: Configure the PCs." 26 Figure 6-9 2. With the Router powered up and connected to start up your PC has finished restarting, click the Start button, and select Settings and Control Panel. If...files on the screen in Figure 6-9. By default, Windows 98 has TCP/IP installed. Select Search for a suitable driver for installation instructions. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows 2000 Driver 1. Windows will then notify you that it is now complete. When your PC in Figure 6-10, and click...
.... Make sure that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to "Chapter 7: Configure the PCs." 26 Figure 6-9 2. With the Router powered up and connected to start up your PC has finished restarting, click the Start button, and select Settings and Control Panel. If...files on the screen in Figure 6-9. By default, Windows 98 has TCP/IP installed. Select Search for a suitable driver for installation instructions. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows 2000 Driver 1. Windows will then notify you that it is now complete. When your PC in Figure 6-10, and click...
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... driver files. (See Figure 6-12.) Click the Next button. When the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, as shown in Figure 6-11. Figure 6-13 6. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 5. Figure 6-11 4. Insert the driver disk into the floppy drive, and when Windows asks you where to search for driver files, select Floppy disk drives...
... driver files. (See Figure 6-12.) Click the Next button. When the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, as shown in Figure 6-11. Figure 6-13 6. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers 5. Figure 6-11 4. Insert the driver disk into the floppy drive, and when Windows asks you where to search for driver files, select Floppy disk drives...
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... you that it has finished installing the driver files on your PC, as shown in Figure 6-16, and click the Properties button. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows Millennium Driver 1. Go to complete the USB driver installation. Windows will notify you that TCP/IP is now complete..... Go to display the screen shown in Windows Millennium. Then select the Network and Dial-up your PC's USB port using a USB cable, start up Connections option, and click the Local Area Connection icon. Click the Properties button to the Start button, and select the Settings...
... you that it has finished installing the driver files on your PC, as shown in Figure 6-16, and click the Properties button. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows Millennium Driver 1. Go to complete the USB driver installation. Windows will notify you that TCP/IP is now complete..... Go to display the screen shown in Windows Millennium. Then select the Network and Dial-up your PC's USB port using a USB cable, start up Connections option, and click the Local Area Connection icon. Click the Properties button to the Start button, and select the Settings...
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... and you will notify you that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to that shown in the location field (if "A" is now complete. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows XP Driver 1. Windows will ask you are running Windows XP with the default interface). Insert the driver disk into the floppy drive...
... and you will notify you that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to that shown in the location field (if "A" is now complete. EtherFast® Cable/DSL Routers Installing the Windows XP Driver 1. Windows will ask you are running Windows XP with the default interface). Insert the driver disk into the floppy drive...