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Getting to know the Router

2

Connect the Router

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

A

Now that you’re familiar with the
Router, follow these instructions for
quick installation.

The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and the Reset
button are located on the back
panel of the Router.

A

A

Internet This port connects to your cable or DSL
modem.
1-4

Reset

These four ports connect to network
devices, such as PCs, print servers, or
additional switches.

B

If the Router is having problems connecting
to the Internet, press the Reset button for
just a second with a paper clip or a pencil
tip, which is similar to rebooting your PC.
If you are experiencing extreme problems
with the Router and have tried all other
troubleshooting measures, press and hold
in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This
will restore the factory defaults and clear
all of the Router’s settings, such as port
forwarding or a new password.

EtherFast®

Package Contents

B

• Cable/DSL VPN Router
• Setup CD-ROM with User Guide and
Norton Internet Security
• Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation

The Router’s LEDs, which inform you
about network activities, are
located on the front panel.

C

This LED shows when the Router is
Quick InstallationEthernetGreen.
connected to a device through the

Cable/DSL VPN Router

with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
Quick Installation

WIRED

Model
Model
No.No. BEFVP41

v2

The Front Panel

Power Green. This LED lights up when the Router
is powered on and flashes when the Router
is running a diagnostic test.

corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4) and
flashes when the Router is sending or
receiving data over that port.
Internet Green. This LED lights up when the Router
is connected to your cable or DSL modem.

The instructions from your ISP tell you
how to set up your PC for Internet
access. Because you are now using
the Router to share Internet access
among several computers, you will
use the setup information to configure the Router instead of your PC.

B

Repeat this step to connect
more PCs or other network
devices to the Router.

Power This port is where you will connect the
power adapter.

D
B

E

Connect your cable or DSL
modem’s Ethernet cable to the
Router’s Internet port.

C

NOTE:: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.

A

Power on the cable or DSL
modem.
Connect the included power
adapter to the Router’s Power
port, and then plug the power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front
panel will light up as soon as
the power adapter is connected properly.

Configure the Router

In Step 3, you will need the setup
instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you do
not have this information, then contact your ISP before proceeding.

Before you begin, make sure
that all of your hardware is
powered off, including the
Router, PCs, hubs, switches,
and cable or DSL modem.
Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the
numbered ports on the back of
the Router. Connect the other
end to an Ethernet port on a
network device, e.g., a PC,
print server, hub, or switch.

3

B
E
C

Open your PC’s web browser.
Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the
Router’s default local IP
address) in the web browser’s
Address field. Then press the
Enter key.
A screen will appear and ask
you for a User Name and Password. Leave the User Name
field empty, and enter admin
(the default) in the Password
field. Then click the OK button.
The Router’s Web-based Utility
will appear with the Basic Setup
screen showing.

A

B

D

In its drop-down menu, the
Internet Connection Type setting features six Internet connection types: obtain an IP
automatically (DHCP), Static IP,
PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and Heart
Beat Signal. Depending on
which connection type you
select, the features available
on the Basic Setup screen will
differ. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type
you are using.

c

D1

d

b

a

b

D2

b

If your ISP says that you are
connecting through a static or
fixed IP address from your ISP,
then select Static IP as the
Internet Connection Type.
Enter the IP Address, Subnet
Mask and Gateway Address
provided by your ISP.

Click the Save Settings button,
and go to Step E.

If your ISP says that you are
connecting through PPPoE or if
you normally enter a user
name and password to access
the Internet, then select PPPoE
as the Internet Connection
Type.

D3

Heart Beat Signal is a service used in
Australia only. If you are using a Heart
Beat Signal connection, check with
your ISP for the necessary setup information. When you are finished, go to
Step E.

E

Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. (Also
enter the Service Name, if
required.)

c

Click the Save Settings button.

d

Click the Status tab, and then
click the Connect button to
start the connection.

e

Go to Step E.

2 Static IP

a

D5

PPTP is a service used in Europe and
Israel only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your ISP for
the necessary setup information.
When you are finished, go to Step E.

3 PPPoE

If your ISP says that you are
connecting through DHCP or a
dynamic IP address from your
ISP, then select Obtain an IP
automatically as the Internet
Connection Type.
Click the Save Settings button,
and go to Step E.

5 PPTP

F
D4

G

4 RAS
RAS is a service used in Singapore
only. If you are using a RAS connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. When you
are finished, go to Step E.

H

Depending on the setup information from your ISP, you may
need to provide a host name
and domain name for the
Router. The Host Name and
Domain Name fields are usually left blank. If requested by
your ISP (usually cable ISPs),
complete these two fields.
If you haven’t already done so,
click the Save Settings button.
Then close the web browser.
Power your cable or DSL
modem off and back on
again.
Restart or power on your PCs so
they can obtain the Router’s
new settings.

I

To test the Router’s settings,
open your web browser from
any computer. In the browser’s
Address field, enter
www.linksys.com/registration
and press the Enter key.

I

Congratulations! The installation of
the Router is complete.

6 Heart Beat Signal

1 Obtain an IP Automatically
(DHCP)

a

In the Primary and Secondary
DNS fields, enter the DNS
address(es) provided by your
ISP. You need to enter at least
one DNS address.

D6

For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CDROM. You can also call or e-mail for further
support.
24-hour Technical Support
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support
support@linksys.com
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)

Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
BEFVP41_V2-QI-31212B JL



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