Linksys BEFSR81 User Manual page 13

3. The Router configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected.
Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to provide a host
name and domain name for the Router and are usually left blank. If request-
ed by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.
The values for the Router's LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown
on the Setup screen. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address
and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
4. The Router supports six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (for
DHCP connections), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and Heart Beat Signal.
These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the WAN Connection
Type setting. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depend-
ing on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the instructions
for the connection type you are using. When you are finished with the Setup
tab, proceed to step 5.
IMPORTANT: If you have previously enabled any Internet-sharing
proxy server software on any of your PCs, you must disable it now.
Some examples of Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge,
Wingate, ICS, and Sygate. To disable your Internet-sharing software:
• If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences,
Advanced, and Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet.
• If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, click Start,
Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections, and
LAN Settings. Remove checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the
OK button to continue.
Also, you must disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion
Winpoet or Enternet 300) and any firewall software (such as
ZoneAlarm and Watchdog) on all of your PCs.
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Instant Broadband Series
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with QoS and 8-Port Switch
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Obtain an IP automatically
If you are connecting
through DHCP or a dynam-
ic IP address from your ISP,
perform these steps:
A. Select Obtain an IP
automatically, shown in
Figure 5-4, as the WAN
Connection Type.
B. Click the Apply butto to
save the setting, or click
the Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished,
proceed to step 5.
Static IP
If you are connecting
through a static or fixed IP
address from your ISP,
perform these steps:
A. Select Static IP,
shown in Figure 5-5,
as the WAN
Connection Type.
B. Enter the IP Address.
C. Enter the Subnet
Mask.
D. Enter the Gateway Address.
E. Enter the DNS in the 1, 2, and/or 3 fields. You need to enter at least one
DNS address.
F. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to
clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 5.
Figure 5-4
Figure 5-5
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