Device Options - Linksys EtherFast BEFW11P1 User Manual

Device Options

You can access this screen at any time by clicking the Options button.
Password
Once a password is entered, it is required in order to change the device config-
uration. Passwords are case sensitive and can be up to eight alphanumeric char-
acters in length.
To create or change a password, enter the password in both the New password
and Verify password fields.
NOTE: When prompted for the password,
leave the "User Name" field blank.
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Additional DNS
The fields for secondary and tertiary DNS IP Addresses are optional and
should only be completed if provided by your ISP.
NAT
NAT (Network Address Translation) allows PCs on your Network to share a
single external (Internet) IP Address. This IP Address is supplied by your ISP.
Use the following to determine if you need NAT:
• For Internet access, NAT must be enabled unless all of the PCs on your
Network have valid external (or public) IP Addresses.
• If the Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router is not being used to provide shared
Internet access, NAT is not normally necessary. With NAT disabled, the
Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router will act as a static router.
• If NAT is disabled, the Firewall protection provided by the Wireless AP +
Cable/DSL Router is lost and the Advanced Features (Special Applications,
Access Control, Virtual Servers, DMZ, and Routing) are no longer avail-
able.
When you are ready to save any changes you have made, click the Save but-
ton. To undo any changes before saving, click the Cancel button.
If you have any questions about anything on this screen, click the Help button
to bring up the Help window for this screen.
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