Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41W User Manual page 28

The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are
being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do?
10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of
your NIC as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control
Panel, in your Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.). Make sure that
your proxy setting is disabled in the browser.
www.linksys.com for more information.
If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the router by holding down
the reset button for at least three seconds and reset your cable or DSL modem
by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest firmware
release that is readily available on the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware
upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they
can be downloaded for free. The router's firmware can be upgraded with
TFTP programs.
Does the Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router support IPSec? Yes, but only pass
through IPSec is supported.
Will the router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the router's setup
pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4.0 or Netscape
Navigator v4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
With which type of firewall is the router equipped? The Cable/DSL Wireless-
Ready Router uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.
Does the Router do Stateful packet inspection? No
I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?
You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g.,
Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on
your browser. Check with your browser documentation.
What is DMZ? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to
be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports
to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if
you want to use DMZ.
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If DMZ is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No.
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? The router
allows PPTP packets to pass through.
Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet
and TCP/IP is compatible with the router.
Will the Router allow me to use my own public IPs and Domain, or do I have to use
the IPs provided by the Router? The router mode allows for customization of
your public IPs and Domain.
How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the router can
establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges
of ports.
Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Router?
No, this version of the router must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL
modem.
Which modems are compatible with the Router? The router is compatible with
virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.
What are the advanced features of the Router? The router's advanced features
include Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, and DMZ
host.
Does Linksys provide syslog support? No, Linksys does not currently provide
syslog support.
How can I check whether I have static DHCP IP Addresses? Consult your ISP to
confirm the information.
How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Set port forwarding to 113 for the
computer on which you are using mIRC. If you are experiencing difficulty
after setting the port forwarding, try changing the Direct Client-to-Client
(DCC) settings to a range from 1024 to 1030 on the DCC option and
Forwarding page of the Web-based Setup Utility.
If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the contact information
on the last page of this manual.
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