Frequently Asked Questions - Cisco Linksys BEFVP41 v2 User Manual

EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIB?
MIB (Management Information Base) is a data file that works in tangent with third-party SNMP software in
managing the Router. To use MIB files in tangent with third-party SNMP software, follow the instructions that
come with the thirty-party SNMP software. MIB data files will be available on the Linksys web site:
www.linksys.com.
Can I use firmware for other routers with the BEFVP41?
No. If you attempt to use other router's firmware, you could damage the Router. Only use firmware specifically
written for the BEFVP41 as posted on the Linksys web site: www.linksys.com.
What is SNMP?
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely-used network monitoring and control protocol. For
more information on SNMP, see "Appendix G: SNMP Functions."
What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support?
The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.
Does the Router support IPSec Pass-Through?
Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables.
Where is the Router installed on the network?
In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the network. Plug the Router
into the cable/DSL modem's Ethernet port.
Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications.
IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk,
a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for network to network
connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to your local network.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
node: a network junction or connection point,
typically a computer or work station.
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