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- Page 1 Instant Broadband™ Series EtherFast Cable/DSL & ® Voice Router powered by Net2Phone Use this Guide to install: BEFN2PS4 User Guide...
- Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Series EtherFast Introduction The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router Congratulations on your purchase of a Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone. The Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone is the perfect solution for connecting a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection or a 10/100 Ethernet backbone—and it features Voice... -
Page 4: Features
United States and Canada only. Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Package Contents • One Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast powered by Net2Phone • One power adapter • One Net2Phone Access Card (Not Shown) • One TechHelper CD-ROM • One user guide and registration card System Requirements •... -
Page 5: Getting To Know The Cable/Dsl Voice Router
Getting to Know the EtherFast Cable/DSL & Voice Router The Net2Phone Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router is where all of the Router’s connections are made. The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you will connect your cable or DSL modem. Ports 1-4 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you will connect networked devices, such as... -
Page 6: The Cable/Dsl Voice Router's Front Panel Leds
The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Front Panel LEDs The LAN Indicators Net2Phone In Use Green. The Net2Phone LED illuminates when there is an open phone connection. Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the Router is pow- ered on. Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the Router is successfully con- nected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or 4). -
Page 7: Overview
Connecting the Cable/DSL Voice Router to Your Network Overview Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Cable/DSL Voice Router con- sists of more than simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router chooses to assign them. -
Page 8: Configuring Your Pcs To Connect To The Cable/Dsl
“www”, rather than “www.linksys.com”, or your e-mail server’s address is something similar to “e- mail” or “pop3”, rather than “pop.mail.linksys.com”, you won’t be able to prop- erly configure your Cable/DSL & Voice Router until you determine the actual Internet addresses of your Web and e-mail connections. -
Page 9: Configuring Your Network With The Cable/Dsl & Voice Router
4. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click on the Gateway tab and make sure that all fields there are empty. 5. Click OK. All client settings are complete. Windows may ask for original Windows installation files. - Page 10 2. A username and password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name box empty and type admin (the default password) in the Password box. Click OK. 3. The Cable/DSL Voice Router’s Setup page will appear. Instant Broadband Series EtherFast 4. Configure the following values. Host Name &...
- Page 11 Router. Click Enable if you wish to enable your account at this time. Both the Account Number and PIN will appear on the Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card that came in your Router’s box. If you have difficulty, click on the Help tab to connect to Net2Phone’s website (once your Internet connection is established) or call...
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Page 12: Setting Up Your Net2Phone Account
Once your Router is completely installed and set up, you can activate your Net2Phone account. You will need the following before you can set up your Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to place low cost phone calls: •... -
Page 13: The Cable/Dsl Voice Router's Web-Based Utility
• Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Router’s Firmware may become available on the Linksys Website. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the router as it is seen on the internal LAN. - Page 14 Router. Click Enable if you wish to enable your account at this time. Both the Account Number and PIN will appear on the Net2Phone/Linksys Rechargeable Calling Card that came in your Router’s box. If you have difficulty, click on the Help tab to connect to Net2Phone’s website (once your Internet connection is established).
- Page 15 Status This tab displays the current status of the Router; it reflects the data and selections you’ve entered under the Setup tab. All of the information provided on this screen is read-only. To make changes, select the Setup tab. • Host Name This field shows the name of your Router. This entry is nec- essary for some ISPs.
- Page 16 EtherFast Help Here you will find links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation, a link to Linksys’s website, the application that upgrades the Router’s firmware, as well as a link to Net2Phone’s website for Net2Phone account management. To upgrade the Router’s firmware: 1.
- Page 17 5. Click the Browse button and find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website. Double-click the upgrade file. This will place the file into the “File Path:” box. 6. When the correct file is in the “File Path:” box, click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions there.
- Page 18 Block WAN Request • By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by hiding your network ports.
- Page 19 To set up Dynamic Routing: 1. Choose the correct working mode. Gateway Mode should be used if your Linksys router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet. Router Mode should be selected if the router exists on a network with other routers.
- Page 20 of the IP address is set to zero (0). For example, the Router’s standard IP address is 192.168.1.1. Based on this address, the address of the network to which the Router is connected is 192.168.1, with the last digit (1, in this case) determining the Router’s place on the network.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Cable/DSL Voice Router. Read below description to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. I Can’t connect to the Cable/DSL Router. -
Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions
ISP. Does the Cable/DSL Voice Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. - Page 23 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 downloaded for free. The router's firmware can be upgraded with TFTP programs.
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Page 24: Net2Phone Troubleshooting / Frequently Asked Questions
You must use the account number that is pre printed on the back of your calling card. Why would I want to use the Linksys Cable/DSL & Voice Router powered by Net2Phone to make calls instead of using regular Net2Phone service? Because this service lets you make calls over the Internet with the ease of just picking up your phone. -
Page 25: Appendix
IP addresses, which are the true addresses on the Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 206.135.116.3. Type it into your web browser and you will wind up at the Linksys home page every time. IP and web addresses, however, can sometimes be long and hard to remem- ber. - Page 26 3. At the DOS command prompt, type "ping mail" (assuming that the location for which you’re trying to find an IP address is configured as “mail”). Press Enter. Information such as the following data, taken from a ping of Microsoft Network’s e-mail server, will be displayed. C:\>ping mail Pinging mail [24.53.32.4] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...
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Page 27: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Follow these instructions to install the TCP/IP Protocol on one of your PCs only after a network card has been successfully installed inside the PC. These instructions are for Windows 95 and Windows 98. For TCP/IP setup under Microsoft Windows NT, please refer to your Microsoft Windows NT manual. -
Page 28: Crimping Your Own Network Cables
Twisted-Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an exception: some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead). -
Page 29: Cable/Dsl Voice Router Specifications
FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION. -
Page 30: Contact Information
Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support and RMA Issues 800-326-7114 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com... - Page 31 © Copyright 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.