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Linksys BEFSR11 User Manual

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Instant Broadband™ Series
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Use this User Guide to install the following Linksys product(s):
BEFSRU31
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port and 10/100 3-Port Switch
BEFSR41 v2
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch
BEFSR11
EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Instant Broadband™ Series EtherFast ® Cable/DSL Routers Use this User Guide to install the following Linksys product(s): BEFSRU31 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with USB Port and 10/100 3-Port Switch BEFSR41 v2 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch BEFSR11 EtherFast 1-Port Cable/DSL Router...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router Features Package Contents for the 4-Port Router Network Requirements Package Contents for the 1-Port Router Network Requirements Package Contents for the 3-Port Router Network Requirements Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 4-Port Router’s Rear Panel...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on the purchase of your EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from Linksys! The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connect- ing a network of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and to an Ethernet network backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the only visible network device on the Internet.

  • Page 5: Package Contents For The 1-Port Router

    Package Contents for the 1-Port Router • One EtherFast 10/100 1-Port Cable/DSL Router • One Power Adapter • One User Guide and Registration Card Network Requirements • One RJ-45 broadband Internet connection, with a cable or DSL modem • One PC with a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card or adapter installed •...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know The 4-Port Etherfast Cable/Dsl Router

    Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 4-Port Router’s Rear Panel Your Router’s ports, where network cables are connected, are located on the rear panel of your Router. The 4-Port Router’s Ports The WAN (Wide Area Network) port is where you connect your cable or DSL modem.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The 1-Port Etherfast Cable/Dsl Router

    Router’s LAN port. The One-Port Router’s Ports Power BEFSR11 shown above The WAN (Wide Area Network) port is where you connect your cable or DSL modem. The LAN (Local Area Network) port is where you connect your Router to a PC, hub, or switch.

  • Page 8: The 1-Port Router's Front Panel Leds

    10/100 The WAN Indicators Link Diag BEFSR11 shown above Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit up, the Router is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, the Router is actively sending or receiving data through the LAN port.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know The 3-Port Etherfast Cable/Dsl Router

    Getting to Know the 3-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The 3-Port Router’s Rear Panel Ports The 3-Port Router’s Ports The USB port (Type B - slave) can connect to a USB-ready PC or a USB hub. This allows you to enjoy an immediate, plug-and-play connec- tion without even configuring a network adapter for your PC.

  • Page 10: The 3-Port Router's Front Panel Leds

    Buttons The Reset Button Details on the Reset button are found on page 7. The 3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDs The LAN Indicators Power Green. The Power LED lights up green when the Router is powered on. Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit up, the Router is suc- cessfully connected to a device through the corre- sponding RJ-45 port (1, 2, or 3).

  • Page 11: To Your Network

    Connecting the Cable/DSL Router to Your Network Overview Unlike a hub or a switch, the Cable/DSL Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. Since the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values for the Router and also configure your net- worked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up

    Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, e.g., PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain time period, they expire.

  • Page 13: Uplinking: Connecting More Devices To Your Router

    Use the Router’s Uplink port to connect to a standard port on a hub or switch. This leaves you with new, open ports on the hub or switch, to which you can add more PCs and/or network devices. See www.linksys.com for complete product lines of 10/100 Mbps hubs and switches.

  • Page 14: Configuring Your Router's Usb Port

    Configuring Your Router’s USB Port Now that all of your Router’s hardware is connected together, you must enable the PC that is connected to the Router through its USB port. Since your Router acts as a network adapter for your PC, there’s no need for you to install a USB adapter for that PC.
  • Page 15 5. A new window will appear, saying that Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device. Click Next to continue. 6. Windows will begin copying the files to your PC. Do not click Cancel or press the Esc key during this process. If Windows asks for your Windows operating system files before copying, direct your PC to the location of those files, e.g, c:\windows\options\cabs, or D:\Win98 (assuming that your...
  • Page 16 USB Installation for Windows 2000 1. Start up your PC in Windows 2000. Windows will show a message notifying you that the PC has found new hardware. Windows’ Hardware Wizard will show a message to say that it is ready to start installing the driver files to your PC.
  • Page 17 4. Windows will ask you if you want to continue with the installation. Click Yes. 5. Windows will copy the driver files to your PC. If Windows asks for your Windows operating system files before copying, direct your PC to the location of those files, e.g, c:\windows\options\cabs, or D:\Win98 (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is named D).
  • Page 18 USB Installation for Windows Millennium 1. Start up your PC in Windows Millennium. 2. Windows will notify you that new hardware has been detected (shown above). Select “Automatic search for a better drive (Recommended)” and click Next. Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 3.
  • Page 19 Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 5. Windows will display a message saying that it has finished installing the 7. When your PC is finished restarting, click on Start, Settings, Control driver files on your PC. Click Finish. Panel, and Network. Make sure that TCP/IP is installed for your PC. 6.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Network With The Cable/Dsl Router

    Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Cable/DSL Router Now that your Cable/DSL Router is connected to your network, you can begin configuring your Router. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! If you have previously enabled any I I n n t t e e r r n n e e t t - - s s h h a a r r i i n n g g p p r r o o x x y y s s e e r r v v e e r r s s o o f f t t w w a a r r e e on any of your PCs, you must disable it now.

  • Page 21: Configuring Your Pcs To Connect To The Cable/Dsl Router

    LAN IP Address These values refer to your internal network settings. Unless you have specific internal needs, there should be no reason to change these values. For the internal LAN side, the Router’s default val- ues are as follows: • Private IP Address: •...

  • Page 22: The Cable/Dsl Router's Web-Based Utility

    4. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK. You have now completed the PC’s client settings, so it can connect to the Router. 5. Click OK. Windows may ask for original Windows installation files. Direct your PC to the location of the files, e.g., D:\win98 or D:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs.

  • Page 23: Setup

    • Firmware Version This entry shows the version and date of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Router’s firmware will be posted and available for download on the Linksys Web site. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Router as it is seen on the internal LAN.

  • Page 24: Password

    • Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address. If you select “Obtain an IP address automatically,” your ISP will assign these values. • DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address.

  • Page 25: Status

    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 26: Help

    Under the Help tab, you’ll find links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation, including the application that upgrades the Router’s firmware. New firmware versions are posted on www.linksys.com, and can be down- loaded for free. If your Router can access the Internet already, there’s no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.

  • Page 27: Ip Filtering

    IP Filtering IP Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and enable VPN (Virtual Private Network) sessions. You can set up filters by using IP addresses or network port numbers (or a range of ports). N N o o t t e e : : Only one VPN session may be conducted at a time. Setting Up Filters •...

  • Page 28: Ip Forwarding

    IP Forwarding Forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, or email servers. When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate PC. Before using Forwarding, the Router's DHCP function must be disabled under the DHCP tab and the Router must be assigned a new static LAN IP address.

  • Page 29: Static Routing

    Static Routing If your Cable/DSL Router is connected to more than one network, you may have to set up a static route between the two networks. A static route is a pre- determined pathway that network data packets must travel to reach a specific host or network.

  • Page 30: Dmz Hosting

    DMZ Hosting The DMZ Hosting feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and video-confer- encing. Whereas IP Forwarding can only forward a maximum of 10 ranges of ports, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC simultaneously.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Cable/DSL 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 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    ISP. Does the Cable/DSL Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT? Yes, but Linksys does not provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems at this time.
  • Page 33 (upload) the latest firmware release 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 downloaded for free. The Router's firmware can be upgraded with TFTP programs.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 206.135.116.3. Type it into your web browser and you will bring up the Linksys home page every time. However, IP and web addresses are sometimes long and hard to remember. Because of this, certain ISPs will shorten their server addresses to single words or codes on their customers’...

  • Page 35: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address While the IP address returned above would work as your e-mail server address, it may not be permanent. IP addresses change all the time. Web addresses, however, usually don’t. Because of this, you’re likely to have less problems by configuring your system with web addresses rather than IP addresses.

  • Page 36: Twisted-Pair Cabling

    6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (below). 7. After a few seconds, the main Network window will appear. The TCP/IP Protocol should now be listed. 8. Click OK. Windows may ask for original Windows installation files. Supply them as needed, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs.

  • Page 37: Crimping Your Own Network Cables

    Crimping Your Own Network Cables • Straight-Through Cabling • Cross-Over Cabling Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 4-Port Router Specifications Model Number Standards Protocol Ports Speed Cabling Type Topology LED Indicators Environmental Specifications Dimensions Unit Weight Power Input Certifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity...

  • Page 38: 1-Port Router Specifications

    1-Port Router Specifications Model Number BEFSR11 Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Protocol CSMA/CD Ports (LAN) One 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 port (WAN) One10BaseT Broadband Uplink port Speed (WAN) 10Mbps (10BaseT Ethernet) (LAN) 10Mbps (10BaseT Ethernet) or 100Mbps (100BaseTX Fast Ethernet)

  • Page 39: Customer Support

    Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Information 800-546-5797 (1-800-LINKSYS) Customer Support 800-326-7114 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com Web site http://www.linksys.com...

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