Linksys BEFSR41 - EtherFast Cable/DSL Router User manual
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Cable/DSL Router
Model: BEFSR41, BEFSR81, BEFSX41, BEFVP41 (EU/LA)
Package Contents
Cable/DSL Router•
Documentation CD-ROM•
Power Adapter•
Network Cable•
Quick Installation Guide•
Connection1
Before you begin, make sure that all of your devices is powered off,
including the Router, computers, switches, and cable or DSL modem.
A. Connect one end of an Ethernet
network cable to one of the
numbered ports on the back
of the Router. Then connect
the other end to an Ethernet
port on a network device, such
as a computer, print server, or
switch.
Repeat this step to connect
more computers or other
network devices to the Router.
B. Connect your cable or DSL
modem’s Ethernet cable to the
Router’s Internet port.
Power on the cable or DSLC.
modem.
D. Connect the included power
adapter to the Router’s Power
port, and then plug the power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front
panel will light up as soon as
the power adapter is connected
properly.
Power on the Router,
computers, and switches.
Configuration2
In Step 2, you will need the setup instructions provided by your Internet
Service Provider (ISP). If you do not have this information, then contact your
ISP before proceeding.
The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your computer for
Internet access. Because you are now using the Router to share Internet
access among several computers, you will use the setup information to
configure the Router instead of your computer.
NOTE: Make sure your computer’s Ethernet adapter is set to
obtain an IP address automatically. For more information, refer
to Windows Help.
A. Open your computer’s
web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 (the Router’s
default local IP address) in the
web browser’s Address field.
Then press Enter.
B. A screen will appear and ask you
for a User Name and Password.
Leave the User Name field
empty, and enter admin (the
default) in the Password field.
Then click OK.
The Router’s web-based utilityC.
will appear with the Basic Setup
screen showing.
In its drop-down menu, the Internet Connection Type setting featuresD.
seven Internet connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP),
Static IP, PPPoE, RAS (for SingTel), PPTP, Heart Beat Signal, and L2TP.
Depending on which connection type you select, the features available
on the Basic Setup screen will differ. Proceed to the instructions for the
connection type you are using.
Obtain an IP Automatically
(DHCP)
If your ISP says that you are1.
connecting through DHCP or a
dynamic IP address from your
ISP, then select Obtain an IP
automatically as the Internet
Connection Type.
Click2. Save Settings, and go to
Step E.
Static IP
If your ISP says that you are1.
connecting through a static
or xed IP address from your
ISP, then select Static IP as the
Internet Connection Type.
Enter the IP Address, Subnet2.
Mask, and Default Gateway
address provided by your ISP.
In the3. DNS elds, enter the DNS
address(es) provided by your
ISP. You need to enter at least
one DNS address.
Click4. Save Settings, and go to
Step E.
PPPoE
If your ISP says that you are1.
connecting through PPPoE or if
you normally enter a user name
and password to access the
Internet, then select PPPoE as
the Internet Connection Type.
Enter the User Name and2.
Password provided by your ISP.
(Also enter the Service Name, if
required.)
Select3. Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP, or
select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you
are connected to your ISP.
Click4. Save Settings.
Click the5. Status tab, and then click Connect to start the connection.
Go to Step E.6.
RAS (for SingTel)
RAS is a service used in Singapore
only. If you are using a RAS
connection, check with your ISP for
the necessary setup information.
When you are finished, go to Step E.
PPTP
PPTP is a service used in Europe1.
and Israel only. If you are
using a PPTP connection, then
select PPTP as the Internet
Connection Type.
Enter the IP Address, Subnet2.
Mask, and Default Gateway
address provided by your ISP.
Then enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.3.
Select4. Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP, or
select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you
are connected to your ISP.
Click5. Save Settings.
Click the6. Status tab, and then click Connect to start the connection.
Go to Step E.7.
Heart Beat Signal
Heart Beat Signal is a service used
in Australia only. If you are using a
Heart Beat Signal connection, check
with your ISP for the necessary setup
information. When you are finished,
go to Step E.
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For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
Additional support is also available online.
Website
http://www.linksys.com/eu or
http://www.linksys.com/latam
Product Registration
http://www.linksys.com/registration
Support
http://www.linksys.com/support
Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems,Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other
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L2TP
Use L2TP as a service only if
requested by your ISP. Check with
your ISP for the necessary setup
information. If your ISP charges you
by the hour, then select Connect on
Demand.
When you are finished, go to Step E.
Depending on the setup information from your ISP, you may need toE.
provide a host name and domain name for the Router. The Host Name
and Domain Name fields are usually left blank. If requested by your ISP
(usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.
If you haven’t already done so, clickF. Save Settings. Then close the web
browser.
Power your cable or DSL modem off and back on again.G.
Restart or power on your computers so they can obtain the Router’sH.
new settings.
I. To test the Router’s settings,
open your web browser from
any computer. In the browser’s
Address field, enter
www.linksys.com/registration
and press Enter.
Congratulations! The installation of the Router is complete.
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