A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.WIREDwith QoSBroadband RouterRT042User Guide
4Chapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANsBroadband RouterChapter 2: Networking BasicsAn Introduction to LANsA Router is a network device th
5Chapter 2: Networking BasicsThe Use of IP AddressesBroadband RouterA DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network devi
6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband RouterThe Front PanelBroadband RouterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband RouterThe Front PanelThe Route
7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband RouterThe Back and Side PanelsBroadband RouterThe Back and Side PanelsThe Router’s ports and Reset button ar
8Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband RouterOverviewBroadband RouterChapter 4: Connecting the Broadband RouterOverviewTo set up your network, you will
9Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband RouterConnection InstructionsBroadband RouterConnection Instructions1. Before you begin, make sure that all of yo
10Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterOverviewBroadband RouterChapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband Router Overvie
11Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterOverviewBroadband Router• Website Hit Rate. This feature allows you to view the frequency
12Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterHow to Access the Web-based UtilityBroadband RouterHow to Access the Web-based UtilityTo a
13Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - NetworkBroadband RouterUser BandwidthThis is a list of all users on your
Broadband RouterCopyright and TrademarksLinksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and ce
14Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - NetworkBroadband RouterLAN SettingThis shows the Router’s MAC Address, w
15Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - PasswordBroadband RouterPPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)1. Enter
16Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - TimeBroadband RouterBasic Setup Tab - TimeTimeThe Router uses the time s
17Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - On-Line SchedulerBroadband RouterParental Control Tab - On-Line Sch
18Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - Application UsageBroadband RouterParental Control Tab - Application
19Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterParental Control Tab - Block ListBroadband RouterClick the Add to List button to add the n
20Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DMZ HostBroadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DMZ HostThe DMZ (Demilit
21Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - UPnPBroadband RouterPort Triggering Some Internet applications or gam
22Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DDNSBroadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - DDNSDDNS (Dynamic DNS) servi
23Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingBroadband RouterTransmit RIP versions: Choose a proto
Broadband RouterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Networking Basics 4An Introduction to LANs 4The U
24Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass ThroughBroadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - VPN Pass Through
25Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System ManagementBroadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System Manageme
26Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System ManagementBroadband RouterFactory DefaultThe Factory Default f
27Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterLog Tab - System LogBroadband RouterLog Tab - System Log The System Log screen contains th
28Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Broadband RouterLog Tab - System StatisticsBroadband RouterLog SettingAlert LogCheck the appropriate box w
29Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband RouterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix provides solutions to problems that
30Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband RouterFor Windows 2000:A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click N
31Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router2. I want to test my Internet connection.A. Check your TCP/IP settings.For W
32Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router• For Windows 2000 and XP, click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd.
33Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router4. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page.A. Refe
Broadband RouterAdvanced Setup Tab - System Management 25Log Tab - System Log 27Log Tab - System Statistics 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29Common P
34Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router6. I need to set up a server behind my Router.To use a server like a web, ft
35Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.I
36Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.If you are
37Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router10. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-u
38Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsBroadband Router13. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.PPPoE is not actually a d
39Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsBroadband Router• If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/ca
40Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsBroadband RouterI set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What d
41Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsBroadband Routernew features that you would like to use. Downloading a more current version of
42Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsBroadband RouterHow can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP addresses?Ask your ISP to find
43Appendix B: Upgrading FirmwareBroadband RouterAppendix B: Upgrading FirmwareYou can use the Router’s Web-based Utility to upgrade the firmware; howe
Broadband RouterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: Front Panel 6Figure 3-2: Back Panel 7Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network 8Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9Fi
44Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions10/100 4-Port VPN RouterAppendix C: Finding
45Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility10/100 4-Port VPN Router3. Write down
46Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityStarting the UtilityBroadband RouterAppendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityWhile many of the Router’s functions can b
47Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityRouter InformationBroadband RouterRouter InformationClicking on the image of the Router will open up the Router I
48Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityUsage Configuration ScreensBroadband RouterRight Mouse click options: Select the PC, click the right mouse button
49Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityUsage Configuration ScreensBroadband RouterOn-Line SchedulerFrom the schedule, you can restrict or allow access t
50Appendix D: Using the RT042 UtilityUsage Configuration ScreensBroadband RouterReal Time UsageFrom this screen, you can view which applications are t
51Appendix E: The Setup WizardBroadband RouterAppendix E: The Setup WizardWhile the Broadband Router can be set up using the Web-based Utility, Intern
52Appendix E: The Setup WizardBroadband Router3. From the next screen, choose your WAN (or Internet) connection type. Obtain an IP automatically is ch
53Appendix E: The Setup WizardBroadband RouterIf you chose Static IP, the Static IP screen appears. Enter the Static IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gate
Broadband RouterFigure 5-22: Service Management 21Figure 5-23: Advanced Setup Tab - UPnP 21Figure 5-24: Advanced Setup Tab - DDNS 22Figure 5-25: Advan
54Appendix F: Windows HelpBroadband RouterAppendix F: Windows HelpAll Linksys networking products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used
55Appendix G: GlossaryBroadband RouterAppendix G: GlossaryAdapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC.Bandwidth - The transmission c
56Appendix G: GlossaryBroadband RouterDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.Ethernet - A network protocol that specifi
57Appendix G: GlossaryBroadband RouterNetwork - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmissi
58Appendix G: GlossaryBroadband RouterTCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a n
59Appendix H: SpecificationsBroadband RouterAppendix H: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.3, 802.3uPorts Power, Internet, and EthernetButton Reset Cabl
60Appendix I: Warranty InformationBroadband RouterAppendix I: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of one ye
61Appendix J: Regulatory InformationBroadband RouterAppendix J: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested and complies with the
62Appendix K: Contact InformationBroadband RouterAppendix K: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeBroadband RouterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Broadband Router. The Linksys Broadband Router
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Broadband RouterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Broadb
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Broadband Router• Appendix H: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications.
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