Instant Broadband™ Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Use this Guide to install: BEFW11S4 User Guide
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Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Table of Contents Introduction Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Features Package Contents System Requirements Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router’s Rear Panel The Reset Button The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router’s Front Panel LEDs Connecting the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router to Your Network Overview About Static &
Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Introduction The Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on your purchase of an EtherFast® Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch. The EtherFast® Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router provides the ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a highspeed broadband Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Uplink The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network by connecting to another switch or hub. The Uplink Port is shared with Port 4. Uplinking to another switch or a hub is done by simply running a cable from the Uplink Port to the other device. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 will not work.
Instant BroadbandTM Series The Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router’s Front Panel LEDs The LAN Indicators 5 WLAN Act Green. The Link LED illuminates when there is wireless activity. WLAN Link Green. The Link LED illuminates when the wireless option is enabled. When the wireless option is disabled (through the Web-based utility), the LED is off. Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the Router is powered on. Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Connecting the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router to Your Network Overview Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router consists 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.
Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 6. Press the Reset button on the back of the router. Hold the button in for three seconds, or until the Diag LED illuminates red. This restores the router’s default settings. Configuring Your PCs to Connect to the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router 7. Power on your PC.
Instant BroadbandTM Series 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.
Instant BroadbandTM Series 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. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 4. Configure the following values. Note: All of this information should be readily available from your ISP. Host Name & Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identification.
Instant BroadbandTM Series PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are using a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do use PPPoE, you must enable it. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any existing PPPoE applications already on any of your PCs. To enable PPPoE: EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 6. Choose the DHCP tab. 1.
Instant BroadbandTM Series The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router’s Web-based Utility EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Setup Quick & Easy Administration For your convenience, an administrative utility has been programmed into the chipset of your router. All router-based administrative tasks are performed through this web utility. The web utility can be accessed by any PC on the network by typing http://192.168.1.1 into the PC’s web browser address window.
Instant BroadbandTM Series • ESSID The ESSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The ESSID must be identical for all points in the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. Make sure that all points in the network are the same. Verify that you’re using the correct ESSID and click the Enable button to set it. • Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Setting WEP Encryption Note: WEP Encryption is an additional data security measure and not essential for Router operation. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption is a method of encrypting data that is transmitted over your wireless network to insure data security. In a wired network, data security is maintained through the physical wire.
Instant BroadbandTM Series 2. You may enter the encryption key manually. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Password (The Passphrase method is recommended; however, you may need to enter a manual key in order to meet the requirements of existing wireless equipment on your network. If you are unsure, check with your System Administrator.) In either case, you should commit this Passphrase or Manual Key to memory.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Status This tab displays the current status of the Router; it reflects data and selections you’ve entered under the setup tab. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Instant BroadbandTM Series • Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. • Number of DHCP users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with the absolute maximum being 253. • DHCP Clients Table Click on the Clients Table button to show the current DHCP Client information. (This information is stored in temporary memory, so the list of clients could disappear, as in the following screen.
EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Help 3. Click Upgrade Firmware. A new page will appear. 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. 4. Enter your Router’s administration password into the Password box.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Filters Filters Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet. You can set up a filter through an IP address or a network Port number. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Forwarding For Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from the Internet make certain requests of your network, the router will forward those requests to the appropriate computer. The router's DHCP function must be disabled to use Forwarding. Forwarding is generally used to set up a web server, ftp server, or e-mail server on your network. To add a server using Forwarding: 1. Enter the port number or range used by the server.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Static Routing Static Routing EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 2. Enter the following data to create a new static route: Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the Address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP address of the host for which you wish to create a static route here.
Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch DMZ Host MAC Address Cloning The DMZ Host setting allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet to use a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. MAC Address Cloning allows you to assign the Router a MAC address, which is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router. If your situation is described here, the problem should be solved by applying the corresponding solution. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. I Can’t connect to the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Pass-Thru supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the router automatically enables. Where is the Wireless Access Point +Cable/DSL Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the Cable/DSL Modem and the LAN.
Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Web page hangs, corrupt downloads, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your NIC to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of your NIC as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel, in your Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.). Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Appendix How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Virtually all Internet addresses are configured with words or characters (i.e., www.linksys.com, www.yahoo.com, etc.) In actuality, however, these Internet addresses are assigned to IP addresses, which are the true addresses on the Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 216.23.162.142.
Instant BroadbandTM Series C:\>ping -a 24.53.32.4 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com [24.53.32.4] with 32 bytes of data: Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 24.53.32.4: 24.53.32.4: 24.53.32.4: 24.53.32.4: EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 time<10ms time<10ms time<10ms time<10ms TTL=127 TTL=127 TTL=127 TTL=127 Ping statistics for 24.53.32.
Instant BroadbandTM Series 6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (below). EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 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.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Crimping Your Own Network Cables • Straight-Through Cabling EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Glossary Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a wireless network or other small network in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session while in some close proximity to the rest of the network.
Instant BroadbandTM Series DNS - The domain name system (DNS) is the way that Internet domain name are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember "handle" for an Internet address. DSSS - Also known as “Direct Sequence Spred Spectrum”, this is a variety of radio transmission methods that continuously change frequencies or signal patterns.
Instant BroadbandTM Series LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Network applications that want to save processing time because they have very small data units to exchange (and therefore very little message reassembling to do) may prefer UDP to TCP. UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company.
Instant BroadbandTM Series Connectors Environmental Environmental 2 Antenna Connectors Dimensions Unit Weight Power Input Certifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 7.31” x 6.06” X 2.44” (186mm x 154mm x 62mm) 19.2 oz. (0.56 Kg).
Instant BroadbandTM Series 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 Tech Support and RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 61 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 800-326-7114 949-261-8868 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.
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