Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility
23
Overview
23
Navigating the Utility
23
Quick and Easy Router Administration
24
Basic Setup
25
DDNS
33
MAC Address Clone
36
Advanced Routing
37
Filter
40
VPN Passthrough
42
Port Range Forwarding
43
Port Triggering
45
UPnP Forwarding
47
DMZ
50
Management
51
Log
53
Factory Defaults
55
Firmware Upgrade
56
Router
57
Local Network
59
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
61
Common Problems and Solutions
61
Frequently Asked Questions
74
Appendix B: Glossary
78
Appendix C: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
91
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router
1
Features
1
An Introduction to LANs and the Internet
2
IP Addresses
3
Network Setup Overview
5
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Router
6
The Router’s Rear Panel
6
The Router’s Front Panel LEDs
7
Chapter 3: Connect the Router
8
Overview
8
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
8
Chapter 4: Configure the PCs
10
Overview
10
Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs
11
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
13
Configuring Windows XP PCs
15
Chapter 5: Configure the Router
17