6 SERER GOUT WE Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix unionists uf lwo parts: “Cumin Problems ad Sulutiuns™ and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router, Read the descriptions helot to help you solve your problems. if you can’t find an answer hare, check the Links website at ww linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
6 SERER GOUT WE + For Windows 2000: Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter vou are using. and select the Properties option. + In lhe Components slipshod ais used by Wis Linguistics bus, Highlight Interest Parimutuel (TGPAP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.
5. 6 SERER GOUT WE B Open a command prompt. For Windows 93SE and Me: + Click Start and Run. In the Open field. type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK bunion. For Windows 2000 and XP: * Click Slat and Rum. In the Open fiend, ype bind. Press Ue Enter key ur click Ue OK button. In fhe command prompt, ype ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. + If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
6 SERER GOUT WE 6. am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s hew-hased utility. «Refer to “Problem #2, | want to test my Interment connection” to verify that your computer Is properly connected fa the Router. + Refer to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” ta verify that your canceler lis ant IP Maldives, Submarine Mask, Gal sway, ain DNS, + Metastatic IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #1: | need to set a static IP address.
6 SERER GOUT WE 8. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. It you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hasting. There may be cases when you want te host an online game cr internet application.
SERER GOUT WE Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: |. Access the Router's web-based utility by going 1o or the IP address of the Router. Co to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab. 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you wll lu ust il ad & later line, 3. Go to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Select Enable next to DMZ. In the DMZ Host IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet.
6 SERER GOUT WE 12. To start ever, | need to set the Router lo factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release It. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router fo the factory default settings. In other words. the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 13. My power LED will not stop Hashing. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds. If this does not work, your firmware may be corrupted.
6 SERER GOUT WE 6. You may see the login status display as Consenting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. + Click the Save Settings button fo continue. + If the connection is lost again, follow steps 16 to re-establish connection. 17.1 can’ access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500.
6 SERER GOUT WE + Foreseers 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some service providers use your full e-mall address as the user name. If you are sure you have enter the right user name. ry using where comprise is the name of your service provider. 2} Power down your DSL Madam, your PC, and your router. Then power on your DSL Modem, wait for the LED on the DSL wen Lu slop Mashing. Purer un your ruler and wail for Ure power LED sloop (lashing. Firefly, pow: on your PG, 20.
6 SERER GOUT WE Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router, SecureEasySefup uses PA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support PA-Personal sorority, then you sandal use Discouragement on your network, You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices.
6 SERER GOUT WE Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Routers current hardware design supports up to (00Mbps Ethernet on Its Internet port; however, he Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of our broadband connection. The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the Router.
6 SERER GOUT WE the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with As far as hosting games, the HL server does Tito need to be In the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the Server computer, How can | block corrupted FTP downloads? 1 yuu ane experiencing corrupted files when yuu download « file wile your FTP Glisten, Uy using another FTP program. The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen.
6 SERER GOUT WE What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed 10 the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. Iris recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if vou want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address Tui Your Athene! Dapple” If DM? Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Roster? Ne.
55 $193 What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802. { 1 functions: CHARISMA plus Acknowledge protocol + Multi-Channel Roaming * Autumnal; Ral Selective + RESTRICTS feature + Fragmentation + Power Management What is ad-ho mode? When a wireless network is act to ad-hew mod, the circles-cquipped computers arc configured to communicate directly with each other.
6 SERER GOUT WE What is ISM baas? The FGG and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use In the ISM {industrial Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz. in particular. is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in he reins ul users mau the globe.
How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss. Lead glass. metal, concrete floors, water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range.
6 SERER GOUT WE Appendix B: Wireless Security Links wails 0 wake wireless networking as sale and vast or you as possible, The current genealogical of Links products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. Sa, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network. Security Precautions Ihe hollowing is a complete list of security precautions to sake (at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed): 1.
6 SERER GOUT WE SAID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SAID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2 Make it infuser 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SAID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don't broadcast the SAID. Wireless networking products come with a default SAID set by the factory.
6 SERER GOUT WE ‘WPA Pr-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TIP or AES, enter a password In the Pr-Shared key fled of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99.999 seconds. which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. ‘WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected ta the Router or other device.
