User's Manual

Instant Wireless
®
Series
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router 1
Features 1
Minimum Requirements 2
An Introduction to Routers and Networks 2
IP Addresses 3
The Wireless-B Broadband Router’s Ports 5
The Wireless-B Broadband Router’s LEDs 6
Chapter 2: Connecting the Router 7
Before You Start 7
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up 7
Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs 10
Overview 10
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs 10
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 12
Configuring Windows XP PCs 14
Chapter 4: Configuring the Router 16
Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility 21
Setup 22
Password 26
Status 27
DHCP 29
Log 30
Help 32
Advanced Tab: Filters 34
Advanced Tab: Port Range Forwarding 38
Advanced Tab: Dynamic Routing 43
Advanced Tab: Static Routing 44
Advanced Tab: DMZ Host 46
Advanced Tab: MAC Address Cloning 47
Advanced Tab: Wireless 48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51
Common Problems and Solutions 51
Frequently Asked Questions 64
Appendix B: How to Ping Your
ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses 70
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 73
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 76
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 81
Appendix E: Glossary 85
Appendix F: Specifications 99
Environmental 99
Appendix G: Warranty Information 100
Appendix H: Contact Information 101
Wireless-B Broadband Router