User guide

EtherFast Cable/DSL Router

Instant Broadband Series

• LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of

the Router as it is seen on the internal LAN. The default value is

192.168.1.1 for IP and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.

• WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of

the Router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP).

If set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are assigned by

your ISP.

• Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP

Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are

assigned by your ISP.

• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address Your ISP will provide you with

at least one DNS IP Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automatically,

these values are assigned by your ISP.

You can test and see if the above settings are correct by successfully connect-

ing to the Internet.

• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Some DSL-based ISPs

use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are con-

nected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if

they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have Enable it. To enable PPPoE:

1. Choose the Enable option within the PPPoE area of the Setup screen.

2. Enter the User Name you use to log onto your Internet connection.

3. Enter your corresponding Password.

Setup

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you will see when you access the

Utility. If you have already installed and setup the Router, you have already

seen this screen and have already properly configured all of the screen’s val-

ues.

• Router Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs.

• Domain Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs.

• Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are

using. Future versions of the Router’s Firmware may become available on

the Linksys Website.

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The Setup

page shown in the

graphic below may

differ from the one

seen on your router.