Linksys BEFVP41 Guía Del Usuario
EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
9
Instant Broadband
®
Series
8
Chapter 4: Connecting the
C a b l e / D S L VPN Router to Your
Network
Overview
Unlike a simple hub or switch, the VPN Router’s setup consists of more than
simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP serv-
er, 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.
simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP serv-
er, 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.
You may need the following values from your ISP in order to install the Router:
•
Your broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address (if applicable)
•
Your broadband-configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name
•
Your Subnet Mask (if applicable)
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Your Default Gateway (if applicable)
•
Your Primary DNS IP Address (if applicable)
Whoever installed your broadband access should have left this information
with you. If not, call your ISP and they will be able to supply you with it.
with you. If not, call your ISP and they will be able to supply you with it.
Static IP Addresses A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned
to a computer in a TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to
networked devices which are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as
Server PCs, or printers. If you are using the VPN Router to share your cable or
DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your
home a static IP address. You will need that address during the Router’s con-
figuration.
to a computer in a TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to
networked devices which are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as
Server PCs, or printers. If you are using the VPN Router to share your cable or
DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your
home a static IP address. You will need that address during the Router’s con-
figuration.
Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automatically
assigned to a client station (computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network. Dynamic
IP addresses are typically assigned by a DHCP server, which can be a computer
on the network or another piece of hardware, such as the Router. A dynamic IP
address may change every time your computer connects to the network.
assigned to a client station (computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network. Dynamic
IP addresses are typically assigned by a DHCP server, which can be a computer
on the network or another piece of hardware, such as the Router. A dynamic IP
address may change every time your computer connects to the network.
Full/Col
Green. The Full/Col LED also serves two purposes. If this
LED is continuously illuminated, the connection made
through the corresponding port is successfully running in
Full Duplex mode. If the LED is flickering, the connection is
experiencing collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If
this LED is flickering too often, there may be a problem with
your connection. Check the Troubleshooting section if you
think there is a problem.
LED is continuously illuminated, the connection made
through the corresponding port is successfully running in
Full Duplex mode. If the LED is flickering, the connection is
experiencing collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If
this LED is flickering too often, there may be a problem with
your connection. Check the Troubleshooting section if you
think there is a problem.
100
Orange. The 100 LED illuminates when a successful
100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding
port.
100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding
port.
The WAN Indicators
Link
Green. The Link LED illuminates when a successful connec-
tion is made between the Router and your Broadband device
or network.
tion is made between the Router and your Broadband device
or network.
Act
Green. The Act LED flickers when the Router is sending or
receiving data over the broadband port.
receiving data over the broadband port.
Diag
Red. The Diag LED illuminates when the Router goes
through its self-diagnosis mode during boot-up. It will turn
off upon successful completion of the diagnostic. If this LED
stays on for an abnormally long period of time, refer to
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
through its self-diagnosis mode during boot-up. It will turn
off upon successful completion of the diagnostic. If this LED
stays on for an abnormally long period of time, refer to
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
About Static & Dynamic IP Addresses