Linksys RV0041 Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
Port Management Tab - Port Setup
10/100/1000 4-Port VPN Router
Port Management Tab - Port Setup
From this screen, you can configure the connection status for the WAN port, such as Priority, Speed, Duplex and
Auto Negotiation, as well as Priority and VLAN Group for LAN ports. The Speed and Duplex will always Auto
Negotiate on LAN ports.
Basic Per Port Config.
This screen is divided by the LAN ports and the WAN ports. The port information and modifications are displayed
according to the following columns.
LAN
Port ID: This signifies which port is being configured.
Interface: This column shows the type of port you are configuring.
Disable: Checking this box will disable the corresponding port.
Priority: Select High or Normal for Port-based QoS (Quality of Service). Port-based QoS is used to maximize
network performance and this setting allows you to prioritize performance on four LAN ports.
VLAN: For each LAN port, a VLAN (a Virtual LAN, or network within your network) can be established. Up to four
VLANs can be established.
WAN
Port ID: This signifies which port is being configured.
Interface: This column shows the type of WAN port you are configuring, either the RJ-45 port for Internet
connection or the SFP port for 10/100 networking.
Disable: Checking this box will disable the corresponding port.
Speed: This allows you to manually configure the per-port speed as 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps. The SFP
interface can only be configured at 100Mbps.
Duplex: This configures the port to half-duplex or full-duplex throughput.
Figure 5-31: Port Management Tab - Port Setup