Linksys RTP300 Network Router User Manual


 
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5
An Introduction to Local Area Networks 5
The Use of IP Addresses 5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 7
The Back Panel 7
The Front Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9
Overview 9
Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem 9
Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router 11
Placement Options 13
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 15
Overview 15
How to Access the Web-based Utility 18
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 19
The Setup Tab - DDNS 23
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 25
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26
The Security Tab - Firewall 28
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 30
The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control 32
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 33
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 34
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 36
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37
The Administration Tab - Management 39
The Administration Tab - Log 40
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 42
The Status Tab - Router 43
The Status Tab - Local Network 45
The Status Tab - Voice 46
The Voice Tab 47
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49
Common Problems and Solutions 49
Frequently Asked Questions 63
Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP
Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 69
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 69
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 70
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 70
Appendix C: Windows Help 71
Appendix D: Glossary 73
Appendix E: Specifications 79
Appendix F: Warranty Information 81
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 83
Appendix H: Contact Information 85