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Chapter 6: Configuring the Router
Instructions
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch
PPTP
PPTP (shown in Figure 6-7) is a service used in Europe and Israel only. If you are using a PPTP connection, check
with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
A When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save this change, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your change. For further help on this tab, click the Help button.
B Click the Status tab, and then click the Connect button. When you are finished, proceed to step 4.
Heart Beat Signal
Heart Beat Signal (shown in Figure 6-8) is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal
connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
A When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save this change, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your change. For further help on this tab, click the Help button.
B Click the Status tab, and then click the Connect button. When you are finished, proceed to step 4.
4. In the Optional Settings section, you may need to provide a Host Name and Domain Name for the Router.
These fields are usually left blank. If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.
5. If you haven’t already done so, click the Save Settings button to save your settings. Close the web browser.
6. Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem.
7. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.
8. Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router. Test the setup by opening your web browser
from any computer and entering www.linksys.com/registration, as shown in Figure 6-9.
If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you did in this section or refer to
“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
If you need advanced setting information, refer to “Chapter 7: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility” or
the Linksys support website at support.linksys.com.
Figure 6-9: Router Registration for Basic Setup
Figure 6-8: Heart Beat Signal for Basic Setup
Figure 6-7: PPTP for Basic Setup