Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41 User Manual

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Connection Instructions
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
Connection Instructions
1. Make sure that all network devices are powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, cable or DSL
modem, and peripherals.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router.
Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
3. Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
4. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
5. Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port and then plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet. The Power LED on the Router’s front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is
connected properly.
6. Power on your PC(s).
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
Figure 4-4: Connect the Power
Figure 4-3: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem
Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network
PC with Ethernet Adapter
Router
Cable or DSL
Modem
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter

Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41 Specifications

General

Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Data Transfer Rate	10/100 Mbps
Management	Web-based management
DHCP Support	Yes
Ports	1 x 10/100Mbps WAN, 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN
Protocols	TCP/IP
Security Features	NAT, SPI
Firewall	NAT, SPI
VPN Pass-through	IPsec, PPTP, L2TP