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Does the Cable/DSL Router support any operating system other than Windows
95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows XP? Yes, but
Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configu-
ration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
Does the Cable/DSL router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix:
ICQ menu-> preference -> connections tab-> check "I am behind a firewall
or proxy," and set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in firewall setting. The
Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the router.
How do I get Napster to work with the Router? Napster is fully compatible
with the Router, but you must make sure that, during installation, you select
"no idea" when asked about your firewall selection. Set your proxy settings
to "No Proxy Server" in your File>Preferences.
I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do
I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running,
you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward
ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the
server. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port (8080
usually works well), and then in the [UWeb.WebServer] section of the serv-
er.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and
ServerName to the IP assigned to the router from your ISP.
Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneous-
ly with just one public IP address? It depends on which network game or
what kind of game server you are using. For example, Unreal Tournament
supports multi-login with one public IP.
How do I get Half-Life: Team Fortress to work with the Router? The default
client port for Half-Life is 27005. The computers on your LAN need to
have "+clientport 2700x" added to the HL shortcut command line; the x
would be 6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets multiple computers connect to the
same server. One problem: Version 1.0.1.6 won't let multiple computers
with the same CD key connect at the same time, even if on the same LAN
(not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does
not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP of the
server computer. There remains, however, a problem with people being
booted after a few minutes with an "illegible server message."
How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted files
when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.
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The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are
being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your NIC to
10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of
your NIC as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control
Panel, in your Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.). Make sure that
your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at
www.linksys.com for more information.
If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the router by holding
down the reset button for at least three seconds and reset your cable or DSL
modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest
firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com.
How will I be notified of new router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware
upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where
they can be downloaded for free. The router's firmware can be upgraded
with TFTP programs. If your Router's Internet connection is working well,
there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version
contains new features that you would like to use. Downloading a more cur-
rent version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of
your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability.
Does the Cable/DSL Router support IPsec? A new IPsec Pass Through features
is now available in firmware versions 1.30 and later, which can be down-
loaded at www.linksys.com.
Will the router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the router's setup
pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4.0 or Netscape
Navigator v4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
With which type of firewall is the router equipped? The Cable/DSL Wireless-
Ready Router uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.
I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?
You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g.,
Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on
your browser. Check with your browser documentation.
What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address
(computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multi-
ple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer
with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting.
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