what is mib? mib (management information base) is a data file that works in tangent with third-party snmp software in managing your router. to use mib files in tangent with third-party snmp software, follow the instructions that come with the thirty-party snmp software. mib data files will be available on the linksys web site: www.linksys.com.

    can i use firmware for other routers with my befvp41? no. if you attempt to use other router's firmware, you could damage your router. only use firmware specifically written for the befvp41 as posted on the linksys web site: www.linksys.com.

    what is snmp? snmp (simple network management protocol) is a widelyused network monitoring and control protocol. for more information on snmp, see "appendix d: snmp functions."

    what is the maximum number of ip addresses that the router will support? the router will support up to 253 ip addresses.

    is ipsec pass-through supported by the router? yes, it is a built-in feature that the router automatically enables.

    where is the router installed on the network? in a typical environment, the router is installed between the cable/dsl modem and the lan. plug the router into the cable/dsl modem's ethernet port.

    does the router support ipx or appletalk? no. tcp/ip is the only protocol standard for the internet and has become the global standard for communications.

    ipx, a netware communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and appletalk, a communications protocol used on apple and macintosh networks, can be used for lan to lan connections, but those protocols cannot connect from wan to lan.

    does the wan connection of the router support 100 mbps ethernet? because of the speed limitations of broadband internet connections, the router's current hardware design supports 10 mbps ethernet on its wan port. it does, of course, support 100 mbps over the auto-sensing fast ethernet 10/100 switch on the lan side of the router.

    what is network address translation and what is it used for? network address translation (nat) translates multiple ip addresses on the private lan to one public address that is sent out to the internet. this adds a level of security since the address of a pc connected to the private lan is never transmitted on the internet. furthermore, nat allows the router to be used with low cost internet accounts, such as dsl or cable modems, when only one tcp/ip address is provided by the isp. the user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the isp.

    does the 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, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-windows operating systems.

    does the router support icq send file? yes, with the following fix: click icq menu -] preference -] connections tab-], and check i am behind a firewall or proxy. then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. the internet user can then send a file to a user behind the router.

    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. you can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. if you want to use the ut server admin, forward another port (8080 usually works well but is used for remote admin. you may have to disable this.), and then in the [uweb.webserver] section of the server.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 simultaneously 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 fortressto 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 address of the server computer.

    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.

    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 ethernet adapter to 10mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "auto-negotiate" feature of your ethernet adapter 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 until the diag led fully turns on and off. 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 the 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 current version of router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability.

    will the router function in a macintosh environment? yes, but the router's setup pages are accessible only through internet explorer 4.0 or netscape navigator 4.0 or higher for macintosh.

    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, and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. for internet explorer, click tools, internet options, and then the connection tab. make sure that internet explorer is set to never dial a connection. for netscape navigator, click edit, preferences, advanced, and proxy. make sure that netscape navigator is set to direct connection to the internet.

    what is dmz hosting? demilitarized zone (dmz) allows one ip address (computer) to be exposed to the internet. some applications require multiple 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. to get the lan ip address, see "appendix g: finding the mac address and ip address for your ethernet adapter."

    if dmz hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public ip with the router? no.

    does the router pass pptp packets or actively route pptp sessions? the router allows pptp packets to pass through.

    is the router cross-platform compatible? any platform that supports ethernet and tcp/ip is compatible with the router.

    how many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? theoretically, the router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports.

    does the router replace a modem? is there a cable or dsl modem in the router? no, this version of the router must work in conjunction with a cable or dsl modem.

    which modems are compatible with the router? the router is compatible with virtually any cable or dsl modem that supports ethernet.

    what are the advanced features of the router? the router's advanced features include ip filtering, port range forwarding, dynamic routing, static routing, dmz hosting, and mac address cloning.

    what is the maximum number of vpn sessions allowed by the router?

    the maximum number depends on many factors. at least one ipsec session will work through the router; however, simultaneous ipsec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your vpns.

    how big is the memory buffer on the router? 1mb buffer and 512kb flash.

    how can i check whether i have static or dhcp ip addresses? consult your isp to obtain this information.

    how do i get mirc to work with the router? under the port range forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the pc on which you are using mirc.

    if your questions are not addressed here, refer to the linksys website, www.linksys.com.