Linksys RT042 - Broadband Router With QoS Operation manual

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Product Data
RT042
The heart of your home network!
Share your high-speed
cable or DSL Internet
connection with multi-
ple computers
Built-in switch connects four
local PCs directly -- daisy-
chain out to more hubs and
switches as your network grows
Quality of Service fea-
ture prioritizes time-
sensitive traffic for bet-
ter performance
Think of the Linksys Broadband Router with QoS as a kind of ""splitter"" for
your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the
Router, and all the computers in your home or office can share the Inter-
net -- all at the same time. Use the built-in 4-port switch to attach four
local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your
network grows. Auto MDI/MDI-X cross-over detection means you don't
have to worry about the cable type.
The Router's QoS (Quality of Service) feature lets you define how much of
the available bandwidth each of the devices on your network will get.
This means that you can prioritize time-sensitive data like VoIP phone
calls or streaming media ahead of less sensitive email and web surfing.
The dual Internet ports let you optionally connect a second Internet line
for additional bandwidth.
Of course, once your computers are connected to the Internet through
the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing
resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer
connected anywhere in the home. And you can share all kinds of files
between computers -- music, digital pictures, and other documents.
The built-in Parental Controls make it easy for you to keep your family
safe on the Internet. You can set individual time-of-day and day-of-week
access restrictions for each PC in the house, and create website filters to
help control objectionable content.
The Router can act as a DHCP server for your network, so your PCs get
their network settings automatically. Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) lets
specialized Internet applications (like on-line games) configure the
Router so you don't have to. A powerful SPI firewall protects against most
known Internet attacks and helps keep intruders out of your computers.
It's all easier than you think -- the included Setup Wizard takes you
through configuring the Router, step by step, and an easy-to-use utility
program helps you customize your QoS and Parental Control settings.
With the Linksys Broadband Router with QoS at its heart, you can share a
high-speed Internet connection, printers and files with a with a safe,
secure, and efficient home network.
with QoS
Broadband Router
Powerful SPI Firewall protects
your PCs from Internet
intruders and most known
Internet attacks

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Features
• Easy to use QoS with utility
software
• Two Internet ports with user
defined Internet connection
backup
• Guarantee, limit, and prioritize
bandwidth
• Flexible and easy to use
Parental Control
• Set Access Rules, Bandwidth
Management, and filter sites
• Firewall -- Denial of Service
(DoS), Stateful Packet Inspec-
tion (SPI), and IP and port filter.
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RT042
Package Contents
• Broadband Router with QoS
• Setup CD-ROM With Norton Internet Security
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installaion Guide for Router
•RegistrationCard
with QoS
Broadband Router
Minimum Requirements
•Broadband connection and Cable/DSL Modem
•TCP/IP Protocol
•Network Adapter
•CD-ROM Drive
•Network Cable
•Internet Explore 6 or Netscape 6 or above for
web-based configuration
Specifications
Model Number RT042
Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet
Buttons Reset
Cabling Type Cat-5
LED Indicators Ethernet, Internet1, Internet2, Diag, and System
UPnP able/cert able
Security features SPI, port, MAC, IP filter
Environmental
Dimensions 170 mm x 32 mm x 170 mm
(W x D x H) (6.69" x 1.26" x 6.69")
Unit Weight 11.29 oz. (0.32 kg)
Power Input 3.3V 2.5A
Certifications FCC
Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. 32ºF to 158ºF (0ºC to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys and EtherFast are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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