Document ID: 108640
Contents
Introduction
How can I access some websites using the Linksys VOIP router?
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Introduction
This article is one in a series to assist in the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco Small Business products (formerly Linksys Business Series).
Q. How can I access some websites using the Linksys VOIP router?
A.Inability to access certain websites is due to three main factors:
- Security on the web browser is set too high
- MTU not set on the router properly
- Secured websites
Lowering Security Settings on Internet Explorer
Step 1:
Double-click Internet Explorer and click Tools.
Step 2:
Select Internet Options, click Security then Custom Level. A window similar to Step 3 will appear.
Step 3:
Under the Reset to drop down menu, select Medium-Low and then click OK.
Note: If this did not work, enable the MTU on the ADSL gateway. For instructions, follow the steps below.
Enabling MTU on the VOIP Router
Step 1:
Determine the proper MTU size for the website.Step 2:
Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.Step 3:
When the router's web-based setup page appears, look for MTU and set it to Manual. Then on the Size field, enter the MTU value which you obtained from Step 1.
Note: The recommended MTU sizes for DSL and Cable Connection are the following:
Cable Connection: 1500
PPPoE DSL Connection: 1492Step 4:
Click
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Note: If this did not work, open ports on the router. For instructions, follow the steps below.
Opening Ports for Secured Sites
Step 1:
Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.Step 2:
When the router's web-based setup page appears, click Applications & Gaming then click Port Triggering.
Step 3:
Under Application, type "https" and under Triggered Range and Forwarded Range fields, type "443" (the port being used by https).
Step 4:
Click
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| Updated: Dec 12, 2008 | Document ID: 108640 |





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