Linksys WRT54GS manual

Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GS User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with SpeedBooster[...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product [...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: [...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log 37 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 38 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 39 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Administration Tab - Config Management 40 The Status Tab - Router 41 The Status Tab - Local Network 42 The Status Tab - Wireless 43 Appe[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10 Figure 4-5: Diagram for Conne ction t[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 23 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wirele ss Security (WPA2 Personal) 24 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 24 Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 25 Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security [...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 65 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 66 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 66[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBo oster . The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirele ssly better than ever , sharing Inter net access, files and fun, [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBo oster . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2:[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router’s w arranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Infor mation This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory informatio n. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix p[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network.[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for y our desktop PCs, and USB adapters whe n you want to enjoy USB connectivity . The Route [...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back P anel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's facto[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Front P a nel The Router’ s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. (Cisco logo) Orange/White . The Cisco logo is the Router’ s Secu reEasySetup button. It lights up[...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wi reless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installati[...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router ’ s numbered ports using sta ndard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power [...]

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n of One Router to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Hardwar e Installation for Connect ion of One Router to Another Some applications, such as Parental Control, apply setting to all PCs connected to the Router . Sometimes, you may not[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n of One Router to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Br oadband Router ’ s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ether net cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n of One Router to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Br oadband Router[...]

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Y ou should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, you can use the W eb-based Utili[...]

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described h ere and click the Sa ve Setti ng[...]

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • PPP oE . Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-P oint Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Inter net connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use[...]

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • T elst ra Cable . T elstra Cable is a ser vice that applies to connections in Australia only . User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . Heart Beat Ser ver . This is the IP [...]

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your IS P . V erify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name . In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Route[...]

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Client Lease Time . The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the am ount of time , in minutes, that the user wi[...]

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, [...]

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - MA C Addr ess Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Inte[...]

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Rout er’s advanced functions. Operating Mod e allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing wil l automatica[...]

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Netw ork Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards r[...]

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WP A [...]

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster WP A2 P ersonal . WP A2 gives you two encryption meth ods, TKIP and AES, with dy namic encr yption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES . Enter a WP A Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then e[...]

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS server ’ s IP Address a[...]

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless T ab - Wireless MA C Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MA C Filter . T o filter w[...]

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv anced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect [...]

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Fragmentation Threshold . This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet erro r rate , you may slightly increase [...]

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Security T ab - Firew all Firewall Protection . Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block W A N Requests . En[...]

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Security T ab - VPN P assthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec , PPTP , or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’ s firewall. IPSec P ass-through . Internet Protocol S[...]

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated ser vices, we[...]

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Blocked Services Y ou can filter access to various services accessed over th e Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services . (Y ou can b [...]

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Fo rward Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forwar d The Applications and Gaming T ab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web ser vers, ftp servers, e-mail ser v[...]

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gami ng T ab - P ort T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP add ress of the computer that se[...]

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose ser vice such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting f[...]

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Enable . T o disable this fea ture , sele ct Disable . Ethernet Port P riority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports LAN ports 1-4 are in your network. Application Port Pr[...]

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Local Router Access . Y ou can [...]

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping T est . The Ping test will check the status of a connecti[...]

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Select Ye s , and then click the Sa ve S ettings button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost w[...]

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Admin istrati on Tab - Conf ig Managem ent Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’ s configuration file . T o back up the Router’s configuration file , click the Backup button. T[...]

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays the Router’ s current status. Firmware Version . This is the Router’ s current firmware . Current Time . This shows the tim e , as you set on th[...]

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Addr[...]

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Status T ab - Wir eless The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your wireless network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode . As se[...]

44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation o[...]

45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Co nnections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Prop[...]

46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd . Pre[...]

47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 6. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-ba sed utility . • Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Ap[...]

48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 8. I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet appl ications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting . There may be cases when you want [...]

49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’ s web-based utility by going to http ://192.168.1.1 or the IP addr ess of the Router . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab . 2. Disable or remove the e[...]

50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 12. T o start over , I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. Th is will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings . In o[...]

51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 6. Y ou may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. • Click the Save Settings button to continue. • If the connection is lost again, follow[...]

52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly . Som e service providers use your full e-mail address as the user name . If you are sure you have enter the right user name , try using username @[isp[...]

53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Frequently Ask ed Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no lo nger connect to the Router . SecureEasySetup uses WP A-Personal encryptio n. If your current wireless devices do not support WP A-Personal security [...]

54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Does the Internet connection o f the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’ s current hardwar e design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however , the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of you[...]

55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster the same time , even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL ser ver 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[...]

56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster What is DMZ H osting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some ap plications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you wan[...]

57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster What IEEE 802.11b feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power M[...]

58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster What is ISM b and? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S . have set aside bandwidth for un licensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particula r , is being made availa[...]

59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss. Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, [...]

60 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for [...]

61 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option m[...]

62 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster WP A-Enterprise and WP A2-Enterprise use a RADIUS (Rem ote Authentication Dial-In User Ser vice) server for authentication. RADIUS uses a RADIUS ser ver and WEP encryption. WP A/WP A2-Personal . Select the type of algorithm, TK[...]

63 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.com . 2. Click Firmware Upgr ade f[...]

64 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are desc[...]

65 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC[...]

66 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a series of numbers and le tters. The MAC address/[...]

67 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped compute[...]

68 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain -[...]

69 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of pa[...]

70 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks togeth[...]

71 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing softwar e or firmware with[...]

72 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe , Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Buttons One R[...]

73 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Unit Weight 13.6 oz (0.385 kg) Power External, 12V DC, 0.5A Certification FCC , IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WP A2, WMM Operating T emp . 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage T emp . -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Co[...]

74 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, fo r a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive rem[...]

75 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm ful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference recei[...]

76 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industr y Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Déclaration d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux nor mes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the [...]

77 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers ar[...]

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81 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broad band For more information, visit www .link sys.com.[...]

82 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web[...]