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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GR User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with RangeBooster[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product na[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User 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 with RangeBooster 6 The Back Panel 6 The Fr[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 35 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 35 The Status Tab - Router 36 The Status Tab - Local Network 37 The Status Tab - Wireless Network 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38 Common Problems and Solutions 38 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Appendix B: Wireless[...]
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Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster 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 Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 11 Figur[...]
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Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 23 Figure 5-30: Security Tab - Firewall 25 Figure 5-31: Security Ta b - VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy 26 Figu[...]
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1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Rout er with RangeBooster . The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster will allow you to network wirele ssly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, [...]
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2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBo oster . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide . • C[...]
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3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router . • Appendix I: Regulatory Infor mation This [...]
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4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Comp[...]
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5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WU[...]
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6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back P anel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two w[...]
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7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs are located on the front panel. Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’ s back panel, serve two purpo ses. [...]
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8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router with R angeBooster Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardwar e Installation for Conn ection to Y our Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network d[...]
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9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router with R angeBooster Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 [...]
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10 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the[...]
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11 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 [...]
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12 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster • PPP oE . Som e 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[...]
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13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster • HeartBeat Signal . HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a ser vice that applies to connections in Australia only . If you r ISP is T elstra, then select HeartBeat Signal . User Name and Password. Enter th[...]
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14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster DHCP Server . DHCP is enabled by factory default. If yo u already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server , then click the Disable radio button (no other DHCP features[...]
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15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 [...]
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16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Setup T ab - MA C Address 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 t[...]
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17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you t o select the ty pe(s) of advanced functions you use . Dynamic Ro ut[...]
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18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless . Select Enabled to enable wireless capabilities or Disabled to[...]
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19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router:[...]
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20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster PSK2 . PSK2 is stronger than WPA Personal and gives you one encryption method, AES, with d ynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Key Renewal period, wh[...]
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21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster PSK2 + RAD IUS . This option featur es a PSK2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS ser ver is connected to the Router .) AES is the type of en[...]
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22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 MAC Filt[...]
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23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 administr[...]
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24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster CTS Pr otection Mod e . CTS (Clear -T o-Send) Protection Mode’ s defa ult setting is Auto . The Router will automatically use CTS Protection Mode when your Wireless-G products ar[...]
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25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Security T ab - Fir ewall The Firewall screen offers filters that block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Intern et requests. Select the checkbox to enable a feature . Fire wal l [...]
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26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access Po l i c y Change these settings as described h ere and click the Sa ve Setting s button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to can[...]
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27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster T o create an Internet Access policy: 1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu. 2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 3. T o enable this policy , cli[...]
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28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming T ab - Single P ort Forwar ding Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen provides options for cu stomization of port services[...]
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29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming T ab - P o rt Range Forwar ding The Applications and Gaming T ab allows you to set up public ser vices on your network, such as web ser vers,[...]
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30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Applications & G aming Tab - Port Range T riggering Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort Range T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP ad[...]
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31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s a dministrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Management R[...]
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32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Allow Remote IP Address . If you w ant to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address . If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP add[...]
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33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Administration T ab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log T o disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disabled . T o monitor traffic be tw[...]
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34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection. Ping T est . The Ping test will check the status of a connect ion. Enter the [...]
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35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Click the Restor e Factory Def aults button to r eset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be[...]
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36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays the Router ’ s current status. Router Information Firmware Version . This is the Router’ s current fir mware . Current Time . [...]
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37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broa dband Router with RangeBooster The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. H elp information is show n on the right-hand side of the screen. The Status T ab - Local Netw ork The Local Network screen on the S[...]
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38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P a nel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Prop[...]
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40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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41 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 5. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-ba sed utility . • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Ap[...]
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42 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 7. 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 [...]
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43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 Range Forward tab . 2. Disable or remove th[...]
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44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 11. T o start over , I ne ed to set the Router to fa ctory 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[...]
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45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum T ransmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended t[...]
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46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 WPA-Personal security ,[...]
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47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Does the Internet connection o f the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’ s current hardwar e design supports up to 100Mbps Ether net on its Internet port; however , the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of yo[...]
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48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 d oes 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 FT[...]
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49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster What is the IEEE 802.11 b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the ha rdware complies with the 802[...]
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51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’ s end no[...]
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52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Priv acy , a data privac y me chanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is a MA C Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique n[...]
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53 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for[...]
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54 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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55 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster WP A P ersonal . Select the type of encr yption, TKIP or AES, enter a Passphr ase (pre-shared key) of 8-64 characters, and enter a Key Renewal period time betwe en 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other devic[...]
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56 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The 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. Extract the firmware file on your c[...]
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57 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Wi ndows. Windows is the most used oper ating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are descri[...]
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58 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 RangeBooster 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[...]
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59 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 RangeBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a series of numb ers and letters. The[...]
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32 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Appendix D: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u sing this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped compute[...]
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33 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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 ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. D[...]
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34 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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35 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster 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[...]
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36 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encr yption 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 software or firmware with [...]
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67 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GR Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Buttons Reset LEDs Po[...]
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68 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster Power External, 12V DC, 500mA Certifications FCC, Wi-Fi Operating T emp . 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T emp . -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]
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69 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod 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[...]
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41 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix G: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte[...]
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42 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster 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 are[...]
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46 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with RangeBooster For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]
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72 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with RangeBooster 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[...]