Linksys WRT54GX manuel d'utilisation

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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GX User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with SRX[...]

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    Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are t[...]

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    Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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: Connectin[...]

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    Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 30 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 30 The Administration Tab - Config Management 31 The Status Tab - Router 31 The Status Tab - Local Network 32 The Status Tab - Wireless 33 The Status Tab - System Performance 34 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Common Problems[...]

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    Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SRX List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Route r’s Reset Button 6 Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs 7 Figure 4-1: The Router’s Ports 8 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 9 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 10 Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type 10 Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 1[...]

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    Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SRX Figure 5-27: Port Services 25 Figure 5-28: Applications and Gami ng Tab - Port Range Forward 26 Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 26 Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 27 Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 27 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Manageme[...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband R outer with SRX. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, ea sily and securely . How do[...]

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

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • 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 provides c[...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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. Computer[...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 (WUSB54G, WUSB 11) when you wa[...]

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    6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 factory defaul[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router ’ s back panel, [...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 Installatio n for C[...]

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    9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 Setu p Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, you can use the W eb-based Utility to con[...]

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    10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 Setting s button [...]

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    11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • Static IP . If you are r equired to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Intern et, select Static IP . Internet IP Ad dress . This is the Router’ s IP address, when seen from the Inter net. Y our ISP will provi[...]

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    12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • PPTP . Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol ( PPTP ) is a service tha t applies to connections in Europe only . Specify Internet IP Address . This is the Router’ s IP address, as seen from the Inte rnet. Y our ISP will p[...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your IS P . Verify 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 Router . Host N[...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router ’ s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ser ver function. The Router can be used as a DHCP ser ver for your network. A DHCP serve[...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Setup T ab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) fe ature . DDNS lets you a ssign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Inter net IP address. It is useful w hen you are hosting your own website, FTP s[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 to access the Internet. If y[...]

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    17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’ s advanced funct ions. NA T Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use . Static Routing sets up a fixed route to anothe[...]

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    18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Change these settings as described h ere and click the Sa ve Setting s button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for w[...]

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    19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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: WP A Pre-Shared Key , WPA [...]

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    20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX WEP . WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WP A. T o use WEP , select a Default T ransmit Key (choose which Key to use), and a level of W EP encr yption, 64 bits 10 hex digit s or 128 b its 26 [...]

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    21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 ireless [...]

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    22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 settings [...]

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    23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX RTS Thr eshold . Should you encounter inconsistent data flow , only minor reduction of the default value , 2347 , is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size , the RTS/CTS mechanism will [...]

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    24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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, websites, a[...]

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    25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 5. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow , depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen (shown in Figure 5-26). 6. Decide which days [...]

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    26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forward Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forward 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 vers, or ot[...]

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    27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Intern et for use of a special-purpose serv ice such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwar d [...]

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    28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings butto n to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information , click More . The Administratio[...]

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    29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX UPnP UPnP . UPnP allows Windows XP and Windows Me to automat ically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.T o enable UPnP , check the Enabled box. Because allo wing thi[...]

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    30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX T raceroute T est . T o test the perfo rmance of a connect, enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Start T est button. The test field will show if the test was successful. T [...]

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    31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Admin istrati on Tab - Conf ig Managem ent Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Administration T ab - Config Management The Config Management screen allows you to backup the Router’ s settings and restore them later . Simply , click the Backup button and save the config file to y[...]

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    32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 see n on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address . Th[...]

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    33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Status T ab - Wir e less The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the statu s of your wireless network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as see n on your local, wireless network. Mode . As selected[...]

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    34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Sys tem Perform ance Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX The Status T ab - System P erformance The System Performance screen displays status info rmation about network traffic for the Inter net, wireless activities, and wired connectivity . System Performance Internet/Wir[...]

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    35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Sys tem Perform ance Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX P ackets Sent . The number of packets sent is displayed here . Bytes Received . The number of bytes received is shown here . Bytes Sent . The number of bytes sent is shown here . Error P ackets Received . The number[...]

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    36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 of the Rou[...]

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    37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • 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 Properties op[...]

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    38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • Refer to “ Appendix D: Windows Help” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the[...]

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    39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 “ Appendix E:[...]

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    40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 to host a[...]

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    41 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 entries yo[...]

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    42 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 12. 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 other wo[...]

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    43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 steps 1-[...]

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    44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX • For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly . Some ser vice providers use your full email address as the user name. If you are sur e you have enter the right user name , tr y using username @[isp.com], wh[...]

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    45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Frequently Ask ed Questions What is the maximum number of IP ad dresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec P ass-Through su pported b y the Router? Y es, it is a built-in feature that the Router automa[...]

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    46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX I set up an Unr eal T ournament Ser ver , but others on the LAN cann ot join. What do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal T our nament ser ver running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7[...]

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    47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX that version contains new features that you would like to use . Downloading a more current version of Route r firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Inter net connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability . Will the Rout [...]

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    48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX How do I g et mIRC to work with the Router ? Under the Port Forwarding tab , set po rt forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC . Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Y es. The Router has DHCP server software built-in. Can I run an ap p[...]

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    49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 node undert[...]

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    50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 number ass[...]

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    51 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 implemen[...]

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    52 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 may be mor[...]

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    53 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period tim e between 0 and 99,999 seco[...]

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    54 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX 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 from the W[...]

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    55 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Appendix D: Windows Help 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 described in this ap[...]

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    56 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 SRX 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 filterin[...]

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    57 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run . In the Open field, enter cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK bu tton. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipcon fig /all . Then press the En[...]

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    58 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of[...]

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    59 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX CTS ( C lear T o S end) - A signal sent by a wireless device , signifying that it is ready to receive data. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can e asily be accessed, managed, and updated. DDNS ( D ynamic D omain N ame S ystem) - Allows the hosting of[...]

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    60 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device . Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a n[...]

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    61 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Mbps ( M ega B its P er S econd) - One million bits per second; a unit of mea surement for data transmission. mIRC - An Inter net Relay Chat program that runs under Windows. NA T ( N etwork A ddress T ranslation) - NA T technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a diff[...]

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    62 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The sta ndard e-mail protocol on the Interne t. Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewall - A technolog y [...]

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    63 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX URL ( U niform R e source L ocator) - The address of a file located on the Inter net. VPN ( V irtual P rivate N etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WA N ( W ide A rea N etwork)- The Internet. WEP ( W ired E quivalen[...]

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    64 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GX Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port One Reset Button Cabli[...]

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    65 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX Power External, 12V DC, 1.0A Certification FCC , IC-03, CE Operating T emp . 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage T emp . -10° C to 65° C (-14° F to 149° F) Operating Humidity 5% to 80% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 80% Non-Condensing Warranty 3-Y ears Limited[...]

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    66 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SRX 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 remedy and L[...]

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    68 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SRX EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnic al requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority f[...]

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    69 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SRX 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? Do you [...]