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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No. Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54G-TM User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem ark[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting th[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration Tab - Log 34 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 36 The Administration Tab - Config Management 36 The Status Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Local Network 38 The Status Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troublesho[...]
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Wireless-G Broadba nd Router 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 4-4: Diagram for Conne ction to Another Router 10 Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Route[...]
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Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24 Figure 5-24: MAC Address Filter List 24 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 5-26: Security Tab - Firewall 27 Figure 5-27: Security Ta b - VPN Passthrough 27 Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28 Figure 5-29: Internet Poli[...]
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1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 1: Introduction Wel c o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router . The Wir eless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely . How does the Wireless-G Broadband Ro[...]
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2 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Netw[...]
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3 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • 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 appendix supplies t[...]
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4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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. Computers in a WLAN sh[...]
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5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 want to enj[...]
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6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 defaults. Eithe[...]
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7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Front P anel The Router’s LEDs ar e located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during ever y boot-up, this LED[...]
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8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 Connection[...]
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9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port an d the other e[...]
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10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Another Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Hardwar e Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router , you must change the default IP address of the other router . This is mandatory because both routers may be set to the s[...]
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11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Another Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router . Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the ot her router , and then connect them to the Rou ter’s number[...]
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12 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility [...]
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13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to app ly your[...]
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14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • PPP oE . Some DSL-ba sed ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point 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 PPPoE. If they do,[...]
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15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • HeartBeat Signal . HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only . If your ISP is T elstra, then select HeartBeat Signa l . User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by y[...]
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16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen b y your network. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) serv[...]
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17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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, FTP server , or ot[...]
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18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clo ne Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 you do not[...]
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19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Advanced R outing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to s et up the Router ’ s advanced functions. Operating Mode a llows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use . Dynamic Ro uting will automatically adjust how p[...]
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20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your netw[...]
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21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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: WPA Personal, WP A Enterprise, WP A[...]
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22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter WP A2 Personal . WP A2 gives you two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES . Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 c haracters. Then e nter a Group Key Ren[...]
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23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS se rver’s IP Address and port number , alo[...]
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24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MAC Filter . T o filter wireless users by MAC[...]
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25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce[...]
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26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 the Fragmentation [...]
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27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Security T ab - Firew all Firewall Protection . This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block W AN Requests . Enable the Block WAN Request[...]
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28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access Figure 5-29: Internet Polic y Summ ary Figure 5-30: List of PCs Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to app ly your change[...]
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29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 8. Y ou can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Serv ices . (Y ou can block up to 20 services.) Then ent[...]
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30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 6. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow , depending on whether you want to block or allow network traffic . 7. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual[...]
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31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications & Gaming Ta b - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific po rt numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching da[...]
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32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gami ng Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Figure 5-35: Applications and Gami ng T ab - DMZ 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 [...]
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33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gam ing Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter bandwidth. T o use this feature, select 8M , 4M , 2M , 1M , 512 K , 256K , or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps). If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Di sable . Ethernet Port Priority Qo[...]
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34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Manag ement Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab a llows the network’ s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Local Router Access . Y ou can change the Router[...]
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35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Diagn ostics Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 connection. Click the Pin[...]
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36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Fact ory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Click the Ye s button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the de[...]
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37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 firm ware . Current Time . This shows the time, as you set on the Setup T ab. MAC A[...]
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38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Local Netw ork Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the statu s of your network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ether net network. IP Address . This shows[...]
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39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 selected from the Wir[...]
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40 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router . Read[...]
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41 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Doub le-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethe rnet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the Components chec[...]
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42 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • Click Start and Run . 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 . Press the Enter k ey or click the OK button. In the comm a nd pr o mpt,[...]
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43 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user , and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window . ” 5. I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to t he public. T o use a serv er like a web , ftp, or mail server[...]
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44 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 1. Access the Route r ’ s web int e r f a c e b y going to h ttp://192.168. 0 .1 or t h e IP address of t h e Route r . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab . 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Application. 3. Enter the S[...]
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45 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter “ A ppendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapt er” fo r details on getting an IP address. 5. Once completed with the configuration, click the Save Settings button. 8. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always app[...]
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46 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf ’s instructions. • Set a static IP address on the PC; refe[...]
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47 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 14. The Power LED k eeps flashing. The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime , the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure , the LED stays solid to show that the system is workin[...]
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48 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Does the Internet connection of the Ro uter support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however , the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connecti[...]
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49 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server 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 co rrupted FTP downloads? If you [...]
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50 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What is DMZ Hostin g? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hostin[...]
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51 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum da[...]
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52 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 undertakes a sea[...]
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53 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privac y , a data privacy mechanism 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 assigned by th[...]
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54 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wireless netwo rking 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 implementation. So,[...]
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55 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter SSID. There are several things to keep 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 more convenient[...]
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56 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter WP A Personal . 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 time be tween 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instru[...]
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57 Appendix C: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 computer . 3. Open [...]
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58 Appendix D : Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 appendix. [...]
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59 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Ad dress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 filtering and/or[...]
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60 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Ad dress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 MAC address/Physi[...]
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61 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backwar[...]
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62 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA ( C arrier S ense M ultiple A ccess/ C ollision A voidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS ( C lear T o S end) - A signal sent[...]
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63 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol- P rotected E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A mutual authenti[...]
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64 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter HTTP ( H yper T ext T ransport P rotocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to ser vers on the World Wide Web . Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Addre[...]
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65 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over a network. P assp[...]
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66 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The standard e-m ail protocol on the Internet. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that performs a particular task i[...]
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67 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - T o transmit a file over [...]
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68 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54G 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 Reset Cabling T ype Ethern[...]
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69 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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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70 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of th ree 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 Linksys&apos[...]
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71 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a reside[...]
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72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important info rmation for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply[...]
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76 Appendix I: Regulatory Info rmation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]
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77 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router 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 want to kn[...]