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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GP2A-A T User Guid e WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with 2 Phone Ports[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product [...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rout[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts The Administration Tab - Log 36 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 37 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38 The Administration Tab - Backup and Restore 39 The Administration Tab - Reboot 39 The Status Tab - Router 40 The Status Tab - Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Wireless 42 The Status T[...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Broadband Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a Telephone 8 Figure 4-3: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router 9 Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Modem 10 Figure [...]
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Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Figure 5-19: Security Tab - Firewall 25 Figure 5-20: Security Tab - VPN 26 Figure 5-21: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 27 Figure 5-22: Internet Policy Summary 27 Figure 5-23: List of PCs 28 Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming Tab[...]
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1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router can d irect and control communications for your wired and wireless networks, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely . Plus[...]
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2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts What’ s in t his Guide? This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router . After going through “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router , ” most users will only need to use the following chapters: • Chapter 4: Conne[...]
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3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts • Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This appendix instructs you on how to find the MAC address or Ethernet address of your PC’ s Ethernet network adapter . • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a[...]
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4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is exactly like a r eg ular Local Area Network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. [...]
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5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Network La yout The Router has been specifically designed fo r use with bot h your 802.11b a nd 802.11g products. It is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers,[...]
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6 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back P anel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router . Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem. Phone1 For your primary Inter net phon[...]
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7 Chapter 3: Getting to Kn ow the Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs, which inform you about netwo rk activities, are located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the Router is booting up or runnin[...]
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8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Connecting the Router to Y our Broadband [...]
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9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Connecting One Route r to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Connecting One Router to Another If you already have a router (for example , a wireless router) and want to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, then you should use the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Ph one P[...]
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10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Rou ter Connecting One Route r to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts T o connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to another router , follow these instructio ns: 1. Make sure that all of your hardwar e is powered off , including both routers, PCs, an d broadband modem. 2. Disconne[...]
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11 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router Overview Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 5: Configuring the 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 to configure the Router . For adva[...]
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12 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router Overview Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts • Wireless MAC Filter . Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. Se[...]
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13 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts Status • Router . This screen provides stat us information about the Router . • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. The settings for your wireless network are displayed on this screen.[...]
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14 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP . Internet IP Ad dress . This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Y our ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specif[...]
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15 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts PPTP Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that ap plies to connections in Europe and Israel only . Internet IP Ad dress . This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Y our ISP will provide you with t[...]
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16 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range . For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500 when disabled. Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to chan[...]
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17 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts WINS . The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS nam es to IP addresses. If you use a WINS server , enter that server’ s IP address here . Otherwise, leave this field blank. Time Setting Tim e Z o ne . Select the time zone in [...]
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18 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 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 other server be[...]
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19 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 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, like a social security number . Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Inte[...]
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20 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Netw ork Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you [...]
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21 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WP A Pre-Shared Key , WP A RADIU S, RADI US , and WEP . (WP A sta[...]
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22 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS ser ver’ s IP Address and port number , along with the[...]
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23 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 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 wireless users by MAC Address, e[...]
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24 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wir eless 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 can reduce wir eless [...]
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25 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Security Tab - Firewall Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Security T ab - Firewall When you click the Security tab , you will see the Firewall screen. The Router’s firew all enhances the security of your network. Y ou can also enable a variety of filters to further protect your network and block an[...]
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26 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Security Tab - VPN Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Security T ab - VPN The VPN screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec , PPTP , or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router . VPN Passthrough IPSec P assthrough . IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to im plemen[...]
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27 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 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, and websites during specific days[...]
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28 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select w hich PCs will be affected by the policy . The List of PCs screen will appear . Y ou can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Addre ss. Y ou can also enter a range of IP Addresses if yo[...]
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29 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Applications & Gamin g Tab - Port Range Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forward When you click the Applications & Gaming tab , you will see the Port Range Forward screen. Port range forwarding sets up public services on yo ur network, suc[...]
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30 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Trigger Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort T rigger The Port T rigger screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the[...]
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31 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Applications & G aming Tab - UPnP Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Applications & Gaming T ab - UPnP Forward The UPnP Forward screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP Forward Application . T en applications[...]
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32 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Applications & G aming Tab - UPnP Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts NNTP (Network News T ransfer Protocol). The protocol used to connect to Usenet gr oups on the Inter net. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP protocol. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A widely used ne twork monitori[...]
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33 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Applications & G aming Tab - DMZ Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Applications & Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-pu rpose service such as Internet gaming and videoco nferencing. DMZ hosting forw ards all the ports at t[...]
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34 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration Ta b - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Administration T ab - Management When you click the Administration tab , you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’ s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Ma nagement Pr[...]
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35 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration Ta b - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts SNMP SNMP , Simple Network Managemen t Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router a nd receiv e notification of any critical events as they occur on the networ[...]
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36 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration T ab - Log Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Administration T ab - Log The Log screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Intern et connection. Log Log . T o keep activity logs, select the Enable radio button. With logging enabled, you can[...]
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37 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts 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 Ping Parameters Ping . The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click [...]
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38 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults The Factory D efaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults . T o cle ar all of the Router’ s[...]
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39 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Administration Tab - Backup and Restore Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Administration T ab - Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore screen allows you to back up and restore the Router’ s configuration. Backup and Restore Please select a file to restore . In the field provided, enter the name [...]
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40 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Status T ab - Router The Router screen displays information about th e Router and its current settings. Router Information Current Firmwar e Version . This shows the version and date of the firmware that is currently installed. Previous Firmware [...]
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41 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’ s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here . IP Address . The Route[...]
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42 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Status T ab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Wireless Wireless Firmware Version . This shows the version and date of the wireless firmware that is currently installed. MAC Address . The MAC Address of[...]
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43 Chapter 5: Configuring th e Router The Status Tab - Vo ice Broadband Router with 2 Phone P orts The Status T ab - Voice The Voice screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Auto Config Status Auto Confi g Status . Each time the Router boots up, it automatic ally checks to see if it has the latest configuration for Internet ph[...]
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44 Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T C allVantagesm Service Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Chapter 6: Signing up for A T&T CallV antag e sm Ser vice Overview After you have installed and configured the Router for y our Inter net connection, you can sign up for Internet phone service o r activate your account. Follow [...]
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45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router . Read the description below to solve your problems. If yo u can't find an answer here, c h [...]
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46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 4. I’m trying to access the Router’ s Web-based Utility , but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a screen saying, “404 Forbidden. ” If you are using Windows Explorer , perform the following steps until you see the Web-b[...]
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47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts For Windows 2000: A. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . B . Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you a re using , and select the Prope[...]
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48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 6. I want to test my Internet connec tion. A. Check your TCP/IP settin gs. For Windows 98 and Millennium: Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows 2000: 1. Click[...]
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49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts B . Open a command prompt. • For Windows 98 and Millennium, click Start and Run . In the Open field, type comman d . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. • For Windows 2000 and XP , click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, typ[...]
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50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 8. I am not able to access the Router’ s Web-based Utility Setup page. A. Refer to “Problem #6, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . B . Refer to “ Appendix D: [...]
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51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts A. Access the Router ’ s W eb-based Utility by going to ht tp://192.168. 15.1 or the IP address of the Router . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Po rt Range Forwar d tab . B . Enter any name you want to use for the Application.[...]
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52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Check “ Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Addr ess for Y our Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. F . Ch eck th e Enable option for the port ser vices you want to use . Consider the examples below: When you[...]
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53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http: //192.168.1 5.1 or the IP address of the Router . Enter the default password admin , and click the Administration => Management tab . B . Enter a different p assword in the Route[...]
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54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts D . Click the Save Setting s button. E. Click the Status tab , and click the Connect button. F . Y ou may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refr esh the screen, until you see the login status display as Conne[...]
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55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 19. W hen I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry . Go through this checklist until your problem is solved: • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that y our workstation’ s IP settings are correc[...]
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56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 asst hrough supp orte d by the Router? Y es, enable or disable IPSec Passthrough on th e Security => VPN P[...]
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57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Can multiple gam ers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneo usly with ju st one publi c IP address? It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using. For example , Unreal T our nament supports multi-lo[...]
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58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 w[...]
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59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts What is the IEEE 802.11 g sta nd a rd? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the ha rdware complies with th[...]
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60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 [...]
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61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privac y , a data privac y mechanism based on a shared k ey algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is WP A? WP A is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used [...]
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59 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix B: Wireless Security 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 fo[...]
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60 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broad cast 2. M ake it unique 3. Change it ofte n Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this opt[...]
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61 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , 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 between 0 and [...]
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62 Appendi x C: Wind ows Help Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix C: Windows Help Almost all networking 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[...]
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63 Appendix D: Findin g the MAC Add ress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix D: Finding the MA C 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 M[...]
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64 Appendix D: Findin g the MAC Add ress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 3. W rite down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a series of numb ers and letters. The MAC addr[...]
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65 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix E: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless netw orking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency [...]
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66 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in tur n 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 [...]
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67 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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)[...]
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68 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts 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 packets at the IP layer . ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless tra[...]
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69 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts P assphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encr yption process by automatically generating the WEP encryp tion keys for Linksys products. Ping ( P acket IN ter net G roper) - An Internet utility use d to deter mine whether a particular IP address [...]
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70 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewall - A technolog y that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. Spread Spectrum [...]
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71 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not r equire acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing softw are or firmware with a newer version. Upload - T o transmit a file over a networ[...]
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72 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix F: Specifications Model WRT54GP2A-A T Standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports, T wo RJ-11 Phone Ports for V oice Over IP , One[...]
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73 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Ringer Equivalence Number 5 per RJ-11 port (over 2000 feet) Dimensions 7.32" x 2.48" x 6.08" (W x H x D) (186 mm x 63 mm x 154.4 mm) Unit Weight 19.29 oz. (0.55 kg) Power 12 V , 1 A Certifications FCC Operating T emp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storag[...]
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74 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Br oadband Router with 2 Phone P orts Appendix G: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy[...]
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75 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful[...]
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76 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts allowed for use within the European community and cou ntries that h ave adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. Linksys vakuuttaa täten että [...]
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77 Appendix I: Contact Information AT&T Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with 2 Phone P orts Appendix I: Contact Information AT & T Need to contact A T&T? If you have technica l, installati on, repair , or billing questions, you can call A T&T at: 24-hour: 1-866-596-8464 (toll-free from US and Canada) T o e-mail your questions, visit A [...]