Linksys WRK54G (EU/LA) manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WRK54G (EU/LA) User Guide WIRELESS GHz 802.11g 2,4[...]

Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 names are tradem ark[...]

Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-[...]

Wireless-G Broad band Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 31 The Administration Tab - Management 32 The Administration Tab - Log 33 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 34 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 34 The Status Tab - Router 35 The Status Tab - Local Network 36 The Status Tab - Wireless 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting [...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 5-1: Configuration Tab 10 Figure 5-2: IP Address Tab 10 Figure 5-3[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 22 Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 22 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23 Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 24 Figure 6-22: Wireless Client MAC List 24 Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced W[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router . The Wireless-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 [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broad band Router What’ s in this Gu ide? 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 Network This[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broad band Router • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossar y of terms frequently used in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the war[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broad band Router 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[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broad band Router 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[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Broadband Router's factory defaults[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broad band Router The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are 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 [...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardwar e Installation for Conn ection to Y our Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband[...]

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Broad band Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Broadband Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power [...]

10 Chapter 5: Configuring th e PCs Overview Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your PCs, so they will be able to communicate with the Router . T o do this, you need to configure your PC’s netw ork settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automat[...]

11 Chapter 5: Configuring th e PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Wireless-G Broad band Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Contr ol P anel icon. Double-click the Ne twork an d Dial-up Connectio ns icon. 2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet ad apter (usually it i[...]

12 Chapter 5: Configuring th e PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Wireless-G Broad band Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), follow the instructions for Windows 200[...]

13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Y ou can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router . For adv anced users, you may configure the Router ’ s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility . This chapt er will des[...]

14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Broadband Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings butto n t[...]

15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router • PPP oE . Som e DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-P oint Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Inter net connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they d[...]

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router • HeartBeat Signal . HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a ser vice that applies to connections in Australia only . User Name and P assword . Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . Heart Beat Server . This is the IP address [...]

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router Router IP This presents both the Router’ s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router ’ s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) s[...]

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 Internet IP address. It is useful wh en you are hosting your own website , FTP server , o[...]

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broad band Router 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[...]

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broad band Router The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Router’s advanced functions. NA T allows mulitple use s to share one In ternet connection. Dy namic Routing wil l automatical ly adjust how packets travel on yo[...]

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 net[...]

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WP A Pre-Shared Key , WPA RADIUS ,[...]

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 hex digit[...]

24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Wireless Network Access Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. MAC Filter . T o filter wireless users by MAC [...]

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 can reduc[...]

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router RTS Thr eshold . Should you encounter inconsistent data flow , only minor reduction of the default value , 2432 , is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size , the RTS/CTS mechan[...]

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Filter Wireless-G Broad band Router The Security T ab - Filter Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Int ernet. From th e Filters tab , you can set up a filter through an IP address or a network port number . Filter IP Address Range . T o set up a filte[...]

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broad band Router Figure 6-26: Security T ab - VPN P assthrough The Security T ab - VPN P assthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels in either IPSec or PPTP protocols to pass th rough the Router ’ s firewall. IPSec P assthrou[...]

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forwarding Wireless-G Broad band Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forwarding 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 other[...]

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Trigg ering Wireless-G Broad band Router The Applications and Gami ng T ab - P ort T riggering Port T riggering Port T riggering is used for sp ecial applications that can request a port to be opened o n demand. For this feature , the Gateway will watc[...]

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broad band Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose ser vice such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the po[...]

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broad band Router The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s a dministrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Local Router Access . Y ou can change the Rou te[...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration T ab - Log Wireless-G Broad band Router The Administration T ab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. T o disable the Log function, keep the default setting, No . T o monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Ye s .[...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broad band Router The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Click the Ye s radio button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Sav e Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when [...]

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Broad band Router The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays the Router ’ s current status. The screen will vary depending on the Internet Connection T ype selected on the Setup screen. Firmware Version . This is the Router?[...]

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 . This shows [...]

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 from the[...]

38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 Router . Rea[...]

39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router • 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 option. 3. [...]

40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router • Refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs” for de tails. 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 En[...]

41 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 5. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-ba sed utility . • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Appendix E: Finding [...]

42 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 7. I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet appl ications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting . There may be cases when you want to host an online [...]

43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 you have en[...]

44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 11. T o sta rt over , I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. Th is will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings . In other words, the R[...]

45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum T ransmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. ?[...]

46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 automatically e[...]

47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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, 7779, 7780[...]

48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 er functi[...]

49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 plication [...]

50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 se[...]

51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 assigned by [...]

52 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 implementation. S[...]

53 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 more conveni[...]

54 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which[...]

55 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broad band Router 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/international . 2. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab[...]

56 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 appendix. T[...]

57 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 [...]

58 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broad band Router 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[...]

59 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.[...]

60 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Buffer - A block of memor y that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense M ultiple Access/C[...]

61 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people . Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finger - A [...]

62 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Pro tocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implem ent secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . ISM band - Radio band used in w ireless networking transmissions. ISP (Int[...]

63 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router PPP oE (Point to Point Proto col over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protoco l (PPP) to be tunneled through an [...]

64 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Inter net Protocol) - A network protocol fo r transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Te l n e t - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (T rivial File T ransfer P rotocol) - A version[...]

65 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRK54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (most of Nort h, South, and Central America) 13 Channels (most of Europe) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ- 45 Switched Ports One Pow[...]

66 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broad band Router Storage T emp . -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]

87 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix H: Warrant y Information WA R R A N T Y Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three y ears (the “W arranty Period”), y our Linksys Produc t will be substantially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use . Y our exclusive remed y and Lin[...]

41 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a re[...]

42 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products R elevant to the EU and Other Countries Following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Deutsch [German]: Dieses Gerät entspricht d[...]

43 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300.328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the followin[...]

44 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extérieur d’une distance s upérieure à 300 mètres doivent être noti- fiées à l’Institut Belge des services Postau x et des Télécommunica tions (IBPT). Visitez http://www .ibpt.be pour de plus amples détails. France In case[...]

45 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Power Output of Y our Device T o comply with your countr y’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device . Proceed to the appropriate section for your device. Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximu[...]

46 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router T echnical Documents on www .linksys.com/inter national Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Browse to http://www .linksys.com/international. 2. Click the region in which you reside . 3. Click the name of the country in which you reside . 4. Click Product s . 5. Cli[...]

88 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest pro ducts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail [...]

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Notebook Adapter Wir e less- G WPC54G (EU/LA) User Guide WIRELESS GHz 802.11g 2,4[...]

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countrie s. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product name s are tradem arks[...]

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6 The LED Indicators 6 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration 7 The Installation [...]

Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel 6 Figure 4-1: The Setup Wizard’s Welcome screen 7 Figure 4-2: The Setup Wizard’s License Agreement 8 Figure 4-3: The Setup Wizard’s Network Mode screen 8 Figure 4-4: The Setup Wizard’s Wireless Channels screen 9 Figure 4-5: The Setup Wizard’s Finalize Settings screen 9 F[...]

Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter Figure 6-23: EAP-PEAP Authentication 24 Figure 6-24: EAP-LEAP Authentication 24 Figure 6-25: RADIUS Settings 25 Figure 6-26: EAP-TLS Authentication 25 Figure 6-27: EAP-TTLS Authentication 26 Figure 6-28: EAP-MD5 Authentication 26 Figure 6-29: EAP-PEAP Authentication 27 Figure 6-30: LEAP Authentication 27 Figure 6-31: Co[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter . With this Adapter , your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever . Like all wireless products, the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless [...]

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

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter • Appendix G: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the Adapter ’ s regulator y information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wire[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Network La yout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802.11a, 802.11b , and 802.11g products. With 802.11g products communicating with the 802.11b standard and some products incorporating both “a” and “g”, pr[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Noteboo k Adapter The LED Indicators Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter's LEDs display information about network activity . Po w e r Green . The P ower LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Link Green .[...]

7 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Co nfiguration Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will gu ide you through the installation procedure . The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver , as well as configure the Adapter . Insert the Setup Wizar d[...]

8 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Co nfiguration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The Installation Procedur e 1. T o install the Adapter , click the Install bu tton on the Welcome screen. 2. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you agree, or clic k the Cancel button to end the installation. 3. The[...]

9 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Co nfiguration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode , go to Step 5 no w . If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode , select the correct operating channel for your network. Then, select the Ne twork Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Clic[...]

10 Chapter 4: Software Installation and Co nfiguration The Installation Procedure Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 6. After the software has been successfully installed, the Congratulations screen will appear . Click the Exit butto n. Proceed to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation. ” Figure 4-6 : The Setup Wiza rd’ s Congratulati ons Screen[...]

11 Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 5: Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter 1. T ur n off your notebook PC. 2. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC. 3. With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up, as shown in Figure 5-1, slide the Adapt[...]

12 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Accessing the WLAN Monitor Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter , the Wirele[...]

13 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Link Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter State - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - The SSID of the wireless network. Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Security - The status of the security feature . Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use . IP[...]

14 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Link Information Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Network Statistics The Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings. T ransmit Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.(In Auto mode , the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any [...]

15 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Site Survey Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Site Survey The Site Sur vey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right. This table shows the network’ s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. Y ou may click S[...]

16 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Profiles Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Profiles The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. The table on the right displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc net works available for connection This table shows the network’ s profile nam e and the wireless n[...]

17 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Creating a New Pr ofile 1. On the Profiles screen, click the New button to create a new profile . 2. Enter a name for th e new profile, and click the OK button. Click the Canc el button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name . NOTE: If you wan[...]

18 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 3. The Choose a network type screen shows a choice of two wireless modes. Click the Inf rastr ucture Mo de radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc Mode ra[...]

19 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 5. The Network Setting screen will appear next. If your network has a DHCP server , click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) . Clic k the Next button to continue , or click the Cancel button to return t o the Profiles screen. If [...]

20 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter T ransmit Key - The default transmit key number is 1. If your network’ s access point or wireless router uses transmit key number 2, 3, or 4, select the appropriate number from the T ransmit Key drop-down box. Key 1 - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP [...]

21 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , for the Encryption T ype . Enter a WP A Shared Key of 8-63 characters in the Passphrase field. Figure 6-17: TKIP Settings[...]

22 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WP A RADIUS . WP A RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is con nected to the Router .) WP A Radius o ffers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. It offers fi[...]

23 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The screen in Figure 6-20 appears next. Select the Authentication Method from the drop-down menu. The options are described below . EAP-TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. From the Certificate d rop-down menu, select the c[...]

24 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter EAP-MD5 Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Click the Next button to continue . Click the Back button to retur n to the previous screen. EAP-PEAP Enter the Log[...]

25 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter RADIUS RADIUS features WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) It offers five authentication methods: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS , EAP-MD5, EAP- PEAP , and LEAP . Click the Next butto[...]

26 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter EAP-TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select V alidate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Select the TTLS Pro[...]

27 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter EAP-PEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field. Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field. Select V alidate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid. Then, select the Pe[...]

28 Chapter 6: Using the WLAN Mon itor Creating a New Profile Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 7. The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next sho wing the new settings. T o save the new settings, click the Ye s button. T o edit the new settings, click the Back butto n. 8. The Congratulations screen will appea r next. Click Activate new settings now [...]

29 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur d uring the installation and operation of the Wireless-G [...]

30 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Frequently Ask ed Questions Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network. Consult the application’ s user guid e to deter mine if it suppor[...]

31 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other . The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? Whe[...]

32 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency , a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise . There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and[...]

33 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current gen eration of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So[...]

34 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This inc[...]

35 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WP A-PSK . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 char acters. WP A RADIUS . WP A used in coordination with a RADIUS server . (This should only be used [...]

36 Appendi x C: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix C: Windows Help All 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. TCP/IP Bef[...]

37 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix D: 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 of 2.4GHz, and backw [...]

38 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Cable Modem - A device that con nects 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[...]

39 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 mutua l authenti[...]

40 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 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 transmissions. ISP ( I n[...]

41 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter POP3 ( P ost O ffice P rotocol 3 ) - A standard mail ser ver commonly used on the Inter net. Po r t - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or ad apters. P ower o ver E thernet ( Po E ) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to delive r both[...]

42 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter SSID ( S er vice S et ID entifier) - Y our wireless network's name. Static IP Addr ess - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routi ng - Forwar ding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An add ress code that determine s the size [...]

43 Appendix D: Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WA N ( W ide A rea N etwork)- The Internet. WEP ( W ired E quivalent P rivac y) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a w ireless network for greater security . WINIPCFG - A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device . WLAN ( W ireless [...]

44 Appendix E: Specifications Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b, CardBus Channels 11 Channels (most of the Western Hemisphere) 13 Channels (most of Europe) LEDs Power , Link T ransmit Power 15 dBm Protocols 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Security Featu[...]

45 Appendix F: Warranty Information Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter Appendix F: W arranty Information L inksys war rants to Y ou that, for a period of thr ee years (the “Warr anty Period”), yo ur Linksys Prod uct will be substa nt ially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use . Y our exclusive remed y and Linksys' e n[...]

46 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix G: Regulator y Information FCC Statement 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 interference in a resi[...]

47 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Compliance Informatio n for 2,4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Deutsch [German]: Dieses Gerät entspricht de[...]

48 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300.328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the following[...]

49 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extérieur d’une distance supérieure à 300 mètres doivent être notifiées à l’Institut Belge des ser vices Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www .ibpt.be pour de plus amples détails. France In case the [...]

50 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Power Output of Y our Device T o comply with your countr y’ s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device . Proceed to the appropriate section for your device . Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maxim[...]

51 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Wireless-G Notebook Adapter T echnical Documents on ww w .linksys.com/inter national Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Browse to http://www .linksys.com/international. 2. Click the region in which you reside . 3. Click the name of the country in which you reside . 4. Click Produ cts . 5. Cli[...]

52 Appendix H: Contact Inf ormation Wireless-G Noteb ook Adapter Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest pro ducts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail [...]