Linksys WRT54GS manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GS User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g with SpeedBooster[...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 na[...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: [...]

Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 52 The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 53 QoS 53 The Administration Tab - Management 55 The Administration Tab - Log 55 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 56 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 57 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 5[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10 Figure 4-5: Diagram for Conne ction t[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-21: Additional Informa tion - Hardware Button 23 Figure 5-22: Additional Informa tion - Software Button 23 Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Confi gure Wireless Settings Screen 24 Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Co nfirm New Settings Screen 24 Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 25 Fig[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 41 Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 42 Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 42 Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 43 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 43 Fig[...]

Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 83 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 84 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 84[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBo oster . The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirele ssly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, [...]

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

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router’s w arranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Infor mation This appendix suppl[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network.[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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) wh[...]

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

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. (Cisco logo) Orange/White . The Cisco logo is the Router’s Secu r eEasySetup button. It lights up [...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 Installati[...]

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

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Connecting One Route r to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Connecting One Router to Another Some applications, such as Parental Control, apply setting to all PCs connected to the Router . Sometimes, you may not want those settings to apply to all settings in y our netwo[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Connecting One Route r to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Br oadband Router ’ s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ether net cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your othe r router . 9. Deci[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Connecting One Route r to Another Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Br oadband Router . Use of a different adapter[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure . It will go throug h the instructions for configuring the R[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 4. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you accept, or click the Cancel button to end the installation. 5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to disconnect your broadband modem from your PC. After you h[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect your broadband modem to the Router . After you ha ve done so, clic k the Next butto n. 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect a network cable to your PC. After you have done[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect the other end of the ne twork cable to the Router . Then you can also connect additional PCs to the Router . After you have done so, click the Next button. 9. The Setup Wizard wi[...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 10. Make sure the Router’s Power , Inter net, and number ed LEDs (depending on the number of PCs connected) are lit on its front panel. After you have done so, click the Next button. 11. The Setup Wizard will automatical[...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster DSL (PPPoE) User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP . P assword - Enter the Password provided by your ISP . Confirm - T o confir m the Password, enter it again in this field. Keep Alive - If you want the Route[...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster PPTP Connection - P PTP (Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol) ser vic e is used in Europe only . If you are using a PPTP connection, select PPTP from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP [...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster L2TP Connection - If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 T unneling Protocol) connection , select L2TP from the drop- down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP . P assword - Enter the Password provided by [...]

21 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Te l s t r a Connection - T elstra is a ser vice used in Australia only . If you are using this ser vice, select Te l s t r a from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP . P assword - Ente[...]

22 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 12. The Router provides a W eb-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. P assword - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility . Confirm - Enter the password again in the Co[...]

23 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Using the Router’ s Se cureEasySetu p Feature Read these instructions before you press any Secur eEasySetup buttons. Y ou should locate the SecureEasySetup buttons of your devices before using the Router’ s SecureEasyS[...]

24 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 2. Press the Router’s or an ge Cisco logo on its front panel. When the logo turns white and begins to flash, press the SecureEasySetup button on another device. The R outer’ s Cisco logo will stop fla shing when the de[...]

25 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 4. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear . Click the Norton Internet Security Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Inter net Security on your computer , or click the Finis[...]

26 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Manually Configuring the Ro uter’s Wireless Settings 1. If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then click the E nter Wireless Settings Manually button. 2. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings fo[...]

27 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 3. Select the method of security you want to use: WP A-PSK (also called W P A-Personal), WEP (64-Bit) , or WEP (128-Bit) . WP A stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy . WP A is a str[...]

28 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase or WEP key . P assphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric[...]

29 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 5. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear . Click the Norton Internet Security Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Inter net Security on your computer , or click the Finis[...]

30 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Using SecureEasySetup to Configur e Y our Notebook This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if y ou have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo . 1. After you have clicked Wireles[...]

31 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 2. The next screen will tell you to press the lighted Cisco logo on the Router . After you have pressed the logo, click the Next button to continue. T o exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the [...]

32 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 4. The Y our Wireless Settings screen w ill appear when the wireless settings have been configured. T o save your configuration settings to a text file on your computer , click the Sa ve button. [...]

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Y ou should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setu p Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, you can use the W eb-based Util[...]

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described h ere and click the Sa ve Setting [...]

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • 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 us[...]

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • HeartBeat Signal . HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a ser vice that applies to connections in Australia only . User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP . Heart Beat Ser ver . This i[...]

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 P[...]

38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 ad dress. It is useful when you are hosting your own websit[...]

39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 Inter[...]

40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you t o select the ty pe(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing wil l automatic [...]

41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 r[...]

42 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WP A Pre-Shared K[...]

43 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 server ’ s IP Address a[...]

44 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 filte r [...]

45 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

46 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 [...]

47 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Security T ab - Fir ewall Firewall Protection . Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block W AN Requests . Ena[...]

48 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Security T ab - VPN P a ssthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec , P PTP , or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’ s firewall. IPSec P as s-through . Inter net Protoc[...]

49 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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, we[...]

50 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 7. Y ou can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from th e drop-down menus next to Blocked Services . (Y ou can block up to 20 s[...]

51 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forward Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming T ab - P ort Range Forward The Applications and Gaming T ab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web ser vers, ftp servers, e-mail ser ve[...]

52 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gami ng T ab - P ort T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sen[...]

53 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 f[...]

54 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router QoS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Router’ s other four ports will be automatically assigned low priority . Incoming Rate Limit limits the incoming bandwidth. T o use this feature, select 8M , 4M , 2M , 1M , 512K , 256K , or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps[...]

55 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

56 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network componen ts. Ping T est . The Ping test will check the status of a connect[...]

57 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

58 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Admin istrati on Tab - Conf ig Managem ent Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster The Administration T ab - Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’ s configuration file . T o back up the Router’s configurati on file , click the Backup button. [...]

59 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 fir mware . Current Time . This shows the time, as you set on th[...]

60 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 Add[...]

61 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation o[...]

63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P a nel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Prop[...]

64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd . Pre[...]

65 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 6. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-ba sed utility . • Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Ap[...]

66 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 8. I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet appl ications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting . There may be cases when you want [...]

67 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 e[...]

68 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 12. 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 [...]

69 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 6. Y ou may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. • Click the Save Settings button to continue. • If the connection is lost again, follow[...]

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

71 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Frequently Ask ed Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no lo nger connect to the Router . SecureEasySetup uses WP A-Personal encryptio n. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security ,[...]

72 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Does the Internet connection o f the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’ s current hardwar e design supports up to 100Mbps Ether net on its Internet port; however , the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of yo[...]

73 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster the same time , even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL ser ver d oes not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer . How can I block corrupted FT[...]

74 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster What is DMZ H osting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some ap plications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you wan[...]

75 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped c[...]

76 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster worldwide . This presents a truly revolutionar y opportunity to place convenien t high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spec trum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency tec hn[...]

77 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss. Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will inhibit the signal an[...]

78 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

79 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option m[...]

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

81 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.com . 2. Click Firmware Upgr ade f[...]

82 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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 i[...]

83 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 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[...]

84 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster 3. Write 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 numbers and letters. The MAC address/P[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

91 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe , Japan) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port One R[...]

92 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Unit Weight 17 oz. (0.48 kg) Power Exter nal, 12V DC, 1.0A Certification FCC , IC-03, CE Operating T emp . 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage T emp . -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non[...]

93 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive rem[...]

94 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster Appendix I: 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 i[...]

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

96 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter with SpeedBooster[...]

97 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Br oadband Router with SpeedBooster 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[...]