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4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wirele

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Back PanelWireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadban

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front PanelWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front PanelThe Router’s SecureEasySetup butto

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview

9Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband ModemWireless-G Broadband Router5. Connec

10Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterWireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Insta

11Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterWireless-G Broadband Router9. Decide whic

12Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverv

13Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupThe first scr

Wireless-G Broadband RouterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark

14Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router• PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (

15Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router• Telstra. Telstra is a service that app

16Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband RouterWhen you are finished, click the Save Se

17Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband RouterStarting IP Address. Enter a value for t

18Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNSWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNSThe Router offers a Dynamic

19Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingThi

20Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic

21Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Sec

22Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband RouterWPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you t

23Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband RouterRADIUS. This option features WE

Wireless-G Broadband RouterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4N

24Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC FilterWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless M

25Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Adv

26Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband RouterFragmentation Threshol

27Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - FirewallWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - FirewallFirewall Prot

28Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 5-29: Access Re

29Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband Router8. You can filter acce

30Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range ForwardWireless-G Broadband Router6. Click the ap

31Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port TriggeringWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications

32Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZWireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 5-36: Applications and

33Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Broadband Routerbandwidth. To use this feature

Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Log 34The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36The Admin

34Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - ManagementWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Managem

35Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - DiagnosticsWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Diagno

36Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - F

37Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - RouterWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - RouterThe Router screen on

38Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Local NetworkThe Loc

39Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessThe Wireless scre

40Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “

41Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router• For Windows 2000:1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. D

42Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband RouterB Open a command prompt.For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start an

43Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-bas

Wireless-G Broadband RouterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Inter

44Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet app

45Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband RouterFollow these steps to set DMZ hosting:1. Access the Router’s web-

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default.Ho

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband RouterFrequently Asked QuestionsAfter using SecureEasySetup, my existing w

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband RouterDoes the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Routerthe same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3).

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband RouterWhat is DMZ Hosting?Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband RouterWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard?It is one of the IEEE standards fo

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Routermaintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually tr

Wireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24Figure 5-25: MAC Ad

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband RouterWhat is WEP?WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanis

55Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networking a

56Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband RouterSSID. There are several things to keep in mind abou

57Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband RouterWPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, S

58Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based

59Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is th

60Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix E: Fi

61Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based UtilityWireless-G Broadband Router3. Write do

62Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix F: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using

63Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband RouterDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router

64Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband RouterIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000

65Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband RouterRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming - The ability

66Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband RouterTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encrypt

67Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix G: SpecificationsModel WRT54GStandards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802

68Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband RouterOperating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operatin

69Appendix H: Warranty InformationWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix H: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a perio

70Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix I: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested and complie

71Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband RouterUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Elec

72Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router

73Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Broadband RouterWhat’s in this User Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up

74Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router

75Appendix I: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

76Appendix J: Contact InformationWireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix J: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router• Appendix G: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the technical specific