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1. The Applications amp Gaming Tab Port Triggering The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoS Wireless QoS The Administration Tab Management The Administration Tab Log The Administration Tab Diagnostics The Administration Tab Factory Defaults The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab Config Management The Status Tab Router The Status Tab Local Network The Status Tab Wireless Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help 19 Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter80 Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router s Web based Utility Appendix F Glossary Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix Regulatory Information Appendix J Contact Information 80 80 81 82 89 91 92 99 List of Figures Figure 3 1 The Router s Back Panel Figure 3 2 The Router s Front Panel Figure 4 1 Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4 2 Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4 3 Connecting the Power Figure 4 4 Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4 5 Connecting Another Router Figure 4 6 Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4 7 Connectin
2. Defaults in the Router s Web based Utility Figure 3 1 The Router s Back Panel Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection 1 2 3 4 These ports 1 2 3 4 connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter The Front Panel The Router s SecureEasySetup button the Cisco logo and LEDs are located on the front panel Cisco logo Power DMZ WLAN 1 2 3 4 Internet Wireless G Broadband Rouler With d FPori eich Figure 3 2 The Router s Front Panel Orange White The Cisco logo is the Router s SecureEasySetup button It lights up and will stay NOTE SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it orange when the Router is powered on The color orange indicates that the Router is not using A easy to set up your wireless network If you have the SecureEasySetup feature while the color white indicates that the Router is using the SecureEasySetup devices run the Router s Setup SecureEasySetup feature When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode the Cisco logo will Wizard CD ROM and follow the on screen turn white and start flashing After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA PSK also instructions to use SecureEasySetup called WPA Personal key the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white To clear the SSID and WPA PSK key press and hold down the Cisco logo for f
3. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Linksys Wireless G Broadband MPRATANT READ CAREFULLY Tha Linisya End Uner Licer between you ether an individual of A sighs entity and Links Corporation for the Linksys seg prod denied ang eich hiu compe Schtezeg bad may clade abaid media pred materials addhorul compeier sofware appl OTEA UF TARE PROUT Dr every inched conpra oF Gecr ek ben earn he SOF WARE PROUT you gre te Bound fy fhe banes cl ea EULA My H you accept the terms of this Agreement click Mext to continue if nol choose Cancel and the Setup Wizard will close You must click Met to continue the installation process Broadband Router Setup Wizard vc WRTS4G Figure 5 3 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Screen 5 The Setup Wizard will ask you to disconnect your broadband modem from your PC After you have done so click the Next button LINKSYS A free of Caco Sieg lic Disconnect the Modem from the PC Broadband Router Setup Wizard vun WRTS46 Figure 5 4 Setup Wizard s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router 13 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Broadband Router 6 The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect your broadband modem to the Router After you have done so click the Next button Leave A reen of Caco Sieg iic Connect the Modem to the Router Broadband Router Setup Wizard ween WRTS46 Figure 5 5 Setup Wizard s Connect the Modem t
4. www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com lf any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can Call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 823 3000 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 99
5. 9 and A to F Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings al LU D UIS VWIICICSo gt U DI OadDal a aA LInKSYS A Diin of Cisco Systems inc Configure Wireless Security Settings Optional Ton may choote between three encryption methods 4 6 Whred Equivalent Privacy WEP 128 Bit WEP of Wi Fi Protected Access Personal WPA PSK The security settings must be the same on all devices on your network or they will mol be able to communicaic WPRA PSEK is the strongest of the three monition methods Please choose WPA PSK WEP 64 Bit WEP 128 Bit or SS te tne passphrase that wi be used to generate the WEP key The passphrase is cane senuilive and should not be banger than 16 characters In you choose the Passphrase option for WEF a WEP key will generate automatically To manually enter a WEP key select a WEP algorithm and leave the Passphrase option blank Broadband Router Setup Wizard vores WRT54G Figure 5 30 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WEP 64 Bit Screen vows WRT54G Hroadband Router sep Wizard Figure 5 32 Setup Wizard s Confirm New Settings Screen 21 Wireless G Broadband Router 5 After the settings have been sa
6. Advanced Routing Router Figure 6 18 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Figure 6 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Figure 6 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Figure 6 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure 6 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Figure 6 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security RADIUS Figure 6 24 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Figure 6 25 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Figure 6 26 MAC Address Filter List Figure 6 27 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 6 28 Security Tab Firewall Figure 6 29 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Figure 6 30 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Figure 6 31 Internet Policy Summary Figure 6 32 List of PCs Figure 6 33 Port Services Figure 6 34 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Figure 6 35 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Figure 6 36 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Figure 6 37 Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Figure 6 38 Administration Tab Management Figure 6 39 Administration Tab Log Figure 6 40 Administration Tab Diagnostics Figure 6 41 The Ping Test Figure 6 42 The Traceroute Test Figure 6 43 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Figure 6 44 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Figure 6 45 Administration Tab Config Management Figure 6 46 Status Tab Router Figure 6 47 Status Tab Local Network Figure 6 48 DHCP Clients
7. Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP a e gl La oa gea ell Daiite dband Router 44 The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network s radius Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address either permitting or blocking access click Enable If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address select Disable Prevent Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address Permit Only Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this button will open the MAC Address Filter List On this screen you can list users by MAC Address to whom you wish to provide or block access For easy reference click the Wireless Client MAC List button to display a list of network users by MAC Address Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A ivatan al Dees Speier be Wireless Wireless MAC Filler Freet DE Prevent PCs beled from accessing the wareiess Paral oniy O Permit oniy PCs teled bo emcees thee vrelens reegt Figure 6 25 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter T MAC Address Filter List Microsofti Internet Explorer MAC Address Filter List Enter MAC Address in this ema xsocee xen MAC 11 MAC 12 MA 13 MA H MAC 15 MAC ti MACH MAC 18
8. encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 26 4 WEP 64 Bit Enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase 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 characters It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 64 bit encryption enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WEP 128 Bit Enter a passphrase or WEP key Passphrase 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 characters It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you have any non Linksys wireless products enter the WEP key manually on those products WEP Key The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network For 128 bit encryption enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to
9. entsorgen Ordnungsgem es Entsorgen und Recyceln tr gt dazu bei potentielle negative Folgen f r Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altger te ben tigen wenden Sie sich bitte an die rtlichen Beh rden oder st dtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den H ndler bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben Eesti Estonian Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002 96 EU n uete kohaselt on seadmeid millel on tootel v i pakendil k esolev s mbol keelatud k rvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejaatmetega See s mbol n itab et toode tuleks k rvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmej tmevoogudest Olete kohustatud k rvaldama k esoleva ja ka muud elektri ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi v i kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette n htud kogumispunktide kaudu Seadmete korrektne k rvaldamine ja ringlussev tt aitab v ltida v imalikke negatiivseid tagaj rgi keskkonnale ning inimeste tervisele Vanade seadmete k rvaldamise kohta t psema informatsiooni saamiseks v tke palun hendust kohalike ametiasutustega j tmek itlusfirmaga v i kauplusega kust te toote ostsite Appendix l Regulatory Information Espa ol Spanish Informaci n medioambiental para clientes de la Uni n Europea La Directiva 2002 96 CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este simbolo en el propio aparato y o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con
10. gre potenci lisan rtalmas negativ hat sok megel z s ben Ha elavult berendezeseinek felsz mol s hoz tov bbi r szletes inform ci ra van szuksege k rj k lepjen kapcsolatba a helyi hat s gokkal a hulladekfeldolgozasi szolg lattal vagy azzal zlettel ahol a term ket vasarolta 96 Wireless G Broadband Router Nederlands Dutch Milieu informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie De Europese Richtlijn 2002 96 EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de verpakking niet mag worden ingezameld met niet gescheiden huishoudelijk afval Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden ingezameld U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via de daarvoor door de landelijke of plaatselijke overheid aangewezen inzamelingskanalen De juiste vernietiging en recycling van deze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voor het milieu en de gezondheid Voor meer informatie over het vernietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op met de plaatselijke autoriteiten of afvalverwerkingsdienst of met de winkel waar u het product hebt aangeschaft Norsk Norwegian Milj informasjon for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF krever at utstyr med f lgende symbol avbildet p produktet og eller pakningen ikke m kastes sammen med usortert avfall Symbolet indikerer at dette produktet skal h ndteres atskilt fra ordin r a
11. s advanced features include advanced wireless settings filters access restriction policies port forwarding advanced routing and DDNS How do I get mIRC to work with the Router Under the Port Forwarding tab set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC Can the Router act as my DHCP server Yes The Router has DHCP server software built in Can run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network What is the IEEE 802 119 standard lt is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 119 standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 119 standard The 802 119 standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 71 What is the IEEE 802 11b standard lt is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions e CSMA C
12. 168 1 50 and Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 17 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error or am prompted to retry Check if other PCs work If they do ensure that your workstation s IP settings are correct IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Restart the computer that is having a problem lf the PCs are configured correctly but still not working check the Router Ensure that it is connected and powered on Connect to it and check its settings If you cannot connect to it check the LAN and power connections lf the Router is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL cable modem etc to see if it is working correctly You can remove the Router to verify a direct connection Manually configure the TCP IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled For Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options and then the Connection tab Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection For Netscape Navigator click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet 67 Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not support WPA Personal security then you cannot use S
13. Connected e Click the Save Settings button to continue e If the connection is lost again follow steps 1 6 to re establish connection PO ba 66 15 I can t access my e mail web or am getting corrupted data from the Internet The Maximum Transmission 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 If you are having some difficulties perform the following steps 1 To connect to the Router go to the web browser and enter http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router 2 Enter the password if asked The default password is admin 3 Look for the MTU option and select Manual In the Size field enter 1492 4 Click the Save Settings button to continue lf your difficulties continue change the Size to different values Try this list of values one value at a time in this order until your problem is solved 1462 1400 1362 1300 16 The Power LED keeps flashing The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up Meantime the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation After finishing the checking procedure the LED stays solid to show that the system is working fine If the LED keeps flashing after this time the device is not working properly Try to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer and then upgrade the firmware Try using the following settings IP Address 192
14. Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file l
15. Incoming Log or Outgoing Log depending on which you wish to view Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A froe d Dote Gyati ke Administration Loca Rewer Aren dband Aowter Amem Zeg Lier res na Accets r iri fngbte Demat Maagtegrt Pet REN Cancel rangas Figure 6 38 Administration Tab Management Li L pree of Finca est ps Administration Figure 6 39 Administration Tab Log 99 The Administration Tab Diagnostics The diagnostic tests Ping and Traceroute allow you to check the connections of your network components Ping Test The Ping test will check the status of a connection Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it Then click the Ping button The Ping Test screen will then display the test results To stop the test click the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Traceroute Test To test the performance of a connect click the Traceroute button Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Traceroute button The raceroute screen will then display the test results To stop the test click the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the scr
16. Portugu s Portuguese Informa o ambiental para clientes da Uni o Europeia A Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este simbolo no produto e ou na sua embalagem n o seja eliminado junto com os residuos municipais n o separados O simbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos residuos dom sticos regulares da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro equipamento el ctrico e electr nico atraves dos instala es de recolha designadas pelas autoridades governamentais ou locais A elimina o e reciclagem correctas ajudar o a prevenir as consequ ncias negativas para o ambiente e para a sa de humana Para obter informa es mais detalhadas sobre a forma de eliminar o seu equipamento antigo contacte as autoridades locais os servi os de elimina o de residuos ou o estabelecimento comercial onde adquiriu o produto Sloven ina Slovak Informacie o ochrane ivotn ho prostredia pre z kaznikov v Eur pskej nii Pod a eur pskej smernice 2002 96 ES zariadenie s t mto symbolom na produkte alalebo jeho baleni nesmie byt likvidovane spolu s netriedenym komun lnym odpadom Symbol znamen e produkt by sa mal likvidova oddelene od bezneho odpadu z dom cnosti Je va ou povinnos ou likvidova toto i ostatn elektrick a elektronick zariadenia prostrednictvom pecializovan ch zbern ch zariadeni urcenych vl dou alebo miestnymi org nmi Spr vna likvidacia a recykl
17. Table Figure 6 49 Status Tab Wireless Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone 81 81 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome 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 Router do all of this A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network With the Wireless G Broadband Router this access can be shared over the four switched ports and via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless G Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection SPI firewall and Network Address Translation NAT technology The Router s SecureEasySetup feature makes it a snap to set up WPA when you have other SecureEasySetup devices notebooks printers other peripherals comprising your network Run the Setup Wizard and it will guide you through the steps You can also access the Router s features through the easy to use browser based utility But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You
18. can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network The Wireless G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of both 802 11b and 802 11g standards and wired networks allowing them to communicate with each other With your networks all connected wired wireless and the Internet you can now share files and Internet access and even play games All the while the Wireless G Broadband Router protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users Linksys recommends using the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless G Broadband Router set it up and configure it to bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless G Broadband Router WPA Wi fi Prot
19. current wireless devices do not AN support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices Norton Internet Security Click the Norton Internet Security button to install the Norton Internet Security software program User Guide Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard The setup wizard has automatically detected the language settings of your PC Please click Next to continue the wizard in the current language H you would like to use a different language please select from the list of languages and click Next Broadband Router vo WART5S4G Figure 5 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Language Selection Screen Welcome Thank you for che mg inksys Thi tiup rard will help you install the Wireless G Broadband Router Click Here to Start Broadband Router wo WRTS4G Figure 5 2 Setup Wizard s Welcome Start Wizard Screen 12 Wireless G Broadband Router 4 After reading the License Agreement click the Next button if you accept or click the Cancel button to end the installation LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems ine End User License Agreement P Please review the license agreement below Press the PAGE DOWN key or use the Scroll Bar to see the rest of the agreement
20. is clicked Selecting a policy from the drop down menu will display that policy s settings To delete a policy select that policy s number and click the Delete button To view all the policies click the Summary button Policies can be deleted from the Summary screen by selecting the policy or policies and clicking the Delete button To return to the Internet Access tab click the Close button Status Policies are disabled by default To enable a policy select the policy number from the drop down menu and select Enable To create an Internet Access policy 1 Select a number from the nternet Access Policy drop down menu 2 To enable this policy select Enable 3 Enter a Policy Name in the field provided 4 Click the Edit List of PC s button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy The List of PCs screen will appear You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs After making your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Then click the Close button 5 Click the appropriate option Deny or Allow depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen 6 Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect or select Every
21. network This includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security Two modes are available Pre Shared Key and RADIUS Pre Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method an
22. on your browser Check with your browser documentation and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled For Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options and then the Connection tab Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection For Netscape Navigator click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet 70 What is DMZ Hosting Demilitarized Zone DMZ allows one IP address computer to be exposed to the Internet Some applications require multiple TCP IP ports to be open It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting To get the LAN IP address see Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter If DMZ Hosting is used does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router No Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through Is the Router cross platform compatible Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP IP is compatible with the Router How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded Theoretically the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports What are the advanced features of the Router The Router
23. other devices on your wireless network that support WMM select Enable Otherwise keep the default Disable No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the Router s Acknowledgement feature so that the Router will not re send data if an error occurs select Enable Otherwise keep the default Disable Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A Tn a Deano Peter E Wila Hrosdfan uber Applications amp Gaming Deia Priceity Priseity Mi Adchenn Low wei 00 0 00 00 Dn op Low wei D I On 00 Op OO 0g Fr ecpet Port Price ity Priority Fise Control feet L wi Enable Fort 2 Low wl Enable ze Peet 3 Low Enable Feria Low wi Ensbie al AppBeation Priority CI Splinize Gaming Apsge geg Priory Spro Fori Application Hama Appl gin Hame KS a Appir aian Hama ES e Appii sman Hemna Lever Appi sion Mame Tr Hama Appli son Low e Appin sion Mame Liw D Appli sann Hama tow mm WAM Support Disable Teisal Diraba Ho Acknoied german etiam eb Figure 6 37 Applications and Gaming Tab QoS 54 The Administration Tab Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security Local Router Access You can change the Router s password from here Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re ent
24. oz 0 391 kg External 12V DC 0 5A FCC IC 03 CE Wi Fi 802 11b 802 119 WPA2 WMM 89 Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 90 Appendix H Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all
25. produkt zakoupili Appendix I Regulatory Information 94 Wireless G Broadband Router Dansk Danish Miljoinformation for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 9G6 EF kr ver at udstyr der b rer dette symbol pa produktet og eller emballagen ikke ma bortskaffes som usorteret kommunalt affald Symbolet betyder at dette produkt skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget af staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaffelse og genvinding vil hj lpe med til at undg mulige skader for milj et og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder renovationstjenesten eller den butik hvor du har k bt produktet ang ende mere detaljeret information om bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr Deutsch German Umweltinformation f r Kunden innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Die Europ ische Richtlinie 2002 96 EC verlangt dass technische Ausr stung die direkt am Ger t und oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf Das Symbol weist darauf hin dass das Produkt von regul rem Haushaltm ll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung dieses Ger t und andere elektrische und elektronische Ger te ber die daf r zust ndigen und von der Regierung oder rtlichen Beh rden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu
26. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IEEE 802 11b or 802 119 operation of this product in the USA is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Safety Notices Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 92 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Declaration d Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d Industrie Ca
27. type that IP Address in one of these fields You can type up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers 36 WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service WINS manages each PC s interaction with the Internet If you use a WINS server enter that server s IP Address here Otherwise leave this blank Time Setting Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull down menu You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time Time Setting Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time USA amp Canada Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes Figure 6 12 Time Setting 37 The Setup Tab DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System DDNS feature DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address It is useful when you are hosting your own website FTP server or other server behind the Router Before you can use this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider www dyndns org or www TZ0 com If you do not want to use this feature keep the default setting Disable DDNS DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS org then select DynDNS org from the drop down menu If your DDNS service is provided by TZO then select TZ0 com The features available on the DDNS screen will vary depending on which DDNS service provider you use DynDNS org D
28. usually cable ISPs require these names as identification You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Router IP Local iP Address 192 168 1 1 broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name In most cases leaving these Subnet Mask 256 256 266 D v fields blank will work Figure 6 10 Router IP 35 MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission The default setting is Auto You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range To have the Network Address E i Server Settings DHCP Enable Disable Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection leave the default as Auto santa agent eo sena 0d Maximum Number of 50 Network Setup DHCP Users Cieni Lease Time 0 minutes 0 means one day Network Setup changes the settings on the network connected to the Router s Ethernet ports Wireless Setup is RER u LS LI LA performed through the Wireless tab Static ONS 2 0 L L Lu Static DNS 3 0 0 Hr 0 Router IP WINS o fo fo ll This presents both the Router s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network Figure 6 11 Network Address Server Settings Network Address Server Settings DHCP The settings allow you to configure the Router s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server function The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network and will automatically assign an IP address to each computer on you
29. you want that period of inactivity to last Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Advanced Internet Settings Your Internet connection must be configured manually Please contact your ISP and select the proper Internet Connection type i wn O Z o o Enter the Usor Mamo and Password as insiruciad by your ISP Confirm the password by entering tho password again in the Conima GE be O Connect on Demand Broadband Router Setup Wizard viau WRTS46 Figure 5 16 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen 20 Wireless G Broadband Router 12 The Router provides a Web based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC Password Enter a password that will control access to the Utility Confirm Enter the password again in the Confirm field Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen 13 There are two ways to configure the Router s wireless settings SecureEasySetup and manual configuration If you have other SecureEasySetup devices such as notebook adapters or printers then you can use the Router s SecureEasySetup feature to create your wireless network Proceed to the section Using the Router s SecureEasySetup Feature If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices then proceed to the section Manually Configuring the Router s Wireless Settings Chapter 5 Sett
30. your ISP Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP address It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using For example Unreal Tournament supports multi login with one public IP How do I get Half Life Team Fortress to work with the Router The default client port for Half Life is 27005 The computers on your LAN need to have clientport 2700x added to the HL shortcut command line the x would be 6 7 8 and on up This lets multiple computers connect to the same server One problem Version 1 0 1 6 won t let multiple computers with the same CD key connect at 69 the same time even if on the same LAN not a problem with 1 0 1 3 As far as hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer How can I block corrupted FTP downloads If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client try using another FTP program The web page hangs downloads are corrupt or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen What do I need to do Force your Ethernet adapter to 10Mbps or half duplex mode and turn off the Auto negotiate feature of your Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure Please look at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter s Advanced Properties tab Make sure that your proxy setting is disabl
31. your ISP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Keep Alive If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection select Keep Alive Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection If the connection is down the Router will automatically re establish your connection Connect on Demand If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a period of time select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen LINKSsys A kee of Crane Sater be Advanced Internet Settings Your Internet connection must be configured manually Please WARNING contact your ISP and select the proper Internet Connection type desist Enter the User Name and Password as instructed by your xz ISP Conlinn the password by enering the password agai in the Gonfinn Rold EE Enter the setings provided by your Intamet Service Provider ISP Exit Back Broadband Router Setup Wizard wi WATSAG Figure 5 13 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings PPTP Screen Linksys A Division of Caton Systems inc Keep Alive Connect on Demand PPTP Continued With Keep Alive the Router will periodically check
32. your Intemet connection and automatically re establish connection H you are disconnected Wilh Connect on Demand the Router can cul the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific period of time EF Choose Keep Alive and specily a time interval a Keep Alive to always keep the Internat connection active es Seng i Choose Connect on Demand to disconnect fom L 1 Connect on Demand minutes the intemal alter a pariod of inactivity Bach Broadband Router Setup Wizard vores WRT54G Figure 5 14 Setup Wizard s Keep Alive Connect on Demand PPTP Continued Screen 18 L2TP Connection If you are using an L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol connection select L2TP from the drop Advanced Internet Settings down menu Your Internet connection must be configured manually Please contact your ISP and select the proper Internet Connection type User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP D Enim he password by ermcg ge S tes Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field Choose Keep Alive and specty a lime interval fo always keep the iniemet connecton activa L2TP Server Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using this should be provided by your ISP O Connect on Demand weg Ser seconds E Back H Keep Alive If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection select Keep Alive
33. 96 EC richiede che le apparecchiature contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e o sull imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati I simbolo indica che questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti domestici E responsabilit del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici locali Il corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negative per l ambiente e per la salute dell essere umano Per ricevere informazioni pi dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio ne quale avete acquistato il prodotto Latvie u valoda Latvian Ekologiska inform cija klientiem Eiropas Savien bas jurisdikcij Direkt v 2002 96 EK ir pras ba ka apr kojumu kam pievienota z me uz pa a izstr d juma vai uz t iesai ojuma nedr kst izmest ne irot veid kop ar komun lajiem atkritumiem tiem ko rada viet ji iedz vot ji un uz mumi z me noz m to ka i ier ce ir j izmet atkritumos ta lai t nenon ktu kop ar parastiem m jsaimniec bas atkritumiem J su pien kums ir o un citas elektriskas un elektroniskas ier ces izmest atkritumos izmantojot ip
34. A plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11b functions 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 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 When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and access point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must 72 maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these function
35. DNS Service From this pull down menu enter the DDNS service with which you have membership User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service Internet IP Address This is the Router s current IP Address as seen on the Internet Status This displays the status of the DDNS connection TZ0 com E mail Address TZO Key and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO Internet IP Address The Router s Internet IP address is displayed here Because it is dynamic it will change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A Division of Caco Systems inc Setup Figure 6 13 Setup Tab DDNS DynDNS Linksys A Ipeere gd Zero tin ine Selup Figure 6 14 Setup Tab DDNS TZO 38 The Setup Tab MAC 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 wish to re register the MAC address with your ISP you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature Enable Disable To have the MAC Address clo
36. Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network 86 Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing
37. EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 USA 91 Appendix l Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
38. Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router you must change the default IP address of the other router This is mandatory because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default If you do not change the other router s default IP address then you may not be able to set up the Router NOTE Steps 1 4 are instructions for a typical AN Linksys router however if you are using a non First make sure the Router is NOT connected to your network Then follow these instructions i Linksys router refer to the other router s 1 To access the other router s Web based Utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the documentation for instructions on how to change its other router s default IP address 192 168 1 1 in the Address field Then press Enter local IP address to 192 168 2 1 2 Apassword request page will appear Leave the User Name field blank In the Password field enter the password you have set the default password is admin Then click the OK button Broadband Internet Modem 3 The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab In the Network Setup section there is a setting called Local IP Address which is set to 192 168 1 1 Change this to 192 168 2 1 4 Click the Save Settings button to save your change and then exit the Web based Utility 5 Power down your network devices Now you will begin the hardware installation of Router 6 Locat
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40. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc aa ep wm i WT j SC e S d eps G EE E Ce i k che G Kg 2AGHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WRT54GL Copyright and Trademarks 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 countries Copyright 2007 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless G Broadband Router easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless G Broadband Router This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless G Broadband Router This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless G Broadband Router gt gt gt In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are pre
41. MAC 19 MAC 20 MAC 7i MAC 32 MAC 33 HAC H MAC 35 MAC 36 MAC 37 MAC 39 HAC ag MAC H Seve Settings Cancel Changes Figure 6 26 MAC Address Filter List 45 The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router s advanced wireless functions These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance Authentication Type The default is set to Auto which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used With Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication With Shared Key authentication the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network so they know which rates will be used The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission The default setting is Default when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates 1 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps 18Mbps and 24Mbps Other options are 1 2Mbps for use with older wireless technology and All when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission If you want to specify the Router s ra
42. P Address field enter the IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet This will bypass the NAT technology for that computer Please refer to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 5 Once completed with the configuration click the Save Settings button 9 forgot my password or the password prompt always appears when am saving settings to the Router Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings then perform the following steps 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the default password admin and click the Administration gt Management tab 2 Enter a different password in the Router Password field and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password 3 Click the Save Settings button 10 1 am a PPPoE user and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial up pop up window If you have proxy settings you need to disable these on your computer Because the Router is the gateway for the Internet connection the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access Please follow these directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect directly to the LAN e For Micros
43. Sieg lac Check the Router s Status Broadband Router Setup Wizard wsi WRTS4G Figure 5 9 Setup Wizard s Check the Router s Status Screen 11 The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the Internet connection type you use Gable or DHCP or DSL PPPoE If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your Internet connection type you will see the Advanced Internet Settings screen and you will be asked to select your Internet connection type Static IP PPTP L2TP or Telstra Proceed to the appropriate section for your Internet connection type Configure Cable or DHCP Settings if you are unsure of these settings do not make any changes Changes to the settings below may disrupt the operation of your Cable or DHCP existing network Host Name Enter the Host Name if required by your ISP otherwise leave this field blank pene Sage Hout rame Enter the Hos Name and Domain Mame if instructed by your ISP Othenase you can lieawe Ihe Seid blank Domain Name Enter the Domain Name if required by your ISP otherwise leave this field blank Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen exit Back In Broadband Router Setup Wizard votes WRTS4G Figure 5 10 Setup Wizard s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router 16 Using the Setup Wizard DSL PPPoE User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP Password Enter the Pass
44. Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection If the connection is down the Router sas SL eine maa MOREE will automatically re establish your connection Figure 5 15 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings L2TP Screen Connect on Demand If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a period of time select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen 19 Telstra Connection Telstra is a service used in Australia only If you are using this service select Telstra from the drop down menu User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field Heart Beat Server Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat Server server you are using this should be provided by your ISP Keep Alive If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection select Keep Alive Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection If the connection is down the Router will automatically re establish your connection Connect on Demand If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a period of time select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes
45. an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers 73 What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard What is a MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device such as a network adapter that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level For all practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP addresses which can change every time a computer logs onto the network the MAC address of a device stays the same making it a valuable identifier for the network How do I reset the Router Press the Reset button on the back panel for about five seconds This will reset the Router to its default settings How do I resolve issues with signal loss 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 and reduce range Start with the Router and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment You may also try using different channels as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel I
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47. ation enter the IP Address of the PC running the specific application Enable Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Afen g Dn Sipe pe HR ER Wireless G Broadband Heute Applications amp Gaming ups H Boh one 0 Bo tab H Bot gp D Bom gur H Bet eur H Boh ur i Boh iia D Go e e e e e e e a e Dog prima 8 Bot ua E ES ES ETETE ETE Figure 6 34 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 51 The Applications amp Gaming Tab Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router so that when the requested data returns through the Router the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the trigger Triggered Range For each application list the triggered port number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range Forwarded Range For each application list the forwarded por
48. can manually configure any non enced nel eer gg ees SecureEasysetup devices you may have E ne TREE aia ee To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard click the Exit button If you need more information click the Help button Ss To return to the previous screen click the Back button Wireless Sattings Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Broadband Router is complete If you want to make advanced configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router SecuregasySetup Figure 5 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen hawt yk Ca Chapter 5 Se if F tting up the Wireless G Broadband Router eEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 31 Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router NOTE For first time installation Linksys Overview AN recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM If you want to configure advanced settings Linksys recommends using the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router If you do not wish to run use this chapter to learn about the Web based Utility the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM then you can use the Web based Utility to configure the Router For advanced users you may configure the Router s advanced settings through the Web based Utility HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs l l l l 7 A communicate over the network with this protocol This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each pag
49. cia pom e zabr ni pripadnym negativnym dopadom na ivotn prostredie a zdravie udi Ak mate z ujem o podrobnej ie inform cie o likvid cii star ho zariadenia obratte sa prosim na miestne organy organiz cie zaoberaj ce sa likvid ciou odpadov alebo obchod v ktorom ste si produkt zak pili Sloven ina Slovene Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji Evropska direktiva 2002 96 EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme ozna ene s tem simbolom na izdelku in ali na embala i med obicajne nerazvr ene odpadke Ta simbol opozarja da je treba izdelek odvre i lo eno od preostalih gospodinjskih odpadkov Va a odgovornost je da to in preostalo elektri no in elektronsko opremo odnesete na posebna zbirali a ki jih dolo ijo dr avne ustanove ali lokalna uprava S pravilnim odlaganjem in recikliranjem boste prepre ili morebitne kodljive vplive na okolje in zdravje ljudi e elite izvedeti vec o odlaganju stare opreme se obrnite na lokalno upravo odpad ali trgovino kjer ste izdelek kupili 97 Wireless G Router for Mobile Broadband Suomi Finnish Ymp rist koskevia tietoja EU alueen asiakkaille EU direktiivi 2002 96 EY edellytt ett jos laitteistossa on t m symboli itse tuotteessa ja tai sen pakkauksessa laitteistoa ei saa h vitt lajittelemattoman yhdyskuntaj tteen mukana Symboli merkitsee sit ett t m tuote on h vitett v erill n tavallisesta kotitalousj tteest Sinun va
50. ck the Browse button to find the file Then click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions A Droge pg Da brii E Administration Sas aly B ka of Ba mover or preti Fa reset bunis kv ate ead DT Bee t parigel E Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware 78 Appendix D Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 79 Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section descr
51. cted by other Internet users The Block WAN Request feature also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network This feature is enabled by default Select Disabled to allow anonymous Internet requests Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time If multicasting is permitted then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers Select Enabled to filter multicasting or Disabled to disable this feature Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers Select Enabled to filter Internet NAT redirection or Disabled to disable this feature Filter IDENT Port 113 This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network Select Enabled to filter port 113 or Disabled to disable this feature Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Security Tab VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router s firewall IPSec Pass through Internet Protocol Security IPSec is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchan
52. d Router is compatible with all 802 11b and 802 119 adapters such as the Notebook Adapters WPC54G WPC11 for your laptop computers PCI Adapter WMP54G WMP11 for your desktop PC and USB Adapter WUSB54G WUSB11 when you want to enjoy USB connectivity The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer WPS54G and Wireless Ethernet Bridges WET54G WET11 When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network you can use the Wireless G Broadband Router s four LAN ports To add more ports any of the Wireless G Broadband Router s LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys s switches such as the SD205 or D208 With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about products that work with the Wireless G Broadband Router Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router s ports where the cables are connected are located on the back panel IMPORTANT Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings Internet connection wireless security and other settings and replace them with the factory defaults Do not Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router s factory defaults Either press the Reset Button for reset the Router if you want to retain these approximately five seconds or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory settings
53. d incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP AES or WEP A Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 76 WPA Pre Shared 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 instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA RADIUS WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First select the type of WPA algorithm TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port nu
54. d to specify here Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your EE Router Name WRTS4GL connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again To use Connect on Demand click the button Host Name If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field Otherwise Domain Name enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects MTU Manual v e G DEE Size 1492 Keep Alive and Redial Period This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely even when it sits idle If you select this option the Router will periodically check your Internet connection If the connection is Figure 6 9 Optional Settings down then the Router will automatically re establish the connection To use this option click the button next to Keep Alive The default Redial Period is 30 seconds Optional Settings some of these settings may be required by your ISP Verify with your ISP before making any changes Router Name In this field you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router Host Name Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router Some ISPs
55. day Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect or select 24 Hours Wareless GH Airean Taus Cnebte f eetde Erie Poley hame tat We Foueapo Were eet SE are iaiia ikiyi Srel Tanz Figure 6 32 List of PCs 49 Blocked Services You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet such as FTP or telnet by selecting services from the drop down menus next to Blocked Services You can block up to 20 services Then enter the range of ports you want to filter lf the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service s settings then click the Add Edit Service button Then the Port Services screen will appear To add a service enter the service s name in the Service Name field Select its protocol from the Proto col drop down menu and enter its range in the Port Range fields Then click the Add button To modify a service select it from the list on the right Change its name protocol setting or port range Then click the Modify button To delete a service select it from the list on the right Then click the Delete button When you are finished making changes on the Port Services screen click the Apply button to save changes If you want to cancel your changes click the Cancel button To close the Port Services screen and return to the Access Restrictions screen click the Close button Website Blocking by URL Address lf you want t
56. ddress cloning enter the 12 digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided two digits per field wen See Figure E 5 SC Sanat Sang Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router s Web based Utility Appendix E Glossary 802 11b A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point A device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To star
57. down menu Passphrase Enter a Passphrase also called a pre shared key of 8 32 characters in the Passphrase field The longer and more complex your Passphrase is the more secure your network will be Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Linksys A Dison of Cisco Systems inc Please choose WPA PSK WEP B4 Bil WEP 128 51 or Disabled Configure Wireless Security Settings Optional Wi Fi Protected Access WPA allows you to ise either a Pre Shared Koy WPA PSK ar RAMUS authentication WPA PLADIUS To use WPA PSK enter the moguired settings below To use WPRA HRADIUS reler lo the User Guide on the Setup CO tow imstruciions ESCH F Select the type of Encryption your Network uses Enter the Passphrase used by your network The passphrase can use any keyboard character and be between 8 and 33 characters in length ZZ ua an Broadband Router Setup Wizard viau WATS4G Figure 5 29 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WPA PSK Screen wpa wi fi protected access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security radius remote authentication dial in user service a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access
58. e s key functions The utility can be accessed Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router For a basic network setup most users information on TCP IP will use these two screens of the Utility e Basic Setup On the Basic Setup screen enter the settings provided by your ISP Connect to 197 168 1 1 e Management Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its default There are seven main tabs Setup Wireless Security Access Restrictions Applications amp Gaming Administration and Status Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs SS User name fi To access the Web based Utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the Router s default IP Ze address 192 168 1 1 in the Address field Then press Enter Remember my password A password request page shown in Figure 6 1 will appear Non Windows XP users will see a similar screen Leave the User Name field blank The first time you open the Web based Utility use the default password admin You can set a new password from the Administration tab s Management screen Then click the OK button __ Cancel Figure 6 1 Password Screen 32 The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab This allows you to change t
59. e an optimum location for the Router The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network with line of sight to all of your mobile stations 7 Fix the direction of the antennas Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance will be 8 Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router s Internet port Then connect the other end of the e Wireless G Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router Broadband amp Router Multiple PCs Figure 4 4 Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4 5 Connecting Another Router 10 9 Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router and then connect them to the Router s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling Figure 4 6 Connecting Your Network Devices 10 Connect the AC power adapter to the Router s Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage Interne Figure 4 7 Connecting the Power Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router for directions on how to configure the Router IMPORTANT Make s
60. e default setting Mixed Mode If you have only en ten e 802 119 devices select G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select B Only If you want to disable your Broadband Router Setup Wizard su WRT546 wireless network select Disable Figure 5 28 Setup Wizard s Wireless Settings Screen Enter a name for the Router in the Device Name field Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router 25 Using the Setup Wizard 3 Select the method of security you want to use WPA PSK also called WPA Personal WEP 64 Bit or WEP 128 Bit WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA is a stronger security method than WEP Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method If you want to use WPA RADIUS also called WPA Enterprise then you should select Disabled and use the Router s Web based Utility to configure your wireless security settings Click the Next button and proceed to step 4 If you do not want to use any wireless security method select Disabled and then click the Next button Proceed to step 4 WPA PSK WPA PSK offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select TKIP or AES for encryption Then enter a Passphrase that is 8 32 characters in length Encryption Select the type of algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES from the Encryption drop
61. eEasySetup button Broadband Router Setup Wizard voor WRTS46 Figure 5 27 Setup Wizard s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 2 The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network In the SS D field enter the name of your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network The default setting is linksys all lowercase Dsg Settings abarrika the box Peace ie tetas aioe miy ae settings ol WO existing wireless network Make sure you remember these settings as they will be heeded when setting up your wireless computari NOTE An SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network Your network s AN SSID should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network 0 re cabo sensitive and should nol exceed J2 characters The Channel setting i a unique number shared among all computers within jour winners oohwork Channels 1 6 and 1 are proioened Select the operating channel for your wireless network All of your wireless devices will use this channel to mene Ea Wk Cael cal ihc EE communicate lge riet Penna Upra Ma H ere The Device Name is a unique name for your Wireless G Broadband Rouler and should be changed d you hare muibpie Roulers in your network From the Network Mode drop down menu select the wireless standards running on your network If you have ge e both 802 119 and 802 11b devices in your network keep th
62. eb port 21 FTP is used for FTP and port 25 SMTP outgoing and port 110 POP3 incoming are used for the mail server You can get more information by viewing the documentation provided with the server you installed Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router s web based utility We will be setting up web ftp and mail servers 1 2 3 4 5 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab Enter any name you want to use for the Application Enter the Start and End Port range of the service you are using For example if you have a web server you would enter the range 80 to 80 Select the protocol s you will be using TCP and or UDP Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start and End IP Address Enabled POP3 incoming 110 to 110 192 168 1 102 When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 63 7 need to set up online game hosting or use other I
63. ected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server SPI Stateful Packet Inspection firewall a technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network firewall Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders NAT Network AddressTranslation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office What s in this User Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Broadband Router Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Router s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router This chapter walks you through the steps of the Wireless G Broadband Router s Setup Wizard to configure its settings It also covers the instructions for using the Router s SecureEasySe
64. ecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices Re run the Setup Wizard On the Welcome screen for the Setup Wizard click Click Here to Start and follow the on screen instructions On the Configure Wireless Settings screen click Enter Wireless Settings Manually and continue to follow the on screen instructions For more information refer to Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router How do I set up additional devices using SecureEasySetup Repeat the SecureEasySetup process for each device until all of your devices have been configured Where is my SecureEasySetup button On the Router the SecureEasySetup button is located on the front panel The button should be lighted either orange or white For other SecureEasySetup devices refer to each wireless device s documentation to locate the button on that device I have devices that support WPA Personal security but do not have SecureEasySetup Can I still use SecureEasySetup Yes Print out the wireless security settings at the end of the SecureEasySetup process and then manually configure the settings for your non SecureEasySetup devices Refer to each wireless device s documentation for instructions on how to enter these settings What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses Is IPSec Pass Through s
65. ed in the browser Check our website at www linksys com for more information If all else fails in the installation what can do Reset the Router by holding down the reset button until the Power LED fully turns on and off Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys website www linksys com How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www linksys com where they can be downloaded for free To upgrade the Router s firmware use the Administration Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router s web based utility If the Router s Internet connection is working well there is no need to download a newer firmware version unless that version contains new features that you would like to use Downloading a more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection and may disrupt your current connection stability Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment Yes but the Router s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4 0 or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher for Macintosh Tam not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router What can I do You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser e g Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer Or remove the dial up settings
66. ed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Using the Setup Wizard Morton Intemet Seourity trom Symantec is the award winning suite which protects your Pts and your family from the perils of the internet Ssymantec Martan AntiVirus protects email and iastan messages Morton Personal Firewall protects agains hackers and inirusions inim l Porcatal Control shields chikiren from obpectponabbe web sites Internet Security Blocks spam banner ads pap up windows and more A special edition of Norton interne Security with a G0 day free trial of wirus E firewall updates is included on this Setup CH Click below to lastall it Setup Wizard Back Finish Figure 5 25 Setup Wizard s Safe Surfing Screen The Wireless G Broadband Router has been successfully configured Broadband Router Setup Wizard ver 2 Online Registration WRT546 Figure 5 26 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen 24 Wireless G Broadband Router Manually Configuring the Router s Wireless Settings i i LINKSYS 1 If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices then click the Enter Wireless Settings Manually button Aaaa ice SNR Configure Wireless Settings if you have other SecureEasySetup devices on your network simply push the button to add the device to the network H you do not have a SecureEasySetup Where is my other Secur
67. een Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen A Tian te eng Administration Adie es Domai Base 150108111 Buerg of ga ga Diet 8 OCH 190 RES LL It II S Zen been Eag ingl Ra mees F ea s 182 AE LL reg gengen J pii temic S patka recanted Dk padue ko Peete inp Ee 0 S ALT Ben Traceroute Test EP Adii ay amain Harst 1971631 _Tracencute traceroute to 192 168 6 1 192 1E8 1 D 30 hope mum 40 Le packets L052 16E DT GD pe ee OS es D Hd ee See _Clearlog Clone Figure 6 42 The Traceroute Test 56 Wisrweanlace C Draadhans Darkar Wireless G Broadband Router The Administration Tab Factory Defaults Select the Yes button and then click the Save Settings button to reset all configuration settings to their default values Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware which you can download from the Linksys website Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router For more information about upgrading firmware refer to Appendix C Upgrading Firmware The Administration Tab Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Router s configuration file To back up the Router s configuration file click the Backup button Then follow the on screen instruction
68. entication Dial In User Service These are briefly discussed here For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless security WPA Personal WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the Router and the server Last enter a Key Renewal Timeout which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys IMPORTANT If you are using WPA always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key or else the network will not function properly A A Dram al Daes Smiem ke Wireless A fiiin of Chee Eerst be Wireless S EEKSICE Seve Seung Cancel Changes Figure 6 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Enterprise 42 Wh F Ale ag 8 DN aa e J Eo T a J D An geng Wireless G Broadband Router WPA2 Personal WPA2 gives you two encryption methods TKIP a
69. er to confirm field to confirm Web Access HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web HTTPS Uses SSL Secured Socket Layer to encrypt data transmitted for higher security Select HTTP or HTTPS Wireless Access Web If you are using your Wireless Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests you can disable wireless access to the router s web based utility You will only be able to access the web based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting Select Enable to enable wireless access to the Router s web based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to the utility Remote Router Access To access the Router remotely from outside the network select Enable Then enter the port number that will be open to outside access You will need to enter the Router s password when accessing the Router this way as usual UPnP Select Enable to use the UPnP feature select Disable otherwise The default setting is Enable Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Administration Tab Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection To disable the Log function keep the default setting Disable To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Enable When you wish to view the logs click
70. etwork devices select Enable To disable this feature select Disable A Cited g aa bya Ke Applications amp Gaming Figure 6 36 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ 53 Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports are LAN ports 1 4 in your network Application Port Priority Application Port Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received Depending on the settings of the QoS screen this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the applications that you specify Optimize Gaming Applications Check this box to automatically allow common game application ports to have a higher priority These games include but are not limited to Counter Strike Half Life Age of Empires Everquest Quake2 Quake3 and Diablo Il The default setting is unchecked Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the application Priority Select High or Low to assign priority to the application Specific Port Enter the port number for the application Wireless QoS WMM Support Wi Fi Multimedia WMM formerly known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions WME is a Wi Fi Alliance certified feature based on the IEEE 802 11e draft standard This feature provides Quality of Service QoS to wireless networks It is especially suitable for voice music and video applications for examples Voice over IP VoIP video streaming and interactive gaming If you have
71. eveloped by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that 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 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To
72. fields below ai ii Enter the Usar Mamo and Password as insirucied by your ISP Confirm the password by entering the password again in the Canim ES Choose Keep Ave and specty a lime interval fo always keep the inlemet connecton active Choose Connect on Demand to disconnect be minutes the niemal after a period of inactivity a Keep Alive seconds CH Connect on Demand 7 0 E DE Broadband Router Setup Wizard wi WRT546 Figure 5 11 Setup Wizard s Configure DSL PPPoE Settings Screen LINKSYS Afen of Genco Systems Fe Advanced Internet Settings Your Internet connection must be configured manually Please contact your ISP and select the proper Internet Connection type k Enter the settings provided by your Intemet Service Provider ISP Edt Back n Broadband Router Setup Wizard wann WRT5S46 Figure 5 12 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings Static IP Screen 17 TATE m Fa laee C BDrenaadhane Darkar Wireless G Broadband Router PPTP Connection PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol service 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 Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by
73. for each of your other SecureEasySetup devices If you are not sure where to find this button click Where is my other SecureEasySetup button You will see a screen showing the SecureEasySetup logo Click the Next button to continue or the Close ee button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen geeiert he logo below your wires Sek canbe configured and secured with a simple push of a baion Simply locale You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup hardware button If your device does not have a hardware button it most likely will have a software button Click the Next button for instructions to locate the software button or click the Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup software button Click the e Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen eege tap waar dekas user manual ke instructions on hoe bo locate Se SecurEasySetup bution Figure 5 22 Additional Information Software Button 22 Wireless G Broadband Router 2 Press the Router s orange Cisco logo on its front panel When the logo turns white and begins to flash press the SecureEasySetup button on another device The Router s Cisco logo will stop flashing when the device has been added to the network Then repeat this procedure for each additional SecureEasySetup device Configure Wireless Settings if
74. g the Power Figure 5 1 Setup Wizard s Welcome Language Selection Screen Figure 5 2 Setup Wizard s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Figure 5 3 Setup Wizard s License Agreement Screen Figure 5 4 Setup Wizard s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen Figure 5 5 Setup Wizard s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen Figure 5 6 Setup Wizard s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Figure 5 7 Setup Wizard s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen Figure 5 8 Setup Wizard s Power on the Router Screen Figure 5 9 Setup Wizard s Check the Router s Status Screen Figure 5 10 Setup Wizard s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen Figure 5 11 Setup Wizard s Configure DSL PPPoE Settings Screen Figure 5 12 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings Static IP Screen Figure 5 13 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings PPTP Screen Figure 5 14 Setup Wizard s Keep Alive Connect on Demand PPTP Continued Screen Figure 5 15 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings L2TP Screen Figure 5 16 Setup Wizard s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen Figure 5 17 Setup Wizard s Set the Router s Password Screen Figure 5 18 Setup Wizard s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 19 Setup Wizard s SecureEasySetup Screen Figure 5 20 SecureEasySetup Logo Figure 5 21 Additional Information Hardware Button Figure 5 22 Additional Information Software Button Figure 5 23 Setup Wizard s Config
75. ge of packets at the IP layer To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default PPTP Pass through Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default L2TP Pass through Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point to Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable L2TP Pass Through is enabled by default 8 Deven pf Dece Agent Re Demana rete eT Wirelecs G Broadband Powter WETS Wl Security WEN Figure 6 28 Security Tab Firewall Li A Dian of pcg rri ire Wheless G Broadband Rowe Security Figure 6 29 Security Tab VPN Passthrough 48 Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Restrictions The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic such as Internet access designated services websites and inbound traffic during specific days and times Internet Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy after the Save Settings button
76. h no association to an Ethernet adapter Highlight it and click the Properties button In the TCP IP properties window select the IP address tab and select Specify an IP address Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device Click the Gateway tab and in the New Gateway prompt enter 192 168 1 1 which is the default IP address of the Router Click the Add button to accept the entry Click the DNS tab and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected Enter the Host and Domain names e g John for Host and home for Domain Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information Click the OK button in the TCP IP properties window and click Close or the OK button for the Network window Restart the computer when asked 60 e For Windows 2000 1 2 3 8 9 e For Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up Connections Right click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using and select the Properties option In the Components checked are used by this connection box highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button Select Use the following IP address option Enter a unique IP address that is
77. have excellent signal strength but cannot see my network Wireless security is probably enabled on the Router but not on your wireless adapter or vice versa Verify that the same wireless security method and passphrase keys are being used on all devices of your wireless network How many channels frequencies are available with the Router There are eleven available channels ranging from 1 to 11 in North America There may be additional channels available in other regions subject to the regulations of your region and or country If your questions are not addressed here refer to the Linksys website www linksys com 74 Appendix B Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features but they require specific action on your part for implementation So keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network Security Precautions The following is a complete list of security precautions to take as shown in this User Guide at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 Change the default SSID 2 Disable SSID Broadcast 3 Change the default password for the Administrator account 4 Enable MAC Address Filtering 5 Change the SSID periodically 6 Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your networ
78. he Power LED stop flashing e If the firmware upgrade failed use the TFTP program it was downloaded along with the firmware Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program and follow the pdf s instructions e Seta static IP address on the PC refer to Problem 2 need to set a static IP address Use the following IP address settings for the computer you are using IP Address 192 168 1 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 e Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of the Router s web based utility 14 My DSL service s PPPoE is always disconnecting PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always on connection The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity just like a normal phone dial up connection to the Internet e There is a setup option to keep alive the connection This may not always work so you may need to re establish connection periodically 1 To connect to the Router go to the web browser and enter http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the password if asked The default password is admin On the Setup screen select the option Keep Alive and set the Redial Period option at 20 seconds Click the Save Settings button Click the Status tab and click the Connect button You may see the login status display as Connecting Press the F5 key to refresh the screen until you see the login status display as
79. he Router s general settings Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP Internet Connection Type Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop down menu e DHCP By default the Router s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration DHCP which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address e Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet select Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address which is the ISP server s IP address Static DNS 1 3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address e PPPOE Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet to establish Internet connections If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line check with your ISP to see if the
80. ibes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address cloning feature of the Router You can also find the IP address of your computer s Ethernet adapter This IP address is used for the Router s filtering forwarding and or DMZ features Follow the steps in this appendix to find the adapter s MAC or IP address in Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 1 Click Start and Run In the Open field enter winipcfg Then press the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the P Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable See Figure E 1 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen see Figure E 2 This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and is shown as a series of numbers and letters The MAC address Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering The example in Figure E 3 shows the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show something different Note The MAC address is also called the Adapter Address Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1 Click Start and Run In the Open field enter cmd Press the Enter key or click the OK button 2 Atthe command prompt enter ipconfig all Then press the Enter key REIP Configuration sg Iti Ethemet Adapter Infomation 7p Lin
81. ing up the Wireless G Broadband Router Using the Setup Wizard LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems ine Set the Router s Password Ch For security reasons you should change your password Crmate a password and enter it in the Password beld Re enter the password in the Comimn field Note You will need this password to access the tility Router s web based ublity Back T Broadband Router Setup Wizard ven WATS4G Figure 5 17 Setup Wizard s Set the Router s Password Screen Configure Wireless Settings if you have other SecureEasySetup devices on your network simply push the button to add the device to the network H you do not have a Where is my other SecureEasySetup button Broadband Router Setup Wizard vc WRTS4G Figure 5 18 Setup Wizard s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 21 Using the Router s SecureEasySetup Feature Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons You should locate the SecureEasySetup buttons of your devices before using the Router s SecureEasySetup feature NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not A support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices Tin naiai 1 Before you push any button locate the SecureEasySetup button
82. ive seconds The Cisco logo will flash slowly as the Router resets itself The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate a successful reset Green The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on When the Router goes through its self diagnostic mode during every boot up this LED will flash When the diagnostic is complete the LED will be solidly lit Green The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used This LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is enabled Green The WLAN LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled If the LED is flashing the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network Green These numbered LEDs corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router s back panel serve two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port Green The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions If the Wireless G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network follow the instructions in Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem If you want to install the Wireless G Broadband Router behind another router in your network then follow the instructions in Hardware Installation for Connec
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84. k performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically To ensure network security steps one through five should be followed at least Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly A Note Some of these security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 19 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless
85. ksys LNE100TS Fast Etherrve Lirikave LHE TOOTA Fast Ethernet Ad Adapter Address PPP Adap e o Se IP Address 192168145 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 D oO n io Release All Renew All Mote Info gt gt Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen TAP contusion TE m Ethemet Adapter Infomation Linksys LNE1TO0TA Fast Ethene Adapter Address IPAddess 492168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 152 168 1 1 Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info gt gt Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 80 Wireless G Broadband Router 3 Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen Figure E 3 it is the MAC address for Sb WAC Address Filter ist Micresoft internet Explorer your Ethernet adapter This appears as a series of numbers and letters FER The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering MAC 11 MAC 13 MACH MAC 15 MAC Pes MAC 17 Note The MAC address is also called the Physical Address MAC 12 The example in Figure E 3 shows the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may mt show something different SEN For the Router s Web based Utility ue For MAC filtering enter the 12 digit MAC address in this format XXXXXXXXXXXX WITHOUT the hyphens See MAC 6 Figure E 4 MAC 37 For MAC a
86. low only minor reduction of the default value 2347 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will not be enabled The Router sends Request to Send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send CTS frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347 AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other To use this function select On AP Isolation is Off by default Secure Easy Setup This feature allows you to enable or disable the SecureEasySetup feature Select Disable to disable the feature and turn off the button s light The feature is enabled by default Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes 47 The Security Tab Firewall Firewall Protection This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection SPI for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment Block WAN Requests Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being pinged or dete
87. mber along with a key shared between the device and the server Then select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer NOTE The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual performance can vary including lower wireless network capacity data throughput rate range and coverage Performance depends on many factors conditions and variables including distance from the access point volume of network traffic building materials and construction operating system used mix of wireless products used interference and other adverse conditions 11 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware The Router s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Administration tab Follow these instructions 1 2 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com Extract the firmware file on your computer Open the Router s Web based Utility and click the Administration tab Click Firmware Upgrade and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear Enter the location of the firmware s file or cli
88. ming clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages The default value is 1 Arens of Conte Lea ee Wireless Figure 6 27 V vpleas Aufterdrg ee Type Push iieii Auto Bazie Kee Detauh am fami Deel ul al Oe on your renters Treni tior Bee Aay 7 ea Aget ust gan nuppi Shared Kg CTS Progen Wipe Disable ten g Conable andere Fr irna Ben Drisble peist Quate Dini i 100 feint 100 Militecords Ranga B05 Deini 1 Range 1 2281 Deist F346 Range 258 245 DTM interval 1 Frogenepntation Tseztept 2345 ATS Threthold faa Dais S47 Range 0 EHT AP hobo Of Geif Gg Secuelary setup Eneblad O peii Enabled Seve Setngs lf Conce Changes Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 46 Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended In most cases it should remain at its default value of 2346 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data f
89. nada Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 2 This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi An antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Avis d Industrie Canada L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 2 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et il doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif Le dispositif a t con u pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 2 dBi Les r glements d industrie Canada interdisen
90. ncryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address 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 over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP Hypertext Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a
91. nd AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm AES or TKIP AES Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Ve Pome to et Wirelessf Broadband Hower WT SG Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys r Wireless L Seve Settings Figure 6 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Teapa Lbs pall ST Witelest G Broadband Router WPAZ2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use AES or TKIP AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the WA Entanpeisa Router and the server Last enter a Key Renewal Timeout which instructs the Router how often it should change anii BLE the encryption keys lt u CR Seve Setings H _ Concei Changes Figure 6 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 43 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security WAT swe alinee C Draadhangel H nitar Wireless G Broadband Router RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along encryption alway
92. ned select Enable User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here Clone Your PC s MAC Address Clicking this button will clone the MAC address Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A Gree of Deco Serna ke Setup Seve sennae H Cancel Changes Figure 6 15 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 39 The Setup Tab Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router s advanced functions Operating Mode allows you to select the type s of advanced functions you use Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination Operating Mode Select the mode in which this Router will function If this Router is hosting your network s connection to the Internet select Gateway If another Router exists on your network select Router When Router is chosen the Dynamic Routing option will be available Dynamic Routing This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router s The Router determines the network packets route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination This feature is Disabled by default From the drop down menu you can also select LAN amp Wireless which performs dynamic routi
93. network 84 IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing F
94. ng over your Ethernet and wireless networks You can also select WAN which performs dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet Finally selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks as well as data from the Internet Static Routing To set up a static route between the Router and another network select a number from the Static Routing drop down list A static route is a pre determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network Enter the information described below to set up a new static route Click the Delete This Entry button to delete a static route Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion and which portion is the host portion Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN amp Wireless Ethernet and wireless networks the WAN Internet or Loopback a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network necessary for certain software programs Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes y
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96. not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router Enter the Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Enter the Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Router s default IP address Toward the bottom of the window select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server provided by your ISP Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window Restart the computer if asked Windows XP 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 please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 k 2 3 4 Click Start and Control Panel Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon Right click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using and select the Properties option In the This connection uses the following items box highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Click the Properties button Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router Enter the Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Enter the Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Router s default IP address Toward the bott
97. nternet applications 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 game or Internet application This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer This also applies to the Internet applications you are using The best way to get the information on what port services to use is to go to the website of the online game or application you want to use Follow these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application 1 Access the Router s web interface by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the Application 3 Enter the Start and End Port range of the service you are using For example if you want to host Unreal Tournament UT you would enter the range 7777 to 27900 4 Select the protocol s you will be using TCP and or UDP 5 Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enable option for the port services you want
98. o block websites with specific URL addresses enter each URL in a separate field next to Website Blocking by URL Address Website Blocking by Keyword If you want to block websites using specific keywords enter each keyword in a separate field next to Website Blocking by Keyword Click the Save Settings button to save the policy s settings To cancel the policy s settings click the Cancel Changes button Beetoacel Tee Part Range CZE Dada wel Gees SHME 1511p TFTP ieres Figure 6 33 Port Services The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network such as web servers ftp servers e mail servers or other specialized Internet applications Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding To forward a port enter the information on each line for the criteria required The criteria are described here Application In this field enter the name you wish to give the application Each name can be up to 12 characters Start End This is the port range Enter the number that starts the port range under Start and the number that ends the range under End Protocol Enter the protocol used for this application either TCP or UDP or Both IP Address For each applic
99. o the Router Screen 7 The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect a network cable to your PC After you have done so click the Next button Linksys A Division of Deco Systeme be Connect the Router to a PC Broadband Router Setup Wizard weir WRTS46 Figure 5 6 Setup Wizard s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router 14 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Broadband Router 8 The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect the other end of the network 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 will ask you to power on the Router After you have done so click the Next button Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Using the Setup Wizard LINKSYS A Cevision ol Cisco Systeme tae Connect the Router to a PC Broadband Router Setup Wizard wain WRATS46 Figure 5 7 Setup Wizard s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen LINKSYS A Rivision ol Cisco Systema be Power on the Router exit Back Broadband Router Setup Wizard wsi WRTS46 Figure 5 8 Setup Wizard s Power on the Router Screen 15 Wireless G Broadband Router 10 Make sure the Router s Power Internet and numbered LEDs depending on the number of PCs connected are lit on its front panel After you have done so click the Next button LINKSYS A freie of Caco
100. ocated on the Internet 87 VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPGFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 88 Appendix G Specifications Model Standards Channels Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs RF Power Output UPnP able cert Security Features Wireless Security Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight Power Certifications WRT54GL IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe Japan Internet One 10 100 RJ 45 Port LAN Four 10 100 RJ 45 Switched Ports One Power Port Reset SecureEasySetup CAT5 Power DMZ WLAN LAN 1 4 Internet SecureEasySetup 18 dBm Able Stateful Packet Inspection SPI Firewall Internet Policy Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 WEP Wireless MAC Filtering 7 32 x 1 89 x 6 06 186 mm x 48 mm x 154 mm 13 8
101. oft Internet Explorer 5 0 or higher 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Internet Options Click the Connections tab Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked Click the OK button to go back to the previous screen Click the option Never dial a connection This will remove any dial up pop ups for PPPoE users e For Netscape 4 7 or higher 1 Start Netscape Navigator and click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxies 2 Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet selected on this screen 3 Close all the windows to finish ney 65 11 To start over need to set the Router to factory default Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it This will return the password forwarding and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings In other words the Router will revert to its original factory configuration 12 1 need to upgrade the firmware In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www linksys com Follow these steps 1 Go to the Linksys website at http www linksys com and download the latest firmware 2 To upgrade the firmware follow the steps in Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 13 The firmware upgrade failed and or the Power LED is flashing The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware and or make t
102. om of the window select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server provided by your ISP Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window 3 I want to test my Internet connection A Check your TCP IP settings For Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP e Refer to Windows Help for details Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings 61 B Open acommand prompt For Windows 98SE and Me e Click Start and Run In the Open field type command Press the Enter key or click the OK button For Windows 2000 and XP e Click Start and Run In the Open field type cmd Press the Enter key or click the OK button In the command prompt type ping 192 168 1 1 and press the Enter key e If you get a reply the computer is communicating with the Router e If you do NOT get a reply please check the cable and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP IP settings for your Ethernet adapter C Inthe command prompt type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router s web based utility For example if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1 2 3 4 you would enter ping 1 2 3 4 and press the Enter ke
103. onfiguring the Wireless G Broadband Router for details on Internet connection settings e Make sure you have the right cable Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link Act LED e Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router s Internet port Verify that the Status page of the Router s web based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP e Turn off the computer Router and cable DSL modem Wait 30 seconds and then turn on the Router cable DSL modem and computer Check the Status tab of the Router s web based utility to see if you get an IP address 5 I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router s web based utility e Refer to Problem 3 want to test my Internet connection to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router e Refer to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter to verify that your computer has an IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS e Seta static IP address on your system refer to Problem 2 need to set a static IP address e Refer to Problem 10 am a PPPoE user and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial up pop up window 6 I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to the public To use a server like a web ftp or mail server you need to know the respective port numbers they are using For example port 80 HTTP is used for w
104. onsists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 Pm trying to access the Router s Web based Utility but do not see the login screen Instead I see a screen saying 404 Forbidden If you are using Windows Explorer perform the following steps until you see the Web based Utility s login screen Netscape Navigator will require similar steps 1 2 3 Click File Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked Press CTRL F5 This is a hard refresh which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages not cached ones Click Tools Click Internet Options Click the Security tab Click the Default level button Make sure the security level is Medium or lower Then click the OK button 2 need to set a static IP address on a PC You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps e For Windows 98SE and Me 1 2 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network In The following network components are installed box select the TCP IP gt associated with your Ethernet adapter If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed you will only see one TCP IP line wit
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106. ou ve already set up Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Select set umber 1 Y Delete This Entry Destination LANIP 0 0 Up O8 Subnet Mask 0 0 D 0 DetautGstewry 0 0 pn 0 Intertace LAN amp Wireless v Show Routing Table Figure 6 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Router RF Disabled k Select sei number 111 Delete This Enty Enter Roube Mame Desination LANP O Dn O 0 Steet Mask H D o 0 Defaut G ewgg O Oo oO 0 Fieriece LAN 5 Wireless ze Show Routing Table __Save Setings Cencel Changes _ Figure 6 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 40 The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings A fame d Deg Pratama es The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Wireless Wireless Network Mode From this drop down menu you can select the wireless standards running on your network If you have both 802 119 and 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed If you have only 802 119 devices select G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select B Only If you do not have any 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network select Disable Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not e
107. outer Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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 share the same frequency channel and SSID which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up infrastructure and ad hoc An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point An ad hoc configuration is wireless equipped computers communicating directly with each other Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral such as a printer with the wired network computers the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure mode The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point such as the Wireless G Broadband Router which serves as the main point of communications in a wirele
108. ows the current network information stored in the router Information being shown depends on the Internet Connection type you had entered under the Setup Tab a D Laan AAT pen len e pn A DR za en ell ta en tal ER aan bet f the Wireless G Broadband Router Tas Vere ed BT Wireless Broadband Haute Apps ginn Trews temo HL ke 29 Sp Canai Tee Weg Arild ML hadar Beie ae Pat Wee Lach Feel Hare onan Hare Figure 6 46 Status Tab Router 58 TL ep PF r Wiiralace A Tel fireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Local Network A Daia of Coco ier ie The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network See MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen on your local Ethernet network IP Address This shows the Router s IP Address as it appears on your local Ethernet network e ee Subnet Mask This displays the current subnet mask being configured for your local network saciid End F Adem Te DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here Kees Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the beginning Keng of that range Is shown here Figure 6 47 Status Tab Local Network End IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the end of that range is shown here Y CHEP Active IP Table Microsef Internet Explo
109. pe Internet Connection Type LTF User Name Passoni L2TP Server 0 0 D O Connect on Demand Macc kie Time Vo Keep Alve Redal Period 20 Sec Figure 6 7 L2TP Connection Type 34 terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your ee i connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again To use Connect on Demand click the button User Name If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field Otherwise enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects Ee wm Keep Aive Redin Period 30 Sec Keep Alive and Redial Period This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely even when it sits idle If you select this option the Router will periodically check your Internet connection If the connection is Figure 6 8 Telstra Cable Connection Type down then the Router will automatically re establish the connection To use this option click the button next to Keep Alive The default Redial Period is 30 seconds e Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service used in Australia only Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Server IP Address This is the IP address that the Router has when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you nee
110. r Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Router will automatically re establish your connection To use this option click the button next to Keep Alive In the Redial Period field you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection The default Redial Period is 30 seconds PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP is a service that applies to connections in Europe only Specify Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address as seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Connect on Demand Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again If you wish to activate Connect on Demand click the button In the Max Idle Time field enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates Keep Alive Option Redial Period If yo
111. r network If you choose to enable the Router s DHCP server option your network PCs must connect to a DHCP server the Router and there cannot be any other DHCP server on your network DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you don t want a DHCP server then select Disable no other DHCP features will be available Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses Because the Router s default IP address is 192 168 1 1 the Starting IP Address must be 192 168 1 2 or greater but smaller than 192 168 1 253 The default Starting IP Address is 192 168 1 100 Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to This number cannot be greater than 253 The default is 50 Client Lease Time Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address Enter the amount of time in minutes that the user will be leased this dynamic IP address After the time is up the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address The default is 0 minutes which means one day Static DNS 1 3 The Domain Name System DNS is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address If you wish to use another
112. requency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords 85 Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication
113. rer DHCP Clients Table Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP server You can delete PCs from that list and sever their connections by checking a Delete box and mieten Gage DHCP Server IP Address 192 168 1 1 Retesh clicking the Delete button EE Ee Bn Bees KT 152 958 1101 OA TI Fan a LJ i Ov Ercecrepmin 1521681 Ane DOE 2 A2 Be BE Pay bi a The Status Tab Wireless a lose The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network Figure 6 48 DHCP Clients Table MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen on your local wireless network Mode As selected from the Wireless tab this will display the wireless mode Mixed G Only or Disabled used by the network LINKSYS Tepepe eps e HS i d Wireless G Broadband Router SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the wireless network name or SSID Status DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here Channel As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting Encryption Function As selected on the Security Tab this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for security Figure 6 49 Status Tab Wireless Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 59 The Status Tab Local Network Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix c
114. s To restore the Router s configuration file click the Browse button to locate the file and follow the on screen instructions After you have selected the file click the Restore button a reacaelkacatael Raiita roadbpand Route Temara ee ed 97 Wireless G froadbend Rowted Administration A Comes pg Da Drie Administration ki oh he ere aio amp bemi Pe freen She Bo ber Fy ae Firmware Upgrade Deatg poisi a Sa ta peche Brow Werning pa irg Itzeg Cer ine a Pre ered pinasa ch ka of h proti or prii iFa resell buon Ligege athe cad MOT Ber t pappal E Figure 6 44 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Fima Wipe ol Wiles Broadband Rootes Administration KEE Be E Figure 6 45 Administration Tab Config Management WUiiralace_ Drenaadhangsl D pae Wireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Router Dn if Caa Dam ge The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router s current status Status Firmware Version This is the Router s current firmware Current Time This shows the time as you set on the Setup Tab MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen by your ISP Router Name This is the specific name for the Router which you set on the Setup Tab Host Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Domain Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Configuration Type This section sh
115. s simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right access point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new access point it then re registers and the communication process continues What is ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique d
116. s remember that each with a key shared between the Router and the server Then select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to device in your wireless network MUST use use and a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Last either generate a the same WEP encryption method and WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually encryption key or else your wireless network will not function properly IMPORTANT If you are using WEP Fes leas si 0 Wireless G Broadband Rowter Wireless Dete Tranamd Ree Sq Ce Ca O4 WEP Enenerben Gibas 1Ohexdigts Fatsptenne Generate Rey Key 2 Rey 3 Nee Cancel Changes Figure 6 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security RADIUS WEP WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WER select a Default Transmit Key Naua TERR choose which Key to use and a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Then Wireless G Broadband Beier either generate a WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually wirslees e Pesan Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel WEP E Changes to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to oematna Key 4 O2 O3 O4 PACK RAR At isens Appendix B Wireless Security aril 64 ats 10 hex ips a REN WE Figure 6 24
117. sed with low cost Internet accounts such as DSL or cable modems when only one TCP IP address is provided by the ISP The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Windows 2000 or Windows XP Yes but Linksys does not at this time provide technical support for setup configuration or troubleshooting of any non Windows operating systems Does the Router support ICQ send file Yes with the following fix click ICQ menu gt preference gt connections tab gt and check am behind a firewall or proxy Then set the firewall time out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router I set up an Unreal Tournament Server but others on the LAN cannot join What do I need to do lf you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777 7778 7779 7780 7781 and 27900 to the IP address of the server You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 27900 If you want to use the UT Server Admin forward another port Port 8080 usually works well but is used for remote admin You may have to disable this Then in the UWeb WebServer section of the server ini file set the ListenPort to 8080 to match the mapped port above and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Router from
118. sented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents WRT54GL UG 70125A DF Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Broadband Router Overview Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Overview Using the Setup Wizard Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router Overview The Setup Tab Basic Setup The Setup Tab DDNS The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab Wireless Security The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab Firewall The Security Tab VPN Passthrough The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward CO CN ORR ER PMH
119. shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO
120. ss network The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming range and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well lf the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network then the Ad Hoc mode can be used Ad Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other eliminating the need for a wireless router or access point The drawback of this mode is that in Ad Hoc mode wireless equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network And of course communication between the wireless equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them Network Layout The Wireless G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802 11b and 802 119 products Now products using these standards can communicate with each other SSID service set identifier your wireless network s name infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point The Wireless G Broadban
121. ss the lighted Cisco logo on the Router After you have pressed the logo Click the Next button to continue To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard click the Exit button If you need more information click the Help button 3 Click the on screen START button to continue To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard click the Exit button If you need more information click the Help button To return to the previous screen click the Back button Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook Configure Wireless Settings SecureEasySetup is a fast secure way of configuring and connecting your computer with your wireless router or access point Follow the steps below to begin the process SecuregasySetup Figure 5 36 Configure Wireless Settings 1 Screen Configure Wireless Settings You must click the START button below while the Cisco logo is flashing rapidly H the Cisco logo is not flashing press the logo again to restart the process SecureEasySetup Figure 5 37 Configure Wireless Settings 2 Screen 30 LATS emia ec g gt Dee e Aa angel D outen Wireless G Broadband Router 4 The Your Wireless Settings screen will appear when the wireless settings have been configured To save your configuration settings to a text file on your computer click the Save button To print your configuration LINKSYS settings click the Print button You may need these settings so you
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123. t a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Buffer A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long 82 Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network comp
124. t function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function To expose one PC select Enable Then enter the computer s IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Quality of Service QoS ensures better service to high priority types of network traffic which may involve demanding real time applications such as videoconferencing and gaming Wired QoS There are three types of QoS available Device Priority Ethernet Port Priority and Application Priority Enable Disable To enable Wired QoS select Enable Otherwise select Disable Upstream Bandwidth Select Auto or Manual from the drop down menu Manual allows you to specify the max imum outgoing bandwidth that applications can utilize Device Priority Enter the name of your network device in the Device name field select its priority from the drop down menu and enter its MAC Address Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router s ports LAN Ports 1 4 For each of these ports select High or Low for Priority The Router s four ports have been assigned low priority by default For Flow Control if you want the Router to control the transmission of data between n
125. t number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range End Port Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range Enable Click the Enable check box to enable port triggering for the relevant application Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes A Den g Da open pe Wireless ft Broadband Heute Applic ations N r Appi gdvug A ETN amp Gaming Pjan Bimani Port Taggernng Application Bert fent End fon Ge feet Ered Port natis ffas mS is 0 i d o se Caine te H i Oo oo mn H i D i H pe 8 H a H a DH D D D H fe 6 a CW D H H a H D D H D D oo w D a j bm D pe 8 ood w H i H w H a oa ie D i Figure 6 35 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering 52 The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer exposing the computer to the Internet Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP clien
126. t strictement l utilisation d antennes dont le gain est sup rieur a cette limite L impedance requise de l antenne est de 50 ohms Afin de reduire le risque d interference aux autres utilisateurs le type d antenne et son gain doivent tre choisis de fa on a ce que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne soit pas sup rieure au niveau requis pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante Avis d industrie Canada concernant l exposition aux radiofrequences Ce materiel est conforme aux limites etablies par IC en matiere d exposition aux radiofrequences dans un environnement non contr l Ce mat riel doit tre install et utilis a une distance d au moins 20 cm entre l antenne et le corps de l utilisateur L emetteur ne doit pas tre place pres d une autre antenne ou d un autre emetteur ou fonctionner avec une autre antenne ou un autre emetteur 93 Wireless G Broadband Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol English Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive 2002 96 EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and or its packaging must
127. te of data transmission configure the Transmission Rate setting Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speeds or you can select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto Fallback feature Auto Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client The default value is Auto CTS Protection Mode CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your Wireless G products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802 11b traffic This function boosts the Router s ability to catch all Wireless G transmissions but will severely decrease performance Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products If you are not sure how to use this option keep the default Disable Beacon Interval The default value is 100 Enter a value between 1 and 65 535 milliseconds The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network DTIM Interval This value between 1 and 255 indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field infor
128. ter 28 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Broadband Router Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo Welcome NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not EE eg A support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will help you install the Wireless G need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your DEES existing devices 2AGHz Wireless G Broadband Router WRT54G Figure 5 34 Setup Wizard s Welcome Start Wizard Screen 1 After you have clicked Wireless Setup on the Welcome screen the first screen that appears will describe the two steps you will take to configure your notebook Click the Next button to continue To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard click the Exit button If you need more information click the Help button Securecasyoelup is a fast secure way of configuring and connecting your computer with your wirelss router o access point There are two steps in the SECUPEEAS Setup Process Click Next to begin Privacy Noten SecuregasySetup Figure 5 35 SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 29 Wireless G Broadband Router 2 The next screen will tell you to pre
129. tion to Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1 Power down your network devices 2 Locate an optimum location for the Router The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network with line of sight to all of your mobile stations 3 Fix the direction of the antennas Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance will be 4 Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router s Internet port Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem Figure 4 1 Connecting Your Internet Connection 5 Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling Figure 4 2 Connecting Your Network Devices 6 Connect the AC power adapter to the Router s Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage IMPORTANT Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router Internet Figure 4 3 Connecting the Power Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router for directions on how to configure the Router
130. to use Consider the example below Application Start and End IP Address Enabled PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 mm 192 168 1 102 VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 mm 192 168 1 100 When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 8 can t get the Internet game server or application to work If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game server or application to function properly consider exposing one PC to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone DMZ hosting This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting In other words data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding settings If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding then the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting 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 address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab 2 Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time 3 Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt DMZ tab 4 Select Enable next to DMZ In the Client PC I
131. tup feature to create your wireless network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless G Broadband Router Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless G Broadband Router Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address cloning feature of the Router Appendix F Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary 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 warranty information for the Router Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the R
132. u select this option the Router will periodically check your Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Router will automatically re establish your connection To use this option click the button next to Keep Alive In the Redial Period field you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection The default Redial Period is 30 seconds L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Server IP Address This is the IP address that the Router has when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been Internet Connection Type PPPoE v User Name linksys Password Ggggpggegpgeggegpegeg L Connect on Demand Max Idle Time k n Keep Alive Redial Period 30 Sec Figure 6 5 PPPoE Connection Type internet Connection Type PPTP hd internet P Address 63 205 134 71 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway O O O 0 User Name linksys Password gegeegegeeeeeeeg C Connect on Demant Max kie Tene Min Keep Alive RedialPeriod 30 Sec Figure 6 6 PPTP Connection Ty
133. upported by the Router Yes it is a built in feature that the Router automatically enables Where is the Router installed on the network In a typical environment the Router is installed between the cable DSL modem and the LAN Plug the Router into the cable DSL modem s Ethernet port Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk No TCP IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications IPX a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another and AppleTalk a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks can be used for LAN to LAN connections but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to a LAN 68 Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet The Router s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port however the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto sensing Fast Ethernet 10 100 switch on the LAN side of the Router What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for Network Address Translation NAT translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet Furthermore NAT allows the Router to be u
134. ure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 24 Setup Wizard s Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5 25 Setup Wizard s Safe Surfing Screen Figure 5 26 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen Figure 5 27 Setup Wizard s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 28 Setup Wizard s Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5 29 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WPA PSK Screen Figure 5 30 Setup Wizard s Wireless Security WEP 64 Bit Screen Figure 5 32 Setup Wizard s Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5 31 Setup Wizard s Norton Screen Figure 5 33 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen Figure 5 34 Setup Wizard s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Figure 5 35 SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen Figure 5 36 Configure Wireless Settings 1 Screen Figure 5 37 Configure Wireless Settings 2 Screen Figure 5 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen Figure 6 1 Password Screen Figure 6 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup Figure 6 3 DHCP Connection Type Figure 6 4 Static IP Connection Type Figure 6 5 PPPoE Connection Type Figure 6 6 PPTP Connection Type Figure 6 7 L2TP Connection Type Figure 6 8 Telstra Cable Connection Type Figure 6 9 Optional Settings Figure 6 10 Router IP Figure 6 11 Network Address Server Settings Figure 6 12 Time Setting Figure 6 13 Setup Tab DDNS DynDNS Figure 6 14 Setup Tab DDNS TZO Figure 6 15 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Figure 6 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Figure 6 17 Setup Tab
135. ure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router 11 Broadband Router Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router Overview The Wireless G Broadband Router Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure It will go through the instructions for configuring the Router s network and wireless settings Using the Setup Wizard 1 Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the language setting of your PC On the initial Welcome screen click the Next button if you want to proceed with the Setup Wizard using the current language If you want to use a different language select the appropriate language and then click the Next button On the following Welcome screen click the Click Here to Start button if this is the first time you are running the Setup Wizard These are your other choices Wireless Setup If you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo then click Wireless Setup and proceed to the section at the end of this chapter Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your
136. uters by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server 83 EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates E
137. ved the Safe Surfing screen will appear Click the Norton Internet Security Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Internet Security on your computer or click the Finish button to complete the Setup Wizard Morton Internet Security from Symantec is the award winning suite which protects your PCs and your family from the perils of the internet I symantec Horton AniiVirus proiecta email and instant messager Horton Personal Firewall probecis agains hackers and inirusions be ken Parental Control shields chikiren from obpeciponabbe web sites Internet Security Blocks spam banner ads pop up windows and more A special edition of Norton interne Security with a 0 day free trial of wirus amp firewall updates is included on this Setup CO Click below to imafall it Setup Wizard Back Finish 6 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Router or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Broadband Router is complete If you want to make advanced configuration changes proceed to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router The Wireless G Broadband Router has been successfully configured Broadband Router Setup Wizard vor 2 Online Registration WRT546 Figure 5 33 Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Rou
138. vfallsinnsamling for husholdningsavfall Det er ditt ansvar a kvitte deg med dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene bestemmer Korrekt avfallsh ndtering og gjenvinning vil v re med pa forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for milj og helse For n rmere informasjon om h ndtering av det kasserte utstyret ditt kan du ta kontakt med kommunen en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kj pte produktet Polski Polish Informacja dla klient w w Unii Europejskiej o przepisach dotycz cych ochrony rodowiska Dyrektywa Europejska 2002 96 EC wymaga aby sprz t oznaczony symbolem znajduj cym sie na produkcie i lub jego opakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi odpadami komunalnymi Symbol ten wskazuje e produkt nie powinien by usuwany razem ze zwyk ymi odpadami z gospodarstw domowych Na Panstwu spoczywa obowi zek wyrzucania tego i innych urz dze elektrycznych oraz elektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez w adze krajowe lub lokalne Pozbywanie sie sprz tu we w a ciwy spos b i jego recykling pomog zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnym konsekwencjom dla rodowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego W celu uzyskania szczeg owych informacji usuwaniu starego sprz tu prosimy zwr ci si do lokalnych w adz s u b oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu w kt rym produkt zosta nabyty Appendix I Regulatory Information
139. word provided by your ISP Confirm To confirm the Password enter it again in this field Keep Alive If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection select Keep Alive Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection If the connection is down the Router will automatically re establish your connection Connect on Demand If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a period of time select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Static IP Connection If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet select Static IP from the drop down menu IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP DNS 1 2 Enter the DNS Domain Name System server IP address es provided by your ISP You need to enter at least one DNS address Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen ess G Broadband Router LInKksys A Diin of Caen Systems inc Configure DSL PPPoE Settings lf your Internet Service Provider ISP requires you to log in before accessing the Internet then enter your account information in the
140. xceed 32 characters use any of the characters on the keyboard Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network For added security you should change the default SSID linksys to a unique name Figure 6 18 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correcily Wireless SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router To broadcast the Router s SSID keep the default setting Enable If you do not want to broadcast the Router s SSID then select Disable Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes 41 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS and WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WPA2 is stronger than WPA WPA Enterprise is WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server RADIUS stands for Remote Auth
141. y e If you get a reply the computer is connected to the Router e lf you do NOT get a reply try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem In the command prompt type ping www yahoo com and press the Enter key e If you get a reply the computer is connected to the Internet If you cannot open a webpage try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem e lf you do NOT get a reply there may be a problem with the connection Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection e Refer to Problem 3 want to test my Internet connection to verify that you have connectivity e If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP please see Appendix E Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router see the System section of Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router for details e Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP Static IP Address or PPPoE commonly used by DSL consumers Please refer to the Setup section of Chapter 6 C
142. y use PPPoE If they do you will have to enable PPPoE User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Connect on Demand Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again If you wish to activate Connect on Demand click the button oes oF Comoe eri Fe Setup bmn F Lef tty ity I E i adler Rech ATI 299 28 8 e zereck ka een enen tent EET vc Sine Beckie le og Tee Zoe AT OH 21 Eege Zeg LAA L Carada ee ee Se ee Figure 6 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet Connection Type Automatic Configuration DHCP v Figure 6 3 DHCP Connection Type Internet Connection Type Static IF we internet E Address 0 o Subnel Mask 255 255 255 0 Gataway 0 J0 IA IJ Static DMS 1 0 0 Static DNS o 6 0 D U Static ONS 3 0 o Up Lg Figure 6 4 Static IP Connection Type Static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network 33 In the Max Idle Time field enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates Keep Alive Option Redial Period If you select this option the Router will periodically check you
143. you have other SecureEasySetup devices on your network simply When you have finished configuring the devices in your wireless network click the Next button to continue NOTE You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time Where is my other SecureEasySetup button Broadband Router Setup Wizard oc WRTS4G Figure 5 23 Setup Wizard s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 3 The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them Write down these settings if you need to manually configure any non SecureEasySetup devices Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings Broadband Router unn WRTS4G Figure 5 24 Setup Wizard s Confirm New Settings Screen Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless G Broadband Router 23 Using the Setup Wizard Wireless G Broadband Router 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 Internet Security on your computer or click the Finish button to complete the Setup Wizard 5 The Congratulations screen will appear Click the Online Registration button to register the Router or click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Broadband Router is complete If you want to make advanced configuration changes proce

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