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1. NOTE If you need any technical documentation see the How to Access Technical Documents on www linksys com international section for more information 42 The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC e Radio EN 300 328 e EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 e Safety EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless B and Wireless G products the following CE mark notified body number where applicable and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment C 05600 C C 06780 CEO Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de l UE et dans tous les pays ayant transpos s la directive 1999 5 CE sans aucune limitation except pour les pays mentionn s ci dessous Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschr nkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995 5 CE folgen mit AuBnahme der folgenden aufgef hrten Staaten Belgiu
2. 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 40 5 Iam 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 1 need to set a static IP address e Refer to Problem 10 am a PPPoE user and 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 web port 21 FTP is used for FTP and port 25 SMTP outgoing and port 110 POP3 incoming are used
3. the Delete button Refresh DHCP Active IP Table zs DHCP Server IP Address 192 168 1 1 Glient Hostname IP Address MAC Address Interface Lease Expires None None None None None Figure 6 39 DHCP Client Table Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 36 The Status Tab Local Network Wireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Wireless T A Division of Cisco Systems inc The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network Status 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 iced the network ss inisye SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the wireless network name or SSID 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 Figure 6 40 Status Tab Wireless Encryption Function As selected on the Security Tab this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for security Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 37 The Status Tab Wireless Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions Provided are possible solutions to
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5. EAP PEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Then select the Peap Inner EAP from the drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen LEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen R eee LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method network uses Authentication Method s Enter your network login name and password ETE V Validate server certificate MD5 CHALLENGE v Figure 6 29 EAP PEAP Authentication 8 P gt LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your network uses Authentication Method _ CERE Enter your network login name and password Figure 6 30 LEAP Authentication 27 7 The Confirm New Settings screen will appear next showing the new settings To save the new settings click the Yes button To edit the new settings click the Back button R LINKSYS f A
6. MAC Address Clone Figure 6 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Figure 6 16 Setup Tab Routing Table Figure 6 17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless N N ae eae eee ese se oe eo ee oe i i es SOMO MAONNNOOAOO PHP A ONNN HK HK COMO MOON Figure 6 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre Shared Key Figure 6 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RADIUS Figure 6 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Figure 6 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Figure 6 22 Wireless Client MAC List Figure 6 23 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 6 24 Security Tab Filter Figure 6 25 List of PCs Figure 6 26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Figure 6 27 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Figure 6 28 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Figure 6 29 Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Figure 6 30 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Figure 6 31 Administration Tab Management Figure 6 32 Backup and Restore Configuration Figure 6 33 Administration Tab Log Figure 6 34 Incoming Log Table Figure 6 35 The Administration Tab Factory Defaults Figure 6 36 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Figure 6 37 Status Tab Router Figure 6 38 Status Tab Local Network Figure 6 39 DHCP Client Table Figure 6 40 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 Addre
7. The Security Tab VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels in either IPSec or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router s firewall IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security IPSec is a suite of protocols used to implement secure ane Wiles G Drondband Router winow exchange of packets at the IP layer To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router click the radio button om Biens qgmivetration Stan beside Enabled IPSec Passthrough is enabled by default Click Disabled to disable the function PPIP Peninrough PPPoE Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet allows your PC s to use the PPPoE client software provided by your ISP Some ISPs may request that you use this feature To allow allow PPPoE Passthrough click the radio button beside Enabled PPPoE Passthrough is enabled by default Click Disabled to disable the function This port PSec PPTP Passthrougy Enabled C Disabled uot PPTP Passthrough Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a Windows Figure 6 26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough NT 4 0 or 2000 server To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router click the radio button beside Enabled PPTP Passthrough is enabled by default Click Disabled to disable the function Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Chapt
8. 30 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 maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a System the user s end node undertakes a 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 back
9. 5 Click the Status tab and click the Connect button 6 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 Connected e Click the Save Settings button to continue e ifthe connection is lost again follow steps 1 6 to re establish connection 44 15 1 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 If 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
10. Wireless Security WPA RADIUS Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 22 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless G Broadband Router WEP WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use and a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Then either generate a WEP key using a Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab Wireless Security IMPORTANT If you are using WEP A encryption always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or else your wireless network will not function properly LuINKsys A Dian of Ce Spee c Wireless Figure 6 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP 23 Wireless G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Li A Divin uf Cucn Spies ine Ferran eniin 1 Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network s radius Wireless G Broadband Router WRADIG Wireless MAC Filter
11. up the configuration To Restore your configuration click the Browse button to find the file then click the Restore button Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router The Administration Tab Management Li E Wireless G Broadband Router WEG Administration Management Router Password Local Router Access Remote Router Access Reecte Upgrade C Kmabled Disabled C Enabled 9 Disabled Backup and Restore Save Settings Cancel Changes 1912 1081 BockupeitestoreCigitm Micraselt isternet Explorer Backup amp Restore Configuration Backup Backup NOTICE Cunenty the Restore ubity mupports oniy 1E 3 Figure 6 32 Backup and Restore Configuration 32 Wireless G Broadband Router 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 No To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Yes Enter the IP Address of the PC where the Logviewer is installed in the Logviewer IP Address field Administration A Denon v Coco Cgrtrms me When you wish to view the logs click 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 Figure 6 33 Administration Tab Log Z Incoming Log Table Microsoft Internet
12. 6 24 EAP LEAP Authentication 24 RADIUS RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router It offers five authentication methods EAP TLS EAP TTLS EAP MD5 EAP PEAP and LEAP Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6 19 appears Click the Back button to return to the previous screen The screen in Figure 6 26 appears next Select the Authentication Method from the drop down menu The options are described below EAP TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen R j LINKSYS Allen of Cace System bc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor ve 20 Security Setting Choose the encryption method your network uses Encryption Method RADIUS This option authenticates a user in coordination with a RADIUS server Select the appropriate authentication method used by your network Figure 6 25 RADIUS Settings R e P or LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your netw
13. 802 119 OFDM WEP AES TKIP 802 1x 64 128 Bit 115 mm x 54 mm x 7 5 mm 0 05 kg FCC CE ICES 003 02C to 552C 252C to 702C 5 to 95 Non Condensing 5 to 95 Non Condensing 44 Appendix F Warranty Information 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 shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LI
14. 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 to test my Internet connection A Check your TCP IP settings For Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP 39 e Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs for details Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings B Open a command 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 key e f you get a reply the computer is connected to the Router e f you d
15. Clone Enable Disable To have the MAC Address cloned click the radio button beside Enable p ra Meders Es User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here wenn Roa fea os bo so memi 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 Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 6 14 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 19 The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router s advanced functions NAT allows mulitple uses to share one Internet connection Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination NAT If this Router is hosting your network s connection to the Internet select Enable If another Router exists on your network select Disable When Router is chosen Dynamic Routing will be enabled 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
16. Division of Cisco Systems ine Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vec20 Confirm New Settings 2 Kei fe Profile settings Would you like to save the changes a cate Cc Le m ON Figure 6 31 Confirm New Settings for New Profile 8 The Congratulations screen will appear next Click Activate new settings now to implement the new settings immediately and return to the Link Information screen Click Activate new settings later to keep 8 2 LINKSYS the current settings active and return to the Profiles screen A Division of Cisco Systems ine Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 You have successfully created a connection profile Congratulations Your Wireless G Notebook Adapter has successfully been configured Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor Figure 6 32 Congratulations for New Profile 28 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com international Common Problems and Solutions 1 My computer does not recognize the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Make sure that the Wireless G Not
17. Explorer ni x i Refresh Incoming Log Table _Petesh Source IP Destination Port Number Figure 6 34 Incoming Log Table Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 33 The Administration Tab Log Wireless G Broadband Router The Administration Tab Factory Defaults Click the Yes radio button to reset all configuration settings to their default values and then click the Save Settings button Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored This feature is disabled by default 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 www linksys com international Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Broadband Router For more information about upgrading firmware refer to Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router The Administration Tab Factory Defaults LINKSYS A Orasan of Osca Suter ic Ferre Version 1 4 Wireless G Broadband Router WRKSAC Administration Factory Defaults Figure 6 35 The Administration Tab Factory Defaults LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Administration Upgrade Firmware Moase select a fle lo upy ade Brows Upgrade Wear ning Up mirng Faroe mary Lake foem mand phe dort turn off Pe power or prets the reset b
18. a device that adds network functionality to your PC 802 11b an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Notebook Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter Chapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration This chapter instructs you on how to install the Adapter s Setup Wizard and Configure the Adapter Chapter 5 Hardware Installation This chapter shows you how to connect the Adapter to your PC Chapter 6 Using the WLAN Monitor This chapter show you how to use the Adapter s WLAN Monitor Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Adapter Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network
19. advanced features of the Router The Router s advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings Filters Port Forwarding Routing and DDNS 48 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 I 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 Itis one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 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 networ
20. application enter the IP Address of the PC running the specific application Enable Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application Figure 6 27 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Range Forward Changes to cancel your changes Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 29 The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Wireless G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering LINKSYS A Division of Casco Systems inc Formare Version 1 Applications amp Gaming Port Triggering a Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand For this feature the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers The Gateway will remember the IP address of the aa Port Triggering Trigger ed Range Fos wat ded Range computer that sends a transmission requesting data so that when the requested data returns through the Teaia Sia Fer 7 Ende apt Ed Fo Gateway the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules S i R E Application Enter the name you wish to give each application j I o w 0 o w o Start Port and End Port Enter the starting and ending Triggered Range numbers and the Forwarded Range h fh w
21. 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 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 network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically For information on implementing these security features refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 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
22. below before completing the installation for the WLAN Monitor Click Back to change any setings or Next to complete your installation Wireless Modes Infrastructure SSID linksys 5 Figure 4 5 The Setup Wizard s Finalize Settings screen Wireless G Notebook Adapter 6 After the software has been successfully installed the Congratulations screen will appear Click the Exit button LINKSYS A Division of Proceed to Chapter 5 Hardware Installation Congratulations The installation of the Wireless G Notebook Adapter is complete Figure 4 6 The Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen 10 Nireless G Notebook Ada Chapter 5 Hardware Installation NOTE You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing AN the hardware Connecting the Adapter 1 2 3 Turn off your notebook PC Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook PC With the connector pin end facing the CardBus slot and the label facing up as shown in Figure 5 1 slide the Adapter into the CardBus slot until it locks in place Restart your notebook PC The Power LED should light up when the Adapter is installed correctly For Windows 2000 you may be informed that a digital signature has not been found this is normal and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with Windows 2000 Click Yes to continue Windows will begin copying the driver files to your computer If Windows asks you for the original Wi
23. beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being pinged or detected by other Internet users Click Disabled it you want to allow anonymous Internet requests 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 Filter Multicast This feature allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time Select Enabled to support the feature or Disabled to keep the Router from multicasting Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses Port Forwarding to prevent access to local servers from your local networked computers Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes s G Broadband Router LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systems lnc Security 192 168 1 19 461 1 1924644 Sunt om p V L maa o 5 o Figure 6 24 Security Tab Filter MAC Access Control Table Microsoft Internet Exp Filtered MAC Address 1 10 z Filter Mode C Allow Deny mac 1 0 mac 2 0 mac 3 iu mac 4 0 mac 5 iu mac 6 0 mac 7 0 mac 8 0 mac 9 iu mac 10 0 Apply Undo Figure 6 25 List of PCs gt oxi 27 Wireless G Broadband Router
24. button If Windows does not ask you to restart restart your computer anyway Go to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 98SE 2000 Me and XP has TCP IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically If your PC does not have TCP IP installed click Start and then Help Search for the keyword TCP IP Then follow the instructions to install TCP IP IMPORTANT Important By default Windows Network O 8 ou Configuration identification Access Control The following network components are installed B Chern for Mictosolt Networks Dial Up Adapter Linksys LNE 100TX Fast Ethemet Adapte L NE 100TX v4 TCPAP gt DiakUp Adapter X gt Primary Network Logon Chere tor Micros Networks Description TCPAP is the protocol you use to connect to the Inlemet and wide area networks E cue Figure 5 1 Configuration Tab LZLLTUTENENESSSS 0 Bn ngs Advanced Newios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer M your network does not automatically assign IP addresses atk out network administistor for an address and then type itin the space below c C Specity an IP address Figure 5 2 IP Address Tab 10 WI Nireless G Broadband Ro Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 1 Click the Start button Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon Double click the Network and Dial up C
25. 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 have excellent signal strength but cannot see my network WEP is probably enabled on the Router but not on your wireless adapter or vice versa Verify that the same WEP keys and levels 64 or 128 are being used on all nodes 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 South and Central America and 1 to 13 in most of Europe If your questions are not addressed here refer to the Linksys website www linksys com 51 Appendix B Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking
26. cert Security Features Wireless Security Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp WRK54G IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b 11 Channels most of North South and Central America 13 Channels most of Europe Internet One 10 100 RJ 45 Port LAN Four 10 100 RJ 45 Switched Ports One Power Port One Reset Button Ethernet Network Cable Power DMZ WLAN Ethernet 1 4 Internet 20 dBm maximum Able NAT Firewall Internet Policy Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WEP Wireless MAC Filtering 186 mm x 48 mm x 154 mm 0 34 kg External 12V DC 1 0A FCC CE IC 03 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 65 Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 66 Appendix H Warranty Information 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 SUR
27. 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 l Usethe 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 Three modes are available Radius PSK WPA Radius and Radius Radius PSK gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption WPA RADIUS offers two encryption methods TKI
28. choose Cancel and the setup Wizard will close To instal the Wireless G Notebook Adapter s software you must accept this agreement Figure 4 2 The Setup Wizard s License Agreement 3 The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a network mode Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each other Linksys Setup Wizard ver20 Wireless Mode In the SSID field enter the SSID of your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the acia ope rary ru arie RR network The default setting is linksys all lowercase Click the Next button The Wireless Mode can be changed later by using the Contguation Usity Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wred network via an access pont Ad Hoc Mode An ad hoc network is a group of computers each with a wireless adapter connected as an independent 802 11 wireless LAN Ad hoc wireless computers operate on a peer to peer basis communicating Girectly with each other without the use of an access point Please enter the SSID for your wireless network NOTE Network SSIDs should be unique to your network and identical for all inksys 80 Sev Sete Aine re devices within the network Figure 4 3 The Set
29. f numbers of the port you wish to forward a a Gy to 0 o to 0 When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click Jj 90 fe f the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 6 28 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering The Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding T A Division a Cisco Bystesn inc Teram Version 1 48 Wireless G Broadband Router WAG UPnP Forwarding Applications amp Gaming The UPnP Forwarding screen provides options for customization of port services for common applications Application ExtPort TCP When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet the Gateway will forward those requests to the appropriate computer Any computer whose port is being forwarded should have its DHCP client function ip i disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using w m ee the DHOP function I S Choose or enter the Application in the field Then enter the External and Internal Port numbers in the fields Select the type of protocol you wish to use for each application TCP or UDP Enter the IP Address in the field um m ec Click Enabled to enable UPnP Forwarding for the chosen application i I San j Cc 6 When finished making your changes on this tab click the
30. 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 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 Forwarding tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application 3 Enter the External Port range of the service you are using For example if you have a web server you would enter the range 80 to 80 4 Check the protocol 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 to use Consider the example below Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Web server 80 to 80 Both 192 168 1 100 X FTP server 21 to 21 TCP 192 168 1 101 X SMTP outgoing 25 to 25 Both 192 168 1 102 X POP3 incoming 110 to 110 Both 192 168 1 102 X When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 41
31. 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 192 168 1 50 and Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 17 When I enter a URL or IP address 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 If 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 If 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 45 Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the R
32. 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 Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders Firmware 1 In network devices the programming that runs the device 2 Programming loaded into read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM that cannot be altered by end users 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 standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP IP network and the Internet Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A system that interconnects networks 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 IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure Currently installed computing and networking equipment Infrastructure Mode Configuration in which a wireless network is bridge
33. meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie BIPT Zie http www bipt be voor meer gegevens 48 Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en ext rieur d une distance sup rieure 300 m tres doivent tre notifi es l Institut Belge des services Postaux et des T l communications IBPT Visitez http www ibpt be pour de plus amples d tails France In case the product is used outdoors the output power is restricted in some parts of the band See Table 1 or check http www art telecom fr for more details Dans la cas d une utilisation en ext rieur la puissance de sortie est limit e pour certaines parties de la bande Reportez vous la table 1 ou visitez http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples d tails Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EIRP Indoor No restrictions 2400 2483 5 100 mW 20 dBm Outdoor 2400 2454 100 mW 20 dBm 2454 2483 5 10 mW 10 dBm Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy Unless operating within the boundaries of the owner s property the use of this 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a general authorization Please check with http www comunicazioni it it for more details Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta
34. option d you would Ike IP 363793 10 be sssigned automatically C Specify the IP Setting IP Address EIN DNS 1 Figure 6 13 Network Setting for New Profile R e P LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Setting Choose the encryption method your network uses Lik WEP is a basic enryption method To use WEP select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use and a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Then either generate a WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually Figure 6 14 Security Setting for New Profile 19 Transmit Key The default transmit key number is 1 If your network s access point or wireless router uses f i g transmit key number 2 3 or 4 select the appropriate number from the Transmit Key drop down box LINKSYS i A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter Key 1 The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network If you are using 64 bit WLAN Monitor vee 20 WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 to 9 and A to F Security Settings Enter your network s security information in the fields below Y ET a Open The passphrase is case sensi
35. please contact your local sales office Visit http www linksys com international for more details Click the type of documentation you want The document will automatically open in PDF format 51 Appendix H Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com international If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can e mail us at In Europe E mail Address Austria support at linksys com Belgium support be linksys com Denmark support dk linksys com France support fr linksys com Germany support de linksys com Italy Support it linksys com Netherlands Support nl linksys com Norway support noQlinksys com Portugal support pt linksys com Spain Support es linksys com Sweden Support se linksys com Switzerland support ch linksys com United Kingdom amp Ireland support uk linksys com Outside of Europe E mail Address Latin America support la linksys com U S and Canada support glinksys com
36. 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 Fm trying to access the Router s Web based Utility but I do not see the login screen Instead I see a screen saying 404 Forbidden If you are using Windows Explorer perform the following steps until you see the Web based Utility s login screen Netscape Navigator will require similar steps 1 Click File Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked 2 Press CTRL F5 This is a hard refresh which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages not cached ones 3 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 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 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network 2 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 with no association to an Ethernet adapter Highlight it and click the Properties button 3 Inthe TCP IP properties window select the IP address
37. the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents WRK54G UG 40714NC BW Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this 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 The Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs Overview Configuring Windows 98SE and Millennium PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs 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 Network Access The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab Filter The Security Tab VPN Passthrough The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering The Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding CONDO OBRP BR PYM The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The Administration Tab Management The Administration Tab Log The Administration Tab Factory Defaults The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab Router The Status Tab Local Network The Status T
38. to do this for each computer you are connecting to the Router The next few pages tell you step by step how to configure your network settings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using Make sure that an Ethernet or wireless adapter also known as a network adapter has been successfully installed in each PC you will configure Once you ve configured your computers continue to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router Configuring Windows 98SE and Millennium PCs 1 Click the Start button Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon Double click the Network icon 2 On the Configuration tab select the TCP IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter as shown in Figure 5 1 Do not choose a TCP IP entry whose name mentions DUN PPPoE VPN or AOL If the word TCP IP appears by itself select that line Click the Properties button 3 Click the IP Address tab Select Obtain an IP address automatically See Figure 5 2 4 Now click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank Click the OK button 5 Click the OK button again Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files Check for the files at c windows options cabs or insert your Windows CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and check the correct file location e g D win98 D win9x etc if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 6 Windows may ask you to restart your PC Click the Yes
39. your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen EAP PEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Then select the Peap Inner EAP from the drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen LEAP Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen 8 8 AAA Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor v 28 LiNKSYS Security Settings Figure 6 22 EAP MD5 Authentication LINKSYS A Desa of Cisco System me Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor we20 Security Settings Cheese the ensryptien method your astmerk wees 2 4GHz IEAP PEAP bd nter your network login neme and password Figure 6 23 EAP PEAP Authentication amp LINKSYS A Oven e Caco Systema me Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor we 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your network uses Enter your network login name and password EN Figure
40. 7 I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet 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 Forwarding tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application 3 Enter the External 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 Check the protocol 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 th
41. 99 5 EC Radio EN 300 328 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 Safety EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless B and Wireless G products the following CE mark notified body number where applicable and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment C 05600 C 0678O CEO Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de l UE et dans tous les pays ayant transpos s la directive 1999 5 CE sans aucune limitation except pour les pays mentionn s ci dessous Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschr nkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995 5 CE folgen mit Au nahme der folgenden aufgef hrten Staaten Belgium Outdoor wireless links with a range in excess of 300 meters need to be notified at the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications BIPT Please check http www bipt be for more details Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300
42. 999 Service Name Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min Keep Alive Redial Period Sec Figure 6 5 PPPoE Connection Type Internet Connection Type Pr y IP Address p o o o Subnet Mask 255 255 255 U Defaut Gateway 0 Jo fo fo User Name 1 Password 999999909090000999 Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min c Keep Alive Redial Period Sec Figure 6 6 PPTP Connection Type 15 e HeartBeat Signal HeartBeat Signal HBS is a service that applies to connections in Australia only User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Heart Beat Server 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 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 radio 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 you select this option the Router will periodically check your Internet conne
43. Appendix C Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix D Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix E Specifications This appendix provides the Adapter s technical specifications Appendix F Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s warranty information Appendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter s regulatory information Appendix H 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 network is a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad hoc network Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network and can dou
44. E 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 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
45. EIC Greek Kal GAAS oyetik g StaTagEIc tng O nytag 1999 5 EC Francais Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres French dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999 5 EC islenska betta t ki er samkv mt grunnkr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Icelandic Tilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi Italian sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999 5 CE Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing Dutch zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Norsk Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante Norwegian bestemmelser i EU direktiv 1999 5 EF Portugu s Este equipamento est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e Portuguese outras provis es relevantes da Directiva 1999 5 EC Suomi T m laite t ytt direktiivin 1999 5 EY olennaiset vaatimukset ja on siin Finnish asetettujen muiden laitetta koskevien m r ysten mukainen Svenska Denna utrustning r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga kraven och Swedish andra relevanta best mmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC NOTE If you need any technical documentation see the How to Access Technical Documents on www linksys com international section for more information 4 The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 19
46. 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 Industry Canada Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations 46 Compliance Information for 2 4 GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Deutsch Dieses Ger t entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den German weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999 5 EU Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de v sentlige krav og andre Danish relevante bestemmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EF English This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras Spanish disposiciones de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvucn AVT G 0 E OTMOH G eivai oe CVLHOPOMON HE TIG OVOIMSEIG OTAITIO
47. 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 1 2 3 4 3 I want 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 bottom of the window select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the Preferred DNS server and
48. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 24 GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WRK54G EU LA 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 2004 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 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 amp In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented 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
49. 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 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 This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 87 Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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 instruction
50. MITED 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 EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warr
51. Mask Figure 6 9 Router IP Local DHCP Server Enable Disable Start IP Address 192 168 1 100 Number of Address so DHCP Address i65 168140019 192 168 1 149 Range Client Lease Time 0 minutes 0 means one day DNS 1 p fo o fo DNS 2 fo fo fo fo DNS 3 fo fo fo fo WINS p fo o fo Figure 6 10 Network Address Server Settings Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time USA amp Canada zi Figure 6 11 Time Setting 17 Wireless G Broadband Router The Setup Tab DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System DDNS feature DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and Ura domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address It is useful when you are hosting your own website FTP server iii Seis Forman esi 140 or other server behind the Router Before you can use this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service at NS ated www dyndns org or www TZ0 com DDNS service providers mn DDNS onan H DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS org then select DynDNS org in the drop down menu If your DDNS service is provided by TZO then select TZ0 com The features available on the DDNS screen Mie will vary depending on which DDNS service provider you use mane SS Fiona P Addest 0 0 00 Status Click Update to refresh DONS DynDNS org 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
52. Model No WPC54G EU LA 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 2004 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders This User Guide The User Guide to the Wireless G Notebook Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and AN is something you should pay special attention to while using the Adapter This exclamation point means there is a caution or A warning and is something that could damage your property or the Adapter This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Adapter In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented 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 WPC54G EU LA_V4 UG 40503NC J L Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in thi
53. N LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection If the LED is flashing the Broadband Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network Green These numbered LEDs corresponding with the numbered ports on the Broadband Router s back panel serve two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the Broadband 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 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1 Power down your network devices 2 Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router The best place for the Broadband 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 antenna 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 Broadband Router s Internet port Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem Internet Figure 4 1 Connecting Your Internet Connection 5 Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Broadband Router s numbered ports using standard Ethernet networ
54. P and AES with dynamic encryption keys RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service utilizes a RADIUS server for authentication Important Always remember that each A device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly 34 WPA PSK If you do not have a RADIUS server Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters 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 WPA Radius offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic 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 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 35 Appendix C Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in t
55. 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 Encryption 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 lin
56. S 2x button Lookin E MyCommute gt 0sm Edit Select a profile and click the Edit button to change an existing profile New Click the New button to create a new profile See the next section Creating a New Profile for detailed instructions Import Click the Import button to import a profile that has been saved in another location Select the appropriate file and click the Open button aene Export Select the profile you want to save in a different location and click the Export button Direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button Fiesoftype Cigfiefci v Dee LA Delete Click the Delete button to delete a profile Figure 6 7 Importing a Profile Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor 16 NOTE If you want to export more than one profile you have to export them one at a time 21xJ Save in TE My Computer 7 e Oo Be Feome Save as type Cig filef cfo Cancel l a Creating a New Profile Figure 6 8 Exporting a Profile 1 On the Profiles screen click the New button to create a new profile R LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems in Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor wee 20 Chek the Profile name above and the Connect button below lo use pro contigured wroless network settings Uso the menu below to manage your wirolosa network s Profiles and Advanced settings Network Type Ad Hoc 2 Enter a na
57. SOP ok atra mace on the bist select the desired connection than click Connect bullon to connec e abe m m S Network Type Infrastructure 5 Enabled 00 04 54 CF CB C3 2 14 01 PM Figure 6 5 Site Survey 15 Profiles 8 J l M LINKSYS The Profiles screen lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups The table on the A Division of Cisco Systems ic Wireless G Notebook Adapter right displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection This table shows the WLAN Monitor ve 20 network s profile name and the wireless network s SSID as set in the connection profile Click Ihe Profdo name above and the Connect button below to uso pre conligured Wireless network settings Uso tho menu below to manage your wiroloss notwork s Profiles and Advanced settings Profile Information LINE NNNM 777 0 ECTTTEE T TNI Network Type Ad Hoc Transfer Rate Auto For each profile selected the following are listed s EC Network Mode The mode of the wireless network currently in use Transfer Rate The Adapter is set to Auto mode so it will dynamically shift to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Figure 6 6 Profiles Encryption The status of the encryption security feature Connect To connect to a wireless network using a specific profile select the profile and click the Connect TEE
58. Save Settings button to save these changes or click roe the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes E Figure 6 29 Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 30 The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Wireless G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems ine The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special purpose service such Aopicaicni as Internet gaming or videoconferencing DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC The Port amp Gaming 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 client function disabled and should have a new static n IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function Hs 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 Figure 6 30 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 31 The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wirele
59. 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 an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers 50 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
60. 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 MAC Hines Enable i Fer Mode Allow Dery Deny Clicking this button will block the wireless access by MAC Address Mam MAC ot 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC t 00 00 00 00 0000 Allow Clicking this button will allow the wireless access by MAC Address fait M ii j F MAC eA 0000 00 00 00 00 MAC 4 00 00 00 00 00 00 Select MAC Address from Networked Computers Clicking this button will open the Wireless Client MAC List macos 00000000000 mac ss 00000090 1099 On this screen you can view users by MAC Address to whom you wish to provide or block access oe T mac RE MAC or 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 15 00 000 00 00 00 MAC k oo 00 00 00 00 00 MAC Ik oo 4000 00 00 00 Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel ee Changes to cancel your changes mcf mac 2 00079000000 Select MAC Address From Networked Computers Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 6 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Client MAC List Refresh Online PC Computer Name IP Address MAC Address Enable MAC Filter None None None None Save Cancel il Figure 6 22 Wireless Client MAC List Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 24 The Wireless Tab Wirele
61. 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 52 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 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 hac
62. ab 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 Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 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 I Regulatory Information Appendix J Contact Information Figure 3 1 The Broadband Router s Back Panel Figure 3 2 The Broadband 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 5 1 Configuration Tab Figure 5 2 IP Address Tab Figure 5 3 Properties Figure 5 4 TCP IP Figure 5 5 IP Address Figure 5 6 Properties Figure 5 7 TCP IP Figure 5 8 IP Address 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 HeartBeat Signal Connection Type Figure 6 8 Optional Settings Figure 6 9 Router IP Figure 6 10 Network Address Server Settings Figure 6 11 Time Setting Figure 6 12 Setup Tab DDNS Figure 6 13 Setup Tab TZO Figure 6 14 Setup Tab
63. adapter s Advanced Properties tab Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled 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 System 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 47 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 1 am 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 Navigat
64. all the software before installing the hardware Insert the Setup Wizard CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically and the R Welcome screen should appear If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears LINKSYS I enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive gnam rit ica Setup Wizard ver20 On the Welcome screen you have the following choices Welcome 2 4GHz Install Click the Install button to begin the software installation process MEINEN aA To function property this instalation should be run before physically installing Me Adapter User Guide Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide To codru pm be sta buton Exit Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard Figure 4 1 The Setup Wizard s Welcome screen hapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration 7 Wireless G Notebook Adapter The Installation Procedure Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Setup Wizard ver20 1 To install the Adapter click the Install button on the Welcome screen License Agreement 2 After reading the License Agreement click the Next button if you agree or click the Cancel button to end the installation lof Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors LIMITED WARRANTY xj If you accept the terms of this Agreement cick Next to contnure If not
65. ally if your network suppots this Otherwise you need to ask your network adminittraior for the appropriate IP settings bian en IP address automata O Use the following IP address Ottan ONS serves address automaticaly O Use the following DNS server addresses gm ox exes Figure 5 8 IP Address 12 NOTE For first time installation Linksys Overview A recommends that you use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM If you want to configure advanced You can use the Web based Utility to configure the Router For advanced users you may configure the Router s settings use this chapter to learn about the Web advanced settings through the Web based Utility This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each based Utility page s key functions The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a computer connected to the Router HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs There are six main tabs Setup Wireless Security Applications amp Gaming Administration and Status Additional A communicate over the network with this protocol tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more information on TCP IP For a basic network setup most users 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 192 168 1 1 e Management Click the Administr
66. anty 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 This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 45 Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation
67. 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 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID Note Some of these security features are AN available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 33 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 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
68. ation tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its default To access the Web based Utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the Router s default IP address 192 168 1 1 in the Address field Then press Enter WRK54G A password request page 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 Password User name C Remember my password Ca Cera Figure 6 1 Password Screen 13 Wireless G Broadband Router The Setup Tab Basic Setup Foma Version 40 Wireless G Broadband Router WRKS4G The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab This allows you to change the Broadband 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 r Basic Setup Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Broadband Router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP entre Rani ped poa miae Locel DHCP Server matte C Disable Internet Connection Type erem mili Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides fr
69. bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions spread spectrum wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission 31 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 0989 Frequency transmission with a redundant bit or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if Pattern resulting in a lower probability of information one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can being lost in transit recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is reje
70. ble the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs Since an access point is able to forward data within a network the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC s signal providing that they both share the same channel and SSID Before enabling you consider roaming choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance topology the physical layout of a network ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point roaming the ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection ssid your wireless network s name Network Layout Linksys wireless access points and wireless routers have been designed for use with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g products With 802 119 products communicating with the 802 11b standard and some products incorporating both a and g products using these standards can communicate with each other Access points and wireless rou
71. bone 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 developed 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 ism band radio
72. cal Area Connection Click the Properties button See Figure 5 6 3 Make sure the box next to nternet Protocol TCP IP is checked Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button See Figure 5 7 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically See Figure 5 8 Once the new window appears click the OK button Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration Go to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon Click the Network and Internet Connections icon t Local Area Connection 39 Status eg General Support Cormection Status Connected Duration 2 days 025816 Speed 100 0 Mbps civi Sent 2 Received Packets 23 058 25 300 Figure 5 6 Properties Es Locat Area Connection 39 Properties aX General Authentication Advanced Connect using M39 Linksys LNETOOTX Fast Ethernet Adapted NE 100TX v4 This connection uses the following tems v Ill Cent tor Microsolt Networks Wi B File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks v dntesnet Piotocal CPAP De cnphon Transmission Control Protocol Intemnet Protocol The delauit wide area network protocol that provides amp ciost diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected ox tone Figure 5 7 TCP IP Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties We Genea Ahemste Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatic
73. 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 Configuring the PCs This chapter instructs you on how to configure your PC s for a DHCP connection if the network settings are not already set to DHCP 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
74. chnology 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 Frequency 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 Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online 40 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 P
75. col 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 located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet 42 WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG 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 43 Appendix E Specifications Standards Channels LEDs Transmit Power Protocols Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b CardBus 11 Channels most of the Western Hemisphere 13 Channels most of Europe Power Link 15 dBm 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps
76. cted ignored by most narrowband receivers Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side WLAN offers the encryption function WEP to enhance security and access control What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard 32 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 at least steps 1 through 5 should be followed 1 2 3 7 Change the default SSID Disable SSID Broadcast Change the default password for the Administrator account Enable MAC Address Filtering Change the SSID periodically Use the highest encryption algorithm possible Use WPA if it is available Please note that this may reduce your network performance Change the WEP encryption keys periodically Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks
77. ction If you are disconnected then the Router will automatically re establish your connection To use this option click the radio 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 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 usually cable ISPs require these names as identification You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name In most cases leaving these fields blank will work MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission The default setting Manual allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted The recommended size entered in the Size field is 1492 You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection select Auto Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router s Ethernet ports Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab Internet Connect
78. d and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System The capability of having a website FTP or e mail server with a dynamic IP address use a fixed domain name Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets one device on a local network known as a DHCP server assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices typically computers 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 A type of radio transmission technology that includes a redundant bit pattern to lessen the probability of data lost during transmission Used in 802 11b networking DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency 60 Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people Ethernet An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data
79. d 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 network 61 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 band used in wireless networking 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 the network in your home or office 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 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 Multiple
80. e 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 network 39 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 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 te
81. e Enable option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled UT 7777 to 27900 Both 192 168 1 100 X Halflife 27015 to 27015 Both 192 168 1 105 X PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 UDP 192 168 1 102 X VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 UDP 192 168 1 100 X 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 42 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 Forwarding tab 2 Disable or remove the entries you have entered for fo
82. e LAN is never transmitted on the Internet Furthermore NAT allows the Router to be used 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 46 I set up an Unreal Tournament Server but others on the LAN cannot join What do I need to do If 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 t
83. e connected to the Router s Internet port with a new IP address Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Router LINKSYS A Dviion of Osca Systema Inc Vertesare Verse 1 Wireless G Broadband Router WRKSAG Status 1 49 Jan 12 2004 Mot Available 00 96 25 FD 40 09 Loge Type pucr internet P Address 0 0 0 0 DANE Mss 295 255 755 0 Doina Cateway 6 0 08 UNS 1 9 0 0 0 ons 2 DTI UNS 3 D DHCP Release OHCP Renew Figure 6 37 Status Tab Router Router Status 35 Wireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Local Network A Dirisen at Caes Systema ine Fren iran The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network Wirelem G Broadband Router WHA AG Status 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 P Address 1164 4 Subnet Masi 255 255 255 0 Subnet Mask When the Router is using a Subnet Mask it is shown here OMPSew Emid DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here een Figure 6 38 Status Tab Local Network DHCP Client 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 clicking
84. e power or press the reset bution you have selected the tie Upgrade must HOT be miesrupted More Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware 55 All Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with the Broadband 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 56 Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address cloning feature of the Router You can also find the IP address of your computer s Ethern
85. ebook Adapter is properly inserted into the PC Card slot The Wireless G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Reinsert the Wireless G Notebook Adapter into the notebook or desktop s USB port For Windows 98SE or Me right click on My Computer and select Properties Select the Device Manager tab and click on the Network Adapter You will find the Wireless G Notebook Adapter if it is installed successfully If you see a yellow exclamation mark the resources may be conflicting and you must follow the steps below Uninstall the driver software from your PC e Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the notebook or desktop is powered on Make sure that the Wireless G Notebook Adapter is configured with the same SSID and security settings as the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 29 Frequently Asked Questions Can I 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 user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network Can play computer games with other members of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user
86. eed to alter your wireless adapter s power output follow the appropriate instructions for your computer s Windows operating system Windows XP 1 Double click the Wireless icon in your desktop s system tray Open the Wireless Network Connection window Click the Properties button Select the General tab and click the Configure button In the Properties window click the Advanced tab Select Power Output From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power output percentage TIO 0 RGOIN Windows 2000 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 3 Select your current wireless connection and select Properties 4 From the Properties screen click the Configure button 5 Click the Advanced tab and select Power Output 6 From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power setting If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98 then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter Wireless Access Points Routers or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point router or other wireless product use its Web based Utility to configure its power output setting refer to the product s documentation for more information 45 Technical Documents on www linksys com international Follow these steps to access technical documents Browse to http www linksys com international
87. er 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 28 The Security Tab VPN Passthrougt Wireless G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 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 Applications eed T mn Internet applications may not require any forwarding amp Gaming es one Port Range forwarding Port Range Forwardin To forward a port enter the information on each line for the criteria required Descriptions of each criteria are A R described here Aoplcation sat Hed Protocol IPAddress Enable Both 1921684 0 r x m m s m Both 19216010 r Application In this field enter the name you wish to give the application Each name can be up to 12 characters R 5 x ww r B B Ez ws r Start End This is the port range Enter the number that starts the port range under Start and the number that C B B Bs ww r ends the range under End g v Bong wer o 0 Boh y wawesfo r i z om 19216840 Protocol Enter the protocol used for this application either TCP or UDP or Both EXE eec 0 Bom wwe r IP Address For each
88. erating within the boundaries of the owner s property the use of this 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a general authorization Please check with http www comunicazioni it it for more details Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripar tizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wire less LAN a 2 4 GHz richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Consultare http www comunicazioni it it per maggiori dettagli Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended This product is designed for use with the included integral or external dedicated antenna s Use of non dedicated or third party antenna s is not recommended and is not supported by Linksys 44 Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country s regulations you may have to change the power output of your wireless device Proceed to the appropriate section for your device Note The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products For more information refer to the documentation on your product s CD or at http www linksys com international Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100 by default Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm 100 mW it is generally 18 dBm 64 mW or below If you n
89. et 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 x Ethemet Adapter Information linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel 7 Linksys LNE 1001X Fast Ethernet Ad Adapter Address da IPAddress 192168145 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192168 1 254 Release Renew Release Al Renew All More Info
90. eturn to the initial Link Information screen Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor R Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vec 20 State Connected IP Address 192 168 1 101 SSID tsunami Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Channel 3 Default Gateway 19216811 Security Off DNS Network Type Infrastructure MAC Address 00 07 85 83 71 8F Figure 6 3 More Information Network Settings 13 Network Statistics r 4 Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 The Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings LINKSYS Link Information Transmit Rate The data transfer rate of the current connection In Auto mode the Adapter dynamically shifts Back setings to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time Transmit Rate 54 Mbps Transmit Total 8 Packets Receive Rate 54 Mbps Authentication Open Authentication The current security authentication mode Network Mode Mixed mode Receive Rate The rate that data is received Receive Total 3 Packets Signal to Noise 29 dB Network Mode The mode of the wireless network currently in use Transmit Total The total number of packets being transmitted Receive Total The total number of packets being received k Figure 6 4 More Information Network Statistics Signal to Noise This tells you the quality of your signal The higher the number t
91. 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 Router 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
92. gs 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 Microsoft 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 oP wD 43 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 international 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 Fir
93. gt gt Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen sax r Ethemet Adapter Information 1 linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel 7 Adapter Address 1000000000000 gt IPAddress 192168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Defaut Gateway 192 168 1 1 ERE Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 57 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 your Ethernet adapter This appears as a series of numbers and letters LINKSYS The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering Socom mee Wireless Note The MAC address is also called the Physical Address Wireless Network MAC Filles Enabie x Paer Mode C Allow Deny The example in Figure E 3 shows the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may Ment E me kr H H MAC 0 MAC 1 y show something different wacex j0000000000 mactx 000000000000 MAC amp 00 00 00 00 09 00 MAC 14 o0 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 66 100 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 15 foo 00 00 00 O0 00 MAC es 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 For the Router s Web based Utility een EUREDET encBERRRE mac o 000000000000 mac m 000000000000 aai es wacex 000000000000 waci X00000000000 For MAC fil
94. guide for more information What is the IEEE 802 11b standard Itis 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 is the IEEE 802 11g standard Itis one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 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 IEEE 802 11g features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11g functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management mbps one million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission fragmentation breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet
95. gure 6 7 Importing a Profile Figure 6 8 Exporting a Profile Figure 6 9 Creating a New Profile Figure 6 10 Enter Profile Name Figure 6 11 Choose a network type Figure 6 12 Wireless Settings for New Profile Figure 6 13 Network Setting for New Profile Figure 6 14 Security Setting for New Profile Figure 6 15 WEP Settings Figure 6 16 WPA PSK Settings Figure 6 17 TKIP Settings Figure 6 18 WPA RADIUS Settings Figure 6 19 TKIP Settings Figure 6 20 EAP TLS Authentication Figure 6 21 EAP TTLS Authentication Figure 6 22 EAP MD5 Authentication Figure 6 23 EAP PEAP Authentication Figure 6 24 EAP LEAP Authentication Figure 6 25 RADIUS Settings Figure 6 26 EAP TLS Authentication Figure 6 27 EAP TTLS Authentication Figure 6 28 EAP MD5 Authentication Figure 6 29 EAP PEAP Authentication Figure 6 30 LEAP Authentication Figure 6 31 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Figure 6 32 Congratulations for New Profile Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless G Notebook Adapter With this Adapter your wireless networking experience will be faster and easier than ever Like all wireless products the Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network This adapter communicates over the 54Mbps 802 11g wireless standard which is almost five times faster than 802 11b But since they share the same 2 4GHz radio band the Adapter can also communicate with the widely
96. h both your 802 11b and 802 11g products Now products using these standards can communicate with each other SSID 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 Broadband 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 WPS54GU2 WPS11 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 EZXS55W or EZXS88W With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com international for more information about products that work with the Wireless G Broadband Router The Back The Broadband Router s ports where the cables are connected are located on the back panel Internet will erase all of your settings WEP Encryption W
97. h 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 A Deveson of Qaca Syston Inc Wireless Setup MATER Security Administration Status Applications Gaming Figure 6 23 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 25 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor reduction of the default value 2432 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS 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 2432 Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes 26 Wireless G Broadband Router The Security Tab Filter Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet From the Filters tab you can set up a filter through an IP address or a network port number Filter IP Address Range To set up a filter using IP addresses enter the ra
98. h the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Este equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales asi como con otras Spanish disposiciones de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvucn Av1 c o EE0TAGLOG eivai oe CVLHOPOWON LE TIG OVOIMSEIC ATAITIOEIC Greek Kat GAAS oxetik c dtaTaEEIs trig Odnyias 1999 5 EC Francais Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres French dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999 5 EC slenska betta t ki er samkv mt grunnkr fum og rum vi eigandi kv um Icelandic Tilskipunar 1999 5 EC Italiano Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi Italian sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999 5 CE Nederlands Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing Dutch zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999 5 EC Norsk Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante Norwegian bestemmelser i EU direktiv 1999 5 EF Portugu s Este equipamento est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e Portuguese outras provis es relevantes da Directiva 1999 5 EC Suomi T m laite t ytt direktiivin 1999 5 EY olennaiset vaatimukset ja on siin Finnish asetettujen muiden laitetta koskevien m r ysten mukainen Svenska Denna utrustning r i verensst mmelse med de v sentliga kraven och Swedish andra relevanta best mmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EC
99. he 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 radio 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 you 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 radio 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 Internet Connection Type PPPoE Y User Name Password 9999999990999
100. he better your signal Click the Settings button to go to the Settings screen Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right This table shows the network s SSID Channel and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving You may click SSID Channel or Signal to sort by that field Site Information For each network selected the following settings are listed Network Type The wireless mode currently in use Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Encryption The status of the encryption security feature MAC The MAC address of the wireless network s access point Surveyed at The time when the wireless network was scanned Refresh Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices Connect To connect to one of the networks on the list select the wireless network and click the Connect button Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor amp p 2 LINKSYS ioe ae Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Below is the list of last found vareless connections avadable to your Wireless G Notebook Adopter To refresh the list click the Refresh button Saee oy
101. he network Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission 41 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 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 Proto
102. his appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with an access point or wireless 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 36 Appendix D 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 directl
103. hout losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together such as a local network and the Internet RTS Request To Send A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit The computer will wait for a CTS Clear To Send message before sending data 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 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 Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network so data can be shared at full transmission speeds 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit 63 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol A network pr
104. ic Setup 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 they 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 radio 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 you 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 radio 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 t
105. il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN a 2 4 GHz richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Consultare http www comunicazioni it it per maggiori dettagli Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended This product is designed for use with the included integral or external dedicated antenna s Use of non dedicated or third party antenna s is not recommended and is not supported by Linksys 49 Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country s regulations you may have to change the power output of your wireless device Proceed to the appropriate section for your device Note The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products For more information refer to the documentation on your product s CD or at http www linksys com international Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100 by default Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm 100 mW it is generally 18 dBm 64 mW or below If you need to alter your wireless adapter s power output follow the appropriate instructions for your computer s Windows operating system Windows XP 1 Double click the Wireless icon in your desktop s system tray Open the Wireless Network Connection window Click the Properties button Select the Ge
106. inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 2 0 Ad Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad hoc or infrastructure mode Jom iniomalon Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength from 0 to 100 The current inks between your Wireless G Notebook Adapter AP Router and Internet Link Quality The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection from 0 to 100 EB by o Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection Figure 6 3 4 Click the X Close button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor WPCSAG ls Active Network Settings Figure 6 2 Link Information The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings 12 State The status of the wireless network connection SSID The SSID of the wireless network Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Security The status of the security feature Network Mode The wireless mode currently in use IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter DNS The DNS address of the Adapter MAC The MAC address of the wireless network s access point Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Statistics screen Click the Back button to r
107. ion Type Heart Beat Signal E User Name Password e9s0000000000996 Heart Beat Server 0 p o o Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min c Keep Alive Redial Period 2 Sec Figure 6 7 HeartBeat Signal Connection Type Optional Settings m required by some ISPs Host Name Domain Name E an MTU C Enable Disable Size 1500 Figure 6 8 Optional Settings 16 Router IP Router IP This presents both the Router s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network Network Address Server Settings DHCP The settings allow you to configure the Router s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server function The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network If you choose to enable the Router s DHCP server option you must configure all of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server the Router and make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network Network Address Server Settings DHCP 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 click the Disable radio button 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 greate
108. ireless and LAN settings etc and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want to retain these settings Important Resetting the Broadband Router Figure 3 1 The Broadband Router s Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Broadband Router s factory defaults Either press the Reset Button for approximately five seconds or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Broadband Router s Web based Utility 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 Broadband 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 LEDs where information about network activity is displayed are located on the front panel Power DMZ WLAN 1 2 3 4 Internet Wireless G Broadband Router With 4 Port Switch LJ Internet Moa wexsac d Figure 3 2 The Broadband Router s Front Panel 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 WLA
109. k 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 49 maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a 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
110. k cabling IMPORTANT To connect your wireless PCs you must first complete the configuration of the Router with a wired connection Then follow the instructions on your wireless adapter to connect a wireless PC to the Router Figure 4 2 Connecting Your Network Devices IMPORTANT Make sure you use the power 6 Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router s Power port and the other end into an electrical adapter that is supplied with the Router Use of a outlet Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router Use of a different adapter may result different power adapter could damage the Router in product damage Figure 4 3 Connecting the Power Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs for directions on how to configure your PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your PCs so they will be able to communicate with the Router To do this you need to configure your PC s network settings to obtain an IP or TCP IP address automatically so your PC can function as a DHCP client Computers use IP addresses to communicate with the Router and each other across a network such as the Internet First find out which Windows operating system your computer is running You can find out by clicking the Start button Read the side panel of the Start menu to find out which operating system your PC is running You may need
111. ker 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 one encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers 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 53 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 Rou
112. l points in your s gt mane wireless network For added security you should change the default SSID linksys to a unique name The Wireless screen afows you to customize 55 SSO Broadcast G Knabled C Disabled Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network ees settings All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function m correctly Figure 6 17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless 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 21 Wireless G Broadband Router IMPORTANT If you are using WPA always remember that each device in your wireless network The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are three wireless security MUST use the same WPA method and shared key or mode options supported by the Router WPA Pre Shared Key WPA RADIUS and WEP WPA stands for Wi Fi else the network will not function properly Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wi
113. m Outdoor wireless links with a range in excess of 300 meters need to be notified at the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications BIPT Please check http www bipt be for more details Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie BIPT Zie http www bipt be voor meer gegevens 43 Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en ext rieur d une distance sup rieure 300 m tres doivent tre noti fi es l Institut Belge des services Postaux et des T l communications IBPT Visitez http www ibpt be pour de plus amples d tails France In case the product is used outdoors the output power is restricted in some parts of the band See Table 1 or check http www art telecom fr for more details Dans la cas d une utilisation en ext rieur la puissance de sortie est limit e pour certaines parties de la bande Reportez vous la table 1 ou visitez http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples d tails Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EIRP Indoor No restrictions 2400 2483 5 100 mW 20 dBm Outdoor 2400 2454 100 mW 20 dBm 2454 2483 5 10 mW 10 dBm Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy Unless op
114. mble Type The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication between the Router and the roaming Network Card High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type Select the appropriate preamble type Long Preamble default or Short Preamble 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 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 informing 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 Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets If you experience a hig
115. me for the new profile and click the OK button Click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen without entering a name Figure 6 9 Creating a New Profile Create connection profile E Enter a name for the new profile Officel cae Figure 6 10 Enter Profile Name ter 6 Using the WLAN Monitor 17 X 3 The Choose a network type screen shows a choice of two wireless modes Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Click the Ad Hoc Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other Enter the SSID for your network Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Infrastructure Mode This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point Ad Hoc Mode This mode allows wireless equipped computers to communicate directly with each other No access point is used SSID The network name It must be used for all the devices in your wireless network It is case sensitive It should be a unique name to help prevent others from entering your network The Wireless Settings screen will appear If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop down menu Then select the Network Mode f
116. menu you can also select LAN amp Wireless which performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks You can also select Internet 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 softwa
117. mware 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 the 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 2 Enter the password if asked The default password is admin 3 Onthe Setup screen select the option Keep Alive and set the Redial Period option at 20 seconds 4 Click the Save Settings button
118. ndows CD ROM insert the CD ROM and direct Windows to its correct location e g D The installation of the Wireless G Notebook Adapter is complete If you want to check the link information search for available wireless networks or make additional configuration changes go to Chapter 6 Using the WLAN Monitor Ned a Figure 5 1 How the Adapter installs into your notebook 11 Chapter 6 Using the WLAN Monitor Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration settings Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter the Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray Double click the icon The Link Information screen will appear From this screen you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection s quality is You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection To search for available wireless networks click the Site Survey tab To perform configuration changes click the Profiles tab Figure 6 1 The WLAN Monitor icon Link Information R The Link Information screen displays network mode signal strength and link quality information about the LINKSYS current connection It also provides a button to click for additional status information A Division of Cisco Systems
119. neral tab and click the Configure button In the Properties window click the Advanced tab Select Power Output From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power output percentage tO Um Ex Gm Windows 2000 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 3 Select your current wireless connection and select Properties 4 From the Properties screen click the Configure button 5 Click the Advanced tab and select Power Output 6 From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power setting If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98 then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter Wireless Access Points Routers or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point router or other wireless product use its Web based Utility to configure its power output setting refer to the product s documentation for more information 50 Technical Documents on www linksys com international Follow these steps to access technical documents Browse to http www linksys com international Click the region in which you reside Click the name of the country in which you reside Click Products Click the appropriate product category Select a product NOU RWNe Note If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you are looking for
120. nge of IP addresses you wish to filter in the IP address fields Users who have filtered IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet at all If you only want to filter one IP address instead of a range of IP addresses enter the same value into both fields For instance if you wish to filter the PC with the IP address of 192 168 1 5 enter 5 into both fields on one line 192 168 1 5 192 168 1 5 Filter Port Range To filter users by network port number select a protocol then enter a network port number or a range of network ports Enter the port numbers you want to filter in the port numbers fields Users connected to the Router will no longer be able to access any port number listed there Filter MAC Address This feature filters the Ethernet adapter s specific MAC address from going out to the Internet To check your Ethernet adapter s MAC address you can run winipcfg or ipconfig in the command prompt depending on which Windows operating system you are using To set the MAC filter click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button When the screen appears select the range in the drop down menu and in a MAC number field enter the 12 digit MAC address you want to filter Click Apply to save the changes or Undo to undo the changes For information on obtaining a MAC address go to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Block WAN Requests Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the radio button
121. o 8080 to match the mapped port above and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Router from 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 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
122. o 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 f 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 lam 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 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router for details on Internet connection settings
123. oint 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 Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access RJ 45 Registered J ack 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 t
124. om the drop down menu disci Laits tes pm m 0 e DHCP By default the Router s Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP Automatically which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address ven i ons 2 9 v vl o fo ofo Time Setting Tene Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time USA amp Canada 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 Figure 6 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your Titternetconneciontype Obtain an iP automaticaly ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Figure 6 3 DHCP Connection Type Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address which is the ISP server s IP address DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address Padres fo fo oo Subnet Mask Jess f2ss 255 fo Defaut Gateway 0 o fo fo DNS 4 p fo fo fo DNS 2 p fo fo fo DNS 3 fo fo fo fo Figure 6 4 Static IP Connection Type Static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab Bas
125. 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 developed 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
126. onnections icon Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed Double click the Local Area Connection Click the Properties button See Figure 5 3 Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP IP is checked Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button See Figure 5 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically Once the new window appears click the OK button Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration See Figure 5 5 Restart your computer Go to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router General Connect using e Linksys LNE 100TX v5 Fast Ethernet Adapter Pel Components checked are used by this connection V Bl Cleri tor Mictosolt Networks V a Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks V Y Intemet Protocol TCPAP C Ung the following ONS server addresses Figure 5 5 IP Address 11 Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface If you are using the Classic interface where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions follow the instructions for Windows 2000 Then click the Network Connections icon 2 Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed Double click the Lo
127. 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 wireless 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 If 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 wit
128. or or Internet Explorer Or remove the dial up settings 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 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
129. ork uses EAP TLS Enter your network login name Pick a certificate that authenticates you on this network Boe O IV Validate server certificate Figure 6 26 EAP TLS Authentication 25 EAP TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Select the TTLS Protocol from the drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen EAP MD5 Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen R LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your network uses ee Enter your network login name and password Password VV Validate server certificate TTLS Protocol PAP Y Figure 6 27 EAP TTLS Authentication R LINKSYS A A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption Authentication Method Enter your network login name and password Password Figure 6 28 EAP MD5 Authentication 26
130. otocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent 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 uses UDP and has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period 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 located on the Internet 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 data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Millennium 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 64 Model Standards Channels Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs RF Power Output UPnP able
131. outer will support The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses Is IPSec Pass Through supported 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 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 privat
132. quipped computers can jon the Ad Hoc network Note that when Wireless B nodes are actrvely commnemeating the bandwidth evalable o Wireless G members s reduced If al the Wireless G computers are 92t to G Only Mode no Wireless B oomouters will be able to jon Qed Mixed Mode bd Figure 6 12 Wireless Settings for New Profile 18 5 The Network Setting screen will appear next If your network has a DHCP server click the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Click the Next button to continue or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen If your network does not have a DHCP server click the radio button next to Specify the IP Setting Enter an IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS appropriate for your network You must specify the IP Address and Subnet Mask on this screen If you are unsure about the Default Gateway and DNS address leave these fields empty Click the Next button to continue or click the Cancel button to return to the Profiles screen IP Address This IP Address must be unique to your network Subnet Mask The Adapter s Subnet Mask must be the same as your wired network s Subnet Mask Default Gateway Enter the IP address of your network s Gateway here DNS 1 and DNS 2 Enter the DNS address of your wired Ethernet network here 6 The Security Setting screen will appear Select WEP WPA PSK WPA Radius or Radius for the Encryption Method WEP stands for Wired Eq
133. r 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 The 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 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 WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service WINS converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses If you use a WINS server enter that server s IP Address here Otherwise leave this blank Time Setting 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 Local IP Address 192 168 E m 255 255 255 0 Subnet
134. re programs Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes you 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 Figure 6 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Domeno tobie crew internet troierer aloi xi Routing Table Entry List Reten Destination LAN 1P c Cae Hep Count Ln 19216810 2552352550 0000 1 LAN a Figure 6 16 Setup Tab Routing Table 20 Wireless G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Wireless Network Mode From this drop down menu you can select the wireless standards running on your LINKSYS network If you have both 802 119 and 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed If you ERES have only 802 11g devices select G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select B Only If you do not have any SE 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network select Disable Bi BoscVWeiess Seergs Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network Weessietwertineds Mead The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters use any of the characters on the keyboard Make sure this setting is the same for al
135. red Equivalent Privacy while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service These three are briefly discussed here For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security The Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre Shared Key WPA gives you one encryption method TKIP with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 32 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys yearns WPA RADIUS This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used arenes when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use TKIP A 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 Seve Settings Cancel Changes Figure 6 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre Shared Key LINKSYS A pigen of Cinco Syiterms inc Femeare armen 148 Wireless G Broadband Router WRXSAC Wireless V reless Securty rote C Diable Security Mode WPA RADIUS WEA Algortnens TKIP RADIUS Server Adress pm m m p RADIUS Port Ra WPA Shared Kery C Croup Key Rene 5600 seconds L EI Figure 6 19 Wireless Tab
136. ribed below EAP TLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field From the Certificate drop down menu select the certificate you have installed to authenticate you on your wireless network Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen EAP TTLS Enter the Login name of your wireless network in the Login Name field Enter the password of your wireless network in the Password field Select Validate server certificate to make sure that the certificate for the server is valid Select the TTLS Protocol from the drop down menu Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen ad P EE LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your network uses EAP TLS Y Enter your network login name Pick a certificate that authenticates you on this network X Figure 6 20 EAP TLS Authentication R LINKSYS 4 A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Choose the encryption method your network uses Authentication Method E AP MD5 Enter your network login name and password Password Figure 6 21 EAP TTLS Authentication 23 EAP MD5 Enter the Login name of
137. rom the drop down menu Click the Next button and go to Step 5 Click the Back button to change any settings Channel The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network If you are unsure about which channel to use select the default channel Network Mode Select Mixed Mode and both Wireless G and Wireless B computers will be allowed on the network but the speed may be reduced Select G Only Mode for maximum speed but no Wireless B users will be allowed on the network Select B Only Mode for Wireless B users only amp eo LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vec 20 Choose a network type C Infrastructure Mode in infrastructure mode t e wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wirec Network via an access pont Ad Hoc Mode in A o mode the wireless Gevices commun cate directy with each other without the use of ar BOORIS pont Please enter the SSID for your wireless network SSO Se ssid linksys shoved Figure 6 11 Choose a network type amp p Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless Settings lpn pee work Channels 1 6 anc 11 are Sees vane nr yvy Mu Hoc wee preferred anc all wireless ces Ad Hoc Mode annel for your Channel 6 Select a netwerk availabdty mode In Mixed Mode bcth Wireless B and Wireless G e
138. rwarding 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 DMZ Host IP 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 I forgot my password or the password prompt always appears when I 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 Administrations 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 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 settin
139. s 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 You can use the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router but only if you use a cable modem or use a DSL modem with a PPPoE Static IP or DHCP account from your service provider or pay a flat monthly fee Please contact your service provider about your type of connection and account if you don t know what you have Users who are charged by the time connected to the Internet or who use PPTP RAS or HBS must use the instructions in this guide to help you connect the Wireless G Broadband Router LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office What s in this 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
140. s 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 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 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 41 Compliance Information for 2 4 GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Deutsch Dieses Ger t entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den German weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999 5 EU Dansk Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de v sentlige krav og andre Danish relevante bestemmelser i Direktiv 1999 5 EF English This equipment is in compliance wit
141. s Guide Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Chapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration The Installation Procedure Chapter 5 Hardware Installation Connecting the Adapter Chapter 6 Using the WLAN Monitor Accessing the WLAN Monitor Link Information Site Survey Profiles Creating a New Profile Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information re E r3 L0 10 0 Uu0U1 5 B BNP H List of Figures Figure 3 1 Front Panel Figure 4 1 The Setup Wizard s Welcome screen Figure 4 2 The Setup Wizard s License Agreement Figure 4 3 The Setup Wizard s Network Mode screen Figure 4 4 The Setup Wizard s Wireless Channels screen Figure 4 5 The Setup Wizard s Finalize Settings screen Figure 4 6 The Setup Wizard s Congratulations Screen Figure 5 1 How the Adapter installs into your notebook Figure 6 1 The WLAN Monitor icon Figure 6 2 Link Information Figure 6 3 More Information Network Settings Figure 6 4 More Information Network Statistics Figure 6 5 Site Survey Figure 6 6 Profiles Fi
142. should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router WPA Radius offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys It offers five authentication methods EAP TLS EAP TTLS EAP MD5 EAP PEAP and LEAP Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6 19 appears Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Click the Next button to continue Click the Back button to return to the previous screen s a J ee LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems ine Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Setting 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 Then select the appropriate authentication method used by your network Figure 6 18 WPA RADIUS Settings 8 LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Please pick a WPA encryption type that you will use to protect the packets transferred between your system and the access point Encryption Type 1 x Figure 6 19 TKIP Settings 22 The screen in Figure 6 20 appears next Select the Authentication Method from the drop down menu The options are desc
143. ss Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone 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 or via the wireless broadcast at either 11Mbps for Wireless B or 54Mbps for Wireless G In addition the WPA standard provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is protected through a NAT technology All of these security features as well as full configurability are accessed through the easy to use browser based utility But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You 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 cable
144. ss G Broadband Router 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 enter to confirm field to confirm A Remote Router Access This feature allows you to access the Router from a remote location via the Internet Remote Upgrade allows you to upgrade your firmware from a remote location To enable Remote Upgrade select Enabled Remote Administration allows you to manage the Router from a remote location via the Internet To enable Remote Administration select Enabled Enter the Administration Port number you will use to remotely access the Router IMPORTANT Enabling remote Administration allows anyone with access to your password to configure the Router from somewhere else on the Internet UPnP UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Gateway for various Internet applications such as gaming and videoconferencing When using UPnP features select Enable Because allowing this may present a risk to security this feature is disabled by default To allow users to make configuration changes select Enabled To allow users to disable Internet access select Enabled Backup and Restore Click this button to back up or restore your configuration Click the Backup button to back
145. ss Network Access 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 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 rate of data transmission configure the Transmission Rate setting Control Tx 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 Prea
146. 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 4 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 5 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 6 Click the OK button in the TCP IP properties window and click Close or the OK button for the Network window 7 Restart the computer when asked 38 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 not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router Enter the Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Enter the Default
147. ter 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 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 54 Wireless G Broadband Router The Broadband Router s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Administration tab Follow these instructions 1 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com international 2 Click the Firmware Upgrade tab on the Web Utility s Administration tab and the Upgrade Firmware screen shown in Figure C 1 will appear 3 Enter the location of the firmware s file or click the Browse button to find the file 4 Then click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systems tac ERI Wireless G Broadband Router VERAG Administration Upgrade Firmware Pease seit a fle a Mina Upgrade Waning Upp acing tonowe rry Inm a few nentes please doit urn off th
148. tering enter the 12 digit MAC address in this format XXXXXXXXXXXX WITHOUT the hyphens See a Figure E 4 Select MAC Address From Networked Computers For MAC address cloning enter the 12 digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided two digits per field See Figure E 5 Ss Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Formen Version 1 40 Wireless G Broadband Router WRG MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Service Disable macase 53 o3 03 93 B9 68 Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 58 For the Router s Web based Utility Appendix F Glossary 802 114 An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE 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 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 This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each o
149. ters are compatible with 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g adapters such at the PC Cards for your laptop computers PCI Card for your desktop PC and USB Adapters for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity Wireless products will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys s switches or routers With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com international for more information about wireless products Wireless G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators The Network Adapter s LEDs display information about network activity Wireless G 2 4 GHz Notebook Adapter Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 3 1 Front Panel Power Green The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Link Green The Link LED lights up when the Adapter has an active connection Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Notebook Adapter The LED Indicators Wireless G Notebook oter Chapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration The Wireless G Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver as well as configure the Adapter NOTE You must run the Setup Wizard to inst
150. the DDNS service Figure 6 425 Setup RD DONS 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 LINKSYS TR TZ0 com Security Email Address Enter the Email Address of the service you set up with TZO Password Enter the TZO Password Key of the service you set up with TZO Domain Name Enter the Domain Name of the service you set up with TZO F eemet PAcwess 0 0 0 0 Internet IP Address The Router s current Internet IP Address is displayed here Because it is dynamic this will sas Cuek Update to refresh DONS change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here Figure 6 13 Setup Tab TZO Change these settings as described here and click the Update button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router 18 The Setup Tab DDNS Wireless G Broadband Router 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 Fomnarn reino 40 Wireless G Broadband Router WX ENNNNLITZUI Clone MAC Address
151. ther peer to peer without the use of an access point 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 The frequency interval of the beacon which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A device that connects two different kinds of local networks such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 59 Buffer A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data Cable Modem A device that 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 loss in a network CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a device to indicate 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 manage
152. tion 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 computers 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 38 EAP Extensible Authentication
153. tive and should be fewer than 16 acters You manually enter your WEP key in hexadecimal format Figure 6 15 WEP Settings R WPA PSK LINKSYS paaa Nr Atha of Caco Stems oc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with WLAN Monitor vee 20 dynamic encryption keys Click the Next button to continue and the screen in Figure 6 17 appears Click the Back button to return to the previous screen Security Setting Choose the encryption method your network uses WPA PSK gives your two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Exior a WHA Stared Key of 6 63 eherectore This y must be the same as other devices on your network Figure 6 16 WPA PSK Settings 20 Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES for the Encryption Type Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters in the Passphrase field R ae LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Security Settings Please pick a WPA encryption type that you will use packets transferred between your system and the Encryption Type Y to protect the access point Please enter the passphrase used by the access point for WPA encryption on the packets ZJ Figure 6 17 TKIP Settings 21 WPA RADIUS WPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This
154. uivalent Privacy WPA PSK stands for Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption and RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service If you don t want to use encryption select Disabled Then click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen WEP WEP To use WEP encryption select 64 bits or 128 bit characters from the drop down menu and enter a passphrase or key Authentication The default is set to Auto where it auto detects for Shared Key or Open system Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a WEP key for authentication Open key is when the sender and the recipient do not share a WEP key for authentication All points on your network must use the same authentication type Passphrase Instead of manually entering a WEP key you can enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field so a WEP key is automatically generated It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters This passphrase 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 amp p LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems inc Wireless G Notebook Adapter WLAN Monitor vee 20 Network Setting Obtain an IP address automatically OHCP Select t s
155. up Wizard s Network Mode screen Wireless G Notebook Adapter 4 If you chose Infrastructure Mode go to Step 5 now If you chose Ad Hoc Mode select the correct operating channel for your network Then select the Network Mode from the drop down menu Click the Next button and go to Step 5 Click the Back button to change any settings Channel The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network If you are unsure about which channel to use select the default channel s Network Mode Select Mixed Mode and both Wireless G and Wireless B computers will be allowed on the chara as erg as ai Pe copies rei De sara dure OE network but the speed will be reduced Select G Only Mode for maximum speed but no Wireless B users x 4 will be allowed on the network Select a network availabilty mode In Mixed Mode bot Wireiess B and Wireless Mode no Wireless B computers will be able to join the network Pomc Mixed Mode v Figure 4 4 The Setup Wizard s Wireless Channels screen 5 The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it starts to copy files Click the Next button to LINKSYS save these settings or click the Back button to change any settings A PROMO MT Setup Wizard ver20 If you re using Windows 2000 you may see a Windows Digital Signature warning As this product has been Finalize Settings tested to work with Windows you may continue Review the settings
156. used 11Mbps 802 11b standard PCs equipped with wireless cards and adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network s settings step by step Then just slide it into your notebook s PC Card slot and enjoy network access with your notebook computer while retaining true mobility Once you re connected you can keep in touch with your e mail access the Internet and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network At home you can surf the web or use instant messaging to chat with friends while sitting out on the patio Your wireless connection is protected by the new industrial strength security of Wireless Protected Access WPA You ll also be able to connect with any of the growing number of public wireless hotspots springing up in coffee shops airport lounges hotels and convention centers And as those hotspots upgrade to the new high speed Wireless G standard you ll be ready to take advantage of the increased speeds Get connected to current standard 802 11b networks today and be prepared for the future with the Wireless G Notebook Adapter from Linksys network a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users adapter
157. utton Upi ade must HOT be interrupted Figure 6 36 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade 34 Wireless G Broadband Router The Status Tab Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router s current status The screen will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen Firmware Version This is the Router s current firmware Current Time The current time and date are displayed here MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen by your ISP Login Type The status of the connection is displayed only for PPPoE RAS PPTP or Heart Beat Signal connections For these dial up style connections there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection and a Disconnect button to disconnect the Internet connection Internet IP Address The Router s Internet IP Address is displayed here Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The Router s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections Primary DNS and Secondary DNS Shown here are the DNS Domain Name System IP addresses currently used by the Router DHCP Release Available for a DHCP connection click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router s Internet port DHCP Renew Available for a DHCP connection click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP address of the devic
158. xing A type of modulation technology that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel Used in 802 11a 802 119 and powerline networking 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 Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard protocol used to retrieve e mail stored on a mail server Port 1 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter 2 The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server 62 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 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 wit
159. y 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 start 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 37 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 collec

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