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1. Enable Disable DHCP Server Allows the router to manage your IP addresses Client Lease Time 0 minutes 0 means one day Starting IP Address The Static DNS 1 0 1 10 1 10 1 10 address you would like to start Static DNS 2 o 1 0 1 10 el Static DNS 3 0 o To 0 Maximum number of DHCP Users You may limit the WINS 0 0 0 0 number of addresses your router hands out More Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time USA amp Canada v Time Setting Choose the time Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes zone you are in The router can also adjust automatically for daylight savings time Cisco SYSTEMS Cancel Changes Figure 5 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet Connection Type Automatic Configuration DHCP vi Figure 5 3 DHCP Connection Type Internet Connection Type Static IP vi a o o o 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Static DNS 1 0 0 0 0 Static DNS 2 0 0 0 0 Static DNS 3 0 0 0 0 Figure 5 4 Static IP Connection Type static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network 13 PPPoE Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet to establish Internet internet Connection Type PPPoE M connections If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line check with your ISP to see if they use User Name PPPoE If they do you will have to enable PPPoE Password Conn
2. Basic Set Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Applications Wireless Security Storage amp Gaming up DDNS MAC Address Clone DDNS Service DDNS allows DDNS Service DynDNS org v you to access your network using domain names instead of IP addresses The service manages changing IP address and updates your domain information dynamically You must sign up for service Host Name through TZO com or DynDNS org 0 0 0 0 More User Name Password Internet IP Address Status Cisco SYSTEMS Cancel Changes Figure 5 13 Setup Tab DDNS DynDNS org LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL546S DDNS Service DDNS allows DDNS Service TZO com Ei you to access your network using domain names instead of IP addresses The service manages changing IP address E mail Address and updates your domain information dynamically You must sign up for service Domain Name through TZO com or DynDNS org 0 0 0 0 More Password Internet IP Address Status Cisco SYSTEMS Cancel Changes Figure 5 14 Setup Tab DDNS TZ0 com 18 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 addre
3. 1 2 3 Click File Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked Press CTRL F5 This is a hard refresh which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages not cached ones Click Tools Click Internet Options Click the Security tab Click the Default level button Make sure the security level is Medium or lower Then click the OK button 2 I need to set a static IP address on a PC You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps e For Windows 98SE and Me 1 2 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network In The following network components are installed box select the TCP IP gt associated with your Ethernet adapter If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed you will only see one TCP IP line with no association to an Ethernet adapter Highlight it and click the Properties button In the TCP IP properties window select the IP address tab and select Specify an IP address Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device Click the Gateway tab and in the New Gateway prompt enter 192 168 1 1 which is the default IP address of the Router Click the Add button to accept the entry Click the DNS tab and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected Enter the Host and Domain names e g John for Host and home for Domain Enter the DNS entry provide
4. Fam 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 Media Storage Link 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 Media Storage Link Router for details on Internet connection settings e Make sure you have the right cable Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link Act LED e Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router s Internet port Verify that the Status page of the Router s web based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP e Turn off the computer Router and cable DSL modem Wait 30 seconds and then turn on the Router cable DSL modem and computer Check the Status tab of the Router s web based utility to see if you get an IP address 5 Fam not able to access the Setup page of
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6. 6 2 437GHz Jy h B Onty Mode If you Wireless SSID Broadcast Enable Disable Disable Status SES Security Parameters Configured Figure 5 19 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings choose B would like to disable wireless access choose Dis 22 A new screen will be displayed while the Router is waiting for you to push the SecureEasySetup button on your wireless client NOTE You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time For additional devices click AN the SecureEasySetup button on the Basic Wireless Settings screen and repeat the process When the SecureEasySetup process is complete the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear and the Status information will be updated The Router is now configured with a new wireless network name SSID and wireless security settings WPA Personal Reset Security If you already set up the network using the Router s SecureEasySetup feature and you want to replace the current settings with the Router s factory defaults click the Reset Security button A new screen will appear You will be asked to confirm that you want to reset the wireless security settings Click the OK button to continue The Router will be reset to its factory default wireless settings the SSID is linksys and wireless security is disabled To configure your wireless network using SecureEasySetup return to the previous page of this User Guide and follow the instructions for the SecureEasySetup bu
7. 66 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 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 Media Storage Link 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 networkin
8. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Click the Yes 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 To cancel the reset to factory defaults click the Cancel Changes button The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade If you want to upgrade the Router s firmware use this screen Upgrade Firmware Please select a file to upgrade Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware which you can download from the Linksys website Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router For more information about upgrading firmware refer to Appendix C Upgrading Firmware The Administration Tab Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Routers configuration file Backup Configuration To back up the Router s configuration file click the Backup button Then follow the on screen instructions Restore Configuration To restore the Router s configuration file click the Browse button to locate the file and follow the on screen instructions After you have selected the file click the Restore button Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Administration Factory Defaults Man Setup Wireless Security Restore Factory Defaults agement
9. WRTSL54GS Wireless Setup Wireless Securi I Wireless Security Wireless Security Security Mode You may choose from Disable WEP APA Pre Shared Key WPA Security Mode WEP v 01020304 RADIUS or RADIUS All devices on your network must use the vn 64 bits 10 hex digits sl same security mode in order to ore Key 1 Key 2 Default Transmit Key Key 3 Key 4 Cisco Systems Figure 5 26 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP 26 The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter AZ A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network s radius Wireless Setup Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter nt Cou Ode Prevent PCs listed from accessing the wireless Permit only O Permit onty PCs listed to access the wireless network Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address either permitting or blocking access click Enable If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address select Disable Cancel Changes Prevent Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address Figure 5 27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Permit Only Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this button will open the MAC Address Filter List On this screen you can list users by MAC Address to
10. 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 19 IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network 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 ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network 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 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 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 O
11. ana atkritumos un p rstr de tiek veikta pareizi tad mazin s iesp jamais kait jums dabai un cilv ku vesel bai S k kas zi as par novecoju a apr kojuma izme anu atkritumos j s varat sa emt viet j pa vald b atkritumu sav k anas dienest k ar veikal kur iegadajaties 50 izstr d jumu Appendix I Regulatory Information Lietuv kai Lithuanian Aplinkosaugos informacija skirta Europos S jungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002 96 EC numato kad rangos kuri ir arba kurios pakuot yra pa ym ta iuo simboliu negalima alinti kartu su ner iuotomis komunalin mis atliekomis is simbolis rodo kad gaminj reikia alinti atskirai nuo bendro buitini atliek srauto J s privalote u tikrinti kad i ir kita elektros ar elektronin iranga b t alinama per tam tikras nacionalin s ar vietin s vald ios nustatytas atlieku rinkimo sistemas Tinkamai alinant ir perdirbant atliekas bus i vengta galimos alos aplinkai ir moni sveikatai Daugiau informacijos apie j s senos rangos alinim gali pateikti vietin s vald ios institucijos atliek alinimo tarnybos arba parduotuv s kuriose isigijote ta gamini Malti Maltese Informazzjoni Ambjentali g al Klijenti fl Unjoni Ewropea Id Direttiva Ewro pea 2002 96 KE titlob li t tag mir li jkun fih is simbolu fuq il prodott u jew fuq l ippakkjar ma jistax jintrema ma skart muni ipali li ma iex isseparat Is simbolu jindika li dan il pro
12. ben tigen wenden Sie sich bitte an die rtlichen Beh rden oder st dtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den H ndler bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben Eesti Estonian Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002 96 EU n uete kohaselt on seadmeid millel on tootel v i pakendil k esolev s mbol keelatud k rvaldada koos sorteerimata olmej tmetega See s mbol n itab et toode tuleks k rvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmej tmevoogudest Olete kohustatud k rvaldama k esoleva ja ka muud elektri ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi v i kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette n htud kogumispunktide kaudu Seadmete korrektne k rvaldamine ja ringlussev tt aitab v ltida v imalikke negatiivseid tagaj rgi keskkonnale ning inimeste tervisele Vanade seadmete k rvaldamise kohta t psema informatsiooni saamiseks v tke palun hendust kohalike ametiasutustega j tmek itlusfirmaga v i kauplusega kust te toote ostsite Appendix I Regulatory Information Espa ol Spanish Informaci n medioambiental para clientes de la Uni n Europea La Directiva 2002 96 CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este simbolo en el propio aparato y o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados El simbolo indica que el producto en cuesti n debe separarse de los residuos dom sticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminaci n Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y
13. Ethernet Port Priority Application Priority Wireless 09 Setup Wireless Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Port Range Forward Enable Disable Upstream Bandwidth Auto v Kbps Priority MAC Address Device name f Low 00 00 00 00 00 00 o Low v 00 00 00 00 00 00 Priority Flow Control Port 1 Low ei Enable Port 2 Low Enable v Port 3 Low v Enable v Port 4 Low Enable C optimize Gaming Applications Priority Specific Port Application Name El m ication N e Low 0 ication N Application Name To y Application Name pen ly 0 Application Name remm m ication N Application Name TF y 5 ication N Apoltetien Nemo Low iv 0 ication N Application Name p y 0 WMM Support Disable v Defaut Disable IP sE Disab le Default Disable Applications amp Gaming Figure 5 51 Applications and Gaming Tab Q0S Firmware Version w1 98 4 WRTSL54GS Administration Status Two types of Quality of Service features are available Wired QoS which controls devices plugged in to the router with a Ethernet cable and VVireless QoS which control devices that are wirelessly connected to the router Wired QoS Device Priority You may specify priority tor all tratfic from a device on your network by giving the device a Device Name specifying priority and entering ts MAC address Ethernet Port Priority You may control your data rate accordin
14. 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 Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework Encryption Encoding data transmitted in a network Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium 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 FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World
15. Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP L2TP Server Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using this should be 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 Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only If your ISP uses Heart Beat Signal then select Telstra Cable User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Heart Beat Server Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat Server you are using this shou
16. Port Triggering CO UOODB P P BN The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS The Administration Tab Management The Administration Tab Log The Administration Tab Diagnostics The Administration Tab Factory Defaults The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab Config Management The Status Tab Router The Status Tab Local Network The Status Tab Wireless Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help 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 12 12 12 13 14 19 81 82 88 List of Figures Figure 3 1 The Router s Back Panel Figure 3 2 The Router s Front Panel Figure 4 1 Connect the USB Disk Figure 4 2 Connect the Broadband Modem Figure 4 3 Connect Your Network Devices Figure 4 4 Connect the Power Figure 4 5 Stand in Closed Position Figure 4 6 Wall Mount Slots Figure 5 1 Login Screen Figure 5 2 Setup Tab Basic Setup Figure 5 3 DHCP Connection Type Figure 5 4 Static
17. So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network The 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 Router protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users 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 spi stateful packet inspection firewall a technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network firewall Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders nat network address translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet lan local area network The computers and networking products t
18. WMM select Enable from the drop down menu Otherwise keep the default Disable No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the Router s Acknowledgement feature so the Router will not re send data if an error occurs then select Enable from the drop down menu Otherwise keep the default Disable After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes 43 The Administration Tab Management A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS This section of the Administration tab allows the network s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security Administration Setup Wireless Security Storage Management Log Diagnostics Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Router Password m Local Router Access M cai Omne Os ph Router Password and Re enter to confirm You can change the Router s password from here Enter a new REI GE Router password and then type it again in the Re enter to confirm field to confirm usemos 7 Geseent Web Access We rn Coen Access Server HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web HTTPS Uses SSL Secured Socket Layer to encrypt data transmitted for higher security SR Select HTTP or HTTPS Figure 5 52 Administration Tab Management Wireless Acc
19. 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 What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard What is a MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device such as a network adapter that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level For all practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP addresses which can change every tim
20. button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted More Cisco Systems 70 Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 71 Appendix E Finding the MAG Address and IP Address for Your 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
21. check I am behind a firewall or proxy Then set the firewall time out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router I set up an Unreal Tournament Server but others on the LAN cannot join What do I need to do 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 to 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 lt 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 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
22. click the Close button Click the appropriate option Deny or Allow depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect or select Everyday Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect or select 24 Hours You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet such as FTP or telnet by selecting services from the drop down menus next to Blocked Services You can block up to 20 services Then enter the range of ports you want to filter If the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service s settings then click the Add Edit Service button Then the Port Services screen will appear To add a service enter the service s name in the Service Name field Select its protocol from the Protocol drop down menu and enter its range in the Port Range fields Then click the Add button To modify a service select it from the list on the right Change its name protocol setting or port range Then click the Modify button To delete a service select it from the list on the right Then click the Delete button When you are finished making changes on the Port Services screen click the Apply button to save changes If you want to cancel your changes click the Cancel butto
23. click the Disable radio button After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes User Management The users are listed in the User Management table There are two default users admin read write access and guest read only access these cannot be deleted Properties Modify Click the Modify button to change the properties of a user On the User Properties screen enter a different name for the user change the password and or select a different group from the Group drop down menu Click the Create User button to save the new properties or click the Clear button to clear the changes Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes Delete Click the Delete button to remove a user Create New User Click the Create New User button to create a new user On the User Properties screen enter a name for the user Then enter a password and enter it again in the Re enter to confirm field Select a group from the Group drop down menu Click the Create User button to save the new properties or click the Clear button to clear the changes Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes Group Management The groups are listed in the Group Management table There are two default groups admin and guest these cannot be deleted Li A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Storage WRTSL54GS Workgroup Name Linksys WRTSL54GS enable disab
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25. default Disable Beacon Interval The default value is 100 Enter a value between 1 and 65 535 milliseconds The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network DTIM Interval This value between 1 and 255 indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field 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 LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 98 4 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Wireless Authentication Type You Authentication Type Default Auto may choose from Auto or Shared Key Shared key Basic Rate Default v Default Default authentication is more secure but all devices on your netwvor Transmission Rate Auto sl Default Auto must also support Shared Key CTS Protection Mode Disable Default Disable eelere Frame Burst Enable iv Default Enable Beacon Interval 100 Default 100 Miliseconds Range 1 65535 k DTIM Interval 1 Default 1 Range 1 255 Fragmentation a 2346 Default 2346 Range 256 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 Default 2347 Range 0 2347 AP Isolation Off Default Off SecureEasySetup Enabl
26. er ditt ansvar a kvitte deg med dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene bestemmer Korrekt avfallsh ndtering og gjenvinning vil v re med p forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for milj og helse For n rmere informasjon om h ndtering av det kasserte utstyret ditt kan du ta kontakt med kommunen en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kj pte produktet Polski Polish Informacja dla klient w w Unii Europejskiej o przepisach dotycz cych ochrony rodowiska Dyrektywa Europejska 2002 96 EC wymaga aby sprz t oznaczony symbolem znajduj cym si na produkcie i lub jego opakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi odpadami komunalnymi Symbol ten wskazuje e produkt nie powinien 0 6 usuwany razem ze zwyk ymi odpadami z gospodarstw domowych Na Pa stwu spoczywa obowi zek wyrzucania tego i innych urz dze elektrycznych oraz elektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez w adze krajowe lub lokalne Pozbywanie si sprz tu we w a ciwy spos b i jego recykling pomog zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnym konsekwencjom dla rodowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego W celu uzyskania szczeg owych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprz tu prosimy zwr ci si do lokalnych w adz stuzb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu w kt rym produkt zosta nabyty Appendix I Regulatory Information Portugu s Portuguese Informa o ambient
27. is Off by default SecureEasySetup This feature is a convenient way to set up WPA security If you want to use this feature keep the default Enable If you want to disable this feature select Disable After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes 29 The Security Tab Firewall Use this screen to enable or disable the Router s firewall and various filters Firewall Firewall Protection This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection SPI for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment This feature is enabled by default Select Disabled to disable this feature Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Requests Check the box to enable this feature so you can protect your network from being pinged or detected by other Internet users This also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports Both functions of the Block Anonymous Requests feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network This feature is enabled by default Uncheck the box to allow anonymous Internet requests Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time If multicasting is permitted then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers Check the box to filter multicasting or uncheck the bo
28. network What is the IEEE 802 119 standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 119 standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 119 standard The 802 119 standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 11b standard lt is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions e CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management 63 What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11b functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is ad hoc mode When a wireless network is set to ad hoc mode the wireless equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other The ad hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network Wha
29. page Wired QoS Enable Disable To limit outgoing bandwidth for the QoS policies in use select Enable Otherwise select Disable Upstream Bandwidth Select the bandwidth to be used from the drop down menu This setting allows you to limit the outgoing bandwidth for the QoS policies in use so you can control how much bandwidth a particular application is allowed to use Device Priority Device name Enter the name of your network device in the Device name field Priority Select its priority level from the drop down menu MAC Address Enter its MAC Address in the fields provided Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router s ports LAN Ports 1 4 Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports are LAN ports going out to your network Priority For each port select its priority level from the drop down menu Flow Control If you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices select Enable To disable this feature select Disable Application Port Priority Application Port Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received Depending on the settings of the QoS screen this feature will assign information a high or low priority for up to eight applications LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Applications amp Gaming Wired QoS Device Priority
30. select Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address which is the ISP server s IP address Static DNS 1 3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Optional Settings required by some ISPs Network Setup Router IP Network Address Server Settings DHCP Time Setting Wireless Basic Setup Automatic Configuration DHCP v Router Name WRTSL54GS Host Name Domain Name MTU Auto iv Size 1500 Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Automatic Configuration DHCP This setting is most commonly used by Cable operators Host Hame Enter the host name provided by your ISP Domain Name Enter the domain name provided by your ISP More Local IP Address This is the address of the router Local IP Address 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 wei Subnet Mask Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask of the router DHCP Server Starting IP Address 192 168 1 100 Maximum Number of 50 DHCP Users
31. 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 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 61 If all else fails in the installation what can I 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 firm
32. the Router s web based utility e Refer to Problem 3 want to test my Internet connection to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router e Refer to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter to verify that your computer has an IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS e Seta static IP address on your system refer to Problem 2 need to set a static IP address e Refer to Problem 10 I 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 for the mail server You can get more information by viewing the documentation provided with the server you installed Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router s web based utility We will be setting up web ftp and mail servers 1 2 3 4 9 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab Enter any name you want to use for the Application Enter the Start and End Port range of the service you are using For exa
33. to the same wireless network Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up infrastructure and ad hoc An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point An ad hoc configuration is wireless equipped computers communicating directly with each other Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral such as a printer with the wired network computers the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure mode The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point such as the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 b
34. whom you wish to provide or block access For easy reference click the Wireless MAC Address Filter List Enter MAC Address in this format XXXXXXXXXXXX Client MAC List button to display a list of network users by MAC Address After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel o SC Changes button to cancel your changes E MAC 10 MAC 20 MAC 21 MAC 31 MAC 22 MAC 32 MAC 23 MAC 33 MAC 24 MAC 34 MAC 25 MAC 35 MAC 26 MAC 36 MAC 27 MAC 37 MAC 28 MAC 38 MAC 29 MAC 39 Figure 5 28 MAC Address Filter List 27 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 Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is set to Auto which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used With Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication With Shared Key authentication the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network so they know which rates will be used The Router will also advertise t
35. y Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Ad Adapter Address PPP Adapter IP Address 192 168 1 45 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen EE Ethemet Adapter Information Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel y Adapter Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 gt IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info gt gt Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address onfig all Windows 2000 IP Configuratio jE far je 18s vm ve Vale eer ode ype IP Routing Enabled WINS Proxy Enabled es we ew Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection dapter ion specific DNS Suffix ae Re Coo RS Linksys LNE1 TX lt v5 gt Fast Ethernet A 66 66 66 66 66 88 s Yes Yes 192 168 1 100 O TA A e 192 168 1 1 gt 192 168 1 1 gt 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 z Monday February 11 2002 2 31 47 PM Con Des P DHC Au I J Su De D D Pr Se Lea Le Tuesday February 12 2002 2 31 47 P Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 72 The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering MAC Address Filter List NOTE The MAC address is also called the Physical Address ei la The example in Figure E 3 shows the Etherne
36. your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the Router and the server Last enter a Key Renewal Timeout which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security IMPORTANT If you are using WPA always remember A that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key or else the network will not function properly encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 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 LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Wireless ccess Setup Wireless Security Storage ons amp Gaming Basic Wireless Settings I Wireless S
37. 5 Non Condensing 5 90 Non Condensing 80 Appendix A Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number if applicable BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING If You are requested to return the Product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all 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 INCL
38. 8 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the Application 3 Enter the Start and End Port range of the service you are using For example if you want to host Unreal Tournament UT you would enter the range 7777 to 27900 4 Select the protocol s you will be using TCP and or UDP 5 Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start and End IP Address Enabled PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 mm 192 168 1 102 VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 mm 192 168 1 100 When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 8 I 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 succe
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40. Enable Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes 39 The Applications Gaming Tab Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router so that when the requested data returns through the Router the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the trigger Triggered Range For each application list the triggered port number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range Forwarded Range For each application list the forwarded port number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range End Port Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes LINKSYS A Division
41. Ethernet adapter This IP address is used for the Router s filtering forwarding and or DMZ features Follow the steps in this appendix to find the adapter s MAC or IP address in Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 1 Click Start and Run In the Open field enter winipcfg Then press the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the P Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable See Figure E 1 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen see Figure E 2 This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and is shown as a series of numbers and letters The MAC address Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAG 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 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 gt ipc ZIP Configuration 220 Ethemet Adapter Information Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel
42. HCP 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 manages each PC s interaction with the Internet If you use a WINS server enter that server s IP Address here Otherwise leave this blank Time Setting Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull down menu You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes Time Setting Time Zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time USA 8 Canada Automa
43. IP Connection Type Figure 5 5 PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5 6 PPTP Connection Type Figure 5 7 L2TP Connection Type Figure 5 8 Telstra Cable Connection Type Figure 5 9 Optional Settings Figure 5 10 Router IP Figure 5 11 Network Address Server Settings Figure 5 12 Time Setting Figure 5 13 Setup Tab DDNS DynDNS org Figure 5 14 Setup Tab DDNS TZ0 com Figure 5 15 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Figure 5 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Figure 5 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router Figure 5 18 Routing Table Entry List Figure 5 19 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5 20 SecureEasySetup Ready Screen Figure 5 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Figure 5 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Figure 5 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure 5 24 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Figure 5 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security RADIUS Figure 5 26 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Figure 5 27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5 28 MAC Address Filter List Figure 5 29 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5 30 Security Tab Firewall Figure 5 31 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Figure 5 32 Storage Tab Disk Figure 5 33 Claim Disk Figure 5 34 Storage Tab Claimed Disk Figure 5 35 Storage Tab Share Figure 5 36 Share Properties Figure 5 37 Share Access Figure 5 38 Storage Tab A
44. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Se A Za be ws HN NS re wis te EL ws Eas 4 GHz Y 802 119 WIRELESS G Media Storage Link Router User Guide with SpeedBooster Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WRTSL54GS e 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 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 Router This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Router This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Router gt PP In addition to these symbols ther
45. Log Diagnostics Storage Yes No Cancel Changes Applications amp Gaming Factory Defaults FirmwareUpgrade Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Administration Status Config Management This will reset all settings back to factory defaults All of your settings will be erased More Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 59 Administration Tab Factory Defaults LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Administration Upgrade Firmware Setup Wireless Security Management Log Diagnostics Applications amp Gaming Storage Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade Browse Warning Upgrading firmware may take a tew minutes please don t turn off the power or press the reset button Upgrade must NOT be interrupted Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Administration Status Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Config Management Click on the browse button to select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted More Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 60 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Administration Backup Configuration Restore Configuration Please select a file to restore Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Administration Status You may backup your current configu
46. 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 64 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 Spectrum DSSS
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48. a produktet og eller emballagen ikke ma bortskaffes som usorteret kommunalt affald Symbolet betyder at dette produkt skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget af staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaffelse og genvinding vil hj lpe med til at undg mulige skader for milj et og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokale myndigheder renovationstjenesten eller den butik hvor du har k bt produktet ang ende mere detaljeret information om bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr Deutsch German Umweltinformation f r Kunden innerhalb der Europ ischen Union Die Europ ische Richtlinie 2002 96 EC verlangt dass technische Ausr stung die direkt am Ger t und oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf Das Symbol weist darauf hin dass das Produkt von regul rem Haushaltm ll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung dieses Ger t und andere elektrische und elektronische Ger te ber die daf r zust ndigen und von der Regierung oder rtlichen Beh rden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen Ordnungsgem es Entsorgen und Recyceln tr gt dazu bei potentielle negative Folgen f r Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu vermeiden Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer Altgerate
49. abs 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 Connect to router A login screen 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 WRTSL54GS User name G Password evo Remember my password Figure 5 1 Login Screen 12 The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab This allows you to change the Router s general settings After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP Internet Connection Type Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop down menu e DHCP By default the Router s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration DHCP which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address e Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet
50. ad 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 network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security 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 78 Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs of Antennas RF Pwr EIRP in dBm Antenna Gain in dBi UPnP able cert Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight Power Certifications WRTSL54G IEEE 802 11b 802 119 802 3 802 3u USB 1 0 USB 2 0 Ethernet 1 4 Internet Power USB SecureEasySetup Reset CAT 5 USB 2 0 Power USB DMZ Wireless G Ethernet 1 4 Internet SecureEasySetup 1 18 dBm 2dBi Able WEP WPA WPA2 64 128 5 51 x 5 51 x 1 06 140 mm x 140 mm x 27 mm 0 60 Ibs 0 27 kg 12V 0 5A FCC IC Wi Fi 79 Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 0 40 C 32 104 F 20 60 C 4 140 F 10 8
51. affic such as Internet access designated services websites and inbound traffic during specific days and times Access Restrictions Setup Internet Access Access Applications Restrictions Gaming Wireless Security Storage Administration Status Internet Access Policy You Internet Access SCH Status O Enable Disable summary of the policy Internet Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy Use the settings on this screen to establish an Pos an bie access policy after the Save Settings button is clicked Selecting a policy from the drop down menu will De Hornet coats diring selected days and hours ado bd display that policy s settings To delete a policy select that policy s number and click the Delete button To view all the policies click the Summary button Policies can be deleted from the Summary screen by selecting the policy or policies and clicking the Delete button To return to the Internet Access tab click the Close button Status Policies are disabled by default To enable a policy select the policy number from the drop down menu and click the radio button beside Enable To create a policy 1 Select a number from the Internet Access Policy drop down menu 2 To enable this policy click the radio button beside Enable 3 Enter a Policy Name in the field provided Blocked Services Website Blocking by URL Address Website Blocking by Keyword Everyday IT Sun F Thu Caneel Ch
52. al para clientes da Uni o Europeia A Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este simbolo no produto e ou na sua embalagem n o seja eliminado junto com os res duos municipais n o separados O simbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos residuos dom sticos regulares E da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro equipamento el ctrico e electr nico atrav s dos instala es de recolha designadas pelas autoridades governamentais ou locais A elimina o e reciclagem correctas ajudar o a prevenir as consequ ncias negativas para o ambiente e para a sa de humana Para obter informa es mais detalhadas sobre a forma de eliminar o seu equipamento antigo contacte as autoridades locais os servi os de elimina o de residuos ou o estabelecimento comercial onde adquiriu o produto Slovencina Slovak Inform cie o ochrane zivotn ho prostredia pre z kaznikov v Eur pskej nii Podla europskej smernice 2002 96 ES zariadenie s tymto symbolom na produkte a alebo jeho balen nesmie by likvidovan spolu s netriedenym komun lnym odpadom Symbol znamen e produkt by sa mal likvidova oddelene od be n ho odpadu z dom cnosti Je va ou povinnos ou likvidovat toto i ostatn elektrick a elektronick zariadenia prostrednictvom pecializovan ch zbern ch zariaden ur en ch vl dou alebo miestnymi org nmi Spr vna likvid cia a recykl cia pom e zabr ni pr padn m neg
53. anges Mon F Tue IT Fri F sat M Wed Policy Type Choose from Internet Access or Inbound Traffic More Days Choose the day of the week you would like your policy to be applied Times Enter the time of the day you vvould like your policy to apply Blocked Services You may choose to block access to certain services Click Add Edit Services to modify these settings Website Blocking by URL You can block access to certain websites by entering their URL Website Blocking by Keyword You can block access to certain website by the keywords contained in their webpage Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 44 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet Policy Summary GH AO EC IA a Policy Name Days Mir wir F s jr wr F M T wire M T wire Mit wir miT wir EF Mit wir MT wir F S Mit wir F miT wir F E Ka Ei Ed elm kd ka fa l a Ea Ed Ea S Kd kd LL E E E E E E m Ea Time of Day Figure 5 45 Internet Policy Summary 37 Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy The List of PCs screen will appear You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs After making your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Then
54. appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about the disposal of your old equipment please contact your local authorities waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Cestina Czech Informace o ochran ivotn ho prost ed pro z kazn ky v zem ch Evropsk unie Evropsk sm rnice 2002 96 ES zakazuje aby za zen ozna en t mto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidov no s netridenym komun ln m odpadem Tento symbol ud v e dan produkt mus b t likvidov n odd len od b n ho komun ln ho odpadu Odpov d te za likvidaci tohoto produktu a dal ch elektrick ch a elektronick ch za zen prost ednictv m ur en ch sb rn ch m st stanoven ch vl dou nebo m stn mi ady Spr vn likvidace a recyklace pom h p edch zet potenci ln m negativn m dopad m na ivotn prost ed a lidsk zdrav Podrobn j informace o likvidaci star ho vybaven si laskav vy dejte od m stn ch ad podniku zab vaj c ho se likvidac komun ln ch odpad nebo obchodu kde jste produkt zakoupili Appendix I Regulatory Information 83 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Dansk Danish Miljoinformation for kunder i EU EU direktiv 2002 96 EF kr ver at udstyr der b rer dette symbol p
55. at vnym dopadom na ivotn prostredie a zdravie lud Ak m te z ujem o podrobnej ie inform cie o likvid cii star ho zariadenia obr tte sa prosim na miestne org ny organiz cie zaoberaj ce sa likvid ciou odpadov alebo obchod v ktorom ste si produkt zak pili Sloven ina Slovene Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji Evropska direktiva 2002 96 EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme ozna ene s tem simbolom na izdelku in ali na embala i med obi ajne nerazvr ene odpadke Ta simbol opozarja da je treba izdelek odvre i lo eno od preostalih gospodinjskih odpadkov Va a odgovornost je da to in preostalo elektri no in elektronsko opremo odnesete na posebna zbirali a ki jih dolo ijo dr avne ustanove ali lokalna uprava 5 pravilnim odlaganjem in recikliranjem boste prepre ili morebitne kodljive vplive na okolje in zdravje ljudi e elite izvedeti ve o odlaganju stare opreme se obrnite na lokalno upravo odpad ali trgovino kjer ste izdelek kupili 86 Dual Band Wireless Access Point Suomi Finnish Ymp rist koskevia tietoja EU alueen asiakkaille EU direktiivi 2002 96 EY edellytt ett jos laitteistossa on t m symboli itse tuotteessa ja tai sen pakkauksessa laitteistoa ei saa h vitt lajittelemattoman yhdyskuntaj tteen mukana Symboli merkitsee sit ett t m tuote on h vitett v erill n tavallisesta kotitalousj tteest Sinun vastuullasi on h vitt t m elekt
56. by default PPTP Passthrough Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable PPTP Passthrough is enabled by default L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point to Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable L2TP Passthrough is enabled by default After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Security VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Enable Disable PPTP Passthrough Enable Disable L2TP Passthrough Enable Disable Figure 5 31 Security Tab VPN Passthrough 31 Nie a YUI Oe Li 1 9 I L 7 WU i Ci The Storage Tab Disk You can attach a USB flash drive or hard disk to the Router The Disk screen describes the disk currently attached to the Router Using this screen you can format a blank disk safely remove a disk or erase a disk Disk Management Disk Detail If a blank disk is attached to the Router the Disk Make and Model and Physical Size columns describe the disk Claim For a blank disk click the Claim button to create a partition that will be f
57. ce 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 69 1 2 The Router s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Administration tab Follow these instructions Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com Extract the firmware file on your computer Open the Router s Web based Utility and click the Administration tab Click Firmware Upgrade and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear Enter the location of the firmware s file or click the Browse button to find the file Then click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions LinksYs A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Administration Upgrade Firmware Setup Wireless Security Storage Man Acce Applications Restric s amp Gaming Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade Warning Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes please dont turn off the power or press the reset button Upgrade must HOT be interrupted Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware agement Log Diagnostics Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Administration Status Config Management Click on the browse button to select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Click the Upgrade
58. d by your ISP If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information Click the OK button in the TCP IP properties window and click Close or the OK button for the Network window Restart the computer when asked 91 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 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 inter
59. dministration Figure 5 39 User Properties Figure 5 40 Modify Group Properties Figure 5 41 Create New Group Group Properties Figure 5 42 Storage Tab Media Server Figure 5 43 Partition List Figure 5 44 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Figure 5 45 Internet Policy Summary Figure 5 46 List of PCs Figure 5 47 Port Services Figure 5 48 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Figure 5 49 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Figure 5 50 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Figure 5 51 Applications and Gaming Tab QOS Figure 5 52 Administration Tab Management Figure 5 53 Administration Tab Log Figure 5 54 Incoming Log Table Figure 5 55 Outgoing Log Table Figure 5 56 Administration Tab Diagnostics Figure 5 57 The Ping Test Figure 5 58 The Traceroute Test Figure 5 59 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Figure 5 60 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Figure 5 61 Administration Tab Config Management Figure 5 62 Status Tab Router Figure 5 63 Status Tab Local Network Figure 5 64 DHCP Clients Table Figure 5 65 Status Tab Wireless Figure C 1 Upgrade Firmware Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with Spe
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61. e RES LAN amp Wireless x Destination LAN IP This is Select the mode in which this Router will function If this Router is hosting your network s connection to the E Internet select Gateway If another Router exists on your network select Router When Router is chosen Dynamic GE host and the network portion Routing will be enabled iz Figure 5 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Cisco SYSTEMS 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 ae LINKSYS number of hops between the source and the destination 2 Fare asin 196 RIP This feature is Disabled by default From the drop down menu you can also select LAN amp Wireless which se Ji Beaming Administration Status D a a a AC Address Clone Advanced Routing performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks You can also select WAN which performs D D D H Operating Mode If the router dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet Finally selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both Opersino Mode Router v sesing yo btemet networks as well as data from the Internet on ya rol select Router CER sebctectrunber 10 JE se od number You Static Routing Enter Route Name Ee AA a aa We Een
62. e Delete button to remove a user Create New Group Click the Create New Group button to create a new group On the Group Properties screen enter a name for the group Click the Create Group button to save the new name or click the Clear button to clear the change Click the Cancel button to cancel the change Cancel Changes Figure 5 40 Modify Group Properties LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage Group Properties Group Name Figure 5 41 Create New Group Group Properties less G Media Storage Link Router 35 The Storage Tab Media Server The Router has a built in media server so it can stream music pictures or video from the USB hard disk to a UPnP compatible media adapter The Media Server screen lets you select shares to scan for content UPnP Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the Router is displayed here UPnP Media Server To use the Router s media server function select Enable Otherwise select Disable Database Select content to add to the database of the Router s media server One media file will occupy about 1KB in the database A database file named d s will be created it tells the media adapter what files are available for streaming Scan All Partitions Click this button to scan all partitions of the USB hard disk for content Select Partitions to Scan Click thi
63. e Y Default Enable Figure 5 29 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 28 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 high packet error rate you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended In most cases it should remain at its default value of 2346 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor reduction of the default value 2347 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will not be enabled The Router sends Request to Send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send CTS frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347 AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other To use this function select On AP Isolation
64. e 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 65 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 I cannot see my network Wireless security is probably enabled on the Router but not on your wireless adapter or vice versa Verify that the same wireless security method and passphrase keys are being used on all devices of your wireless network How many channels frequencies are available with the Router There are eleven available channels ranging from 1 to 11 in North America There may be additional channels available in other regions subject to the regulations of your region and or country If your questions are not addressed here refer to the Linksys website www linksys com
65. e 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 WRTSL54GS UG 51025A JL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router Instructions for Connecting the Router Placement Options Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router Overview The Setup Tab Basic Setup The Setup Tab DDNS The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab Wireless Security The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab Firewall The Security Tab VPN Passthrough The Storage Tab Disk The Storage Tab Share The Storage Tab Administration The Storage Tab Media Server The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward The Applications amp Gaming Tab
66. e button Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version 1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Status Local Network MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address 00 90 4C 60 00 2A MAC Address as seen on your local Ethernet network IP Address 192 168 1 1 IP Address This shows the Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router s IP Address as it appears DHCP Server Enabled on your local Ethernet network Subnet Mask When the Router is using a Subnet Mask it is shown End IP Address 192 168 1 149 here Start IP Address 192 168 1 100 DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will DHCP Clients Table be displayed here More Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 63 Status Tab Local Network DHCP Active IP Table DHCP Server IP Address 192 168 1 4 Client Host Name IP Address MAC Address Expires danwan w2k 192 168 1 100 00 0D 60 8E 64 52 1 days 23 58 23 O Figure 5 64 DHCP Clients Table 49 The Status Tab Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network Wireless MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen on your local wireless network Mode As selected from the Wireless tab this will display the wireless mode Mixed G Only or Disabled used by the network SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the wireless network name or SSID DHCP Ser
67. e 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 58 18 1 cannot write to the USB disk attached to the Router Make sure your USB disk is formatted with the FAT32 file system The Router cannot write to a disk that is formatted with the NTFS file system 19 1 do not see the Router in my Network Neighborhood Make sure the Router uses the same Workgroup Group as the rest of your network Access the Router s Web based Utility Click the Storage tab Then click the Administration tab In the Workgroup Name field enter the Workgroup Name of your network Then click the Save Settings button For more information about the Web based Utility refer to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router Frequently Asked Questions Will I lose the data on my USB disk if I plug it into the Router No data will be lost It will be retained and accessible by users on the network How do I access the USB disk from the network if the disk is connected to the Router The Router wi
68. e 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 Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster has been specifically designed for use with both your 802 11b and 802 119 products The Router is compatible with all 802 11b and 802 119 adapters such as the Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network ssid service set identifier your wireless network s name infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs and USB Adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network you can use the Router s four Ethernet LAN ports To add more ports any of the Router s Ethernet LAN ports can be connected to any of L
69. ect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP O Keep Alive Redial Period 30 960 Connect on Demand Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has Figure 5 5 PPPoE Connection Type 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 o a Em v Across o o J lo J lo Specify Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address as seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 you with the IP Addre
70. ecurity Security Mode WPA Personal iv hoose from Disable WEP c APA Pre Shared Key WPA WPA Algorithms TKIP si RADIUS or RADIUS All devices o m e WPA Shared Key Group Key Renewal 3600 seconds AS Cancel Changes Figure 5 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal ADivision of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Wireless Security Mode WPA Enterprise iv WPA Algorithms TKIP RADIUS Server Address 0 1 10 1 10 1 10 RADIUS Port 1812 ie Shared Key Key Renewal Timeout 3600 seconds Cancel Changes Figure 5 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Enterprise 24 WPA2 Personal WPA2 gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm AES or TKIP AES Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First select the type of WPA algorithm you want to
71. edBooster The Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever sharing Internet access files and fun easily and securely How does the Router do all of this A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network With the Router this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless G The Router also has a built in media server so it can stream music video and pictures from a USB hard disk to a Universal Plug and Play UPnP compatible media adapter You won t need a computer to manage the content instead let the Router can do that for you Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection SPI firewall and Network Address Translation NAT technology The Router s SecureEasySetup feature makes it a snap to set up WPA when you have other SecureEasySetup devices notebooks printers other peripherals comprising your network Run the Setup Wizard and it will guide you through the steps You can also access the Router s features through the easy to use browser based utility But what does all of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You 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
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73. ess Web If you are using your Wireless Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests you can disable wireless access to the router s web based utility You will only be able to access the web based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting Select Enable to enable wireless access to the Router s web based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to the utility Remote Router Access Remote Management To access the Router remotely from outside the network verify that Enable is selected Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access You will need to enter the Router s password when accessing the Router this way as usual Use https If you want to require the use of SSL Secured Socket Layer to encrypt transmitted data click the checkbox UPnP UPnP When using UPnP features select Enable Because allowing this may present a risk to security this feature is disabled by default After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes 44 The Administration Tab Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection Log To disable the Log function keep the default setting Disable To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Enable When you wish to view the logs click Incoming Log or Outgoing Log depending on
74. etain these settings The Front Panel The Router s SecureEasySetup button and LEDs are located on the front panel Figure 3 2 The Router s Front Panel SecureEasySetupOrange White SecureEasySetup configures the Router with a wireless network name also Power USB DMZ 1 2 3 4 Internet Called an SSID and wireless security settings using a method called WPA Personal The Router s SecureEasySetup button lights up and will stay orange when the Router is powered on The color orange indicates that the Router is not using SecureEasySetup while the color white indicates that the Router is using SecureEasySetup When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode the button will turn white and start flashing After the Router has generated new wireless settings the button will stop flashing and stay white To clear the SecureEasySetup settings press and hold down the SecureEasySetup button for five seconds The button will flash slowly as the Router resets its wireless settings to the factory defaults The button will turn orange to indicate a successful reset Green The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on When the Router goes through its self diagnostic mode during every boot up this LED will flash When the diagnostic is complete the LED will be solidly lit Green The USB LED lights up when a USB drive is connected through the USB port If the LED is flashing the Router is actively sendin
75. etween the radiator and your body Industry Canada Canada This device complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 003 et RSS210 d Industry Canada GPL Code Disclosure This product contains material licensed to you under the GNU General Public License or other open sourced software licenses Upon request open source software source code is available at cost from Linksys for at least three years from the product purchase date For detailed license terms and additional information please visit www linksys com gpl 82 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol English Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive 2002 96 EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams lt is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated collection facilities
76. etworks 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 private 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 60 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
77. explained in further detail below Stand Option If you place the Gateway flat on a surface then you can leave the stand in the closed position However if you want the Gateway to be upright swivel the stand clockwise 90 and position the Gateway accordingly Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router for directions on how to configure the Router Figure 4 5 Stand in Closed Position Wall Mount Option The Router has four wall mount slots on its bottom panel The distance between two adjacent slots is 2 36 inches 60 mm Before you begin make sure you have two screws that are size 4 this indicates a diameter measurement of 0 112 inches 2 845 mm 1 Determine where you want to mount the Router 10 Drill two holes into the wall Make sure adjacent holes are 2 36 inches 60 mm apart Insert a screw into each hole and leave 0 2 inches 5 mm of its head exposed Maneuver the Router so the wall mount slots line up with the two screws Place the wall mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall mount slots Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router for directions on how to configure the Router 2 36 inches 60 mm Figure 4 6 Wall Mount Slots 11 Chapter 3 Configur
78. 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 62 Is the Router cross platform compatible Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP IP is compatible with the Router How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded Theoretically the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports What are the advanced features of the Router The Router s advanced features include advanced wireless settings filters access restriction policies port forwarding advanced routing and DDNS How do I get mIRC to work with the Router Under the Port Forwarding tab set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC Can the Router act as my DHCP server Yes The Router has DHCP server software built in Can 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
79. face 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 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 Alternative DNS server provided by your ISP Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window 3 I want to test my Internet connection A Check your TCP IP settings For Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP e Refer to Windows Help for details Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings 92 B Open a command prompt For Windows 98SE and Me e Click Start and Run In the Open field type command P
80. ffice Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access 76 RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together 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 SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming
81. g 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 AN 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 67 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
82. g or receiving data over the USB connection Green The DMZ LED lights up and will stay on while the DMZ function is being used Green The G LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection If the LED is flashing the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network Green These numbered LEDs corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router s back panel serve two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port Green The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port NOTE SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it AN easy to set up your wireless network If you have SecureEasySetup devices run the Router s Setup Wizard CD ROM and follow the on screen instructions to use SecureEasySetup Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router Instructions for Connecting the Router 1 Power down your network devices 2 Locate an optimum location for the Router The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network with line of sight to all of your mobile stations 3 Fix the direction of the 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 USB cable to the Router s USB p
83. g to which physical LAN port your device is plugged into You may assign High or Low priority to data traffic from devices connected on LAN ports 1 through 4 Application Priority You may control your data rate with respect to the application that is consuming bandwidth Check Optimize Gaming Applications to automatically allow common game application ports to have a higher priority You may customize up to eight applications by entering the port number they use Wireless QoS Wireless QoS is also referred to as Wi Fi MultiMedia WMM by the Wi Fi Alliance Select Enable to utilize AMM if you are using other wireless devices that are also WMM certified No Acknowledgement Enable this option if you would like to disable acknowledgement If this option is enabled the router will not re send data if an error occurs Cisco Systems 42 Optimize Gaming Applications Click this checkbox if you want the Router to automatically assign higher priority to common game application ports Application Name Enter the name of the application Priority For each port select its priority level from the drop down menu Specific Port Enter the respective port number in the Specific Port field Wireless QoS The Router features Wi Fi Multimedia WMM Support The No Acknowledgement feature is available only when the WMM Support feature is enabled WMM Support If you have other devices on your network that support
84. hat 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 Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network You can select from a range of transmission speeds or you can select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto Fallback feature Auto Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client The default value is Auto CTS Protection Mode CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your Wireless G products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802 11b traffic This function boosts the Router s ability to catch all Wireless G transmissions but will severely decrease performance Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products If you are not sure how to use this option keep the
85. hat make up the network in your home or office Linksys recommends using the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Router set it up and configure it to bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster What s in this User Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the Router s applications and this User Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router This chapter explains how to use the Web based Utility to configure the settings on the Router Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Router Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wire
86. he type of algorithm TKIP or AES and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters 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 WPA2 Personal WPA2 uses TKIP AES with dynamic encryption keys Enter a Passphrase of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA Enterprise This method is WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Router and its RADIUS server Then enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA2 Enterprise This method is WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Router and its RADIUS server Then enter a Key Renewal Timeout period which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS This method is WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Gateway and its RADIUS server Enter the WEP settings Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performan
87. ibe the shares Properties Modify Click the Modify button to change the properties of a share On the Share Properties screen enter a different name for the share and click the Select Partition button to select a partition to share The name of the share will be automatically displayed in the Share Folder field Click the Modify Share button to save the new properties or click the Clear button to clear the changes Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes Share Access Modify Click the Modify button to change the access privileges of a share On the Share Access screen groups with no access are listed in the Other Group column and groups with access are listed in the Group with Access column To give a group read only access select the group and click the gt gt Read Only button To give a group read write access select the group and click the gt gt Read Write button To strip a group of its current access privileges select the group and click the lt lt Remove button Click the Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel the changes Click the Close button to exit the Share Access screen Delete Click the Delete button to remove a share Create Share Create New Share Click the Create New Share button to create a new share On the Share Properties screen enter a name for the share and click the Select Partition button to select a partition to share The name of the share wil
88. ick the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Traceroute Test Traceroute Parameters Traceroute To test the performance of a connect click the Traceroute button Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Traceroute button The Traceroute screen will then display the test results To stop the test click the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen ADivision of Cisco Systems Inc Administration ss Applications Setup Wireless Security Storage D 2 Gaming Management Log Diagnostics Factory Detaults Firmware Upgrade Ping Test Enter the IP address or domain name you vvould like to ping and click the Ping button Traceroute Erter the IP address or domain name you Traceroute would like to trace then click the Traceroute button Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 56 Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping Test IP Address or Domain Name Number of times to Ping 5 v Figure 5 57 The Ping Test Traceroute Test IP Address or Domain Traceroute Name Figure 5 58 The Traceroute Test 46 ATNFA ME LEN rom WN aA NnaankeNnNnerar I OULU I auG LI MA AUULCE VWIUW SUCCUDUUSIC I De I s ke a S i less G Medi The Administration Tab Factory Defaults You can reset the Router to its factory default settings using this screen
89. il all of your devices have been configured 99 Where is my SecureEasySetup button On the Router the SecureEasySetup button is located on the front panel The button should be lighted either orange or white For other SecureEasySetup devices refer to each wireless device s documentation to locate the button on that device I have devices that support WPA Personal security but do not have SecureEasySetup Can I still use SecureEasySetup Yes Print out the wireless security settings at the end of the SecureEasySetup process and then manually configure the settings for your non SecureEasySetup devices Refer to each wireless device s documentation for instructions on how to enter these settings What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses Is IPSec Pass Through 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 n
90. ing the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router NOTE For first time installation Linksys Overview AN recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM If you want to configure advanced settings Linksys recommends using the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router If you do not wish to run use this chapter to learn about the Web based Utility the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM then you can use the Web based Utility to configure the Router For advanced users you may configure the Router s advanced settings through the Web based Utility HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs A communicate over the network with this protocol This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page s key functions The utility can be accessed Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router For a basic network setup most users information on TCP IP will use these two screens of the Utility e Basic Setup On the Basic Setup screen enter the settings provided by your ISP e Management Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its default There are eight main tabs Setup Wireless Security Storage Access Restrictions Applications amp Gaming Administration and Status Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main t
91. inksys s switches With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com for more information about products that work with the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Back Panel The Router s ports where the cables are connected are located on the back panel USB Internet 1 2 3 4 Reset Button Power pu o a gt N Figure 3 1 The Router s Back Panel The USB port is where you will connect a USB flash disk or hard drive You can attach a disk containing media files so you can stream music video or pictures to a media adapter without using a computer The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection These ports 1 2 3 4 connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices There are two ways to reset the 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 Router s Web based Utility The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router A IMPORTANT Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings Internet connection wireless security and other settings and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the Router if you want to r
92. l be automatically displayed in the Share Folder field Click the Create Share button to save the new properties or click the Clear button to clear the changes Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage LIN A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 98 4 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage Select Partition RSR Clear J Cancel Figure 5 36 Share Properties EA LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Share Access Share Name MyShare Other Group Group With Access admin w quest _ lt lt Remove Remove Cancel Changes Figure 5 37 Share Access The Storage Tab Administration The Administration screen allows you to manage the users and groups of users that can access the shares Basic Machine Name Enter a name for the Router Punctuation and other special characters e g cannot be used in the name Workgroup Name Enter the Workgroup Name of your networked computers Machine Description Enter a description of the Router that helps identify it for example you could mention the location of the Router All Partitions Share If you want to allow all partitions to be shared click the Enable radio button If you do not want to allow all partitions to be shared
93. ld be 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 L2TP EE User Name Password L2TP Server 0 0 0 0 Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min O Keep Alive Redial Period Sec Figure 5 7 L2TP Connection Type Internet Connection Type Telstra Cable v User Name Password Heart Beat Server Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min O Keep Alive Redial Period Sec Figure 5 8 Telstra Cable Connection Type 15 Optional Se
94. le Machine Description All Parttions Share mn My Coso mes My 006 Group Name Properties Ce CE met Mody Delete Create New Group Figure 5 38 Storage Tab Administration A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage Create User User Clear Cancel Figure 5 39 User Properties 34 RR r A ni T SUE i i i T ma WMWiisn ins I Narnia ClarAnA ml Danna with CnaarDOnnectayr la ice Ir V aval Sa O fa l E Al WAS gt AO OH E gt MAMA AY E r 3 ie A M i r 1408 bw Il sl ei B bw E E NI CHO C MGUId Y LU iauG MIN MUUULGI VILI OVTCGUDUUVSWIGI gt An d y OM 1 Y da Properties Modify Click the Modify button to change the user membership of a group On the Group m n Properties screen users who are not members are listed in the Other Users column and users who are members are listed in the Users in Group column To add a user to the group select the user and click the gt gt Join Group button To remove a user from the group select the user and click the lt lt Remove button Click the Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel the changes Click the Close emp ea button to exit the Group Properties screen Sech Delete Click th
95. lect 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 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 I get a time out error or am prompted to retry Check if other PCs work If they do ensure that your workstation s IP settings are correct IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Restart the computer that is having a problem 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 remov
96. less networking and some solutions to reduce the risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address cloning feature of the Router Appendix F Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support 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
97. like to assign to this To set up a static route between the Router and another network select a number from the Static Routing drop Sunet Mask 0 Lo Lo 8 Destination LAN IP Tis 5 e e e D e e ag Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 would like to assign the static down list A static route is a pre determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host ween Ne Wireless y route or network Enter the information described below to set up a new static route Click the Delete This Entry button host ana tne poor to delete a static route PA i Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters Figure 5 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 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 20 Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN amp Wireless Ethernet and wireless networks the WAN Internet or Loopback a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network necessary for certain software programs Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes yo
98. ll appear to be a computer on your network You can browse for the Router in your Network Neighborhood and create mapped drives from the shares you have created For more information on how to map network drives refer to Windows Help or your Windows user manual What kind of file system can I use with the Router The Router supports read and write access to FAT32 file systems and it supports read only access to NTFS file systems Can I connect a USB hub to the Router so I can connect more than one USB disk Yes you can use a USB hub to connect more than one USB disk After using SecureEasySetup my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices Re run the Setup Wizard On the Welcome screen for the Setup Wizard click Click Here to Start and follow the on screen instructions On the Configure Wireless Settings screen click Enter Wireless Settings Manually and continue to follow the on screen instructions To use the Web based Utility instead of the Setup Wizard refer to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Media Storage Link Router How do I set up additional devices using SecureEasySetup Repeat the SecureEasySetup process for each device unt
99. mple if you have a web server you would enter the range 80 to 80 Select the protocol s you will be using TCP and or UDP Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start and End IP Address Enabled POP3 incoming 110to110 192 168 1 102 When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 94 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 16
100. n To close the Port Services screen and return to the Access Restrictions screen click the Close button If you want to block websites with specific URL addresses enter each URL in a separate field next to Website Blocking by URL Address If you want to block websites using specific keywords enter each keyword in a separate field next to Website Blocking by Keyword 10 Click the Save Settings button to save the policy s settings To cancel the policy s settings click the Cancel Changes button List of PCs Enter MAC Address of the PCs in this format 0000000000001 MAC 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 MACOS 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 MACOG 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 MACO 7 00 00 00 00 00 00 MAC 04 00 00 00 00 00 00 MACO8 00 00 00 00 00 00 Enter the IP Address of the PCs IP 01 192 168 1 0 IP 04 192 168 1 0 IP 02 192 168 1 0 IP 05 192 168 1 0 IP03 192 168 1 0 IP 06 192 168 1 0 Enter the IP Range of the PCs IP Range 01 192 168 1 0 o IPRange02 192 168 1 0 0 Cancel Changes Figure 5 46 List of PCs Service Name DNS Protocol UDP Port Range 53 53 Figure 5 47 Port Services 30 The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network such as web server
101. n 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 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 greater but smaller than 192 168 1 253 The default Starting IP Address is 192 168 1 100 Optional Settings required by some ISPs Router Name WRTSL54GS Host Name Domain Name MTU Auto v Size 1500 Figure 5 9 Optional Settings Router IP Local IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 v Figure 5 10 Router IP Network Address Server Settings DHCP DHCP Server Enable Disable Starting IP Address 192 168 1 100 Maximum Number of 50 DHCP Users Client Lease Time minutes 0 means one day 0 Static DNS 1 0 0 0 0 Static DNS 2 0 0 0 0 Static DNS 3 0 0 0 0 WINS 0 0 0 0 Figure 5 11 Network Address Server Settings 16 Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the D
102. nsitive data Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage Disk Detail o Disk Make and Model Phys ze k a 1 16 00BB S Blank Disk 1 0006040 160 0 GB Claim Erase Disk A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Storage Claim the disk will create a partition of the whole disk and format it to FAT32 filesystem Disk Blank Disk 1 Make and Model WDC WD16 00BB 0000 40 Physical Size 160 0 CB New Partition Name Gem Figure 5 33 Claim Disk LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WRTSL5 Storage Disk Detail Claimed Disk1 WDC WD16 00BB 00GUA0 eene FAT 10008 18005 Deseshae IAS a a 6008 Erase Disk O claimed Disk1 WDC WD16 00BB 00GUA0 Ful Erase Figure 5 34 Storage Tab Claimed Disk 32 The Storage Tab Share Shares control access to the partition s of the disk attached to the Router The Share screen describes the current shares Using this screen you can create new shares modify share properties or delete shares Share Management Shares The Share Name Partition and Total Space columns descr
103. of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Applications lt 313 tGttl lt H 9H DSP S S S 9 ll amp Gaming Setup Wireless Acc SE Port Range Forward DMZ ort Triageri Port Triggering Port Triggering Administration Status z Application Enter the application Triggered Ra Forwarded Ran Se hoe name of the trigger Triggered ee Range For each application list the Application Start Port End Port Start Port End Port Enable triggered port number range Check with the Internet application 0 to 0 0 to 0 O documentation for the port number s needed Start Port Enter the 0 to 0 0 to 0 O starting port number of the Triggered Range End Port Enter the 0 to 0 0 to 0 O ending port number of the Triggered Range Forwarded Range For 0 to 0 0 to 0 O each application list the forwarded port number range Check with the 0 to 0 0 to 0 O Internet application documentation for the port number s needed 0 0 0 0 Start Port Enter the starting port gt O number of the Forwarded Range End Port Enter the ending port 0 to 0 0 to 0 O number of the Forwarded Range 0 to 0 0 to 0 O 0 to 0 0 to 0 O 0 to 0 0 to 0 O Cisco Systems Cancel Changes Figure 5 49 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering 40 The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a s
104. ommunicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions 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 Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other 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 74 DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain
105. ormatted as FAT32 On the Claim Disk screen enter a name for the partition Click the Claim button to save the new name or click the Clear button to clear the New Partition Name field Click the Cancel button to cancel the changes Safely Remove Before physically disconnecting a disk from the Router click the Safely Remove button first This ensures that the disk is not removed while data is being transferred to or from the disk otherwise data may be lost If a formatted disk is attached to the Router the Partition File System Total Space and Free Space columns describe the partition s of the disk IMPORTANT Do NOT disconnect the USB disk while data is being transferred to or from the disk A otherwise data may be lost Wait for the action to be completed or click the Safely Remove button first Create Share Shares control access to the partition s of the disk To create shares click the Create Share button Proceed to the next page for descriptions of the Share screen Erase Disk To erase a disk click the checkbox next to the name of the disk Quick Erase To quickly free up space on the disk click the Quick Erase button to remove the table of contents from the disk This is less secure than the Full Erase option Full Erase Click the Full Erase button to initiate complete removal of data from the disk Once the removal is complete the data cannot be recovered The Full Erase option is recommended if the disk holds se
106. ort Then connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB hard disk If you have a USB flash drive you can connect it directly to the Router 12VDC 1A Pow Figure 4 1 Connect the USB Disk 5 Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router s Internet port Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL modem Internet o a gt N Figure 4 2 Connect the Broadband Modem 6 Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling Internet 12VDC 1A Figure 4 3 Connect Your Network Devices 7 Connect the AC power adapter to the Router s Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet Only use IMPORTANT Make sure you use the power the power adapter supplied with the Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage A adapter that is supplied with the Router Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router Internet 7 Q lt lt o a gt N ES Figure 4 4 Connect the Power Proceed to the following section Placement Options Placement Options There are three ways to place the Router The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface so it sits on its four rubber feet The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface this uses ts built in stand The third way is to mount it on a wall The second and third options are
107. packets of information before allowing them to enter the network 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 11 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 Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Uplo
108. pecial purpose service such Applications bg amp Gaming Setup Wireless Security as Internet gaming or videoconferencing DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer exposing the computer to the Internet DMZ Host IP Address 192 168 1 0 DMZ Enabling this option will expose your router to the Internet All ports will be accessible from the Internet More Cisco SYSTEMS Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function Figure 5 50 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ DMZ To expose one PC select Enable Then enter the computer s IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes 41 The Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Quality of Service QoS ensures better service to high priority types of network traffic which may involve demanding real time applications such as videoconferencing There are three types of Wired QoS available Device Priority Application Priority and Ethernet Port Priority You can also configure Wireless QoS on this
109. provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maximized 1 Use the highest level of encryption possible 2 Use Shared Key authentication 3 Change your WEP key regularly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the newest and best available standard in Wi Fi security WPA2 is the newer version of Wi Fi Protected Access with stronger encryption than WPA WPA gives you a choice of two encryption methods TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol which incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption AES is stronger than TKIP WPA2 uses TKIP AES for encryption 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 68 WPA Enterprise and WPA2 Enterprise use a RADIUS Remote Authentication 0141 10 User Service server for authentication RADIUS uses a RADIUS server and WEP encryption WPA Personal Select t
110. r 10 seconds and then release it This will return the password forwarding and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings In other words the Router will revert to its original factory configuration 12 1 need to upgrade the firmware In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www linksys com Follow these steps 1 Go to the Linksys website at http www linksys com and download the latest firmware 2 To upgrade the firmware follow the steps in Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 13 The firmware upgrade failed and or the Power LED is flashing The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware and or make 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 alway
111. r limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 USA 81 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 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 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 b
112. ration in case you need lo reset the router back to its factory default settings You may click the Back up button to backup your current configuration Click the Browse button to browse for a configuration file that is currently saved on your Pc Click Restore to overwrite all current configurations with the ones in the configuration file Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 61 Administration Tab Config Management 47 The Status Tab Router LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54GS The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router s current status Status Administration Status Router Information a as abia ii GE Firmware Version This is the Router s current firmware KEE ee sr Current Time This shows the time as you set on the Setup Tab geen e puter name ite MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen by your ISP jp ai Router Name This is the specific name for the Router which you set on the Setup Tab ne msn Po Host Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab wu 1500 Domain Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Correas A A Internet Figure 5 62 Status Tab Router Configuration Type Displayed here is the information entered on the Setup Tab and required by your ISP for connection to the Internet This status information may vary depending on the connection type you a
113. re using If the Login Type is Automatic Configuration DHCP you can click the DHCP Release button to release the Router s Internet IP address and click the DHCP Renew button to renew the Router s Internet IP address For dial up type connections such as PPPoE you can click the Connect to have the Router connect to the Internet or click the Disconnect button to have the Router disconnect from the Internet Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information 48 The Status Tab Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network Local Network 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 Subnet Mask When the Router is using a Subnet Mask it is shown here DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the beginning of that range is shown here End IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the end of that range is shown here DHCP Clients Table Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP server You can delete PCs from that list and sever their connections by checking a Delete box and clicking the Delet
114. ress 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 If you get a reply the computer is connected to the Router e If you do NOT get a reply try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem In the command prompt type ping www yahoo com and press the Enter key e If you get a reply the computer is connected to the Internet If you cannot open a webpage try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem e If 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
115. rodotto e o sull imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani non differenziati II simbolo indica che questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti domestici E responsabilita del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante le specifiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli enti pubblici locali II corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negative per l ambiente e per la salute dell essere umano Per ricevere informazioni piu dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie apparecchiature in Vostro possesso Vi invitiamo a contattare gli enti pubblici di competenza il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto Latviesu valoda Latvian Ekologiska inform cija klientiem Eiropas Savienibas jurisdikcija Direktiva 2002 96 EK ir prasiba ka aprikojumu kam pievienota zime uz pasa izstradajuma vai uz t iesainojuma nedrikst izmest neskirot veida kop ar komun lajiem atkritumiem tiem ko rada viet ji iedzivotaji un uzn mumi i zime nozim to ka Si ierice ir jaizmet atkritumos ta lai t nenonaktu kopa ar parastiem majsaimniecibas atkritumiem JUsu pienakums ir So un citas elektriskas un elektroniskas ier ces izmest atkritumos izmantojot pasus atkritumu sav k anas veidus un l dzek us ko nodro ina valsts un pa vald bu iest des Ja izme
116. roniikkatuote ja muut vastaavat elektroniikkatuotteet viem ll tuote tal tuotteet viranomaisten m r m n ker yspisteeseen Laitteiston oikea h vitt minen est mahdolliset kielteiset vaikutukset ymp rist n ja ihmisten terveyteen Lis tietoja vanhan laitteiston oikeasta h vitystavasta saa paikallisilta viranomaisilta j tteenh vityspalvelusta tai siit myym l st josta ostit tuotteen Svenska Swedish Milj information f r kunder i Europeiska unionen Det europeiska direktivet 2002 96 EC kr ver att utrustning med denna symbol p produkten och eller f rpackningen inte f r kastas med osorterat kommunalt avfall Symbolen visar att denna produkt b r kastas efter att den avskiljts fr n vanligt hush llsavfall Det faller p ditt ansvar att kasta denna och annan elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning p fastst llda insamlingsplatser utsedda av regeringen eller lokala myndigheter Korrekt kassering och tervinning skyddar mot eventuella negativa konsekvenser f r milj n och personh lsa F r mer detaljerad information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter avfallshanteringen eller butiken d r du k pte produkten For more information visit www linksys com Appendix I Regulatory Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web
117. s ftp Applications ee mace suo on r gr ga 7 amin Setup Wireless icti amp Gaming servers e mail servers or other specialized Internet applications Specialized Internet applications are any i T d applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming Some NE Internet applications may not reguire any forwarding eee ee 0 to 0 Both v 192168110 O SECH 0 Je 0 Bothy wen Port Range Forward o Je G Bon wm O ike 0 10 0 Both 192 168 1 0 O port forwarding to only hose To forward a port enter the information on each line for the criteria required The criteria are described here 6 Je 0 Bole 110040 O ee 0 to 0 Both v 192 168 1 0 O Ee 0 to 0 Both v 192 168 1 0 O Port Range 0 to 0 I Both v 1921681 0 O 0 to 0 Both v 192 168 1 0 O Application In this field enter the name you wish to give the application Each name can be up to 12 characters 0 Je o Bohly wes O 7 Save Settings Settings Cancel Changes Changes Start End This is the port range Enter the number that starts the port range under Start and the number that ends the range under End Figure 5 48 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Protocol Enter the protocol used for this application either TCP or UDP or Both IP Address For each application enter the IP Address of the PC running the specific application
118. s button to select specific partitions to scan for content The Partition and Folder columns describe the partitions of the USB hard disk Scan Click the Scan button to scan a specific partition for content The Partition Listscreen will appear Click the Select button to select a partition for scanning Click the Up List button to move up one level in the file structure Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information Click the Close button to exit the Partition List screen Delete Click the Delete button to delete a specific partition from the Router s database After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware version v 1 98 4 Wireless G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Storage UPnP Media Server Setup Server Name WRTSL54GS UPnP Media Server Enable Disable Database Scan All Partition Select Partition to Scan Partitio Folder Scan oski Cancel Changes Figure 5 42 Storage Tab Media Server WRTSL54GS Partition List Partition Select NEW VOLUME Figure 5 43 Partition List 36 The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and tr
119. s on connection The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity just like a normal phone dial up connection to the Internet e There is a setup option to keep alive the connection This may not always work so you may need to re establish connection periodically 1 To connect to the Router go to the web browser and enter http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the password if asked The default password is admin On the Setup screen select the option Keep Alive and set the Redial Period option at 20 seconds Click the Save Settings button Click the Status tab and click the Connect button You may see the login status display as Connecting Press the F5 key to refresh the screen until you see the login status display as Connected e Click the Save Settings button to continue e If the connection is lost again follow steps 1 6 to re establish connection M 57 15 1 can t access my e mail web or I 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 se
120. s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the default password admin and click the Administration gt Management tab 2 Enter a different password in the Router Password field and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password 3 Click the Save Settings button 10 1 am a PPPoE user and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial up pop up window If you have proxy settings you need to disable these on your computer Because the Router is the gateway for the Internet connection the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access Please follow these directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect directly to the LAN e For 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 SS 96 11 To start over I need to set the Router to factory default Hold the Reset button fo
121. ss 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 MAC Clone Enable Disable To have the MAC Address cloned click the radio button beside Enable User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here Clone Your PC s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc MAC Clone Enable Disable User Defined Entry 00 00 00 00 00 00 Clone Your PC s MAC More Figure 5 15 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone ress C lone Some Cisco SYSTEMS 19 The Setup Tab Advanced Routing PR A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Setup ireless ecuri ora A Administration Status This tab is used to set up the Router s advanced functions Operating Mode allows you to select the type s of advanced functions you use Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network Static wm Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination E MET E ca Advan C e d R outing Static Routing Select set Se 110 y sea hell cn Router S Destination LANIP 0 lo lo lo eerie ion 7 Operating Mode Seene ESTIU e Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 rout
122. ss you need to specify here awe 9 0 1 19 1 10 User Name Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP PRE will provide you with the Subnet Mask Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Min Keep Alive Redial Period 30 Sec 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 14 L2TP If you are using an L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol connection then select L2TP User Name and
123. ssfully use DMZ hosting since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting In other words data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding settings If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding then the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forward tab 2 Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time 3 Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt DMZ tab 4 Select Enable next to DMZ In the Client PC 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
124. t adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may Sep n show something different MAC 05 MAC 15 For the Router s Web based Utility seg me For wireless MAC filtering enter the 12 digit MAC address in this format XXXXXXXXXXXX WITHOUT the hyphens See Figure E 4 P S For MAC address cloning enter the 12 digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided two digits per field macas mac See Figure E 5 es SR Figure E 4 MAC Address Filter List LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Applications Gaming MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Basic Setup MAC Clone MAC Address Clone Some Administration Status 10 Enable Disable ISP will require you to register your MAC address If you do User Defined Entry 00 00 00 00 00 00 not wish to re register your MAC address you can have the Clone Your PC s MAC router clone the MAC address that is registered with your ISP More Cisco SYSTEMS Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Appendix F Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product For more advanced terms see the complete Linksys glossary at http www linksys com glossary 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 Ad hoc A group of wireless devices c
125. t 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 backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right access point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s
126. thms AES lv RADIUS or RADIUS All devices z on your network must use the RADIUS Server Address 0 0 0 same security mode in order to RADIUS Port 1812 Sii Shared Key Key Renewal Timeout 3600 seconds Cisco SYSTEMS Save Settings Cancel Changes Figure 5 24 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 25 RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router First enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the Router and the server Then 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 Last either generate a WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security 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 the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually After you have made your changes click the Save Se
127. tically adjust clock for daylight saving changes Figure 5 12 Time Setting M 17 The Setup Tab DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System DDNS feature DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address It is useful when you are hosting your own website FTP server or other server behind the Router Before you can use this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider www dyndns org or www TZ0 com DDNS DDNS Service From this pull down menu enter the DDNS service with which you have membership 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 the DDNS service Internet IP Address This is the Router s current IP Address as seen on the Internet Status This displays the status of the DDNS connection TZO com E mail Address Enter the E mail Address for your DDNS account Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account Domain Name Enter the Domain Name for your DDNS service Internet IP Address This is the Router s current IP Address as seen on the Internet Status This displays the status of the DDNS connection After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Setup Setup
128. ttings 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 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 a
129. ttings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security 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 radius remote authentication dial in user service a protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access IMPORTANT If you are using WEP encryption always wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL5465 Wireless Setup Wireless Security Storage Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Security wireless Security Security Mode You may Security Mode RADIUS choose from Disable WEP a K WPA Pre Shared Key WPA RADIUS Server Address 0 10 10 0 RADIUS or RADIUS All devices on your network must use the RADIUS Port 1812 same security mode in order to communicate Shared Key More Default Transmit Key 01020304 WEP Encryption 64 bits 10 hexdigits v Key1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security RADIUS LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1
130. tton After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes Accepting Clients You will be returned to the previous page after SES configuration completed Figure 5 20 SecureEasySetup Ready Screen 23 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise RADIUS and WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WPA2 is stronger than WPA WPA Enterprise is WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service These are briefly discussed here For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless Security WPA Personal WPA gives you two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel
131. u ve already set up After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes Routing Table Entry List Destination LAN IP Subnet Mask Gateway Interface 64 25 25 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 WAN Internet 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 LAN amp Wireless Figure 5 18 Routing Table Entry List 21 The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Wireless Network Wireless Network Mode From this drop down menu you can select the wireless standards running on your network If you have both 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed If you have only 802 11 g devices select G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select B Only If you do not have any 802 11g and 802 11b devices in your network select Disable Wireless Network Name SSID The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters use any of the characters on the keyboard Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network For added security you should change the default SSID linksys to a unique name Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All de
132. use AES or TKIP AES Enter the RADIUS server s IP Address and port number along with a key shared between the Router and the server Last enter a Key Renewal Timeout which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version v1 95 1 WRTSL54G6S Wireless Setup Wireless Securit Wireless Security asic Wireless gs re Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Secur a Security Mode WPA Personal iv choose from Disable WEP qxrII OPAAN WPA Pre Shared Key WPA WPA Algorithms AES v RADIUS or RADIUS All devices r on your network must use the WPA Shared Key same security mode in order to Group Key Renewal 3600 seconds Cisco SYSTEMS Cancel Changes Figure 5 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Wireless Setup Wireless Security Storage Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Security Wireless Security Security Mode You may Security Mode WPA2 Enterprise Ei choose from Disable WEP WPA Pre Shared Key VPA WPA Algori
133. ver If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will be displayed here Channel As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting Encryption Function As selected on the Security Tab this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for security Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information Linksys A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Status unction Disabled MAC Address This is the Router s SS as S 00 90 4C 60 00 2C Mixed Mode As selected from the linksys Wireless tab this will display the wireh ode Mixed G Only or nebe network SS More Figure 5 65 Status Tab Wireless 50 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts Common Problems and Solutions and Frequently Asked Questions Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions 1 Pm trying to access the Router s Web based Utility but 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
134. vices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly 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 SecureEasySetup Button The status of the Router s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here If you want to use the Router s SecureEasySetup feature click the SecureEasySetup button NOTE SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption If your current wireless devices do not AN support WPA Personal security then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button hardware or software on your wireless client computer or other network device within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process Click the OK button to continue LinksYs A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Wireless Setup Wireless ecur Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Mode Mixed v SpeedBooster is enable Wireless Network Name SSID linksys and G Only mode i you Wireless Network Mode automatically on Mixed Mode is to exclude Wireless G clients d Wireless Channel
135. ware use the Administration Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router s web based utility If the Router s Internet connection is working well there is no need to download a newer firmware version unless that version contains new features that you would like to use Downloading a more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection and may disrupt your current connection stability Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment Yes but the Router s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4 0 or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher for Macintosh I 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 Navigator 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
136. which you wish to view After you have made your change click the Save Settings button to apply your change or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your change LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Versi ion w1 95 1 WRTSL54G6S ini i Applications E A Administration Setup Wireless Securi orage 8 Gering Administration Status Management I Log Diagnostics Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Config Management You may enable or disable the Log Enable Disable use of Incoming and Outgoing logs by selecting the appropriate radio button Incoming Log Outgoing Log More Cisco SYSTEMS Figure 5 53 Administration Tab Log Incoming Log Table Source IP Destination Port Number Clase Figure 5 54 Incoming Log Table Outgoing Log Table LAN IP Destination URL IP Service Port Number Figure 5 55 Outgoing Log Table 45 The Administration Tab Diagnostics The diagnostic tests Ping and Traceroute allow you to check the connections of your network components Ping Test Ping Parameters Ping The Ping test will check the status of a connection Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it Then click the Ping button The Ping Test screen will then display the test results To stop the test click the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen Cl
137. x to disable this feature Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers Check the box to filter Internet NAT redirection or uncheck the box to disable this feature Filter IDENT Port 113 This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network Check the box to filter port 113 or uncheck the box to disable this feature After you have made your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Firmware Version w1 95 1 WRTSL54GS Security Setup Wireless Security Storage Firewall I YPN Firewall Protection Enable or disable the SPI firewall More Firewall Protection Enable Disable Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Internet Requests Filter Multicast I Filter Internet NAT Redirection Filter IDENT Port 113 Figure 5 30 Security Tab Firewall 30 The Security Tab VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router s firewall VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security IPSec is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable IPSec Passthrough is enabled

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