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1. Reeme Renew Release Al Renew Al More Info gt gt Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen BER Ethemet Adapter Information Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel sl Adapter Address lt 00 00 00 00 00 00 gt IPAddess 92168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 UR Release Renew Release All Renew Al More Info gt gt Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 62 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 3 Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen it is the MAC address for your Ethernet TN adapter This appears as a series of numbers and letters atn d Onco syama Bc ege WAR Wireless G lravel Router with SpeedBoostar WTRS4GS Wireless The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering Enabled Disabled AN Note The MAC address is also called the Physical Address Wir obe Chani List Veiss ert Lat In the exampleshown the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show c something different gen ge For the Router s Web based Utility en e For MAC filtering enter the 12 digit MAC address ee x For MAC address cloning enter the 12 digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided two digits per field e ies Seve Settings Cancel Changes Wireless G Travel Router with S
2. The Power Plug and Slide Within Most of the Western Hemisphere Padi The Router s Power Plug is located on the back panel and the Power Slide is located on the top panel POWER PLUG Power Plug Wireless G Travel Router The Power plug is where you will connect the Router to the electrical outlet POWER SLIDE Power Slide Slide the Power Slide button in one direction to release the power plug and the other direction for it to return inside the Router Figure 3 2 Western Hemisphere Router Outside of the Western Hemisphere The power cable provided with the Router connects to the Power plug Connect the other end to an electrical outlet POWER PLUG Wireless G travel Bouner iS Sp eke P Figure 3 3 The Router outside of the Western Hemisphere Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 7 The Power Plug and Slide Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview advanced users you may follow the instructions in this chapter and then configure the Router through its Web Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router For NOTE For first time installation of the Router based Utility refer to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Setup CD ROM Hardware
3. Vemm Wireless G Travel Router with Speedtoostar Elres Anorytmus intermet Heqvests Fiter Maran 7 f toc internet NAT Redirection Figure 5 25 Security Tab Firewall wire Vi D D LIS n 26 The Security Tab VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec L2TP or PPTP 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 IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default To disable IPSec Passthrough select Disabled L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point to Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level L2TP Pass Through is enabled by default To disable L2TP Passthrough select Disabled PPTP Passthrough Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default To disable PPTP Passthrough select Disabled Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A Dicis id De Stern EE Security MEN Erasstiy mb Figure 5 26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough ipsec a VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP la
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5. The DHCP Client Log will display a temporary log of the Date and Time DHCP IP Address and MAC Address for the DHCP client traffic Click the Refresh button to update the log Click the Clear Log button to clear all the information that is displayed Click the Close button to close the screen Figure 5 35 Incoming Log Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with Speed Booster 36 The Administration Tab Log Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection Diagnostics Ping Test To IP or URL Address Enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping Ping Test Click this button to begin the test A new screen will appear and display the test results Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Traceroute Test To test the performance of a connection enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Traceroute button Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab Diagnostics A Deitin ol Coco besiess ne Pirmas eren vi D P Wireless G Travel Router with Spee
6. mbps one million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission browser an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web lan local area network the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office ethernet an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium 802 11b an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbyps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 119 an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless G Travel 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster This chapter describes the physical features of the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster This
7. se lue 192 um jimjima uma L June 102 IER rm Cue 182 a D Cp Ce 192 t i 0000000000 D ce Cie 182 160 4 Saro Settings Cancel Changes Figure 5 30 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding tcp a network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent udp a network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent 30 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Data is passed from SNMP agents which are hardware and or software processes reporting activity in each network device hub router bridge etc to the workstation console used to oversee the network The agents return information contained in a MIB Management Information Base which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled turned off on etc Telnet A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP IP based networks It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability Web The Internet Start End Port This is the port range Enter the port number or range of external ports used by the server or Internet application Check with the software docum
8. see the System section of Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 LED e Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router s Internet port Verify that the Status page of the Router s web based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP e Turn off the computer Router and cable DSL modem Wait 30 seconds and then turn on the Router cable DSL modem and computer Check the Status tab of the Router s web based utility to see if you get an IP address 5 I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router s web based utility e Refer to Problem 3 want to test my Internet connection to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router e Refer to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter to verify that your computer has an IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS e Seta static IP address on your system refer to Problem 2 need to set a static IP address
9. 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 It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using For example Unreal Tournament supports multi login with one public IP How do I get Half Life Team Fortress to work with the Router The default client port for Half Life is 27005 The computers on your LAN need to have clientport 2700x added to the HL shortcut command line the x would be 6 7 8 and on up This lets multiple computers connect to the same server One problem Version 1 0 1 6 won t let multiple computers with the same CD key connect at the same time even if on the same LAN not a problem with 1 0 1 3 As far as hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer How can I block corrupted FTP downloads If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client try using another FTP program The web page hangs downloads are corrupt or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the sc
10. 5 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Figure 5 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Figure 5 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure 5 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Mixed Figure 5 21 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Client List Figure 5 23 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5 24 Security Tab Firewall Figure 5 25 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Figure 5 26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Figure 5 27 Access Restrictions Tab Summary Figure 5 28 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PCs List Figure 5 29 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Figure 5 30 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Figure 5 31 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Figure 5 32 Administration Tab Management Figure 5 33 Administration Tab Log Figure 5 34 Incoming Log Figure 5 35 Administration Tab Diagnostics Figure 5 36 Ping Test Figure 5 37 Traceroute Test Figure 5 38 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Figure 5 39 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Figure 5 40 Status Tab Router Figure 5 41 Status Tab Local Network Figure 5 42 DHCP Client Table Figure 5 43 Status Tab Wireless Figure C 1 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address Figure E 4 Wireles
11. Before upgrading the firmware download the Router s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com international Then extract the file Please select a file to upgrade In the field provided enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file or click the Browse button to find this file Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file click this button and follow the on screen instructions Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A Divin B Gica Syama nz imei 21 Ai DI Wireless G Treneel Hooter with SpeedBoosber WIEHE Administration Figure 5 39 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Linksys A Devan of Disce matsen inc Firrecars erro VD 17 Wireless G Travel Router with Speediooster WTIRSaGS Administration zum Appiscalrons amp vi Gamin ming LLL Status a Fme e Upgrade Please Sebect a File to lipp Ae Fia Figure 5 40 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade firmware the programming code that runs a networking device download to receive a file transmitted over a network upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version 38 The Status Tab Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays information about the Router and its current settings The on screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type you use Router Information Firmware Version This is the Router s current firm
12. 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 16 1 Router s default IP address Toward the bottom of the window select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server provided by your ISP Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window Restart the computer if asked Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface If you are using the Classic interface where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 k 2 3 4 Click Start and Control Panel Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon Right click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using and select the Properties option
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14. IP address 6 Check the Enabled option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start End Port IP Address Enabled SMTP outgoing 25 to 25 192 168 16 102 POP3 incoming 110 to 110 192 168 16 102 When you have completed the configuration click the Save Settings button 45 7 I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications If you want to play online games or use Internet applications most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer This also applies to the Internet applications you are using The best way to get the information on what port services to use is to go to the website of the online game or application you want to use Follow these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application 1 Access the Router s web interface by going to http 192 168 16 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forwarding tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the custom Application 3 Enter the External Port range of the service you are using For example if you want to host Unreal Tournament UT you would enter the range 7777 to 27900 4 Checkthe protocol you will be using TCP and or UDP 5 Enter
15. IP settings for your Ethernet adapter C Inthe command prompt type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router s web based utility For example if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1 2 3 4 you would enter ping 1 2 3 4 and press the Enter key e f you get a reply the computer is connected to the Router e f you 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 fyou do NOT get a reply there may be a problem with the connection Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection e Refer to Problem 3 want to test my Internet connection to verify that you have connectivity e If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP please see Appendix E Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router
16. Installation 1 Power down your network devices 2 Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router s Internet port to your Internet connection Figure 4 1 Connecting to the Internet Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 8 Overview Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 3 For setup or if using a wired connection connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router s Ethernet port to your PC 4 Slide the Power Slide until the Power Plug is fully extended or connect the power cable Routers outside the Western Hemisphere are not equipped with a Power Slide Then connect the Power Plug to an electrical outlet eat tug oe Wireless G Travel Aowter Eh Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Figure 4 3 Connecting the Power Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Hardware Installation Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router For advanced users you may follow the instructions in the previous chapter Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster and then configure the Router through its Web based Utility This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and
17. VAL 2 Wicked Aptications Mote onty three applicabons can be blocked per policy Figure 5 27 Applications Blocked iist Varnes VIO OF WTRS465 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy 28 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 6 Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced Select the individual days during 8 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 applications accessed over the Internet such as FTP or telnet by selecting up to three applications from the drop down menus under Applications The Blocked List menu offers a choice of ten preset applications For the preset applications you select the appropriate range of ports will automatically be displayed Click the gt gt button to add to the Blocked Services list If the application you want to block is not listed or you want to edit an application s settings then create a new one by entering an Application Name Port Range and Protocol Then click Add You can also block access by URL address by entering it in the Website Blocking by URL Address field or by Keyword by entering it in the Website Blocking by Keyword field Click the Save Settings button to save the policy s settings To cancel the policy s settings click the Cancel Changes button n Figure 5 28
18. a network Ethernet A networking protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different incompatible communications protocols Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web 66 Infrastructure A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 20
19. addresses which can change every time a computer logs onto the network the MAC address of a device stays the same making it a valuable identifier for the network How do I reset the Router Turn the stand on the bottom panel press the Reset button and hold in for about eight seconds This will reset the Router to its default settings How do I resolve issues with signal loss There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss Lead glass metal concrete floors water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range Start with the Router and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment You may also try using different channels as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel You may also attach an optional external SMA antenna for longer range If your questions are not addressed here refer to the Linksys website www linksys com international 96 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 followi
20. at www linksys com international Follow these steps 1 Goto the Linksys website at www linksys com international 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 Ifthe 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 16 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 16 1 e Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of the Router s web based utility 14 My DSL service s PPPoE is always disconnecting PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always on connection The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity just like a normal phone dial up connection to the Internet e There is a setup option to keep alive the connection This may not always work so you may need to re establish connection periodically 1 To connect to the Router go to the web browser and enter http 192 168 16 1 or the
21. desktop s system tray Open the Wireless Network Connection window Click the Properties button Select the General tab and click the Configure button In the Properties window click the Advanced tab Select Power Output From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power output percentage D pL p I9 Windows 2000 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Dial Up Connections 3 Select your current wireless connection and select Properties 4 From the Properties screen click the Configure button 5 Click the Advanced tab and select Power Output 6 From the pull down menu on the right select the wireless adapter s power setting If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98 then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter Wireless Access Points Routers or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point router or other wireless product use its Web based Utility to configure its power output setting refer to the product s documentation for more information T1 Technical Documents on www linksys com international Follow these steps to access technical documents Browse to http www linksys com international Click the region in which you reside Click the name of the country in which you reside Click Products Click the appropriate product category Select a product Click the type of doc
22. e Refer to Problem 10 need to remove the proxy settings or the dial up pop up window for PPPoE users 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 16 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forwarding tab Enter any name you want to use for the custom Application Enter the External Port range of the service you are using For example if you have a web server you would enter the range 80 to 80 Check the protocol 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 16 100 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
23. each page s key functions The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router For a basic network setup most users will use these two screens of the Utility e Basic Setup On the Basic Setup screen enter the settings provided by your ISP e Management Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its default There are seven main tabs Setup Wireless Security Access Restrictions Applications amp Gaming Administration and Status Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs Make the necessary changes through the Web based Utility On each screen click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A A NOTE For first time installation of the Router Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM HAVE YOU Enabled TCP IP on your PCs PCs communicate over the network with this protocol Refer to Appendix D Windows Help for more information on TCP IP 10 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web based Utility To access the Web based Utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the Router s default IP address 192 168 16 1 in the Address field Then press Enter A pass
24. executing instructions Bridge A device that connects different networks Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 64 Buffer A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn t held up by the other Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System Allows the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g Www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address
25. here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen 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 at one of two DDNS service providers DynDNS org or TZ0 com If you do not want to use this feature keep the default setting Disabled DDNS DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS org then select DynDNS org from the drop down menu If your DDNS service is provided by TZO then select TZ0 com The features available on the DDNS screen Will vary depending on which DDNS service provider you use A Dbvision of Onco Zeien inc DynDNS org User Name Password and Host Name Enter the User Name Password and Host Name of the account you set up with DynDNS org Internet IP Address The Router s current Internet IP Address is displayed here Because it is dynamic it will change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here Ferrero Sep VS P IN Wiraless G Travel Router with Spaedflooster Figure 5 12 DynDNS org WTR 465 16 TZ0 com wt prm deri iens w DIS E mail Address TZO Passw
26. increase wireless efficiency 24 DTIM Interval This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages The default value is 1 Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets If you experience a 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 defau
27. of this mean Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer s hard drive Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games So networks are not only useful in homes and offices they can also be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a WLAN or Wireless Local Area Network The Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster bridges wireless networks of 802 11a 802 11b and 802 119 standards and wired networks allowing them to communicate with each other Linksys recommends using the Setup CD ROM for first time installation of the Router If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster set it up and configure it to bridge your network These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster nat network address translation NAT technology translated IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet
28. ohra rilevanti tad Direttiva 1999 5 EC Ez a k sz l k teljesiti az alapvet k vetelm nyeket s m s 1999 5 EK ir nyelvben meghat rozott vonatkoz rendelkez seket 74 National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries and other countries following the EU directive 1999 5 EC without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below Ce produit peut tre utilis dans tous les pays de l UE et dans tous les pays ayant transpos s la directive 1999 5 CE sans aucune limitation except pour les pays mentionn s ci dessous Questo prodotto utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschr nkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1999 5 CE folgen mit AuBnahme der folgenden aufgef hrten Staaten Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications BIPT must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters Please check http www bipt be for more details Morsk Norwegian Polski Polish Portugu s Portuguese Slovensko Slovenian Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish Svenska Swedish Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og andre relevante bestemmelser 1 EU direktiv 1999 5 EF Urza
29. pour certaines parties de la bande Reportez vous la table 1 ou visitez http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples d tails Table 1 Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EIRP Indoor No restrictions 2400 2483 5 100 mW 20 dBm Outdoor 2400 2454 100 mW 20 dBm 2454 2483 5 10 mW 10 dBm Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy Unless operating within the boundaries of the owner s property the use of this 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a general authorization Please check with http www comunicazioni it it for more details Questo prodotto conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in Italia Se non viene installato all interno del proprio fondo l utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN a 2 4 GHz richiede una Autorizzazione Generale Consultare http www comunicazioni it it per maggiori dettagli Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended Any modification or alteration to the product shall void the warranty see the Warranty Information appendix in this User Guide This product is designed for use with the standard integral or dedicated external antenna s that is are shipped together with the equipment However some applicatio
30. security features are available only through the network router or access point Refer to the router or access point s documentation for more information 57 SSID There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID 1 Disable Broadcast 2 Make it unique 3 Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID While this option may be more convenient it allows anyone to log into your wireless network This includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in MAC Addresses Enable MAC Address filtering MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a 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
31. server On the DHCP Client Table screen you will see a list of DHCP clients PCs and other network devices with the following information Client Names Interfaces IP Addresses MAC Addresses and the length of time before their assigned IP addresses expire From the 7o Sort by drop down menu you can sort the table by Client p ToSortby P Adress v Name Interface IP Address or MAC Address To view the most up to date information click the Refresh button 7 a To exit this screen click the Close button GE ee Me eege i e 2 Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Figure 5 43 DHCP Client Table 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 40 The Status Tab Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your Wireless A and or Wireless G networks Wireless Network MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen on your local wireless network Mode As selected from the Wireless tab this displays the status of the Router s Wireless G networking mode Network Name SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this displays the wireless network name or SSID of your Wireless G network Channel As entered on the Wireless tab this displays the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting Security The security mode will be displayed if one is selected SSID Broadcast As selected on the Wireless tab this displays the status of the Rout
32. setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4 0 or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher for Macintosh 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 exposed to the Internet Some applications require multiple TCP IP ports to be open It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting To get the LAN IP address see Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter If DMZ Hosting is used does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router No Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through Is the R
33. time If multicasting is permitted then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers Select Enable to filter multicasting or Disable 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 enable filter Internet NAT redirection or uncheck the box to disable this feature Web Filters Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the Gateway s security Denying Filter Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers To enable proxy filtering click the checkbox Java Java is a programming language for websites If you deny Java you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language To enable Java filtering click the checkbox ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites If you deny ActiveX you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language To enable ActiveX filtering click the checkbox Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them To enable cookie filtering click the checkbox Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A free of Cisco Beer inc Security
34. to a user for a limited amount of time instead of assigning permanent IP addresses DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit 65 DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A general authentication protocol used to control network access Many specific authentication methods work within this framework EAP PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords EAP TLS Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates Encryption Encoding data transmitted in
35. wired network What is infrastructure mode When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point Before using the roaming function the user must make sure that the workstation uses the same channel number as the access point of the 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 sucha 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 94 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
36. 00 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN The computers and networking products that make up your local network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a username and password system MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps MegaBits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission mIRC An Internet Relay Chat program that runs under Windows Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet NAT Network Address Translation Traversal A method of enabling specialized applications such as Internet phone calls video and audio to travel between your local network and the Internet STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to conn
37. 03 et RSS210 d Industry Canada 78 Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com international If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can e mail us at m malades OOO an SINS LNEEENU Outside of Europe E mail Address U S and Canada support linksys com 79 Outside of Europe E mail Address Middle East amp Africa support mea linksys com English only asiasupport linksys com English only 80
38. As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new access point it then re registers and the communication process continues What is ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that 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
39. For Netscape Navigator click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet 49 Frequently Asked Questions 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 networks can be used for LAN to LAN connections but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to a LAN Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet The Router s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port however the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto sensing Fast Ethernet 10 100 switch on the LAN side of the Router What is Network Address Translation and w
40. Host Neme WIRSGS eviders Doman Mame MTU Manual sa sime 1500 IP Address OZ 163 16 l T Mask 255 255 255 D DHCP Garwa Setting DKCH Server Enabled C Disabled State Dece Sart E Address 192 168 16 Lon Kimim Hambar of ieri H P Adie Ronge 192 160 16 100 149 Vix Du ETE Time Zone OMT OS 00 Pacific Timea Lis Canada Tuan D amp ubpenatically pt clock for daykohi saving changes Save Setings Cancel Changes Figure 5 3 Basic Setup 11 Wireless Internet Type Wireless Network Select the network that you want to connect to from the list and click Select Click the Refresh button if your network does not appear Internet IP Address Select your Internet connection type e Automatic Configuration DHCP By default the Router s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration DHCP which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address e Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet select Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address which is the ISP server s I
41. 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 fthe connection is lost again follow steps 1 6 to re establish connection Qu ce o Tw 48 15 I can t access my e mail web or am getting corrupted data from the Internet The Maximum Transmission Unit MTU setting may need to be adjusted By default the MTU is set at 1500 For most DSL users it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492 If you are having some difficulties perform the following steps 1 To connect to the Router go to the web browser and enter http 192 168 16 1 or the IP address of the Router 2 Enter the password if asked The default password is admin 3 Look for the MTU option and select Manual In the Size field enter 1492 4 Click the Save Settings button to continue If your difficulties continue change the Size to different values Try this list of values one value at a time in this order until your problem is solved 1462 1400 1362 1300 16 The Power LED keeps flashing The Power LED flashes when the device is first
42. 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 16 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 Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings Refer to Windows Help for details 43 B Open acommand prompt For Windows 98SE and Me e Click Start and Run In the Open field type command Press the Enter key or click the OK button For Windows 2000 and XP e Click Start and Run In the Open field type cmd Press the Enter key or click the OK button In the command prompt type ping 192 168 16 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
43. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WTR54GS EU UK LA Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless G Travel 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 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster gt gt gt In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Desc
44. P address DNS 1 3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address IMPORTANT You can only connect wirelessly to an open access network You cannot connect to a secured network Wired Internet Type Internet Connection Type e Automatic Configuration 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 Je rwuem Wirolec G F raval Routing with 5pemdlimosiur LU rel Waleed virens Wirelass Hrzteork Meter Here EH Security Merde MAC Ak ezz Fasc Sigg CSS M tt vm can ony connect ta pube wisglezs nebo thet hae open getas Interne E Akkaas Aubmabe Configuration SH C Shane iP Lage Latinga Cancel Changes Figure 5 5 Wireless Internet Type Automatic Configuration DHCP Host Name WIRS4GS Domain Name MTU Manual V Size 1500 Figure 5 6 Setup Tab Basic Setup DHCP Internet Connection Type 12 Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet select Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Sub
45. Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To 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 99 practical purposes this number is usually permanent Unlike IP
46. TE For all products the Declaration of Conformity is available through one or more of these options e A pdf file is included on the product s CD e Aprint copy is included with the product e Apdffile is available on the product s webpage Visit www linksys com international and select your country or region Then select your product If you need any other technical documentation see the Technical Documents on www linksys com international section as shown later in this appendix The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC e Radio EN 300 328 e EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 e Safety EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless B and Wireless G products the following CE mark notified body number where applicable and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment C 05600 C C 06780 CEO Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment Cesky Czech Dansk Danish Deutsch German Eesti Estonian English Espanol Spanish EAn Greek Fran ais French Islenska Icelandic Italiano Italian Latviski Latvian Lietuviy Lithuanian Nederlands Dutch Malti Maltese Margyar Hungarian Toto zaiizeni je v souladu se zakladnimi po adavky a ostatnimi odpovidajicimi ustanovenimi Sm rnice 1999 5
47. Tab Advanced Routing Routing Table Li A iba nd Cen Eet ine Fira errans 0 d Wireless tf Trawel Houter with Snggdiinmsgder Lie e Wireless Hasin Vell edens Sardinie Figure 5 17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 19 SecureEasySetup Button The status of the Router s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here If you want to use the SecureEasySetup feature click the SecureEasySetup button 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 A new screen will be displayed while the Router is waiting for you to push the SecureEasySetup button on your wireless client When the SecureEasySetup process is complete the Basic Wireless Settings screen will appear and the Current Encryption and Status information will be updated Status The status of your wireless security is displayed here Reset Security If you already set up the network using the SecureEasySetup feature and you want to replace your current settings with new SecureEasySetup settings click the Reset Security button A new screen will appear You will be asked to confirm that you want to reset your wireless security settings Click the OK button to continue The Router will generate a new network name SSID and set of keys Change these settings as described he
48. 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 Regulatory Information Appendix J Contact Information List of Figures Figure 3 1 The Router s Front Panel Figure 3 2 The Router s Power Plug and Slide Figure 4 1 Connecting to the Internet Figure 4 2 Connecting to the PC Figure 4 3 Connecting the Power Figure 5 1 Router s IP Address Figure 5 2 Router Login Screen Figure 5 3 Basic Setup Figure 5 4 Wireless Internet Type Figure 5 5 Setup Tab Basic Setup DHCP Internet Connection Type Figure 5 6 Static IP Connection Type Figure 5 7 PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5 8 PPTP Connection Type Figure 5 9 Static DHCP Client List Figure 5 10 DHCP Client Table Figure 5 11 DynDNS org Figure 5 12 TZ0 com Figure 5 13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Figure 5 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Figure 5 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Routing Table Figure 5 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Figure
49. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access RJ 45 Registered 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 RTP Real time Transport Protocol A protocol that enables specialized applications such as Internet phone Calls video and audio to occur in real time RTS Request To Send A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting 68 Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program SOHO Small Office Home Office Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices SPI Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall A technology that inspects incoming packets of inf
50. Vartan vis ex Current Time Sat 1 Jan 2008 00719925 biarr MAC Address 0 amp c amp 02 163144 rust Name LO Connection Type DHCP Wet connectie PReesse gp Renew Figure 5 41 Status Tab Router Adrranistr ation btefue 39 LIZ es enl en gn gn f Teairnl l Dantan urls See enzel za ee gelen ge Wiiraiace _ is ra val HaniiiTar Witn amp naanknncrTar W W ei voo uU Iav E Di U u L Gi VV I D iw J Uy Ui 24 U De L v a The Status Tab Local Network A Deoitscn at Caos iytbura KK LES TL SIN The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network starus EE TS Local Network RAE scd Local MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen on your local Ethernet network mung L IP Address This shows the Router s IP Address as it appears on your local Ethernet network n Subnet Mask When the Router is using a Subnet Mask it is shown here ccc DHCP Server Figure 5 42 Status Tab Local Network DHCP Server The status of the Router s use as a DHCP server is 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 Client Table Clicking this button will open a screen showing you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP
51. Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter LINKSYS A Cert of Gace Seite Fe Wireless Enabled Disabled Access Heetriction Permit Ce y Pc Prevent OAL Y PX Wit etree Chani List V reess Chart Let Q Q e x 22 3 a U w FF FF FF FFF FEF EF EE EF ESE E NR sg WS s 2 z isted below 30 accerzs the wireless network s buted bekmw lo access the wireless network 3828 2 S Er zgaat Ee SA Bea et SS Ee SS WE SES RR EES EES ES RRR EE WM Figure 5 22 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Wireless Client List To Sort by p Address v Client Name IP Address MAC Address Expires Close Figure 5 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Client List 23 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 Frame Burst Mode Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products If you are not sure how to use this option keep the default Enabled Default 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 funct
52. ab Internet Access Policy The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network such as web servers ftp servers e mail servers or other specialized Internet applications Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding Before using forwarding you should assign static IP addresses to the designated PCs Port Range Forwarding To forward a port enter the information on each line for the criteria required Descriptions of each criteria are described here Application Name Each drop down menu offers a choice of ten preset applications select None if you do not want to use any of the preset applications Select up to five preset applications For custom applications enter the name of your application in one of the available fields The preset applications are among the most widely used Internet applications They include the following DNS Domain Name System The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses A domain name is a meaningful and easy to remember handle for an Internet address Finger A UNIX command widely used on the Internet to find out information about a particular user such as a telephone number whether the user is currently logged on
53. acted firmware file or click the Browse button to find the file 4 Then click the Upgrade button and follow the on screen instructions Appendix D Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP Before a computer can communicate with the Broadband Router TCP IP must be enabled TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 61 Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address
54. acturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11b standard The 802 11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 11g standard 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 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What IEEE 802 11a features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11a functions e OFDM protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation 53 What IEEE 802 11b features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 11b functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What IEEE 802 119 features are supported The product supports the following IEEE 802 119 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol OFDM 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
55. and the last time the user was logged on The person being fingered must have placed his or her profile on the system in order for the information to be available Fingering requires entering the full user domain address FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP IP network Internet UNIX etc For example after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine they are typically uploaded to the web server using FTP POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet It provides a message store that holds incoming e mail until users log on and download it POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity All pending messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e mail protocol on the Internet It is a TCP IP protocol that defines the message format and the message transfer agent MTA which stores and forwards the mail A Eier il Cars Feier be AL LUN a Travel Rooter with Speedbaostor We Applications amp Gaming Setup Wireless bor Pi n Pon Range Forvear dins Applicable Barre Grant Erud Den Preiezed Tol Address Enabled Dio e wm ES 1 d 0 0 Fawger ow ei T68 3 1 ALEB 1 tea 1 li lolololo 3 we zi ri WE MEP p z a 1 14 SHE co eue ILI PRIME Cp Liu 192 168 4 1 we Ll 190 ER 1 A reg june 102 tha d
56. 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 utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code MIC to provide protection against hackers and AES Advanced Encryption System which utilizes a symmetric 128 Bit block data encryption 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 98 WPA Personal Select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8 63 characters and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99 999 seconds which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys WPA2 Personal WPA2 gives you one encryption method AES with dynamic encryption keys Enter a Passphrase of 8 63 characters Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys WPA2 Mixed Mode WPA2 Mixed Mode gives you TKIP AES encryption Enter a Passphrase of 8 63 character
57. ation for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network WLAN is exactly like a regular local area network LAN except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up infrastructure and ad hoc An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point An ad hoc configuration is wireless equipped computers communicating directly with each other Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral such as a printer with the wired network computers the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure mode The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point such as the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wirel
58. cal stress misuse negligence or accident In addition due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 73 Appendix Regulatory Information Compliance Information for 2 4 GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive NO
59. chapter explains how to use the Web Based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks Appendix C Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so Appendix D Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and or MAC address cloning feature of the Router Appendix F Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact inform
60. cloning feature of the Router You can also find the IP address of your computer s Ethernet adapter This IP address is used for the Router s filtering forwarding and or DMZ features Follow the steps in this appendix to find the adapter s MAC or IP address in Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 1 Click Start and Run In the Open field enter winipcfg Then press the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the P Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a Category 5 Ethernet network cable 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and is shown as a series of numbers and letters The MAC address Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering In the example shown the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show something different A 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 At the command prompt enter ipconfig all Then press the Enter key Ethernet Adapter Information Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernel inksvs LNE TO00TX Fast Ethernet Adi Adapter Address Ppp Adapter IP Address 192 168 1 45 SubnelMask 255 255 255 0 Defaut Gateway 192 168 1 254
61. dBooster Administration Figure 5 36 Administration Tab Diagnostics Li n LINKSYS A Division of Choco Systems inc Figure 5 37 Ping Test acing route to 192 168 1 1 over maximun of 30 hops l les lus les 192 168 1 1 sace complete Figure 5 38 Traceroute Test 37 The Administration Tab Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router s configuration to its factory default settings A Note Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures Once the Router is reset you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade This screen allows you to upgrade the Router s firmware Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use Note The Router may lose all of the settings you have customized Before you upgrade its firmware write down all of your custom settings After you upgrade its firmware you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings A Firmware Upgrade
62. ddress must be 192 168 16 2 or greater but smaller than 192 168 16 254 The default Starting IP Address is 192 168 16 100 Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to This number cannot be greater than 253 The default is 50 aic DHCP Client List DHCP Cheni Tabla Client Name Assign this IP To this MAC lolojojojoja Enabled i EL i Dini Figure 5 10 Static DHCP Client List O e R sew r i DHCP Chem Table to Soo br PAsress v Client Wang eegen Lrksys 1 LAN Unktys 2 Wireiess A Linksys 3 Wiretess O Lrksys 4 Wireiess B IP Address 192 168 1 100 192 168 1 101 192 168 1 102 192 169 1 103 MAC Address 00 40 0 3 CE 61 00 40 05 35 CE 62 00 40 0 3 CE 63 waeren Cr OS ee Tess Figure 5 11 DHCP Client Table d E Lis ajaja dr 15 IP Address Range The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here 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 Settings Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull down menu Click the checkbox if you want the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time Change these settings as described
63. disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function Dean Spe DMZ To expose one PC select Enabled then enter a WAN IP Address or Host IP Address in the field Figure 5 32 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wan IP Address The Internet IP address of the computer you want to expose Host IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to expose Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen 33 The Administration Tab Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security Management Router Access Router Password and Re enter to Confirm You can change the Router s password from here Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re enter to Confirm field to confirm Remote Access Remote Management To access the Router remotely from outside the local network select Enabled Otherwise keep the default setting Disabled Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely from outside the local network select Enabled You must have the Remote Management feature enabled as well Otherwise keep the default setting Disabled Allow Remote IP Address If you want
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65. e Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen 35 d NS Gg ex usn ams fe m Fh geed mag eeesd A ER e s sli ER SES ee Wirrnalacec ct s i Honurar wiTh SneaenkKanc 1 rar ViTCIGSo U dE NUULGCE WILT 9JUGCUDUUSLUI The Administration Tab Log n A Deren ol Ce Eypsipen ber Penama DEER The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection Administration Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection To disable the Log function keep the default setting Disable To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Enable When you wish to view the logs click the View Log button then select Incoming Log Outgoing Log Security Log or DHCP Client Log from the Type drop down menu Figure 5 34 Administration Tab Log The Incoming Log will display a temporary log of the Source IP Addresses and Destination Port Numbers for the incoming Internet traffic The Outgoing Log will display a temporary log of the LAN IP Addresses Destination URLs or IP Addresses and Service or Port Numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc The Security Log will display a temporary log of the Date and Time Direction Packets to and from Action and the Reason for the selected security options Type incomingLog se Incoming Log
66. e with non Linksys wireless products make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field and enter it manually in the wireless client After you enter the Passphrase click the Generate button to create WEP keys e TX Key Select which WEP key 1 4 will be used when the Router sends data Make sure that the receiving device wireless client is using the same key e WEP Keys 1 4 WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless network transmissions If you are not using a Passphrase then manually enter a set of values Do not leave a key field blank and do not enter all zeroes they are not valid key values If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption the key must be exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 9 and A F WPA Personal This method offers two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of encryption method you want to use TKIP or AES Enter the Passphrase which can have 8 to 63 characters Then enter the Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys IMPORTANT If you are using encryption always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and encryption key or else your wireless network will not function properly A Divi
67. ect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station 67 OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products PEAP Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system such as passwords Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters Power over Ethernet PoE A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network
68. eless Security Dimensions W x H x D Unit Weight Power Certifications WTR54GS IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Internet One 10 100 RJ 45 Port LAN One 10 100 RJ 45 Port Power Slide Button and Power Plug for Western Hemisphere Power Port outside of Western Hemisphere Reset Button SES Button UTP CAT 5 Power Wireless Internet Ethernet SecureEasySetup 802 119 12 5 dBm Typical Normal Temp Range 1 5dBm 802 11b 16 5dBm Normal Temp Range 1 5dBm 11Mbps 90dBm Typical 54Mbps 65dBm Typical Stateful Packet Inspection SPI Firewall Internet Policy Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WEP Wireless MAC Filtering 73 x 107 x 31mm 130 g Built in Switching Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1 5A FCC CE IC 03 Wi Fi 802 11b 802 119 WPA 71 Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 70 C 20 to 80 Non Condensing 10 to 90 Non Condensing 72 Appendix H Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the Pr
69. entation of the Internet application for more information Protocol Select the protocol s used for this application TCP and or UDP To IP Address For each application enter the IP address of the PC running the specific application Enabled Click the Enabled checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen 31 The Applications amp Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering The Port Range 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 Range Triggering Application Name 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 In the first field enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range In the second field 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 n
70. er s SSID Broadcast feature Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen LINKSYS A resin El Cien Erlen Ine DEER LUI D Travel Vote with Sppegdloesier KA a Status Danuty tt k TKIP AES Ersalil Figure 5 44 Status Tab Wireless 41 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 international Common Problems and Solutions 1 l m trying to access the Router s Web based Utility but do not see the login screen Instead see a screen saying 404 Forbidden If you are using Windows Explorer perform the following steps until you see the Web based Utility s login screen Netscape Navigator will require similar steps 1 2 3 Click File Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked Press CTRL F5 This is a hard refresh which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages not cached ones Click Tools Click Internet Options Click the Security tab Click the Default level button Make sure the security level is Medium or lower Then click the OK button 2 I need to set a static IP address on a PC You can assign a static IP add
71. ernet 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 Server IP Address This is server s IP address as seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Local IP Address This is the Router s IP address as seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Connection ID Name This is the name of the connection Static IP F internet IP Address Subnet Mask oss 255 255 o Default Gateway WW ee DNS 1 DNS 2 DNS 3 Figure 5 7 Static IP Connection Type static ip address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network subnet mask an address code that determines the size of the network default gateway a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network PPPoE Ww Username Password CO Connect on Demand Max Idle Time Minutes Keep Alive Redial Period 30 Seconds Figure 5 8 PPPoE Connection Type pppoe a type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport packet a unit of data sent over a network 13 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 User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Pass
72. ess network adapters which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming range and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network then the Ad Hoc mode can be used Ad Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other eliminating the need for a wireless router or access point The drawback of this mode is that in Ad Hoc mode wireless equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network And of course communication between the wireless equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them Network Layout The Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster has been specifically designed for use with your 802 11b and 802 119 products Now products using these standards can communicate with each other network a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users ssid your wireless network s name ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point infrastructure a wireless network that is bridged to a wired ne
73. hat 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 Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE Windows Millennium Windows 2000 or Windows XP Yes but Linksys does not at this time provide technical support for setup configuration or troubleshooting of any non Windows operating systems Does the Router support ICQ send file Yes with the following fix click ICQ menu gt preference gt connections tab gt and check am behind a firewall or proxy Then set the firewall time out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router 90 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
74. ion click Enabled AP Isolation is disabled by default Authentication Type The default is set to Open System allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used With Open System authentication the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication With Shared Key authentication the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network so they know which rates will be used The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission The default setting is Default when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates 1 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps 18Mbps and 24Mbps Other options are 1 2Mbps for use with older wireless technology and All when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission If you want to specify the Router s 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 Default to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto Fallback feature Auto Fallback
75. k MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted The recommended size entered in the Size field is 1500 You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection keep the default setting Auto PPTP v Server IP Address Local IP Address Connection ID Name Username Password Connect on Demand Max Idle Time 5 Minutes Keep Alive Redial Period Seconds Figure 5 9 PPTP Connection Type 14 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the Router s local network settings Changes to the Router s wireless network settings are performed through the Wireless tab Router IP IP Address and Subnet Mask This shows both the Router s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network The default IP Address is 192 168 16 1 and the default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 In most cases keeping the default values will work DHCP Server Setting The settings allow you to configure the Router s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server function The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network If you choose to enable the Router s DHCP server option you must make sure there is no other DHCP server on y
76. lt value of 2347 Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen fragmentation breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet beacon interval data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized 25 The Security Tab Firewall The Firewall screen offers Filters and the option to Block WAN Requests Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests To enable a feature select Enabled from the drop down menu To disable a feature select Disabled from the drop down menu Firewall SPI Firewall Protection Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection SPI for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment Filter Anonymous Internet Requests When enabled this feature keeps your network from being pinged or detected by other Internet users It also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports Both functions of this feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network This feature is enabled by default Select Disabled to allow anonymous Internet requests Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same
77. n select the wireless standards running on your network If you have both 802 119 and 802 11b devices in your network keep the default setting Mixed If you have only 802 11g devices select Wireless G Only If you have only 802 11b devices select Wireless B Only Network Name SSID The SSID is the network name shared by 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 keyboard characters in length 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 Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings All devices in your wireless network must broadcast on the same channel in order to communicate 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 Enabled If you do not want to broadcast the Router s SSID then select Disabled Encryption The wireless security used on your wireless network is displayed here LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Routing Table Destination Mask Gateway Metric 192 168 1 0 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 1 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 255 192 168 1 1 1 close Figure 5 16 Setup
78. ne of Cic Eysvierr ke Frea Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBoostur Wireless Figure 5 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP wep wired equivalent privacy a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security A ipaa of Co sims ke Dimana qu ERC Witte G Travel Fonirtes with Spoediooste Wireless Figure 5 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal 21 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster WPA2 Personal WPA2 Personal gives you one encryption method AES with dynamic encryption keys Enter a PFP Passphrase of 8 63 characters Then enter a Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should i is ten ares VS change the encryption keys t ee Trawel Rowton sin ceo Wireless Derren Parplscatioms amp Beetr ictum Canine ul E ALL I ba t I ceru iy Audrina aon Wittiess Seni tan patinga Cancnl Changes Figure 5 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal LINKSYS WPA2 Mixed WPA2 Mixed gives you TKIP AES encryption Enter a Passphrase of 8 63 characters Then entera 5 Dean en VN Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys i Seem M Wireless Ageeus Applications E Tat Wir EXIST M xum e ov Fassitrieisnres Garnir Arrant ation ELUL I V eiet security Wireless Security fava Safirs Cancel Changes Figure 5 21 Wireless Tab Wirele
79. net Mask Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address which is the ISP server s IP address DNS 1 3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address PPPoE Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet to establish Internet connections If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE If they do you will have to enable PPPoE User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Connect on Demand Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again If you wish to activate Connect on Demand click the radio button In the Max Idle Time field enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates Keep Alive 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 Int
80. ng 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 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products first listen for beacon messages These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier Here are the steps you can take Change the administrator s password regularly With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly A Note Some of these
81. nges to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Figure 5 14 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone mac address the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device The Setup Tab Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router s advanced functions Operating Mode allows you to select the type s of advanced functions you use Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet To enable NAT click Enabled To disable NAT click Disabled Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router s The Router determines the network packets route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination This feature is Disabled by default Static Routing A static route is a pre determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network To set up a static route between the Router and another network enter the information described below to set up a new static route by clicking the Add New Entry button to add an entry Click the Update Selected Entry button to change an existing en
82. ns may require the antenna s to be separated from the product and installed remotely from the device by using extension cables For these applications Linksys offers an R SMA extension cable AC9SMA and an R TNC extension cable ACOTNC Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss attenuation of 5 dB To compensate for the attenuation Linksys also offers higher gain antennas the HGA7S with R SMA connector and HGA7T with R TNC connector These antennas have a gain of 7 dBi and may only be used with either the R SMA or R TNC extension cable Combinations of extension cables and antennas resulting in a radiated power level exceeding 100 mW EIRP are illegal 76 Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country s regulations you may have to change the power output of your wireless device Proceed to the appropriate section for your device Note The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products For more information refer to the documentation on your product s CD or http www linksys com international Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100 by default Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm 100 mW it is generally 18 dBm 64 mW or below If you need to alter your wireless adapter s power output follow the appropriate instructions for your computer s Windows operating system Windows XP 1 Double click the Wireless icon in your
83. ode to another in a given time period TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file 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 WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA Wi Fi Protected Access a wireless security protocol using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server 70 Appendix G Specifications Model Standards Ports Buttons Cabling Type LEDs Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity Security features Wir
84. oduct 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 INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys or c has been subjected to abnormal physical or electri
85. ord and Domain Name Enter the Email Address Password and Domain Name of the service you set up with TZO Wireless Travel Hooter wiih Speedbooster WPS Internet IP Address The Router s current Internet IP Address is displayed here Because it is dynamic this will change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here When you have finished making changes to this screen click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Figure 5 13 TZ0 com The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12 digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet If you do not wish to re register the MAC address with your ISP you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature KSYS MAC Address Clone USE ASSUM Wirglesgz s Travel Rouder with SpeedBnoster Wiha Enabled Disabled To have the MAC Address cloned select Enabled from the drop down menu MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here Clone My PC s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Cha
86. ormation before allowing them to enter the network Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path STUN Simple Traversal of UDP through NATs A protocol that enables specialized applications such as Internet phone calls video and audio to travel between your local network and the Internet STUN is a specific type of NAT traversal 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 69 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 n
87. our network DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you don t want a DHCP server then select Disabled no other DHCP features will be available Static DHCP Every time a PC reboots it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router If you want a PC to be assigned the same IP address every time it reboots then click the Static IP button On the DHCP Client List screen enter the static local IP address in the Assign this IP field and enter the MAC address of the PC in the 7o this MACfield Then click the Enabled checkbox When you have finished your entries click the Save Settings button to save your changes Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes To exit this screen click the Close button If you want to see a list of DHCP clients click the DHCP Client Table button On the DHCP Client Table screen you Will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information Client Name Interface IP Addresse and MAC Addresse To save the information select Static DHCP Client List From the 7o Sort by drop down menu you can sort the table by Client Name Interface IP Address or MAC Address To view the most up to date information click the Refresh button To exit this screen click the Close button Start 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 16 1 the Starting IP A
88. outer s web based utility by going to http 192 168 16 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications amp Gaming gt Port Range Forwarding 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 Enabled next to DMZ In the Host IP Address field enter the IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet This will bypass the NAT technology for that computer Please refer to Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 5 Once completed with the configuration click the Save Settings button 9 forgot my password or the password prompt always appears when am saving settings to the Router Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings then perform the following steps 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 16 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the default password admin and click the Administrations gt Management tab 2 Enter a different password in the Router Password field and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password 3 Click the Save Settings button 10 1 am a PPPoE user and need to remove the proxy
89. outer 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 Internet Access Policies and Port Range Forwarding 52 How do I get mIRC to work with the Router Under the Port Forwarding tab set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC Can the Router act as my DHCP server Yes The Router has DHCP server software built in Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network What is the IEEE 802 11a standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11a standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11a standard The 802 11a standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manuf
90. peedBooster WTRS4GS Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 63 For the Router s Web based Utility Appendix F Glossary 802 114 A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802 11b A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point A device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter A device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start
91. 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 16 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 remove the Router to verify a direct connection Manually configure the TCP IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled For Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options and then the Connection tab Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection
92. re and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen 20 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 WPA2 Personal WPA2 Mixed and WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy These four are briefly discussed here For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router turn to Appendix B Wireless Security When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes Wireless Security WEP WEP is a basic encryption method Select a level of WEP encryption 40 64 bit Hex digits or 128 bit Hex digits If you want to use a Passphrase then enter it in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button If you want to enter the WEP key manually then enter it in the WEP Key 1 4 field s To indicate which WEP key to use select the appropriate 7X Key number e Passphrase Instead of manually entering WEP keys you can enter a passphrase It is used to generate one or more WEP keys It is case sensitive and should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only If you want to communicat
93. reen 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 international for more information 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 international How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www linksys com international where they can be downloaded for free To upgrade the Router s firmware use the Administration 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 91 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
94. ress 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 16 1 which is the default IP address of the Router Click the Add button to accept the entry Click the DNS tab and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected Enter the Host and Domain names e g John for Host and home for Domain Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information Click the OK button in the TCP IP properties window and click Close or the OK button for the Network window Restart the computer when asked 42 e For Windows 2000 1 2 3 8 9 e For Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up
95. ription Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents WTR54GS UG EMEA 50624 KL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Power Plug and Slide Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Hardware Installation Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview How to Access the Web based Utility The Setup Tab Basic Setup The Setup Tab DDNS The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab Wireless Security The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab Firewall The Security Tab VPN Passthrough The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy The Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding The Applications amp Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The Administration Tab Management The Administration Tab Log COON OO PP P BDH sch The Administration Tab Diagnostics The Administration Tab Factory Defaults The Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab Router
96. s Then enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network s performance but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network encryption should be used These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer 99 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router s firmware is upgraded through the Web based Utility s Administration tab Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use Note The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized Before you upgrade its firmware AN write down all of your custom settings After you upgrade its firmware you will have to re enter all of your configuration settings Linksys A Creo of Cisco Systems inc Ferrecaem Version Vt D 17 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster WITRS4GS To upgrade the Router s firmware follow these instructions icine 1 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com international Then extract the firmware file 2 Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web Utility s Administration tab and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear Figure C 1 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade 3 Enter the location of the extr
97. s MAC Filter List Figure E 5 MAC Address Clone Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever sharing Internet access files and fun easily and securely while away from home How does the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster do all of this The Router has a built in access point which lets you connect SpeedBooster enhanced and regular Wireless G and Wireless B devices to the network There s also an Ethernet port to connect your wired PC The Router function ties it together and lets your PCs share a wired or wireless Internet connection The travel friendly form factor includes a built in power supply and antenna and it comes with a travel case Just plug the Router directly into the wall and connect the hotel s fast Internet service cable Then use the Router s push button setup feature to easily connect and configure your wireless devices You just push the button on the Router and on your other SecureEasySetup enabled wireless device to automatically create a WPA or WEP encryption secured wireless connection You can also use multiple devices on a single hotspot account in a coffee shop or airport lounge and be protected with WPA Personal encryption or a powerful SPI firewall The Router also supports VPN pass through and it can serve as a DHCP Server But what does all
98. 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 Click the Close button to exit this screen To create an Internet Access policy 1 Select a number from the Access Policy drop down menu 2 Enter a Policy Name in the field provided 3 To enable this policy select Enable from the Status drop down menu 4 Click the Edit List button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy The nternet Access PCs List screen will appear You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs After making your changes click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Then click the Close button 5 Click the appropriate option Deny or Allow depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen A freeen of Caco Sege ec Access Restrictions ethers Wireless G Travel Router with SpeodBooster cetus Enabled Disabled Sat Let This Polley applies only to PCs on the List rbd moomex Garg secte days weiter Allow Schedule Dez C evers Cho Cia Lir Cw T Wette Mocking by URL Address Website Blocking by Keyword Tames 24 Hourt
99. 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 OM 47 11 To start over need to set the Router to factory default Hold the Reset button for 8 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
100. ss Security WPA2 Mixed Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 22 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network s radius Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address either permitting or blocking access click Enabled If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address select Disabled Access Restriction Prevent ONLY PCs listed below to access the wireless network Clicking this radio button will block wireless access by MAC Address Permit ONLY PCs listed below to access the wireless network Clicking this radio button will allow wireless access by MAC Address Wireless Client List Wireless Client List Click the Wireless Client MAC List button to display a list of network users by MAC Address From the 7o Sort by drop down menu you can sort the table by Client Name IP Address MAC Address or Expires To view the most up to date information click the Refresh button To exit this screen click the Close button Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The
101. t LAN amp Wireless which performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks You can also select WAN which performs dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet Finally selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks as well as data from the Internet tz haas vt p D Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster LL WAT CO Enabled Disabled Dynamic Roasting UP Enabled Disabled Statec Roading Static Routing Table Lntries Leete Figure 5 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing 18 Metric This determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel A node is any device on the network such as PCs print servers routers etc Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes you ve already set up Show Routing Table For each route the Destination LAN IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and Metric are displayed Click the Refresh button to update the information Click the Close button to close the table Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Basic Wireless Settings Wireless To use your Router s wireless connection click Enabled To disable your connection click Disabled Network Mode From this drop down menu you ca
102. 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 16 100 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 Enabled option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Application Start End Port IP Address Enabled PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 UP 192 168 16 102 VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 UP 192 168 16 100 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 successfully use DMZ hosting since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting In other words data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding settings If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding then the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting 1 Access the R
103. the LED will be solidly lit Green The WLAN LED flashes when there is a successful wireless connection Green The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port Green 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 This port connects the Router to your networked PC and other Ethernet network devices The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection Figure 3 1 The Router s Front Panel broadband an always on fast Internet connection There are two ways to reset the Router s factory defaults Either press the Reset button for approximately eight seconds or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router s Web based Utility The Secure Easy Setup sets up and configures your wireless devices Push the Secure including Internet connection wireless and security will Easy Setup button on the Router and on your other SecureEasySetup enabled wireless be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults Do not devices to automatically create a wireless connection reset the Router if you want to retain these settings IMPORTANT If you reset the Router all of your settings Ls Im Unni tha LIZ pelen ges A arth CranADanatar ng to Know the Wireless G Travel Rou with S peeabpoostel 6 Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
104. to be able to access the Router from any external IP address select Any IP Address If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses then select the second option and complete the fields provided Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access UPnP Universal Plug and Play UPnP allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications such as gaming and videoconferencing UPnP If you want to use UPnP keep the default setting Enabled Otherwise select Disabled Allow Users to Configure Keep the default setting Enabled if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature Otherwise select Disabled Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Keep the default setting Enabled if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections Otherwise select Disabled LI prm Fermaare art Vi D D Wireless G Travel Router with Speedtiooster WIRSAGS Administration Figure 5 33 Administration Tab Management 34 Backup and Restore Backup Configurations To back up the Router s configuration click this button and follow the on screen instructions Restore Configurations To restore the Router s configuration click this button and follow the on screen instructions You must have previously backed up the Router s configuration Change these settings as described here and click th
105. try Click the Delete button to delete a static route 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 Enter the IP address of the host for which you wish to create a static route If you are building a route to an entire network be sure that the network portion of the IP address is set to 0 For example the Router s standard IP address is 192 168 16 1 Based on this address the address of the routed network is 192 168 16 with the last digit determining the Router s place on the network Therefore you would enter the IP address 192 168 16 0 if you wanted to route to the Router s entire network rather than just to the Router 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 For example a network may have the Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 This determines by using the values 255 that the first three numbers of a network IP address identify this particular network while the last digit from 1 to 254 identifies the specific host 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 or the Internet WAN From the drop down menu you can also selec
106. twork via an access point adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium 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 The Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster is compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g adapters such as the Notebook Adapter WPC54GS for your laptop computers PCI Adapter WMP54GS for your desktop PC and USB Adapter WUSB54GS when you want to enjoy USB connectivity With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Linksys website at www linksys com international for more information about products that work with the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wirel T Vu I G ira D manes un 224 E Tor Ab nouter witn oC Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router s ports LEDs and buttons are located here LEDs Power Wireless Internet Ethernet Ports Ethernet Internet Buttons Reset Secure Easy Setup 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 be orange When the diagnostic is complete
107. umber s needed In the first field enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range In the second field enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range Enabled Click the Enabled checkbox to enable port range triggering for the relevant application Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A Diinan of Das Syriam ire Applications amp Gaming Pii Fange Tiigpgising Application Rame Trigate cd hargo Forwarded Range Enabted CDD ER DI DOE Cae Settings Cancel Changes Figure 5 31 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering 32 The Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC The Port Range Forwarding 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 Applications amp Gamin Selm Wireiras Sea Ween I Al Poir oke egw Du A Dremm ef Cro bramm Fe o Eu UE E Wireless G Travel Router with Spoeedioastior WTRIRRGS S o e Adminis ann ET I Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function
108. umentation you want The document will automatically open in PDF format QU QUI D e Note If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you need please contact your local sales office or visit http Awww linksys com international for more details 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 ncrease the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT This device complies with Industry Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 rules Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB 0
109. ware Current Time This shows the time based on the time zone you selected on the Setup Tab Internet MAC Address This is the Router s MAC Address as seen by your ISP Host Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Domain Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Internet Connection Connection Type This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using Status The status of the connection is displayed here IP Address The Router s Internet IP Address is displayed here Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The Router s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections DNS1 3 Shown here are the DNS Domain Name System IP addresses currently used by the Router IP Release Available for a DHCP connection click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router s Internet port IP Renew Available for a DHCP connection click this button to replace the current IP address of the device connected to the Router s Internet port with a new IP address Click the Refresh button to update the on screen information Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen A Dream of Gane Spimn ke Verweam Vereen V b oi Wireless G Travel Router with Speedtooster WIRS4GS Status Accras Appice atur X Setup welose Security Restrictions Gemeng DT
110. will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client The default value is Auto Default CTS Protection Mode CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode should be set to Auto Default The Router will automatically use CTS Protection Mode when your Wireless G products are experiencing severe problems and are not 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 Beacon Interval The default value is 100 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 A bere QU Crd rira We Firmas W DECH Winches fC Travel Rouim with SpieedEaoostus Wireless Firisres Dur et Mode iOfnabled Disabled Deist nabied AP loola Oifnabled Disabled Deit Dez stiect Padhengpcaon Typa Cencymsiem Daimi Open Dask Ree Deeg w Deit Chet eau Tracarin ion Fiale Amin w Deini Auto CTS Protection Mode data DW esse iun Deacon Fisy a Lon Dein t0 Mec Bav 20 1000 DTE ird erat i Deng 1 Forge d 5384 Fragmen sion Threshold Zb edm 2545 Aage 255 2045 Figure 5 24 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings cts clear to send a signal sent by a wireless device signifying that it is ready to receive data dtim a message included in data packets that can
111. word 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 dle 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 Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP Verify with your ISP before making any changes Host Name and 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 wor
112. word request page will appear 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 The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab This allows you to change the Router s general settings Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be obtained from your ISP Incoming Internet Type There are two options for Internet connection You can use a wired connection or a wireless connection The wireless connection can be used as a single incoming wireless connection that others can share Select the type of connection you want to use Wired or Wireless then continue to the section for that option Wireless B or Wireless G Notebook d a Wireless B or Wireless G Notebook Desktop PC Figure 5 4 Connecting the Travel Router Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web based Utility Addre ip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a network ip address the address used to identify a computer or device on a network Freee c A iT Wielim G Travel Router wih Speedi eegter WTRSACS internet Connection Type Automelic Configuration DEE oe Optional Settings
113. yer pptp 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 27 The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic such as Internet access designated applications websites and inbound traffic during specific days and times Internet Access Policy Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy after the Save Settings button is clicked Selecting a policy from the drop down menu will display that policy s settings To delete a policy select that policy s number and click the Delete This Policy button To view all the policies click the Summary button On the Summary screen the policies are listed with the following information No Policy Name Access Days Time and status Enabled You can change the type of access days and times of a policy To activate a policy click the Enabled checkbox To delete a policy click its Delete button Click the Save Settings button to save your changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes To return to the Internet Access Policy tab click the Close button To view the list of PCs for a specific policy click the PGs List button On the Internet Access PCs List screen you can

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