USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router Model No: WRT54G
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 24 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP. 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, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 L2TP L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. Internet Connection Type > L2TP User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. L2TP Server This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 • PPPoE: 1492 • PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab. Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Router IP Address Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use. DynDNS.org Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 the Internet. Finally, selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks, as well as data from the Internet. Select set number To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the Static Routing drop-down list. (A static route is a predetermined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Wireless Security Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default selection is AES. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Security Mode > WEP Security Mode > RADIUS IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1. WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Permit Only Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default. Edit MAC Filter List Click this to open the MAC Address Filter List screen. On this screen, you can list users, by MAC Address, to whom you wish to provide or block access. For easy reference, click Wireless Client MAC List to display a list of network users by MAC Address.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Firewall 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.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Blocked Services You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.) Then enter the range of ports you want to filter. any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the trigger. Triggered Range For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed. Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 to have a higher priority. These games include, but are not limited to: Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Age of Empires, Everquest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. The default setting is unselected. Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the application in the Application Name field. Priority Select High or Low to assign priority to the application. The default selection is Low. Specific Port # Enter the port number for the application.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Router Password Log Local Router Access Log To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable. Router Password Enter a new Password for the Router. Re-enter to confirm Enter the Password again to confirm. Web Access Access Server HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 and click Traceroute. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click Stop. Click Clear Log to clear the screen. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Administration > Upgrade Firmware The Traceroute Test Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. linksys.com. Then extract the file.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Status > Local Network Local Network Status > Router MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. Router Information IP Address This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network. Firmware Version This is the Router’s current firmware. Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask being configured for your local network. Current Time This shows the time, as you set on the Setup tab.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Status > Wireless The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Status > Wireless Wireless MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode As selected from the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the wireless mode (Mixed, GOnly, or Disabled) used by the network. SSID As entered on the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the wireless network name or SSID.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. When you double-click the web browser, you are prompted for a username and password. If you want to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions. Launch the web browser and perform the following steps (these steps are specific to Internet Explorer but are similar for other browsers): Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: 1. Select Tools > Internet Options.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (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.
Appendix C Warranty and Regulatory Information Wireless Disclaimer Industry Canada (Canada) The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Appendix C User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix C Warranty and Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix C Warranty and Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix C Warranty and Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
