USER GUIDE Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Model: WRT54GC (EU)
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents National Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Product Usage Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Back Panel Thank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. Front Panel Ethernet 1-4 These ports connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
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. you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only. Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet.
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. Default Gateway This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. NOTE: If you are a L2TP client using DHCP, the IP Address must be left to 0.0.0.0, Gateway Address is required.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available). Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Connect Click connection. Connect to establish the DDNS 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 Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 WPA Personal WPA2 Personal Security Mode >WPA Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.) Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default selection is AES.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WEP WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64bit (10 hex digits) or 108/128-bit (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bit (10 hex digits).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter 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, keep the default setting, Disabled. Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MAC Address. This button is selected by default. Permit Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Beacon Interval The default value is 100. Enter a value between 20 and 1,000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 programming language. To enable ActiveX filtering, click the box in front of this option. •• Cookies A cookie is data stored on your PC and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. To enable cookie filtering, click the box in front of this option.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 To create an Internet Access policy: 1. Select a number from the Internet Access Policy dropdown menu. 2. To enable this policy, select Enabled. 3. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 4. Click Edit List of PCs to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. 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.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required. Application Name In this field, enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters. Start ~ End Port This is the port range. Enter the number that starts the port range in the Start column and the number that ends the range in the End column.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 DMZ Administration > Management Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. The Administration > Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. To expose one PC, select Enabled. Then, enter the computer’s IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 UPnP Administration > Diagnostics UPnP Keep the default, Enabled to enable the UPnP feature; otherwise, select Disabled. The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Allow Users to Configure To use the Allow Users to Configure UPnP options from the Windows operating system, select Enabled.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Administration > Factory Defaults Status > Router The Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router’s settings to the default values, click Restore Factory Defaults. A new screen will appear. Click OK to confirm that you want to reset to the factory defaults.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Status > Local Network Status > Wireless The Status > Local Network screen displays the status of your network. The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Status > Wireless Status > Local Network Local Network MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.
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 WRT54GC v3 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (most of Europe) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Button Reset Cabling Type CAT5 LEDs Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1-4), Internet RF Power Output 802.11g: Typical 13 dBm (± 1.5) 802.11b: Typical 16.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants that this Linksys hardware product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship arising under normal use during the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchase by the original enduser purchaser and lasts for the period specified below: •• Two (2) years for new product •• Ninety (90) days for refurbished product This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the original end-user pur
Appendix C Warranty Information and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when returning your product. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge.
Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Nederlands [Dutch]: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Wireless Equipment (Wireless-N/G/A/B Products) The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: •• Radio: EN 300 328 and/or EN 301 893 as applicable •• EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 •• Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) are required for operation in the 5 GHz band.
Regulatory Information Appendix D France Product Usage Restrictions For 2,4 GHz, the product should not be used outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483,5 MHz. There are no restrictions when used in other parts of the 2,4 GHz band when used indoors. Check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details. This product is designed for indoor usage only. Outdoor usage is not recommended, unless otherwise noted. Pour la bande 2,4 GHz, l’ équipement ne doit pas être utilisé en extérieur dans la bande 2454 - 2483,5 MHz.
Appendix D 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 D 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 D 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 D Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenščina (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.
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