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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connection Instructions 4 4 4 4 6 6 7 8 8 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wirele
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Voice The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem Figure 4-5: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) Figure 5-4: Static IP Figure 5-5: PPPoE Figure 5-6: RAS (for Singtel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-24: Voice Tab - System Figure 5-25: Voice Tab - Line1 Figure 5-26: Voice Tab - Line2 Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-28: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Figure 5-29: Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Figure 5-31: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Management Figure 5-1: Backup & Restore Configuration Figure 5-33: Ad
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys and babyTEL resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter3:GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GBroadbandRouter with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection. Phone1 For your primary babyTEL line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. The LED flashes while the Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware. WLAN Green. The WLAN LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter4:ConnectingtheWireless-GBroadbandRouterwith 2 Phone Ports Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired connections to one desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter5:ConfiguringtheWireless-GBroadbandRouterwith 2 Phone Ports Overview 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 you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Wireless Network Access. To block specific users for wireless network access, set up MAC address filtering. • Advanced Wireless. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. Security • Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering. • VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Voice. This screen provides status information about your babyTEL phone lines. • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel. RAS Plan. Select the type of plan you have. Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. Keep Alive and Redial Period.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. MTU.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Number of Address (Optional). 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. DHCP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here. Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 TZO.com.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. 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. MAC Clone MAC Clone Service.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing NAT. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Router to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. To disable NAT, click the Disable radio button.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Interface. Select Local or Internet, depending on the location of the static route’s final destination. Delete Entry. If you need to delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click the Delete Entry button. Show Routing Table. Click the Show Routing Table button to open a screen displaying how data is routed through your local network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any 802.11g and 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WEP. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. If you want to use a Passphrase, then enter it in the Passphrase for keys field and click the Generate button. If you want to enter the WEP key manually, then enter it in the WEP Key field(s). To indicate which WEP key to use, select the appropriate Default Key number.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable. Deny. Clicking this button will block the wireless access by MAC Address. Allow.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Basic Rate. The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter MAC Address This feature blocks computers with specific MAC addresses from going out to the Internet. For information on obtaining a MAC address, go to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” To set the MAC filter, click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button. Edit MAC Filter Setting. Click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button. Select the range of MAC address entries in the drop-down box.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enabled button. To disable IPSec Passthrough, click the Disabled button.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Systems babyTEL does not allow access to the Voice Tab. Contact babyTEL for more information.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen. Port Range Forwarding sets 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. Port Triggering Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP Forwarding Application. Ten applications are preset. 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol). The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP protocol. 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing. Application-based QoS Application-based QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enable/Disable. To use port-based QoS, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Disable. For each port, specify the Priority, Flow Control setting, Ingress Frame Type, and Ingress Rate Limit. Priority. Select the port’s priority level, High or Low. Flow Control. If you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable. Incoming Frame Type.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Management When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. Router Access Local Router Access To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based Utility. The default password is admin. Router Password.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Allow users to disable Internet access. When enabled, this feature allows you to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Backup and Restore Backup and Restore. Click this button to back up or restore your configuration. Click the Backup button to back up the configuration. To restore your configuration, click the Browse button to find the file, and then click the Restore button.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Log When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. Log Log. To access activity logs, select the Yes radio button. With logging enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs or keep a permanent record using the Logviewer software. Click the No button to disable this function. Logviewer IP Address.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults babyTEL normally does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory default settings. If there's a need, contact babyTEL for the required password and other details.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware. babyTEL upgrades the firmware remotely and automatically, when needed. Contact babyTEL for more information.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice When you click the Status tab, you will see the Voice screen, which displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Information Voice Version. This shows the version number of the voice firmware currently installed on the Router. Line1 Status Registration Status. This indicates whether or not this phone line is registered with babyTEL. If the phone line is not registered, then you should register it with babyTEL.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen. Information Firmware Version. This shows the installed version and date of the firmware. Current Time. The current time and date are displayed here. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s Internet interface is displayed here.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here. IP Address. The Router’s local IP Address is shown here. Subnet Mask. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here. Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Local Network DHCP Server. The status of the DHCP server is displayed here. DHCP Client Table.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays status information about your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless network interface is displayed here. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network. SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 babyTEL website at www.babytel.ca. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 2. Press CTRL + F5. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages, not cached ones. 3. Click Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the OK button. 4. I need to set a static IP address on a PC. You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps: • For Windows 98SE and Me: 1.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • For Windows XP: The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. 1. Click Start and Control Panel. 2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon. 3.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • 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. • If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem. 6.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab. 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application. 3. Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80. 4. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP. 5.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports provided. Check “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. 6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below: Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled UT 7777 to 27900 Both 192.168.1.100 X Halflife 27015 to 27015 Both 192.168.1.105 X PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 UDP 192.168.1.102 X VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 UDP 192.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 11. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Router. Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 15. The firmware upgrade failed :: : Not applicable 16. 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. • There is a setup option to “keep alive” the connection. This may not always work, so you may need to reestablish connection periodically. 1.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • 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 18. The Power LED keeps flashing. The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED stays solid to show that the system is working fine.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh. I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do? You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on your browser.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network. What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network. WEP is probably enabled on the Router, but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same WEP keys and levels (64 or 128) are being used on all nodes of your wireless network. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America).
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware. babyTEL upgrades the firmware remotely and automatically, when needed. Contact babyTEL for more information.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports AppendixE:FindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. The example displaying the Physical Address and IP Address shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different. For the Router’s Web-based Utility For MAC filtering, enter a 12-digit MAC address in each MAC field provided, including the colons.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Glossary 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GP2 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, H.323 Ports Internet, LAN, Phone, Power Button Reset Cabling Type UTP Cat 5, UTP Cat 3 LEDs Power, WLAN, Ethernet (1-3), Phone (1-2), Internet Transmit Power 16.5 dBm UPnP able/cert Able Security Features WEP WEP Key Bits 64-Bit, 128-Bit Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.28" x 1.97" x 7.28" (185 mm x 50 mm x 185 mm) Unit Weight 13.3 oz. (0.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Operating Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% Non Condensing Appendix G: Specifications 84
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY babyTEL 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 babyTEL's entire liability under this warranty will be for babyTEL at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix J: Contact Information babyTEL Need to contact babyTEL? Address: 1425 René-Lévesque, Suite 700, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3G 1T7 Email: service@babytel.net Website: www.babytel.net Telephone: Montréal: 514-201-6550 Toronto: 416-848-0990 Toll free: 1-877-258-VoIP (8647) Linksys Need to contact Linksys? Visit Linksys online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
