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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WRT54GS Model No. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview...
  • Page 4 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Overview Introduction Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices...
  • Page 6 Figure 5-42: DHCP Clients Table Figure 5-43: Status Tab - Wireless Figure 6-1: Safe Surfing Figure 6-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control Figure 6-3: Linksys Service Agreement Figure 6-4: Sign Up Figure 6-5: Purchase Service Figure 6-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 6-11: Update Contact Information Figure 6-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account Figure 6-13: Activity Reports Figure 6-14: Types of Reports Figure 6-15: Web Report Figure 6-16: Family Settings Figure 6-17: New Family Member Figure 6-18: All Settings Figure 6-19: Online Reporting Figure 6-20: Maturity Level Figure 6-21: Time Restrictions...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Router’s Web-Based Utility. • Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service This chapter explains how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages.
  • Page 10 • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide? Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Page 12 Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Important: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, network settings, etc.) and replace them with the The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.

  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” You may wish to run some applications, such as Parental Control, for only certain PCs on your network and will need to run the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router to do this.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 17: Connecting One Router To Another

    First, make sure the Router is NOT connected to your network. Then follow these instructions: NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- 1. To access the other router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Linksys router, refer to the other router’s...

  • Page 18: Figure 4-6: The Router With The Internet Connection Is Connected Through The Internet Port

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Broadband Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router. Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 9.

  • Page 19: Figure 4-8: Connecting The Power

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM.

  • Page 21: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • 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.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-7: Heartbeat Signal Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • HeartBeat Signal. HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Heart Beat Server. 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.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-9: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Figure 5-9: Router IP Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network.

  • Page 25: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 26: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 27: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 28: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    NOTE: SpeedBooster ONLY works in Infrastructure Mode. wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly.

  • Page 29: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security IMPORTANT: If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security and shared key, or else the network will not mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along encryption, always remember that each with a key shared between the Router and the server.

  • Page 31: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

  • Page 32: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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. Authentication Type.
  • Page 33 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation when transmitting over a network medium that Threshold.

  • Page 34: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block WAN Requests. Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being “pinged,”...

  • Page 35: The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control

    Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control Sign Up for Parental Control Service. To sign up for a free trial of the Linksys Parental Control Service, click this link. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your account. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service.”...

  • Page 36: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Policy.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-30: Port Services

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 7. 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.

  • Page 38: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab 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.

  • Page 39: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.

  • Page 40: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Local Router Access. 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.

  • Page 41: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it.

  • Page 42: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.

  • Page 43: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. MAC Address.

  • Page 44: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-43: Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your 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 will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6: Using The Linksys Parental Control Service

    Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Overview This chapter will describe the Linksys Parental Control Service*, as well as explain how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages.

  • Page 47: Signing Up For The Linksys Parental Control Service

    Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service account, you will need an active Internet connection. There are two ways to access the website you will use to sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account. Setup Wizard At the end of the Setup Wizard, you will see the Safe Surfing screen. Click the Linksys Parental Control Service button to sign up for a free trial service.

  • Page 48: Signing Up For The Linksys Parental Control Service

    To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions: 1. After you click Linksys Parental Control Service from the Setup Wizard or the Sign Up for Parental Control Service button from the Web-based Utility, the Linksys Service Agreement screen will appear. You must scroll down the entire agreement before you can accept the Agreement.

  • Page 49: Figure 6-5: Purchase Service

    In the Full Name on Card field, enter the complete name that appears on the credit card you are using. Then click the Finish button. To cancel your sign-up, click the Cancel button. Figure 6-5: Purchase Service Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 50: Figure 6-6: Connecting To The Parental Control Service

    If you want to create user profiles for your family members now, click the Create Profiles button. For additional instructions, proceed to step 4 of the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section. If you want to access the Internet immediately, click the Sign in and Surf button. For more information, go to the “Using the Linksys Parental Control Service”...

  • Page 51: Managing Linksys Parental Controls

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Managing Linksys Parental Controls To manage your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions: 1. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility. 2. Click the Access Restrictions tab. 3. Click the Manage Account button on the Parental Controls screen. (This screen also lists the status of your Parental Controls account.)

  • Page 52: Support Center

    Subscribe to Service Click Subscribe to Service to sign up for your Parental Controls subscription before your free trial period expires. The Purchase Linksys Parental Control Service screen will appear. Follow these instructions: 1. Select a subscription option. Figure 6-9: Support Center 2.

  • Page 53: Figure 6-11: Update Contact Information

    If you want to cancel your Parental Control Service account, click this link. Click the Proceed button on the following screen to cancel your Parental Control Service. Figure 6-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Support Center Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 54: Activity Reports

    Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Figure 6-14: Types of Reports Previous, or Next. Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Activity Reports Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 55: Figure 6-15: Web Report

    Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Previous, or Next. Figure 6-15: Web Report Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Activity Reports Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 56: Family Settings

    I’m Done. When you have finished making changes to your Parental Controls account, click the I’m Done button to exit the Parental Controls Billing & Support Center website. Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 57: Figure 6-18: All Settings

    Instant-Messaging/Chat activity, or Report all Instant-Messaging/Chat activity. Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Figure 6-19: Online Reporting Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 58: Figure 6-20: Maturity Level

    Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. After you select and save the Maturity Level setting, then you can customize the other settings, such as Time, Web Browsing, E- mail, and Instant-Messaging Restrictions. Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 59: Figure 6-21: Time Restrictions

    To cancel your changes, click Undo Changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes and return to the previous screen. Click the Save button to save your changes. Figure 6-21: Time Restrictions Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 60: Figure 6-22: Web Browsing Restrictions

    To cancel your changes, click Undo Changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes and return to the previous screen. Click the Save button to save your changes. Figure 6-23: Web Site Categories Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 61: Figure 6-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites

    Remove button. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes. Figure 6-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 62: Figure 6-25: E-Mail Restrictions

    Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes. On the E-mail Restrictions screen, click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes. Figure 6-26: E-mail Settings Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 63: Figure 6-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions

    Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes. Figure 6-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions Delete To delete a family member, click Delete. Figure 6-28: Password Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Family Settings Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 64: Suggest A Rating

    Figure 6-29: Suggest a Rating Using the Parental Control Service When the Linksys Parental Control Service is actively managing your family’s Internet activities, you must sign in with the Linksys Parental Control Service before you can access the Internet. Follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 65: Figure 6-31: Welcome To Parental Controls

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 3. In your web browser, a Welcome to Parental Controls screen will appear. Log into the Linksys Parental Control Service. Select your name from the SIGN IN drop-down menu, and enter your password. Select when you want to be automatically logged out.

  • Page 66: Figure 6-34: Pop-Up Screen (Sign Out)

    If you have exited the tray icon and want to use it, click the Start button, Programs, Parental Controls, and Figure 6-35: Right-Click Tray Icon PCT Helper. The tray icon will re-appear. Figure 6-36: Re-activate Tray Icon Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Using the Parental Control Service Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 67: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 68 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 69 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • Refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: •...
  • Page 70 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 71 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. 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.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port 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.
  • Page 73 “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.” 14. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 74 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. 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. • Click the Save Settings button to continue. •...
  • Page 75 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some service providers use your full email address as the user name. If you are sure you have enter the right user name, try using username@[isp.com], where isp.com is the name of your service provider.

  • Page 76: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 ->...
  • Page 77 How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the System tab of the Router’s web-based utility. If the Router’s Internet connection is working well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless...
  • Page 78 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 79 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 80 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone.
  • Page 81 How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America). If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 82: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...

  • Page 85: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen, will appear.

  • Page 86: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help 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.

  • Page 87: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 88: Figure E-4: Mac Address Filter List

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

  • Page 89: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - 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.
  • Page 90 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
  • Page 91 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
  • Page 94 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 95: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port...
  • Page 96 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Power External, 12V DC, 1.0A Certification FCC, IC-03, CE Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing...

  • Page 97: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 98: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that the Wireless-G Broadband Router conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 99 European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. Linksys vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-G Broadband Router tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...

  • Page 100: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...

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