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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.4
GHz
54Mbps
WIRELESS
WRV54G
Model No.
®
Wireless-G
VPN Router
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 54Mbps User Guide VPN Router WIRELESS Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. WRV54G Model No. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Access Point The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Access Point Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Setting Up the Access Point...
  • Page 3 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 4 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point List of Figures Figure 1-1: 1 Figure 3-7: 7 Figure 1-2: 1 Figure 3-8: 7 Figure 1-3: 2 Figure 3-9: 7 Figure 1-4: 2 Figure 3-10: Figure 1-5: Figure 3-11: Figure 1-6: Figure 3-12: Figure 1-7: Figure 4-1: Figure 1-8: Figure 4-2:...
  • Page 5 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Figure 5-13: 12 Figure 6-9: 21 Figure 5-14: 12 Figure 6-10: 21 Figure 5-15: 12 Figure 6-11: 21 Figure 6-1: Password Screen 15 Figure 6-12: 21 Figure 6-2: Setup Tab 16 Figure 6-13: 21 Figure 6-3: 802.11b Wireless Setings 17 Figure 6-14: 21 Figure 6-4: Password Tab 17 Figure 6-15: 21...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility. With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network The Router’s Functions Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together. In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet.

  • Page 8: Figure 6-1: Password Screen

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 6: Configuring the Router’s Basic Settings This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s web-based utility can be found in “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”...

  • Page 9: Figure 6-2: Setup Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Setup Tab The Setup Tab The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Access Point's general The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings.

  • Page 10: Figure 6-4: Password Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 2.4GHz/802.11b Wireless Settings • SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character.

  • Page 11: Figure 6-5: Status Tab

    The following resources require an Internet connection in order to access them. Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products. For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear in Adobe pdf format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your computer, click the Adobe Website link to download this software.

  • Page 12: Figure 6-7: Filter Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Filter Tab The Filter tab allows you to block and allow certain computers, by their MAC Address, from communicating with the Access Point. To enable filtering of computers by their MAC Addresses, click the Enable radio button. To disable this feature, click the radio button by Disable.

  • Page 13: Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Wireless Tab The Wireless Tab Before making any changes to the Wireless tab, please check your wireless settings on other systems, as these Before making any changes to the Wireless tab, please check your wireless settings on other systems, as these changes will alter the effectiveness of the Access Point.
  • Page 14 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • Preamble Type. (2.4GHz/802.11b only) The preamble synchronizes network traffic for more efficient communication. Small networks benefit most from Short preambles. Large networks benefit from Long preambles. All points in your wireless network must be set to the same preamble type. •...

  • Page 15: Configuring Windows 98 And Millennium Pcs

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows 98, Overview 2000, Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically. If your PC does The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and then the Router.

  • Page 16: Wired Connection To A Pc

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Router with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 17: The Back Panel

    Password tab in the Access Point's Web-Based Utility. 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 Access Point.

  • Page 18: Overview

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 7: Configuring the Router’s Web-Based Utility Overview Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router.
  • Page 19 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features of Authentication Beacon Interval :The frequency interval of the Type, Basic Data Rates, Control Tx Rates, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, RTS Threshold, and Fragmentation beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a Threshold.
  • Page 20 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter. A password request page, shown in Figure 6-2 will pop up.
  • Page 21 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Static If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Static IP. • IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
  • Page 22 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point PPPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only (see Figure 6- • Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
  • Page 23 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 1200 to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500 when disabled. Network Setup • Gateway IP. The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the default values will work.
  • Page 24 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The DDNS Tab 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 25 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point MAC Address Clone Tab The Router’s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. If your ISP requires MAC address registration, find your adapter’s MAC address by following the instructions in “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.”...
  • Page 26 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Static Routing If the Router is connected to more than one network, it may be necessary to set up a static route between them. A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.

  • Page 27: The Wireless Tab

    The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. For added security, Linksys recommends that you change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name of your choice.
  • Page 28 WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.
  • Page 29 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Wireless Network Access Wireless Network Access. If this function is enabled, only the computers on the list will be allowed access to the wireless network. To add a computer to the network, click the Permit to access button, and enter the MAC address in the fields.
  • Page 30 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Advanced Wireless Settings On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features of Authentication Type, Basic Data Rates, Control Tx Rates, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, RTS Threshold, and Fragmentation Threshold. • Authentication Type. The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used.

  • Page 31: The Security Tab

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point The Security Tab Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen (see Figure 6-16). This screen contains Filters and Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and block anonymous Internet requests and/or multicasting.
  • Page 32 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. This connection is very specific as far as its settings are concerned; this is what creates the security. The VPN screen, shown in Figure 7-18, allows you to configure your VPN settings to make your network more secure.
  • Page 33 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point connection cannot be made. Remember, this is NOT the IP Address of the local VPN Router, but the IP Address of the remote VPN Router or device with which you wish to communicate. • Encryption. Using Encryption also helps make your connection more secure. There are two different types of encryption: DES or 3DES (3DES is recommended because it is more secure).
  • Page 34 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup From the Advance VPN Tunnel Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-19, you can adjust the settings for specific VPN tunnels. Phase 1 • Phase 1 is used to create a security association (SA), often called the IKE SA. After Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 is used to create one or more IPSec SAs, which are then used to key IPSec sessions.
  • Page 35 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Other Options • Unauthorizes IP Blocking. Click Enabled to block unauthorized IP addresses. Enter in the Rejects Number field to specify how many times IKE must fail before blocking that unauthorized IP address. Enter the length of time that you specify (in seconds) in the Block Period field.

  • Page 36: Access Restrictions

    WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.
  • Page 37 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 2. Click the Edit List button. This will open the List of PCs screen, shown in Figure 7-23. From this screen, you can enter the IP address or MAC address of any PC to which this policy will apply. You can even enter ranges of PCs by IP address.
  • Page 38 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Applications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen 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.
  • Page 39 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. UPnP Forwarding The UPnP screen displays preset application settings as well as options for customization of port services for other applications.
  • Page 40 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point with little selectivity. All pending messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time. POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol. • NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP protocol.
  • Page 41 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 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. Whereas Port Range Forwarding can only forward a maximum of 10 ranges of ports, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC at the same time.
  • Page 42 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Administration Management The Management screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. Router Password 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.
  • Page 43 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • SNMP Trap-Destination. Enter the IP Address. UPnP UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. To enable UPnP, click Enabled. • Allow User to make Configuration Changes. When enabled, this feature allows you to make manual changes while still using the UPnP feature.
  • Page 44 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Notification Qeue Length • Log queue Length. Enter the number of entries in the log queue in the field. • Log Time Threshold. Enter the time for the threshold in the field. Alert Log Select the alert log that you want to ______. Select Syn Flooding, IP Spoofing, Win Nuke, Ping of Death, or Unauthorized Login attempt.

  • Page 45: Factory Default

    Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the Router’s firmware: 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website and then extracted. 2. Double-click the firmware file you downloaded and extracted. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the instructions there.
  • Page 46 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Status Router This screen displays information about your Router and its WAN (Internet) Connections. Information The information displayed is the Hardware Version, Software Version, MAC Address, Local MAC Address, and System Up Time. WAN Connections The WAN Connections displayed are the Network Access, WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS.
  • Page 47 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Local Network The Local Network information that is displayed is the IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, and DHCP Client Lease Info. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Clients button. See Figure 7-36. The DHCP Active IP Table, Figure 7-37, displays the computer name, IP Address, MAC Address and the expiration time.
  • Page 48 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Wireless The Wireless Network information that is displayed is the MAC Address, Mode, SSID, Channel, and Encryption Function. Click the Refresh button if you want to Refresh your screen. System Performance The System Peformance information that is displayed is the Wireless, Internet, and/or LAN information for the IP Address, MAC Address, Connection Status, Packets Received, Packets Sent, Bytes Received, Bytes Sent, Error Packes Received, and Dropped Packets Received.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.
  • Page 51 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point 4. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button. 5. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.
  • Page 52 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point D.In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.
  • Page 53 Refer to “Problem #7, I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications” for details. Check the Linksys website for more information at www.linksys.com. 6. I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to the public.
  • Page 54 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point CustomizedExternal PortTCPUDPIP AddressEnable Application Web server80 to 80X X192.168.1.100X FTP server21 to 21X192.168.1.101X SMTP (outgoing)25 to 25XX192.168.1.102X POP3 (incoming)110 to 110XX192.168.1.102X When you have completed the configuration, click the Apply button. 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting.
  • Page 55 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one PC to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting.
  • Page 56 12. 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. Follow these steps: A.Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest firmware.
  • Page 57 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point B.Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) C.On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds). D.Click the Apply button. E.Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. F.You may see the login status display as Connecting.

  • Page 58: Frequently Asked Questions

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point • If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 59 Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, Windows NT, 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.
  • Page 60 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 61 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router. How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports.
  • Page 62 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point •CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol •Multi-Channel Roaming •Automatic Rate Selection •RTS/CTS feature •Fragmentation •Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.
  • Page 63 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless™ Series products included in the Instant Wireless™ Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 66 Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's 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 67 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11a and 802.11b Channels 802.11a 8 Channels (US, Canada) 802.11b 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, One Power Port, One Reset Button, One Power Switch Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 or better Data Rate...
  • Page 68 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 69 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix D: Windows Help All 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 70: Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

    The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Firmware Upgrade tab from the Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website and then extracted.

  • Page 71: A Brief Overview

    Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data - in the form of files, emails, or messages - is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves. Just like signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted, signals from your wireless network can also be compromised.
  • Page 72 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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