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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Travel Router User Guide with SpeedBooster WIRELESS WTR54GS ver2.1 Model No.
  • Page 2 FCC and IC Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement IC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 1) This device may not cause interference and are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may...
  • Page 3 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Travel 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Power Plug and Slide Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Power Plug and Slide Figure 4-1: Connecting to the Internet Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen Figure 5-3: Basic Setup Figure 5-4: Wireless Internet Type...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-26: Security Tab - VPN Figure 5-27: Security Tab - VPN - Summary Figure 5-28: Security Tab - VPN - Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup Figure 5-29: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary Figure 5-31: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access PCs List Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

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

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 10 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster • 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. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 network: a series of computers or devices computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same connected for the purpose of data sharing, frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the storage, and/or transmission between users.
  • Page 12 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapter (WPC54GS) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54GS) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54GS) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Travel Router With Speedbooster

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s ports, LEDs, and buttons are located here. LEDs 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 be orange.

  • Page 14: The Power Plug And Slide

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Buttons IMPORTANT: If you reset the Router, all of your settings, including Internet connection, wireless, and Reset There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - defaults.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Travel Router With Speedbooster

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, advanced users, you may follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Web- Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the based Utility (refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster”).

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connecting To The Pc

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 3. For setup or if using a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router’s Ethernet port to your PC. Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC 4. Slide the Power Slide until the Power Plug is fully extended. Then, plug the Power Plug to an electrical outlet. Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster.”...

  • Page 17: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Travel Router With Speedbooster

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, advanced users, you may follow the instructions in the previous chapter, “Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Travel Router with SpeedBooster”, and then configure the Router through its Web-based Utility.

  • Page 18: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.16.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter. A password request page will appear.

  • Page 19: Figure 5-4: Wireless Internet Type

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless Internet Type Wireless Network. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list and click Select. Click the Refresh button if your network does not appear. Internet IP Address. Select your Internet connection type. •...

  • Page 20: Figure 5-6: Static Ip Connection Type

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster • Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP. 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 21: Figure 5-8: Pptp Connection Type

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Connection ID/Name. This is the name of the connection. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. User Name and Password.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-9: Static Dhcp Client List

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Router IP IP Address and Subnet Mask. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.16.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. In most cases, keeping the default values will work.

  • Page 23: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. dynamic ip address: a temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

  • Page 24: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster TZO.com E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name of the service you set up with TZO. Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this will change.

  • Page 25: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Travel 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 26: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Metric. This determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel. A node is any device on the network, such as PCs, print servers, routers, etc. Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes you’ve already set up. Show Routing Table. For each route, the Destination (LAN IP address), (Subnet) Mask, (Default) Gateway, and Metric are displayed.
  • Page 27 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster SecureEasySetup Button. The status of the Router’s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here. If you want to use the SecureEasySetup feature, click the SecureEasySetup button. You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button (hardware or software) on your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process.

  • Page 28: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster IMPORTANT: If you are using encryption, The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security encryption method and encryption key, or mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed, and WEP.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2-Personal)

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster WPA2-Personal. WPA2-Personal gives you one encryption method, AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) WPA2-Mixed.

  • Page 30: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Travel 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 Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disabled.

  • Page 31: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Travel 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. Advanced Wireless Frame Burst Mode.
  • Page 32 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster DTIM Interval. This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a when transmitting over a network medium that...

  • Page 33: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall The Firewall screen offers Filters and the option to Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. To enable a feature, select Enabled from the drop-down menu. To disable a feature, select Disabled from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 34: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-27: Security Tab - Vpn - Summary

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group A Local Secure Group is a computer(s) on your network that can access the tunnel. A Remote Secure Group is a computer (s) on the remote end of the tunnel that can access the tunnel. Under Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group, you may choose one of three options: Subnet, IP Address, and IP Range.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Any. If you select Any for the Remote Security Gateway, the VPN device at the other end of the tunnel will accept a request from any IP address. The remote VPN device can be another VPN Router, a VPN Server, or a computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Vpn - Advanced Vpn Tunnel Setup

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster button, hexadecimal characters (series of letters and numbers) are displayed in the Inbound SPI and Outbound SPI fields. The Status field at the bottom of the screen will show when a tunnel is active. To connect a VPN tunnel, click the Connect button. The View Logs button, when logging is enabled on the Log screen of the Administration tab, will show you VPN activity on a separate screen.

  • Page 38: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Key Lifetime. In the Key Lifetime field, you may optionally select to have the key expire at the end of a time period of your choosing. Enter the number of seconds you’d like the key to be used until a re-key negotiation between each endpoint is completed.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 5. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen. 6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday.

  • Page 40: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen 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 41 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. The agents return information contained in a MIB (Management Information Base), which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled (turned off, on, etc.).

  • Page 42: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering The Port Range 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.

  • Page 43: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Travel 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 Forwarding 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 44: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Travel 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. Management Router Access Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm. 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 45 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Backup and Restore Backup Configurations. To back up the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Configurations. To restore the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration.) Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 46: The Administration Tab - Log

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable.

  • Page 47: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection. Diagnostics Ping Test Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics To IP or URL Address. Enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping. Ping Test.

  • Page 48: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Note: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures.

  • Page 49: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on- screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type you use. Router Information Firmware Version.

  • Page 50: The Status Tab - Local Network

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

  • Page 51: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G networks. Wireless Network MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode.

  • Page 52: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Travel 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 54 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 55 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 5. 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 56 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application.
  • Page 57 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.16.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2.
  • Page 58 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 8 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration.
  • Page 59 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492.

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Frequently Asked Questions 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.
  • Page 61 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 62 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster unless 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 63 Wireless-G Travel 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 64 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: •...
  • Page 65 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone. As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one.
  • Page 66 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network.

  • Page 67: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Travel 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 68 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 69 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster WPA-Personal. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Passphrase 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.

  • Page 70: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

  • Page 71: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 72: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Travel 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 73: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); 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 74: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 75 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 76 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
  • Page 77 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
  • Page 78 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
  • Page 79 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer.
  • Page 80 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

  • Page 81: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications WTR54GS ver2.1 Model Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port One Power Slide One Reset Button One SES Button Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs...
  • Page 82 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 20% to 80% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 10% to 90% Non-Condensing Warranty 3-Years Limited Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 83: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 84: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. 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. Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive...

  • Page 86: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 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)

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