Linksys WRTU54G-TM User Manual

Linksys WRTU54G-TM User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-G 802.11g Broadband Router User Guide with 2 Phone Ports WIRELESS WRTU54G-TM Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User 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 with 2 Phone Ports...
  • Page 4 Appendix F: Glossary Appendix G: Specifications Appendix H: Warranty Information Appendix I: Regulatory Information Appendix J: Software License Agreement Software in Linksys Products Schedule 1 - Linksys Software License Agreement Schedule 2 Schedule 3 Schedule 4 Appendix K: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Connecting the Phone Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: Connecting to Another Router Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)
  • Page 7: Figure 5-25: Mac Address Filter List

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Voice - Error List Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Figure E-1: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-2: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-3: MAC Address Clone...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the...
  • Page 9: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.
  • Page 10 • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Infrastructure mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router.
  • Page 12 Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or SD208). 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 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs 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 With 2 Phone Ports

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview This chapter includes two sets of connection instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.”...
  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 the power adapter supplied with the Router.
  • Page 17: Hardware Installation For Connection To An Existing Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports,” for directions on how to configure the Router. Hardware Installation for Connection to An Existing Router Your existing Router may have the same default IP address (192.168.0.1) as your new T-Mobile router.
  • Page 18: Figure 4-8: Connecting The Power

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 6. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the old router, and then connect them to the T-Mobile router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 7. Connect the AC power adapter to the T-Mobile router's power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the T-Mobile router.
  • Page 19: Placement Options

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Placement Options There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. Another option is to install the stand onto the bottom of the Router, so the Router is in an upright position. Make sure to place the Router’s bottom edge of the Cisco logo in between the stand’s prongs until tight.
  • Page 20: Sim Card Installation

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SIM Card Installation Two SIM cards are required for a 2-line configuration. To install a SIM card, follow these steps: 1. Slide the SIM card cover down, then lift off. 2. Gently slide up the SIM card holder. Then from the bottom side, carefully lift up the SIM card holder. Do not lift the holder until it is correctly in place or it could break.
  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router With 2 Phone Ports

    Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
  • Page 22: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 23: Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • 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 24: Figure 5-7: L2Tp Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name.
  • Page 25: Figure 5-9: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 26: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.
  • Page 27: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. 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 28: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 29: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 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.
  • Page 30: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP.
  • Page 31: Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
  • Page 32: Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 with a key shared between the Router and the server.
  • Page 33: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 34: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Authentication Type.
  • Page 35 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346. RTS Threshold.
  • Page 36: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection. This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Select Enable to use this feature. Select Disable to disable it. Block WAN Requests.
  • Page 37: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. 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.
  • Page 38: Figure 5-32: Port Services

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 39: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 40: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
  • Page 41: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 42 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router’s ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each of these ports, select High or Low for Priority. For Flow Control, if you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enable.
  • Page 43: The Administration Tab - Management

    World Wide Web. HTTPS - Uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. Wireless Access Web - If you are using your Wireless Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the router’s web-based utility. You will only be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting.
  • Page 44: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 45: 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 46: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 47: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 48: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
  • Page 49: The Status Tab - Voice

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice The Voice screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your voice connection on your network. Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. SIM Status. This is the status of the SIM card. Registration Status.
  • Page 50: 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 51 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • For Windows XP: The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.
  • Page 52 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports B Open a command prompt. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.0.1 and press the Enter key. •...
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 55 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.0.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab. 2.
  • Page 56 Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 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: 1.
  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
  • Page 58 Reset the Router by holding down the reset button until the Power LED fully turns on and off. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 59 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 Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s web-based utility.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What are the advanced features of the Router? The Router’s advanced features include advanced wireless settings, filters, access restriction policies, port forwarding, advanced routing, and DDNS. 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.
  • Page 61 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • 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 62 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
  • Page 63 There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America. There may be additional channels available in other regions, subject to the regulations of your region and/or country. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 64: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 65 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 66 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...
  • Page 67: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The 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. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the Administration tab.
  • Page 68: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 69: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
  • Page 70: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. The example in Figure E-1 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.0.100. Your computer may show something different.
  • Page 71: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Glossary 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
  • Page 73 Mobile phone works on your secured connection, follow the EasyKeySetup steps to share the encryption information with your phone. If you have not previously enabled security for the wireless router, the default will be WPA-PSK encryption. If you have enabled security and have a key already in the wireless router, EasyKeySetup will use the currently security settings and share those with the T-Mobile phone.
  • Page 74 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. 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.
  • Page 75 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. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.
  • Page 76 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”.
  • Page 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
  • Page 78: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Specifications Model WRTU54G-TM Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port...
  • Page 79 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA, WPA2, WMM Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...
  • Page 80: 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 81: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 82 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3dBi.
  • Page 83 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 84 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 86 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 87 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
  • Page 88: Appendix J: Software License Agreement

    Where such specific license terms entitle you to the source code of such software, that source code is upon request available at cost from Linksys for at least three years from the purchase date of this product and may also be available for download from www.linksys.com/gpl.
  • Page 89 Software, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. “Software” includes, and this Agreement will apply to (a) the software of Linksys or its suppliers provided in or with the applicable Linksys product, excluding technology from the open source community, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Linksys or an authorized...
  • Page 90 If You would like a copy of the GPL or other open source code in this Software on a CD, Linksys will mail to You a CD with such code for $9.99 plus the cost of shipping, upon request.
  • Page 91: Schedule 2

    Schedule 2 If this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 2 will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 2 are from the public web site at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html...
  • Page 92 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author’s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 93 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
  • Page 94 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.
  • Page 95 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices.
  • Page 96: Schedule 3

    Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under Version 2.1 of the “GNU Lesser General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 3 will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 3 are from the public web site at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.
  • Page 97 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband receive source code or can get it if you want it; that you can change the software and use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you are informed that you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid distributors to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender these rights.
  • Page 98 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband frequent case is that a free library does the same job as widely used non-free libraries. In this case, there is little to gain by limiting the free library to free software only, so we use the Lesser General Public License. In other cases, permission to use a particular library in non-free programs enables a greater number of people to use a large body of free software.
  • Page 99 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Library’s complete source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty;...
  • Page 100 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Public License, version 2, instead of to this License. (If a newer version than version 2 of the ordinary GNU General Public License has appeared, then you can specify that version instead if you wish.) Do not make any other change in these notices.
  • Page 101 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband terms permit modification of the work for the customer’s own use and reverse engineering for debugging such modifications. You must give prominent notice with each copy of the work that the Library is used in it and that the Library and its use are covered by this License.
  • Page 102 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Accompany the combined library with a copy of the same work based on the Library, uncombined with any other library facilities. This must be distributed under the terms of the Sections above. Give prominent notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the Library, and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the same work.
  • Page 103 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband If the distribution and/or use of the Library is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Library under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
  • Page 104: Schedule 4

    This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). In addition, if this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license then the license terms below in this Schedule 3 will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 3 are from the public web site at http://www.openssl.org/source/license.html.
  • Page 105 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Products derived from this software may not be called “OpenSSL” nor may “OpenSSL” appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: “This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)”...
  • Page 106 Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)”...
  • Page 107: Appendix K: Contact Information

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