Linksys WRT54G - Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless User Manual

Linksys WRT54G - Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless User Manual

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USER GUIDE
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
WRT54G
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router WRT54G Model No:...
  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel..........1 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information Limited Warranty ..........24 Wireless Disclaimer .
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    When the Router goes through its self- diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband the LED will be solidly lit. Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

    Combine letters and numbers to avoid using 3. Enable MAC address flterng standard words that can be found in the dictionary. Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access WEB: Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a For more information on wireless security, visit www.lnksys.com/securty...
  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Chapter 3: Advanced Confguraton After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.
  • Page 8 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Static IP Keep Alve: Redal Perod If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router connect to the Internet, select Statc IP.
  • Page 9 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 L2TP Heart Beat Server This is the IP address of the Heartbeat Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. need to specify here. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been...
  • Page 10: Setup > Ddns

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 PPPoE: 492 this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will • be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The PPTP or L2TP: 460 • default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Network Setup Statc DNS (-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is how...
  • Page 11: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use. Setup >...
  • Page 12: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 the Internet. Finally, selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks, as well as data from the Internet. Select set number To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the Static Routing drop-down list.
  • Page 13: Wireless > Wireless Security

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP.
  • Page 14 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default selection is AES. seconds. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 server is connected to the Router.)
  • Page 15: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Security Mode > WEP Default Transmt Key Select a Default Transmit Key Security Mode > RADIUS (choose which Key to use). The default is . IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, WEP Encrypton Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bts always remember that each device in your 0 hex dgts or 28 bts 26 hex dgts.
  • Page 16: Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Advanced Wireless Permt Only Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default. Authentcaton Type The default is set to Auto, which Edt MAC Flter Lst Click this to open the MAC Address allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication Filter List screen.
  • Page 17: Security > Firewall

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast Firewall and multicast messages. The default value is . Frewall Protecton To use firewall protection, keep the Fragmentaton Threshold This value specifies the default selection, Enable. To turn off firewall protection, maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented select Dsable.
  • Page 18: Access Restrictions > Internet Access

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level.
  • Page 19: Applications And Gaming > Port Range Forward

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Blocked Services any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet You can filter access to various services accessed over the applications may not require any forwarding.) Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services.
  • Page 20: Applications And Gaming > Dmz

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. Applications and Gaming > DMZ Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Port Triggering address assigned to it because its IP address may change...
  • Page 21: Administration > Management

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 to have a higher priority. These games include, but are not limited to: Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Age of Empires, Everquest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. The default setting is unselected. Applcaton Name Enter the name you wish to give the application in the Application Name field.
  • Page 22: Administration > Log

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Router Password To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Local Router Access Dsable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Router Password Enter a new Password for the Router. Internet, select Enable. Re-enter to confrm Enter the Password again to confirm.
  • Page 23: Administration > Factory Defaults

    Clear Log to clear the screen. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Administration > Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. The Traceroute Test linksys.com. Then extract the file. Upgrade Firmware Administration >...
  • Page 24: Status > Local Network

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Status > Local Network Local Network MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. Status > Router IP Address This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it Router Information appears on your local, Ethernet network. Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask being Frmware Verson...
  • Page 25: Status > Wireless

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Status > Wireless The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Status > Wireless Wireless MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode As selected from the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the wireless mode (Mixed, G- Only, or Disabled) used by the network.
  • Page 26: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    If your questions are not addressed here, The Router does not replace your modem. You still need refer to the Linksys website, www.lnksys.com. your DSL modem in order to use the Router. Connect the telephone line to the DSL modem, insert the setup CD into your computer, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 27: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications AppendixB Appendx B: Specfcatons Model WRT54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Button Reset, SecureEasySetup Cabling Type...
  • Page 28: Appendix C: Warranty And Regulatory Information

    IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be...
  • Page 29: Wireless Disclaimer

    Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Wireless Disclaimer Industry Canada (Canada) The maximum performance for wireless is derived from This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 rule. IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance Cet appareil est conforme à la norme NMB003 d’Industrie can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, Canada.
  • Page 30: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví.
  • Page 31 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Franças (French) - Informatons envronnementales Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele pour les clents de l’Unon européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 32 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, Nederlands (Dutch) - Mleu-nformate voor klanten skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams n de Europese Une Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 33 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para Slovenčna (Slovene) - Okoljske nformacje za stranke clentes da Unão Europea v Evropsk unj A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento Evropska direktiva 2002/96/EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme, que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem označene s tem simbolom –...

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