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Linksys WRT54GP2 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Your Internet Telephone Company offering you more - connecting you for less Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide WIRELESS WRT54GP2 Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Front Panel...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Voice The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem Figure 4-5: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-24: Voice Tab - System Figure 5-25: Voice Tab - Line1 Figure 5-26: Voice Tab - Line2 Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-28: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Figure 5-29: Applications &...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router, use the instructions in the Quick Installation or this User Guide to help you.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 9 • 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 and babyTEL resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
  • Page 11 Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router With 2 Phone Ports

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.

  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. The LED flashes while the Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware.

  • Page 14: 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 To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired connections to one desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.

  • Page 15: Connection Instructions

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.

  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router With 2 Phone Ports

    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 17 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Wireless Network Access. To block specific users for wireless network access, set up MAC address filtering. • Advanced Wireless. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. Security •...

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

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Voice. This screen provides status information about your babyTEL phone lines. • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. •...

  • Page 19: Figure 5-4: Static Ip

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-6: Ras (For Singtel)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel. RAS Plan.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-8: Heart Beat Signal

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
  • Page 22 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identification.
  • Page 23 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Number of Address (Optional). Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50. DHCP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here. Client Lease Time.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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, like a social security number. 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 26: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing NAT. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Router to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-13: Routing Table Entry List

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Interface. Select Local or Internet, depending on the location of the static route’s final destination. Delete Entry. If you need to delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click the Delete Entry button.

  • Page 28: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your 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 29: 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 three wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wep)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WEP. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. If you want to use a Passphrase, then enter it in the Passphrase for keys field and click the Generate button.

  • Page 31: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

  • Page 32: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 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. Basic Rate.

  • Page 33: The Security Tab - Filter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-22: Filtered Mac Address

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter MAC Address This feature blocks computers with specific MAC addresses from going out to the Internet. For information on obtaining a MAC address, go to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” To set the MAC filter, click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button.

  • Page 35: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

  • Page 36: The Voice Tab - Systems

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Systems babyTEL does not allow access to the Voice Tab. Contact babyTEL for more information. Figure 5-24: Voice Tab - System Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Systems...

  • Page 37: The Voice Tab - Line1 Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line1 Settings babyTEL does not allow access to the Voice Tab. Contact babyTEL for more information. Figure 5-25: Voice Tab - Line1 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line1 Settings...
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  • Page 40: The Voice Tab - Line2 Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line2 Settings babyTEL does not allow access to the Voice Tab. Contact babyTEL for more information. Figure 5-26: Voice Tab - Line2 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - Line2 Settings...
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  • Page 43: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen. Port Range Forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications.

  • Page 44: 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 45: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Upnp Forwarding

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP Forwarding Application. Ten applications are preset. For custom applications, enter the name of your application in one of the available fields.
  • Page 46 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol). The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP protocol. 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.

  • Page 47: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 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. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding 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 48: Figure 5-31: Applications & Gaming Tab - Qos

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing. Application-based QoS Application-based QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received.
  • Page 49 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enable/Disable. To use port-based QoS, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Disable. For each port, specify the Priority, Flow Control setting, Ingress Frame Type, and Ingress Rate Limit. Priority. Select the port’s priority level, High or Low. Flow Control.

  • Page 50: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Management When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. Router Access Local Router Access To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based...

  • Page 51: Figure 5-1: Backup & Restore Configuration

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Allow users to disable Internet access. When enabled, this feature allows you to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Backup and Restore Backup and Restore. Click this button to back up or restore your configuration. Click the Backup button to back up the configuration.

  • Page 52: The Administration Tab - Log

    Logviewer IP Address. For a permanent record of these logs, Logviewer software must be used. This software is downloadable from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The Logviewer saves all incoming and outgoing activity in a permanent file on your PC’s hard drive. In the Logviewer IP Address field, enter the fixed IP address of Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Log the PC running the Logviewer software.

  • Page 53: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults babyTEL normally does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory default settings. If there's a need, contact babyTEL for the required password and other details. Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults...

  • Page 54: The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware. babyTEL upgrades the firmware remotely and automatically, when needed. Contact babyTEL for more information. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade firmware: the programming code...

  • Page 55: The Status Tab - Voice

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice When you click the Status tab, you will see the Voice screen, which displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Information Voice Version. This shows the version number of the voice firmware currently installed on the Router. Line1 Status Registration Status.

  • Page 56: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen. Information Firmware Version.

  • Page 57: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here. IP Address.

  • Page 58: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays status information about your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless network interface is displayed here. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 2. Press CTRL + F5. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages, not cached ones. 3. Click Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower.
  • Page 61 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 62 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem. •...
  • Page 63 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab. 2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application. 3.
  • Page 64 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports provided. Check “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. 6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below: Application Start and End 7777 to 27900...
  • Page 65 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 11. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Router. Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 66 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 15. The firmware upgrade failed : : : Not applicable 16. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting. PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always-on connection. The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial-up connection to the Internet.

  • Page 67: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • If your difficulties continue, change the Size to different values. Try this list of values, one value at a time, in this order, until your problem is solved: 1462 1400 1362 1300 18.
  • Page 68 Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu ->...
  • Page 69 Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter’s Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at www.linksys.com for more information. If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reboot the system.
  • Page 70 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh. I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do? You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
  • Page 71 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 73 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
  • Page 74 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 75: 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 76 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 77 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 78: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware. babyTEL upgrades the firmware remotely and automatically, when needed. Contact babyTEL for more information. Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware...

  • Page 79: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 80: 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 81: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. The example displaying the Physical Address and IP Address shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different. For the Router’s Web-based Utility For MAC filtering, enter a 12-digit MAC address in each MAC field provided, including the colons.

  • Page 82: 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 83 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 84 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords. EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.
  • Page 86 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 87 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.
  • Page 88 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 89: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GP2 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, H.323 Ports Internet, LAN, Phone, Power Button Reset Cabling Type UTP Cat 5, UTP Cat 3 LEDs Power, WLAN, Ethernet (1-3), Phone (1-2), Internet Transmit Power 16.5 dBm...
  • Page 90 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Operating Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% Non Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 91: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    LIMITED WARRANTY babyTEL warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and babyTEL's entire liability under this warranty will be for babyTEL at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 92: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 93 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC. Belgique: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à...

  • Page 94: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Telephone: Linksys Need to contact Linksys? Visit Linksys online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: www.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know...

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