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Linksys WTR54GS User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G Travel Router User Guide with SpeedBooster WIRELESS WTR54GS (EU/UK/LA) Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: 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 4 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Appendix B: Wireless Security...
  • Page 5 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 6 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Figure 5-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access PCs List Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Management...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster, set it up, and configure it to bridge your network.

  • Page 8: 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 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 resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: 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 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 Adapter (WUSB54GS) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster.

  • Page 12: 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 13: The Power Plug And Slide

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Power Plug and Slide Within Most of the Western Hemisphere The Router’s Power Plug is located on the back panel and the Power Slide is located on the top panel. Power Plug The Power plug is where you will connect the Router to the electrical outlet. Power Slide Slide the Power Slide button in one direction to release the power plug and the other direction for it to return inside the Router.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Travel Router With Speedbooster

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

  • Page 15: 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. 4. Slide the Power Slide until the Power Plug is fully extended or connect the power cable. (Routers outside the Western Hemisphere are not equipped with a Power Slide.) Then, connect the Power Plug to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Travel Router With Speedbooster

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

  • Page 17: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.16.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter. A password request page will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Figure 5-8: Pptp Connection Type

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-9: Static Dhcp Client List

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to the Router’s wireless network settings are performed through the Wireless tab. Router IP IP Address and Subnet Mask. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network.

  • Page 22: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster IP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here. WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank. Time Settings Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must broadcast on the same channel in order to communicate.
  • Page 26 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 27: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to communicate with non- Linksys wireless products, make a note of the WEP key generated in the Key 1 field, and enter it manually in the wireless client.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.

  • Page 28: 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 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) WPA2-Mixed.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated applications, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Policy Access Policy.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 To IP or URL Address. Enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping. Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Diagnostics Ping Test.

  • Page 44: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. Then, extract the file. Please select a file to upgrade. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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/international.
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51 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 #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54 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/international. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 55 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 56: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 57 How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the Administration tab of the Router’s web- based utility.
  • Page 58 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster version, 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 You may also try using different channels, as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel. You may also attach an optional external SMA antenna for longer range. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com/international. Then extract the firmware file. 2. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear.

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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; 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 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WTR54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port Power Slide Button and Power Plug for Western Hemisphere Power Port outside of Western Hemisphere...
  • Page 78 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C Storage Temp. -20° C to 70° C Operating Humidity 20% to 80% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 10% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Safety: EN 60950 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the following CE mark, notified body number (where applicable), and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment. Check the CE label on the product to find out which notified body was involved during the assessment.
  • Page 81 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté...
  • Page 82 (AC9SMA) and an R-TNC extension cable (AC9TNC). Both of these cables are 9 meters long and have a cable loss (attenuation) of 5 dB. To compensate for the attenuation, Linksys also offers higher gain antennas, the HGA7S (with R-SMA connector) and HGA7T (with R-TNC connector).
  • Page 83 Note: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products. For more information, refer to the documentation on your product’s CD or http://www.linksys.com/international. Wireless Adapters Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW);...
  • Page 84 7. Click the type of documentation you want. The document will automatically open in PDF format. Note: If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you need, please contact your local sales office or visit http://www.linksys.com/international for more details. 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.

  • Page 85: Appendix J: Contact Information

    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/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria support.at@linksys.com...
  • Page 86 Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Outside of Europe E-mail Address Middle East & Africa support.mea@linksys.com (English only) Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Appendix J: Contact Information...

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