Page 1: User Guide
Wireless-G 802.11g Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice User Guide WRTP54G (EU/LA) Model No.
Page 3 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab - Firewall Welcome The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter What’s in this Guide? The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network The Applications &...
Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks88 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary...
Page 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 5-17: MAC Address Filter List Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Figure 5-18: Wireless Client MAC List Figure 4-3: Connect a PC...
Page 8 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Router Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Wireless Figure 5-40: Wireless Client MAC List Figure 5-41: Voice Tab - Info Figure 5-42: Voice Tab - System Figure 5-43: Voice Tab - User 1 Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure C-2: MAC/Adapter Address Figure C-3: MAC/Physical Address...
Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow you can be used in conjunction with a to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.
Page 10: What's In This Guide
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network, which is sometimes called a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The Router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.
Page 11 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports You also have other chapters available for reference: • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. •...
Page 12 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix I: 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 13: 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 network: a series of computers or computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same devices connected for the purpose of frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the data sharing, storage, and/or...
Page 14: Network Layout
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports access point: a device that allows If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless-equipped computers and other wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless devices to communicate with a wired transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or network.
Page 15: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: Back Panel NOTE: The Internet port only accepts a straight- Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Page 16: The Front Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: Front Panel POWER Blue/Red. The POWER LED lights up blue when the Router is powered on. If the blue LED is flashing, the Router is booting up or upgrading its firmware.
Page 17: Chapter 4: Connecting The Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and NOTE: If you already have a cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired router in your network, then connections to one desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.
Page 18: Connection Instructions
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports NOTE: Make sure your Connection Instructions telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse). 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and broadband modem. 2.
Page 19: Placement Options
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Placement Options There are two ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to mount it on a wall. This option uses the Router’s four wall-mount slots on its bottom panel.
Page 20 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Placement Options...
Page 21: Chapter 5: Configuring The Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 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 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Setup • Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen. • DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen. •...
Page 23: Access Restrictions
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Access Restrictions • Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering. • Device Access Control. Use this screen to control remote access of the Router. Applications &...
Page 24: How To Access The Web-Based Utility
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the Router’s wireless network. Voice •...
Page 25: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.
Page 26: 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 27: Figure 5-5: Pppoe
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Idle Timeout field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. Keep Alive and Redial Period.
Page 28 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router IP The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the default values will work. Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.15.1. Subnet Mask.
Page 29: The Setup Tab - Ddns
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” dynamic ip address: a temporary IP this dynamic IP address.
Page 30: Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - Ddns (Dyndns.org)
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DDNS DDNS Service. If you use DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org. If you use TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use. DynDNS.org User Name, Password, and Host Name.
Page 31: 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 32: 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 firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing Firewall & NAT. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall reviews data packets entering your network. NAT is a security feature that enables the Router to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Page 33: Figure 5-10: Routing Table Entry List
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. Gateway. This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.
Page 34: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Settings Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network.
Page 35: 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. If you do not want to use wireless wpa (wi-fi protected access): a security, keep the default, Disabled. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: wireless security protocol using TKIP WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP.
Page 36: Figure 5-13: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa-Radius)
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA-RADIUS. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) TKIP is automatically selected from the WPA Algorithm drop- down menu.
Page 37: Figure 5-15: 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 indicate which WEP key to use, select the appropriate Default Transmit Key number. Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.
Page 38: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter. If you want to filter wireless access by MAC address, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable. Click Prevent to block access for the designated computers, or click Permit only to permit access for the designated computers.
Page 39: 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. Advanced Wireless Settings Preamble Type.
Page 40 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Power Level. You can adjust the output power of the Router to get the appropriate coverage for your wireless network. Select the percentage of power you need for your environment. If you are not sure which setting to select, then keep the default setting, Full.
Page 41: The Security Tab - Firewall
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. You can use this screen to enable a variety of web filters, which will enhance the firewall protecting your network. Web Filters Figure 5-20: Security Tab - Firewall Filter Proxy.
Page 42: The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter Filters can block specific internal users from accessing the Internet, anonymous Internet requests, and/or multicasting. Filter IP Address Range You can create up to five different IP Address filters. To set up a filter, enter the IP address you wish to filter in the field provided.
Page 43 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Block WAN Requests Use these features to enhance your network’s security and filter multicasting. Block Anonymous Internet Requests. This keeps your network from being “pinged” or detected and reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports, so it is more difficult for intruders to work their way into your network.
Page 44: The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control Use this screen to control local and remote access to the Router’s management ports via different services. Access Control Enable Access Control. If you want to control access to the Router’s management ports via the services listed below, click the checkbox.
Page 45: 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 46: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enable. Check the Enable box to enable the services you have defined. Port Range Forwarding will not function if the Enabled button is left unchecked. This is disabled (unchecked) by default. When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Page 47: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Upnp Forwarding
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Forwarded Range For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed. Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range. End Port.
Page 48 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Telnet. A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol that defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail.
Page 49 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 50: 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 51: The 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. Use this screen to configure IP QoS for connections, view the rules you have set up, and manage your rules.
Page 52: Figure 5-29: Qos - Create Rule
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To create a rule, follow these instructions: 1. Click the Add button located below the table of rules. 2. A new screen will appear. Enter a name in the Rule Name field. 3. Identify the application traffic by providing the following information: Source IP, Source Netmask, Source Start and End Ports, Destination IP, Destination Netmask, Destination Start and End ports, and Packet Length Start and End settings.
Page 53: 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) feature. Router Password Local Router Access To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your user name and password when you access the...
Page 54: The Administration Tab - Log
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Log When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. You can select which PC will receive the specified type of system logs for your Internet connection. NOTE: The PC that receives these logs must be running a SYSLOG application.
Page 55: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to reset the Router to its router factory defaults. If you want to reset the Router to its voice factory defaults, then you need a user name and password available only from your Internet phone service provider.
Page 56: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test Ping Parameters. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen.
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. Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Local Network IP Address.
Page 58: 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 59 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DHCP Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port. DHCP Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Page 60: 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 Wireless Firmware Version. This shows the version number of the wireless firmware. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless network interface is displayed here. Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Wireless Status.
Page 61: The Voice Tab
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab The Voice tab offers two levels of access: user and admin (administrator). Your level of access depends on the policies of your Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP). In most cases you will only have user-level access, so this the following pages will cover the user-level web pages of the Web-based Utility.
Page 62: System Status
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports System Status Current Time. Displayed here is the current date and time of the Router. Elapsed Time. Displayed here is the amount of time elapsed since the last reboot of the Router. RTP Packets Sent. Displayed here is the number of RTP packets sent by the Router. RTP Bytes Sent.
Page 63 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Registration State. Shown here is the status of the line’s registration with the ITSP. Last Registration At. Shown here are the last date and time the line was registered. Next Registration In. Shown here is the number of seconds until the next registration. Message Waiting.
Page 64 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Call 1/2 Callback. This indicates whether the call was triggered by a call back request. Call 1/2 Peer Name. Displayed here is the name of the internal phone. Call 1/2 Peer Phone. Displayed here is the phone number of the internal phone. Call 1/2 Duration.
Page 65: The Voice Tab - System
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - System This screen lets you change the password for user access to the Web-based Utility. System Configuration Enable Web Server. This feature lets you enable or disable access to the Web-based Utility from the Internet Figure 5-42: Voice Tab - System (WAN) side.
Page 66: The Voice Tab - User 1/2
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab - User 1/2 Use the appropriate screen to configure settings for each Internet phone line. NOTE: If you are not sure how to configure the settings, then keep the default settings. Call Forward Settings Enter the call forwarding numbers you want to use.
Page 67 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Cfwd Sel2 Caller. Enter the caller number pattern to trigger the Call Forward Selective 2 feature. Cfwd Sel2 Dest. Enter the forward number for the Call Forward Selective 2 feature. Cfwd Sel3 Caller. Enter the caller number pattern to trigger the Call Forward Selective 3 feature. Cfwd Sel3 Dest.
Page 68: Speed Dial Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Cfwd Last Dest. Enter the forward number for the Cfwd Last Caller feature. Block Last Caller. Enter the ID of the caller blocked via the Block Last Caller service. Accept Last Caller. Enter the ID of the caller accepted via the Accept Last Caller service. Speed Dial Settings Speed Dial 2.
Page 69: Distinctive Ring Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Block ANC Setting. Select whether you want to block anonymous calls, yes or no. The default is no. DND Setting. Select whether you want to use the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature, yes or no. The default is no. CID Setting.
Page 70: Ring Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ring Settings Default Ring. Select the default ringing pattern for all callers. Default CWT. Select the default CWT pattern for all callers. Hold Reminder Ring. Select the ring pattern that will remind you of a call on hold when the phone is on-hook. Call Back Ring.
Page 71: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the website of your Internet phone service provider or the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international.
Page 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports B. Press CTRL + F5. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages, not cached ones. C. Click Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower.
Page 73 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports F. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the Network window. G. Restart the computer when asked. For Windows 2000: A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. B.
Page 74 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Click Start and Control Panel. B. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon. C. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.
Page 75 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected. 4.
Page 76 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • For Windows 2000 and XP, click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.15.1 and press the Enter key. •...
Page 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports C. Make sure you are using the right Internet settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Basic Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router”...
Page 78 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VPNs that use IPSec and AH (Authentication Header known as protocol 51) are incompatible with the Router. AH has limitations due to occasional incompatibility with the NAT standard. Change the IP address for the Router to another subnet to avoid a conflict between the VPN IP address and your local IP address.
Page 79 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports C. Enter the port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80. D. Select the protocol you will be using, TCP or UDP, or select Both. E.
Page 80 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Access the Router’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. B. Enter any name you want to use for the Application. C.
Page 81 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting.
Page 82 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 12. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window. If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer. Because the Router is the gateway for the Internet connection, the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access.
Page 83 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) C. On the Basic Setup tab, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds). D.
Page 84 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16. I need to use port triggering. Port triggering looks at the outgoing port services used and will trigger the Router to open a specific port, depending on which port an Internet application uses. Follow these steps: A.
Page 85: Frequently Asked Questions
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up the phone and dial. Use 7-, 10-, or 11-digit dialing for calls within the same area code as your Internet phone number. Use 10- or 11-digit dialing for calls outside of your area code. Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? No.
Page 86 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to the LAN.
Page 87 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports [UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Router from your ISP. Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP address? It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using.
Page 88 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for approximately five seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Contact your Internet phone service provider for assistance. Refer to “Appendix H: Contact Information”...
Page 89 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router. How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports.
Page 90 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard.
Page 91 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 92 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. What is ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.
Page 93 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is WPA? WPA is Wi-Fi Protected Access, a wireless security protocol that can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
Page 94 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network. Wireless security is probably enabled on the Router, but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same wireless security settings are being used by all devices in your wireless network. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are 11 available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America.
Page 95: 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 96: Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Page 97 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to start from the beginning in trying to break in. MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses.
Page 98 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys. Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.
Page 99: Appendix C: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: 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 100: Windows 2000 Or Xp Instructions
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key. 3.
Page 101: Appendix D: Windows Help
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys 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.
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Page 103: Appendix E: Glossary
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Page 104 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
Page 105 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time. 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.
Page 106 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.
Page 107 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports.
Page 108 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.
Page 109: Appendix F: Specifications
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Specifications Model WRTP54G Network Protocols TCP/IP Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, Voice Protocol Session Initiation Protocol (SIP v2) IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Voice Codecs G.711 a-law, G.711µ-Law, G.726, Channels 11 Channels (most of North, Central, G.729 A/B/E, and G.723.1...
Page 110 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Power External, 12V DC Certifications FCC, CE, cUL Operating Temp. 0º to 40ºC Storage Temp. -20º to 60ºC Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix F: Specifications...
Page 111: Appendix G: Warranty Information
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Warranty Information This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase. Contact your service provider if the warranty support issues are to be handled by them as per your service agreements. Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Page 112 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O.
Page 113: Appendix H: Regulatory Information
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 114 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
Page 115 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Page 116 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
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Page 118 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports NOTE: For all products, the Declaration of Conformity is available through one or more of these options: • A pdf file is included on the product's CD. • A print copy is included with the product. •...
Page 119 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 pour les pays mentionnés ci-dessous: Questo prodotto è utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU (ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999/5/EC) senza nessuna limitazione, eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito: Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschränkungen eingesetzt werden (sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1999/5/CE folgen) mit Außnahme der folgenden aufgeführten Staaten:...
Page 120 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table 1: Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range (MHz) Power (EIRP) Indoor (No restrictions) 2400-2483.5 100 mW (20 dBm) Outdoor 2400-2454 100 mW (20 dBm) 2454-2483.5 10 mW (10 dBm) Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy.
Page 121 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Combinations of extension cables and antennas resulting in a radiated power level exceeding 100 mW EIRP are illegal. Power Output of Your Device To comply with your country’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device. Proceed to the appropriate section for your device.
Page 122 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 3. Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties. 4. From the Properties screen, click the Configure button. 5. Click the Advanced tab, and select Power Output. 6. From the pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power setting. If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98, then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter.
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Page 125 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
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Page 136 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information...
Page 137: Appendix I: Contact Information
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Contact Information Contact your Internet phone service provider for support as per the terms of your contract with your provider. 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...
Page 138 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports In Europe E-mail Address Norway support.no@linksys.com Poland support.pl@linksys.com Portugal support.pt@linksys.com Russia support.ru@linksys.com Spain support.es@linksys.com Sweden support.se@linksys.com Switzerland support.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Russia support.ru@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksys.com or support.spanish@linksys.com Middle East &...
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Linksys WRTP54G User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Appendix B: Wireless Security

Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Appendix D: Windows Help

Appendix E: Glossary

Appendix F: Specifications

Appendix G: Warranty Information

Appendix H: Regulatory Information

Appendix I: Contact Information

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