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Cisco WRT54GS - Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual

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WRT54GS
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster WRT54GS Model No:...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel..........1 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information Limited Warranty ..........23 Wireless Disclaimer .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    When the Router goes through its self- diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband the LED will be solidly lit. Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you access...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

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

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Chapter 3: Advanced Confguraton After setting up the Router with EasyLink Advisor or the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.
  • Page 8 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Static IP Keep Alve: Redal Perod If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router connect to the Internet, select Statc IP.
  • Page 9 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Telstra Cable Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If Australia only.

  • Page 10: Setup > Ddns

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Network Setup Statc DNS (-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into The Network Setup section changes the settings on the Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports.

  • Page 11: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Setup > MAC Address Clone DynDNS.org A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet.

  • Page 12: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway • device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. Interface This interface tells you whether the • Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wreless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet).

  • Page 13: Wireless > Wireless Security

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (lnksys) to a unique name. Wreless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to communicate.
  • Page 14 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 WPA2 Personal RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Tmeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 15: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Prevent Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address. This button is selected by default. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure Permt Only Clicking this button will allow wireless as WPA. access by MAC Address.

  • Page 16: Security > Firewall

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 manufacturer of your wireless products. To turn off the Frame Burst option, select Dsable. The default is Enable. Beacon Interval The default value is 00. Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network.

  • Page 17: Security > Vpn Passthrough

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be...
  • Page 18 Advanced Configuration Chapter3 policy’s number and click the Delete button. To view all Decide which days and what times you want this policy the policies, click the Summary button. (Policies can be to be enforced. Select the individual days during which deleted from the Summary screen by selecting the policy the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday.

  • Page 19: Applications And Gaming > Port Range Forward

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering Website Blocking by Keyword If you want to block websites using specific keywords, The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows enter each keyword in a separate field next to Website the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port Blocking by Keyword.

  • Page 20: Applications And Gaming > Dmz

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network computer 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.

  • Page 21: Administration > Management

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Router Password Optmze Gamng Applcatons Select this automatically allow common game application ports to have a higher priority. These games include, but are Local Router Access not limited to: Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Age of Empires, Router Password Enter a new Password for the Router. Everquest, Quake2/Quake3 and Diablo II, etc.

  • Page 22: Administration > Diagnostics

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Traceroute Test Traceroute To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, To test the performance of a connection, click Dsable. To monitor traffic between the network and the the Traceroute button. Enter the address of the PC whose Internet, select Enable.

  • Page 23: Administration > Firmware Upgrade

    The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status. Administration > Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. linksys.com. Then extract the file. Upgrade Firmware Please select a fle to upgrade Click the Browse button and select the extracted firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 24: Status > Local Network

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Status > Local Network Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. The Status > Local Network screen displays the status of Status > Wireless your network. The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network.

  • Page 25: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 26: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications AppendixB Appendx B: Specfcatons Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Button One Reset Button One SecureEasySetup Button...

  • Page 27: Appendix C: Warranty And Regulatory Information

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

  • Page 28: Wireless Disclaimer

    Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Wireless Disclaimer Industry Canada (Canada) The maximum performance for wireless is derived from This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 rule. IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance Cet appareil est conforme à la norme NMB003 d’Industrie can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, Canada.

  • Page 29: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví.
  • Page 30 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Franças (French) - Informatons envronnementales Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele pour les clents de l’Unon européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 31 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, Nederlands (Dutch) - Mleu-nformate voor klanten skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams n de Europese Une Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 32 Warranty and Regulatory Information AppendixC Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para Slovenčna (Slovene) - Okoljske nformacje za stranke clentes da Unão Europea v Evropsk unj A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento Evropska direktiva 2002/96/EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme, que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem označene s tem simbolom –...

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