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Linksys WRTSL54GS User Manual

2.4ghz 802.11g wireless-g media storage link router with speedbooster
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Media Storage Link Router WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WRTSL54GS Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Config Management The Status Tab - Router...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the USB Disk Figure 4-2: Connect the Broadband Modem Figure 4-3: Connect Your Network Devices Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 4-5: Stand in Closed Position Figure 4-6: Wall-Mount Slots...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-28: MAC Address Filter List Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-30: Security Tab - Firewall...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-58: The Traceroute Test Figure 5-59: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Figure 5-60: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-61: Administration Tab - Config Management Figure 5-62: Status Tab - Router Figure 5-63: Status Tab - Local Network Figure 5-64: DHCP Clients Table Figure 5-65: Status Tab - Wireless Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster. The Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network.

  • Page 9: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.
  • Page 10 • 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 User Guide?

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
  • Page 12 When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Router’s four Ethernet LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's Ethernet LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase The USB port is where you will connect a USB flash disk or hard drive.

  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s SecureEasySetup button and LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel SecureEasySetupOrange/White. SecureEasySetup configures the Router with a wireless network name (also called an SSID) and wireless security settings using a method called WPA-Personal. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router Instructions for Connecting the Router 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connect The Broadband Modem

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 5. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL modem. Figure 4-2: Connect the Broadband Modem 6.

  • Page 17: Placement Options

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 7. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. adapter that is supplied with the Router.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-6: Wall-Mount Slots

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 2.36 inches (60 mm) apart. 3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 0.2 inches (5 mm) of its head exposed. 4.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router

    Web-based Utility. 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 20: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. After you have made your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster • PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-7: L2Tp Connection Type

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster • L2TP. If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) connection, then select L2TP. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. L2TP Server. Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using; this should be provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-9: Optional Settings

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Host Name/Domain Name.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-12: Time Setting

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Maximum Number of DHCP Users. 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. Client Lease Time.

  • Page 25: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 26: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 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. 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 27: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 28: Figure 5-18: Routing Table Entry List

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks), the WAN (Internet), or Loopback (a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network—...

  • Page 29: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). 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. Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-20: Secureeasysetup Ready Screen

    Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Ready Screen The Router will be reset to its factory default wireless settings (the SSID is linksys, and wireless security is disabled). To configure your wireless network using SecureEasySetup, return to the previous page of this User Guide and follow the instructions for the SecureEasySetup button.

  • Page 31: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security IMPORTANT: If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal)

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster WPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 33: Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server.

  • Page 34: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 Wireless 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 35: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 Authentication Type.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.

  • Page 37: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall Use this screen to enable or disable the Router’s firewall and various filters. Firewall Firewall Protection. This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment.

  • Page 38: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP 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 39: The Storage Tab - Disk

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Storage Tab - Disk You can attach a USB flash drive or hard disk to the Router. The Disk screen describes the disk currently attached to the Router. Using this screen, you can format a blank disk, safely remove a disk, or erase a disk. Disk Management Disk Detail Figure 5-32: Storage Tab - Disk...

  • Page 40: The Storage Tab - Share

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Storage Tab - Share Shares control access to the partition(s) of the disk attached to the Router. The Share screen describes the current shares. Using this screen, you can create new shares, modify share properties, or delete shares. Share Management Shares The Share Name, Partition, and Total Space columns describe the shares.

  • Page 41: The Storage Tab - Administration

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Storage Tab - Administration The Administration screen allows you to manage the users and groups of users that can access the shares. Basic Machine Name. Enter a name for the Router. Punctuation and other special characters (e.g., * / | \) cannot be used in the name.

  • Page 42: Figure 5-40: Modify - Group Properties

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Properties - Modify. Click the Modify button to change the user membership of a group. On the Group Properties screen, users who are not members are listed in the Other Users column, and users who are members are listed in the Users in Group column.

  • Page 43: The Storage Tab - Media Server

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Storage Tab - Media Server The Router has a built-in media server, so it can stream music, pictures, or video from the USB hard disk to a UPnP-compatible media adapter. The Media Server screen lets you select shares to scan for content. UPnP Media Server Setup Server Name.

  • Page 44: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

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

  • Page 45: Figure 5-46: List Of Pcs

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs.

  • Page 46: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab 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 47: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 48: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 Forward 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 49: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Qos

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and 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 videoconferencing. There are three types of Wired QoS available, Device Priority, Application Priority, and Ethernet Port Priority. You can also configure Wireless QoS on this page.
  • Page 50 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Optimize Gaming Applications. Click this checkbox if you want the Router to automatically assign higher priority to common game application ports. Application Name. Enter the name of the application. Priority. For each port, select its priority level from the drop-down menu. Specific Port #.

  • Page 51: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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. Router Password Local 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 52: The Administration Tab - Log

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable.

  • Page 53: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test Ping Parameters Ping. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it.

  • Page 54: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Please select a file to upgrade. Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.

  • Page 55: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Router Information Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. MAC Address.

  • Page 56: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local Network MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address.

  • Page 57: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode.

  • Page 58: 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.
  • Page 59 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 61 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 62 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 63 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 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 Range Forward tab. 2.
  • Page 64 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. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 65 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 66: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 18. I cannot write to the USB disk attached to the Router. Make sure your USB disk is formatted with the FAT32 file system. The Router cannot write to a disk that is formatted with the NTFS file system.
  • Page 67 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Where is my SecureEasySetup button? On the Router, the SecureEasySetup button is located on the front panel. The button should be lighted either orange or white. For other SecureEasySetup devices, refer to each wireless device's documentation to locate the button on that device.
  • 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 How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s web-based utility.
  • Page 70 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 71 Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 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.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide.
  • Page 73 There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America. There may be additional channels available in other regions, subject to the regulations of your region and/or country. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 74: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 75 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 76 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 77: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the Administration tab.

  • Page 78: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 79: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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.

  • Page 80: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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. The example in Figure E-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

  • Page 81: Appendix F: 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.
  • Page 82 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 83 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 84 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 86: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRTSL54G Standards IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u, USB 1.0, USB 2.0 Ports Ethernet (1-4), Internet, Power, USB Buttons SecureEasySetup, Reset Cabling Type CAT 5, USB 2.0 LEDs Power, USB, DMZ, Wireless-G, Ethernet (1-4), Internet, SecureEasySetup # of Antennas RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 18 dBm...
  • Page 87 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Operating Temp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF) Storage Temp. -20º~60ºC (-4º~140ºF) Operating Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    This product contains material licensed to you under the GNU General Public License or other open-sourced software licenses. Upon request, open-source software source code is available at cost from Linksys for at least three years from the product purchase date. For detailed license terms and additional information, please visit www.linksys.com/gpl.
  • Page 90 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. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 91 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 92 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 93 Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 94 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix I: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 95: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Or fax your request in to:...

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