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Linksys WRH54G User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-G 802.11g Home Router User Guide WIRELESS WRH54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Home Router 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 Home Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router Overview...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Home Router 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 The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Firewall Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Figure 5-30: Security Tab - ARP...

  • Page 7: Figure 5-26: Mac Address Filter List

    Wireless-G Home Router Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Home Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.

  • Page 9: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G Home Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Home Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
  • 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 Home Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
  • Page 12 Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or SD208). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Home Router.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Home Router

    Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home 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 Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices.

  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Home Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Home Router

    Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Home Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want to install the Wireless-G Home Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.”...

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Home Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation For Connection To Another Router

    Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- Linksys router, refer to the other router’s documentation for instructions on how to change its local IP address to 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Home Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Home Router

    Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home 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 20: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Home Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. When you finish 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 21: Figure 5-6: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Home Router • 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. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE. User name and Password.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-7: Optional Settings

    Wireless-G Home Router connection to the Internet and gets an NTP time update. Then enable the scheduling/time-specific function. User can also manually setup the Router clock. Wait until the Router connects to the internet. Then switch to "auto NTP time update".Note that shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be temporarily invalid.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-8: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Home Router Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Host Name/Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-11: Time Setting

    Wireless-G Home Router 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” this dynamic IP address.

  • Page 25: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 Home Router TZO.com E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name. Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO. Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change. Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. When you finish 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 27: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Home Router 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: 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 29: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Home Router Caution: The Router is not designed to have a built-in battery mechanism for a real time clock. Shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be out of date. Router will automatically check the NTP in correcting the time when its internet connection resumes.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal)

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 31: Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Home Router RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a 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 32: The Wireless Tab - Mac Filtering

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

  • Page 33: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Home Router 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. Authentication Type. The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used.
  • Page 34 Wireless-G Home Router Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended.

  • Page 35: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Home Router The Security Tab - Firewall You can enable or disable the firewall, select filters to block specific Internet data types, and block anonymous Internet requests. Use these features to enhance the security of your network. Firewall Protection. This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment.

  • Page 36: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Home Router When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. For additional help, click More.

  • Page 37: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Home Router The lower portion of this page is the list of IP-MAC mapping entries. To delete one entry, select first the checkbox of entry that you want to delete. Then click on "Delete" button. User can also utilize the ARP Search button to automatically search for the current IP-MAC address mapping list in the ARP table.

  • Page 38: Figure 5-34: Port Services

    Wireless-G Home Router 8. Set the time when access will be filtered. Select 24 Hours, or check the box next to From and use the drop- down boxes to designate a specific time period. 9. Click the Add to Policy button to save your changes and active it. 10.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-35: Single Port Forward

    Wireless-G Home Router Note: 1. The Router factory default setting is allow. Router will automatically create one policy rule (as rule #1 in the list) "default dns allow". This is to give convenience to allow the basic Internet surfing service application. This rule is editable.
  • Page 40 Wireless-G Home Router 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 41: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Home Router IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application. Enable. Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application. Check all the values and click Save Settings to save your settings. Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your unsaved changes.

  • Page 42: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 43: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Upnp

    Wireless-G Home Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP: Certain applications may require to open specific ports in order for it to function correctly. Examples of these applications include servers and certain online games.

  • Page 44: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 ports to one PC at the same time. The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, whereas DMZ hosting opens all ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.

  • Page 45: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Local Router Access. 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 46: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping, Traceroute, and DNS Lookup) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test. 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 47: Figure 5-45: The Traceroute Test

    Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-45: The Traceroute Test Figure 5-46: DNS Lookup Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router...

  • Page 48: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. You can also click the Safe Mode Upgrade link, which allows for a safer updgrade. 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 49: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Reboot The Reboot screen is used to reboot the Router. To reboot the Router, select Yes for Reboot the Device, then click the Save Settings button. All of your settings will reset to the default settings. Figure 5-50: Administration Tab - Reboot The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status.

  • Page 50: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Home Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network. Subnet Mask.

  • Page 51: The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics

    Wireless-G Home Router The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics The Router provides current statistical data for the interface of the Internet, LAN and Wireless. The data are captured in ethernet packet or data bytes (8 bits), for both inbound and outbound traffic. Rebooting of the Router will lose the current statistics data.

  • Page 52: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Home Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the Router's current status and the configuration of your wireless network. All information is read-only. MAC Address. This is the Router's MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Network Mode.

  • Page 53: 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 54 Wireless-G Home Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 55 Wireless-G Home Router 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: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
  • Page 56 Wireless-G Home Router 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 57 Wireless-G Home Router 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 58 Wireless-G Home Router 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. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time.
  • Page 59 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 60 Wireless-G Home Router 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 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Home Router Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router. SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices.
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64 Wireless-G Home Router What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting.
  • Page 65 Wireless-G Home Router What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 66 Wireless-G Home Router maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone.
  • Page 67 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 68: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Home Router 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 69 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 70 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 71: 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 72: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Home Routerr 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 73: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Home Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 74: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Home Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

  • Page 75: 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 76 Wireless-G Home Router 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 77 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 78 Wireless-G Home Router 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. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 79 Wireless-G Home Router 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 80: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Home Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRH54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, China) 14 Channels (Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports...
  • Page 81 Wireless-G Home Router Power DC 12V 500mA Certifications Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 84 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 85 Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 86 Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 87 Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 88 Wireless-G Easy Router For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix I: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 89: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J: Contact Information Technical Support Web Site Support Site Appendix J: Contact Information 1 800 326-7114 (US) http://www.linksys.com http://www.linksys.com/support...

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