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Linksys WRT54GS User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Broadband Router WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WRT54GS Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 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 Broadband 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: Connecting Your Modem Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 6-22: MAC Address Filter List...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster will allow you 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 SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 11 This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
  • Page 13 Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). 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 Broadband Router.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband 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 Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.

  • Page 15: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel (Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up and will stay orange when the Router is powered on.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” You may wish to run some applications, such as Parental Control, for only certain PCs on your network and will need to run the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router to do this.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 18: Connecting One Router To Another

    Modem Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 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 19: Figure 4-6: The Router With The Internet Connection Is Connected Through The Internet Port

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Broadband Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router. Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 9.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-8: Connecting The Power

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. It will go through the instructions for configuring the Router’s network and wireless settings. Using the Setup Wizard 1.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard's License Agreement Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 4. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you accept, or click the Cancel button to end the installation. 5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to disconnect your broadband modem from your PC. After you have done so, click the Next button.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard's Connect The Modem To The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect your broadband modem to the Router. After you have done so, click the Next button. 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect a network cable to your PC. After you have done so, click the Next button.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard's Connect The Network Cable To The Router Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect the other end of the network cable to the Router. Then you can also connect additional PCs to the Router. After you have done so, click the Next button. 9.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard's Check The Router's Status Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 10. Make sure the Router’s Power, Internet, and numbered LEDs (depending on the number of PCs connected) are lit on its front panel. After you have done so, click the Next button. 11. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the Internet connection type you use: Cable or DHCP or DSL (PPPoE).

  • Page 26: Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard's Configure Dsl (Pppoe) Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster DSL (PPPoE) User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field. Keep Alive - If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection, select Keep Alive. Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard's Advanced Internet Settings - Pptp Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster PPTP Connection - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) service is used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection, select PPTP from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

  • Page 28: Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard's Advanced Internet Settings - L2Tp Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster L2TP Connection - If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) connection, select L2TP from the drop- down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

  • Page 29: Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard's Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Telstra Connection - Telstra is a service used in Australia only. If you are using this service, select Telstra from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard's Set The Router's Password Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 12. The Router provides a Web-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility. Confirm - Enter the password again in the Confirm field. Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard's Secureeasysetup Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons. You should locate the SecureEasySetup buttons of your devices before using the Router’s SecureEasySetup feature. NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard's Configure Wireless Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 2. Press the Router’s orange Cisco logo on its front panel. When the logo turns white and begins to flash, press the SecureEasySetup button on another device. The Router’s Cisco logo will stop flashing when the device has been added to the network.

  • Page 33: Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard's Safe Surfing Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 4. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear. Click the Norton Internet Security Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Internet Security on your computer, or click the Finish button to complete the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 34: Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard's Configure Wireless Settings Screen

    In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase). NOTE: An SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. Your network’s SSID should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - Wpa-Psk Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 3. Select the method of security you want to use: WPA-PSK (also called WPA-Personal), WEP (64-Bit), or WEP (128-Bit). WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a stronger security method than WEP.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard's Wireless Security - Wep (64-Bit) Screen

    16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard's Norton Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 5. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear. Click the Norton Internet Security Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Internet Security on your computer, or click the Finish button to complete the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 38: Using Secureeasysetup To Configure Your Notebook

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo. NOTE: 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 39: Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 2. The next screen will tell you to press the lighted Cisco logo on the Router. After you have pressed the logo, click the Next button to continue. To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. If you need more information, click the Help button. 3.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 4. The Your Wireless Settings screen will appear when the wireless settings have been configured. To save your configuration settings to a text file on your computer, click the Save button. To print your configuration settings, click the Print button.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, 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 42: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Broadband 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. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 43: Figure 6-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 44: Figure 6-7: Heartbeat Signal Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • HeartBeat Signal. HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Heart Beat Server. 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 45: Figure 6-9: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network.

  • Page 46: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 47: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 48: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 49: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points 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 50: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi- Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.

  • Page 51: Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 52: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

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

  • Page 53: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband 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. Authentication Type.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 55: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block WAN Requests. Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being “pinged,”...

  • Page 56: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Broadband 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. IPSec Pass-through. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

  • Page 57: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 Policy.

  • Page 58: Figure 6-29: Port Services

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 7. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.) Then enter the range of ports you want to filter.

  • Page 59: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 60: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 61: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 62 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Router’s other four ports will be automatically assigned low priority. Incoming Rate Limit limits the incoming bandwidth. To use this feature, select 8M, 4M, 2M, 1M, 512K, 256K, or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps). If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disable.

  • Page 63: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Broadband 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. 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 64: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Broadband 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. 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 65: 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. 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 66: The Administration Tab - Config Management

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file. To back up the Router’s configuration file, click the Backup button. Then follow the on-screen instructions. To restore the Router’s configuration file, click the Browse button to locate the file, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 67: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. 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 68: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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.

  • Page 69: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.

  • Page 70: 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 71 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Broadband 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 73 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 74 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. 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 75 Wireless-G Broadband 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 Forwarding 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 76 “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.” 14. 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.
  • Page 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. • Click the Save Settings button to continue. •...
  • Page 78 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some service providers use your full email address as the user name. If you are sure you have enter the right user name, try using username@[isp.com], where isp.com is the name of your service provider.

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 80 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 81 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 System tab of the Router’s web-based utility. If the Router’s Internet connection is working well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless...
  • Page 82 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 83 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • 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 84 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.
  • Page 85 How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America). If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 86: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 87 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 88 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 89: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Broadband 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. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen, will appear.

  • Page 90: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help All Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 91: Windows 98Se Or Me Instructions

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

  • Page 92: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

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

  • Page 93: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Glossary 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 94 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
  • Page 95 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device. Fragmentation -Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet.
  • Page 96 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 97 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
  • Page 98 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.

  • Page 99: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications 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/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports...
  • Page 100 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Unit Weight 17 oz. (0.48 kg) Power External, 12V DC, 1.0A Certification FCC, IC-03, CE Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Canadian regulations. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that the Wireless-G Broadband Router conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
  • Page 103 European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance. Linksys vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-G Broadband Router tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...
  • Page 104 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 105: 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: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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