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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Broadband Router WIRELESS WRT54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 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...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Installing the Broadband Router Behind Another Router Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-3: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-4: Connecting the Power Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: Connecting Another Router...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 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)
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wireless Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 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

    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 Broadband Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks.

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Broadband Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband 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 Guide?

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 SSID: your wireless network’s name.
  • Page 12 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 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults.

  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Broadband 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 Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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.” If you want to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, as shown in Figure 4-1, then follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.”...

  • Page 16: Figure 4-3: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Broadband Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-3: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation For Connection To Another Router

    IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Broadband Router. NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- First, make sure the Broadband Router is NOT connected to your network. Then follow these instructions: Linksys router, refer to the other router’s...

  • Page 18: Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Broadband Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Broadband Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices 10.

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Configuring The Pcs

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows Overview 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically. If your The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your PCs, so they will be able to communicate PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and with the Router.

  • Page 20: Configuring Windows 2000 Pcs

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed).

  • Page 21: Configuring Windows Xp Pcs

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

  • Page 22: Chapter 6: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Overview NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For CD-ROM.

  • Page 23: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Broadband 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 24: Figure 6-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 25: Figure 6-7: Heartbeat Signal Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router • 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 26: Figure 6-9: Router Ip

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Figure 6-9: Router IP 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 27: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 28: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 29: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 30: 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 Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 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 31: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security and shared key, or else the network will not mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP.

  • Page 32: Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 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 33: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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.

  • Page 34: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 35 Wireless-G Broadband 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 36: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 37: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

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

  • Page 38: Figure 6-29: Port Services

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 8. 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. If the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, then click the Add/Edit Service button.

  • Page 39: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 6. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow network traffic. 7. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday.

  • Page 40: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 41: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 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 42 Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports are LAN ports going out to your network.

  • Page 43: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 44: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 45: 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 Broadband Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.

  • Page 46: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 47: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 48: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 49: 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 50 Wireless-G Broadband 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 51 Wireless-G Broadband Router • Refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. 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 52 Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. 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 53 Wireless-G Broadband 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 54 Wireless-G Broadband 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 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 55 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 56 Wireless-G Broadband 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 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 58 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 59 Wireless-G Broadband Router that version contains new features that you would like to use. Downloading a more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability. Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G Broadband Router How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Port Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC. Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Yes.
  • Page 61 Wireless-G Broadband 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 62 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 63: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 64 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 65 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 66: 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, shown in Figure C-1, will appear.

  • Page 67: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 68: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 69: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Broadband 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 70: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix F: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 71 Wireless-G Broadband Router Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
  • Page 73 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 74 Wireless-G Broadband Router PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
  • Page 75 Wireless-G Broadband Router TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.

  • Page 76: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 13 Channels (Japan) Ports/Buttons Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports...
  • Page 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...
  • Page 78 Also Available: • Linksys High Gain Antenna for TNC Connectors (HGA7T & HGA5T)

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81: Appendix J: Contact Information

    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 82 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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