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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No. Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54G-TM User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g.
Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U .S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc .
Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastru.
Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration Tab - Log 34 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 36 The Admi.
Wireless-G Broadba nd Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Y.
Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24 Figure 5-24: MAC Address Filter List 24 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 5-26: Security .
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1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 1: Introduction Wel c o me Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router . The Wir eless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely .
2 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What’ s in this User 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 .
3 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router .
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology 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.
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back P anel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Front P anel The Router’s LEDs ar e located on the front panel. Po w e r Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on.
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions.
9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Another Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Hardwar e Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router , you must change the default IP address of the other router .
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broa dband Router Hardware Installation for Connectio n to Another Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router .
12 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Overview Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router .
13 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • PPP oE . Some DSL-ba sed ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Inter net connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE.
15 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • HeartBeat Signal . HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only . If your ISP is T elstra, then select HeartBeat Signa l .
16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen b y your network.
17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.
18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clo ne Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - MA C 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.
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Advanced R outing Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to s et up the Router ’ s advanced functions. Operating Mode a llows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use .
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode .
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network.
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter WP A2 Personal . WP A2 gives you two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES .
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius.
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions.
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Fragmentation Threshold . This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Security T ab - Firew all Firewall Protection . This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment.
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access Figure 5-2.
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 8. Y ou 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 Serv ices .
30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 6. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow , depending on whether you want to block or allow network traffic .
31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications & Gaming Ta b - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific po rt numbers.
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gami ng Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Figure 5-35: Applications and Gami ng T ab - DMZ The Applications and Gam.
33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gam ing Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter bandwidth. T o use this feature, select 8M , 4M , 2M , 1M , 512 K , 256K , or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps).
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Manag ement Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab a llows the network’ s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security .
35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Diagn ostics Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Fact ory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Click the Ye s button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button.
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays the Router ’ s current status. Firmware Version . This is the Router’ s current firm ware .
38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Local Netw ork Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the statu s of your network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ether net network.
39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter The Status T ab - Wir eless The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your wireless network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
40 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router .
41 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Doub le-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethe rnet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.
42 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • 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 Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd .
43 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user , and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window . ” 5. I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to t he public.
44 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 1. Access the Route r ’ s web int e r f a c e b y going to h ttp://192.168. 0 .1 or t h e IP address of t h e Route r . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab .
45 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter “ A ppendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapt er” fo r details on getting an IP address. 5. Once completed with the configuration, click the Save Settings button.
46 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Common Problems and Solution s Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf ’s instructions.
47 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 14. The Power LED k eeps flashing. The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime , the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation.
48 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Does the Internet connection of the Ro uter support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’s current hardware design sup.
49 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer .
50 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What is DMZ Hostin g? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open.
51 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardware complies with the 802.
52 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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.
53 Appendix A: Troubleshootin g Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privac y , a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
54 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wireless netwo rking 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.
55 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID.
56 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter WP A Personal . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, .
57 Appendix C: Upgrading Firm ware Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 .
58 Appendix D : Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 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 .
59 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Ad dress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y o.
60 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Ad dress and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter .
61 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.
62 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA ( C arrier S ense M ultiple A ccess/ C ollision A voidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
63 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access.
64 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter HTTP ( H yper T ext T ransport P rotocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to ser vers on the World Wide Web . Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
65 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.
66 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter SMTP ( S imple M ail T ransfer P rotocol) - The standard e-m ail protocol on the Internet. SNMP ( S imple N etwork M anagement P rotocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer .
67 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter TX Rate - T ransmission Rate. UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
68 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.
69 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Ro uter Operating T emp . 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T emp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condens.
70 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a period of th ree years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
71 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important info rmation for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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76 Appendix I: Regulatory Info rmation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint For more information, visit www .linksys.com..
77 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G Broadba nd Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
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