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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GC User Guide WIRELESS Compact.
Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered tradema rk or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries.
Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infras.
Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 34 The Administration Tab - Management 35 The Administration Tab - Log 37 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 38 The Adminis.
Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router’s Bottom Panel 8 Figure 3-4: The Router.
Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-22: Security Tab - Firewall 28 Figure 5-23: .
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter . The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily an d securely .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router What’ s in this Gu ide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router • 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 Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 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 Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back P anel The Router’ s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router .
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs, which indicate the st atus of the Router and network acti vities, are located on the front panel.
8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Bottom P anel The Router’ s Reset button is located on the bottom panel. T o access the button, turn the stand perpendicular to the Router .
9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compa ct Wireless-G Broadband Router The Top Panel Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The T op P anel The Router comes with a built-in antenna, but there is an optional high gain antenna, model number HGA7S, that is available for longer range .
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Overview Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router .
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Hardware Installation for Conn ection to your Broadba nd Modem Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 4. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from one of the Router ’ s numbered ports to your network PC or Ethernet device.
12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Hardwar e Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router , you must change the default IP address of the other router .
13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Com pact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 9.
14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter Overview Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router .
15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter How to Access the Web-based Utility Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router How to Access the W eb-based Utility T o access the Web-based Utility , launch Internet E xplorer or Ne tscape Navigator , and enter the Router’ s default IP address, 192.
16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router • Static IP . If you are r equired to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Intern et, select Static IP . Internet IP Address.
17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time . Y ou can config ure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time).
18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router DHCP Server Settin gs The settings allow you to configure the Router ’ s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ser ver function.
19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - DDNS Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Time Settings Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click the checkbox if you want the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router TZO.com E-mail Address, P assword, and Domain Name . Enter the E mail Address, Password, and Domain Name of the service you set up with TZO.
21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you t o select the ty pe(s) of advanced functions you use .
22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Wireless T ab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Wireless T ab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network.
24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 5-18: Wireless T ab - Wireless Security (WP A2 Mixe d Mode) WP A2 P ersonal . WPA2 gives you one encryption method, AES , with dynamic encryption keys.
25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Wireless T ab - Wireless MA C Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius.
26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv anced wireless functions.
27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Fragmentation Threshold . This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.
28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Security Tab - Firewall Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Security T ab - Fir ewall The Firew all screen offers Filters and the option to Block W AN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests.
29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Security T ab - VPN P a ssthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec , L2TP , or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’ s firewall.
30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 5-25: Access Restrictions T ab - Su.
31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forwarding Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - P o.
32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forwarding Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A widely used ne twork monitoring and control protocol.
33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications & G aming Tab - Port Range T riggering Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort Range T riggering The Port Range T riggering screen allows the Router to watc h outgoing data for specific port nu mbers.
34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Inter net for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoco nferencing.
35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Ta b - Management Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s a dministrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security .
36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Ta b - Management Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Backup and Restore Backup Settings . T o back up the Router’s configuration, click t his button and follow the on-screen instructions.
37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration T ab - Log Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Administration T ab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.
38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection.
39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router’ s configuration to its factor y default settings.
40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Rou ter Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Status T ab - Router The Router screen on the Status T ab displays infor mation about the Router and its current settings.
41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Loca l Network Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your network. Local Network MAC Address .
42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Co mpact Wireless-G Broadband Rou ter The Status Tab - Wireles s Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router The Status T ab - Wir e less The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the statu s of your Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G networks.
43 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions.
44 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P a nel .
45 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the Enter key or click the OK button.
46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband 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 c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router .
47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applica tions. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting .
48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband 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 addr ess of the Router . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab .
49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 11. T o start over , I ne ed to set the Router to fa ctory default. Hold the Reset button for 8 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forw arding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings .
50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum T ransmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted.
51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Frequently Ask ed Questions What is the maximum number of IP ad dresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.
52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router I set up an Unr eal T ournament Ser ver , but others on the LAN cann ot join.
53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router unless 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 y our Inter net connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability .
54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router How do I g et mIRC to work with the Router ? Under the Port Forwarding tab , set po rt forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC . Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Y es.
55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router What IEEE 802.11b feat ures are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone .
57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change ever y time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a v aluable identifier for the network.
58 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible .
59 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router SSID. There are several things to k eep 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 .
60 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router WP A P ersonal . Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a passwor d in the Pa.
61 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab . Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with th e Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use .
62 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix D: Windows Help Almost 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 .
63 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address.
64 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Compact Wireless-G Br oadband 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 .
65 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.
66 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other .
67 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server .
68 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
69 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router P assphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encr yption process by automatically generating the WEP encryp tion keys for Linksys products.
70 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewall - A technolog y that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.
71 Appendix F: Glossary Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Upload - T o transmit a file over a network. URL ( U niform R e source L ocator) - The address of a file located on the Inter net. VPN ( V irtual P rivate N etwork) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.
72 Appendix G: Specification s Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GC Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.
73 Appendix G: Specification s Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b , 802.11g), WPA Operating T emp . 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage T emp .
74 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use .
75 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
76 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Compact Wireless-G Br oadband Router EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 T echnic al requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
77 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Compact Wireless-G Br oadband 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.
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