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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Broadband Router Wir eless- G WR T54GL (EU/LA) User Guide WIRELESS.
Wireless-G Broad band 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. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 Broad band Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 51 The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 52 The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 52 The Administration Tab - Managemen.
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 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Y.
Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Confi gure Wireless Settings Screen 23 Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Co nfirm New Settings Screen 23 Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfi.
Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wirele ss Security (WPA2 Personal) 42 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 42 Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless S.
Wireless-G Br oadband Router Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 81.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router . The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broad band Router 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: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broad band Router • Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter . This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC addr ess cloning feature of the Router .
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Broad band 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 Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 Broad band Router 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 Broad band Router The Front P anel The Router’ s SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and LEDs are located on the front panel. (Cisco logo) Orange/White . The Cisco logo is the Router’s Secu r eEa sySetup button.
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Overview Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions.
9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Broad band Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router ’ s numbered ports using sta ndard Ethernet network cabling.
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Wireless-G Broad band 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 .
11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Wireless-G Broad band Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router .
12 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Overview Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup Wizard will gu ide you through the installation procedure .
13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 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.
14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect your broadband modem to the Router . After you have done so, click the Next butto n. 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect a network cable to your PC.
15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect the other end of the ne twork cable to the Router . Then you can also connect additional PCs to the Router .
16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 10. Make sure the Router’s Power , Internet, and number ed LEDs (depending on the num ber of PCs connected) are lit on its front panel. After you have done so, click the Next button.
17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router DSL (PPPoE) User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP . P assword - Enter the Password provided by your ISP . Confirm - T o confir m the Password, enter it again in this field.
18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router PPTP Connection - P PTP (Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol) ser vic e is used in Europe only . If you are using a PPTP connection, select PPTP from the drop-down menu.
19 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router L2TP Connection - If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 T unneling Protocol) connection , select L2TP from the drop- down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP .
20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router Te l s t r a Connection - T elstra is a ser vice used in Australia only . If you are using this ser vice, select Te l s t r a from the drop-down menu.
21 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 12. The Router provides a W eb-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC. P assword - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility .
22 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router Using the Router’ s Se cureEasySetu p Feature Read these instructions before you press any Secur eEasySetup buttons. Y ou should locate the SecureEasySetup buttons of your devices before using the Router’ s SecureEasySetup feature .
23 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 2. Press the Router’s or an ge Cisco logo on its front panel. When the logo turns white and begins to flash, press the SecureEasySetup button on another device.
24 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 4. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear .
25 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router Manually Configuring the Ro uter’ s Wireless Settings 1. If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then click the E nter Wireless Settings Manually button.
26 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 3. Select the method of security you want to use: WP A-PSK (also called W P A-Personal), WEP (64-Bit) , or WEP (128-Bit) . WP A stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy .
27 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router WEP (64-Bit) Enter a passphrase or WEP key . P assphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated.
28 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broad band Router 5. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear .
29 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broad band Router Using SecureEasySetup to Configur e Y our Notebook This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if y ou have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo .
30 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broad band Router 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.
31 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Route r Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebo ok Wireless-G Broad band Router 4. The Y our Wireless Settings screen w ill appear when the wireless settings have been configured. T o save your configuration settings to a text file on your computer , click the Sa ve button.
32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router Overview Wireless-G Broad band Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router .
33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Router's general settings.
34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router • PPP oE . Som e DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-P oint 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.
35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router • 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 .
36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Broad band Router Router IP This presents both the Router’ s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.
37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Broad band Router 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.
38 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Broad band Router The Setup T ab - MAC Addr ess 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.
39 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Broad band 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 .
40 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Basic Wir eless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Netw ork Mode .
41 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Wir eless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of y our wireless network.
42 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broad band Router WP A2 P ersonal . WP A2 gives you two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES .
43 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broad band Router RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .
44 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Wir eless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius.
45 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wir eless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv anced wireless functions.
46 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broad band Router Fragmentation Threshold . This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.
47 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broad band Router The Security T ab - Firewall Firewall Protection . This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment.
48 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broad band Router Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access Figure 6-2.
49 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broad band Router 8. Y ou can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from th e drop-down menus next to Blocked Services .
50 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forward Wireless-G Broad band Router 6. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow , depending on whether you want to block or allow network tr affic .
51 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broad band Router The Applications & Gaming T ab - P o rt T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.
52 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broad band Router Figure 6-35: Applications and Ga ming T a b - DMZ The Applications and Gam.
53 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broad band Router bandwidth. T o use this feature , select 8M , 4M , 2M , 1M , 512K , 256K , or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps).
54 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Broad band 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 .
55 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broad band Router The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network componen ts.
56 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broad band Router 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.
57 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 fir mware .
58 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Broad band Router The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as see n on your local, Ethernet network.
59 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadb and Router The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Broad band Router The Status T ab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the statu s of your wireless network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as see n on your local, wireless network.
60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router .
61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P a nel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.
62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band 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. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Star t and Run .
63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 5. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-ba sed utility . • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router .
64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 7. I need to set up online game host ing or use other Internet appl ications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting .
65 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band 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 Forward tab .
66 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band Router 11. T o sta rt over , I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. Th is will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings .
67 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Broad band 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. By default, the MTU is set at 1500.
68 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router Frequently Ask ed Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no lo nger connect to the Router . SecureEasySetup uses WP A-Personal encryptio n.
69 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router Does the Internet connection o f the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’ s current hardwar e design s.
70 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router the same time , even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL ser ver d oes not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer .
71 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router What is DMZ H osting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some ap plications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open.
72 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router What is the IEEE 802.11 b standard? 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 ha rdware complies with the 802.
73 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band 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.
74 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broad band Router What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Priv acy , a data privac y mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
75 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
76 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broad band 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 .
77 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Broad band Router WP A P ersonal . If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type of alg orithm, TKIP or AE.
78 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Broad band Router 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 .
79 Appendi x D: Wind ows Hel p Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Wi ndows. Windows is the most used oper ating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier .
80 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix E: Finding the MA C Address and IP Address for Y .
81 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broad band 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 .
82 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix F: Glossar y 802.11b - A wireless networking standar d that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless netw orking standard that specifies a ma ximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.
83 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Cable Modem - A device that con nects 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.
84 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access.
85 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer .
86 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Ping ( P acket IN ter net G roper) - An Inter net utility used to deter mine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 ( P ost O ffice P rotocol 3 ) - A standard mail ser ver commonly used on the Inter net.
87 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID ( S er vice S et ID entifier) - Y our wireless network's name. Static IP Addr ess - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
88 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Broad band Router 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.
89 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broad band Router Appendix G: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (in the Western Hemisphere) 1.
90 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Broad band Router Storage T emp. -4ºF to 158ºF Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing.
91 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster Appendix H: W arranty Information Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three y ears (the “W arranty Period”), y our Linksys Produc t will be substantially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use .
92 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulator y Information Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Othe.
93 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (a nd other countries following the EU directive .
94 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster France In case the product is used outdoors, the output power is restricted in some parts of the band. See T able 1 or check http://www .art-telecom.fr/ for more details.
95 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster Power Output of Y our Device T o comply with your countr y’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device . Proceed to the appropriate section for your device.
96 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster T echnical Documents on www .linksys.com/inter national Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Browse to http://www .linksys.com/international. 2. Click the region in which you reside .
97 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest pro ducts and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.
98 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G T rav el Router with SpeedBooster Middle East & Af rica support.mea@links ys.com (English o nly) Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.
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