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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User 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 with 2 Phone Ports Overview Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Hardware Installation for Connection to An
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Config Management The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless The Status Tab - Voice Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Append
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Connecting the Phone Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: Connecting to Another Router Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power Figure 4-9: Connecting the Phone Figure 4-10:
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Voice - Error List Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Figure E-1: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-2: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-3: MAC Address Clone 42 60 62 62 63
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. • 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. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 same wireless network. ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection. Ethernet 1-4 These ports (1-4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. Phone1 /Phone2 You can connect a phone in each of these ports.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The 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. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Ethernet 1-4 Green.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview This chapter includes two sets of connection instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may damage the product. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports,” for directions on how to configure the Router. Hardware Installation for Connection to An Existing Router Your existing Router may have the same default IP address (192.168.0.1) as your new T-Mobile router. If this is the case, the T-Mobile router’s IP address will change to 192.168.24.1. 1. Power down your network devices.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 6. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the old router, and then connect them to the T-Mobile router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 7. Connect the AC power adapter to the T-Mobile router's power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the T-Mobile router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Placement Options There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. Another option is to install the stand onto the bottom of the Router, so the Router is in an upright position. Make sure to place the Router’s bottom edge of the Cisco logo in between the stand’s prongs until tight. The third way is to mount it on a wall.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SIM Card Installation Two SIM cards are required for a 2-line configuration. To install a SIM card, follow these steps: 1. Slide the SIM card cover down, then lift off. 1 2. Gently slide up the SIM card holder. Then from the bottom side, carefully lift up the SIM card holder. Do not lift the holder until it is correctly in place or it could break. Figure 4-11: Slide Down the SIM Card Cover 3.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview 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 you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • 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. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Figure 5-7: L2TP Connection Type Host Name/Domain Name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Figure 5-9: Router IP 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. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Enable/Disable.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Operating Mode. Select the mode in which this Router will function.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any 802.11g and 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WPA2 is stronger than WPA.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) WPA2 Enterprise. This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server. Then, select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use), and a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable. Prevent. Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address. Permit Only.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346. RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection. This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Select Enable to use this feature. Select Disable to disable it. 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,” or detected, by other Internet users.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Internet Access Policy. Access can be managed by a policy.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 7. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.) Then enter the range of ports you want to filter. 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. Then the Port Services screen will appear.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Port Triggering Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router’s ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each of these ports, select High or Low for Priority. For Flow Control, if you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Web Access. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. Then, click the Ping button. The Ping Test screen will then display the test results.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP. Router Name. This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup Tab. Host Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here. DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID. DHCP Server.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice The Voice screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your voice connection on your network. Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. SIM Status. This is the status of the SIM card. Registration Status. This is the status of the registration. Call 1/2 Status. This is the status of the phone connection. Call Log. Click this button view a log of your calls.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 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. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • For Windows XP: 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), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. 1. Click Start and Control Panel. 2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon. 3.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports B Open a command prompt. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.0.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router. • If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. • Refer to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.0.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward 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. 3. Go to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Select Enable next to DMZ.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet. Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router. I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s web-based utility.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What are the advanced features of the Router? The Router’s advanced features include advanced wireless settings, filters, access restriction policies, port forwarding, advanced routing, and DDNS. 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. The Router has DHCP server software built-in.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network. Wireless security is probably enabled on the Router, but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same wireless security method and passphrase/keys are being used on all devices of your wireless network. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. WPA Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the Administration tab. 4. Click Firmware Upgrade, and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear. 5.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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. The example in Figure E-1 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.0.100. Your computer may show something different. Figure E-3: MAC Address Clone For the Router’s Web-based Utility For MAC filtering, enter the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX, WITHOUT the hyphens.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Glossary 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 maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data. Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - 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. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Specifications Model WRTU54G-TM Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Certifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA, WPA2, WMM Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. 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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3dBi.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Appendix J: Software License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. or Cisco-Linksys K.K. (“Linksys”) contains software (including firmware) originating from Linksys and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, OR USING THE PRODUCT CONTAINING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband or as a result of requirements to comply with the terms of any agreements Linksys has with any third parties regarding your Linksys product and/or the Software. You will always be notified of any Upgrades being delivered to you. The terms of this license will apply to any such Upgrade unless the Upgrade in question is accompanied by a separate license, in which event the terms of that license will apply. Open Source Software.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband END OF SCHEDULE 1 Schedule 2 If this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 2 will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 2 are from the public web site at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author’s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
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Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 2 Schedule 3 If this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under Version 2.1 of the “GNU Lesser General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 3 will apply to that open source software.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband receive source code or can get it if you want it; that you can change the software and use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you are informed that you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid distributors to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender these rights. These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the library or if you modify it.
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband frequent case is that a free library does the same job as widely used non-free libraries. In this case, there is little to gain by limiting the free library to free software only, so we use the Lesser General Public License. In other cases, permission to use a particular library in non-free programs enables a greater number of people to use a large body of free software.
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Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Accompany the combined library with a copy of the same work based on the Library, uncombined with any other library facilities. This must be distributed under the terms of the Sections above. Give prominent notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the Library, and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the same work.
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Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF SCHEDULE 3 Schedule 4 If this Linksys product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Products derived from this software may not be called “OpenSSL” nor may “OpenSSL” appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: “This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.
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