Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Restore Factory Defaults button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default. Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Note: The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Router Information Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP. Host Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab. Domain Name.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. Router IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network. Subnet Mask.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendi x A: Troubl eshooti ng 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 RangeBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option. 4.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • 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 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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 RangeBooster 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 RangeBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port 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 RangeBooster 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 RangeBooster 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If you are having some difficulties, perform the following steps: 1. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. 2.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router. SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices. Re-run the Setup Wizard.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however, the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection. The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the Router.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer. How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendi x B: Wi rel ess Securi t y 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 RangeBooster 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. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster WPA Personal. Select the type of encryption, TKIP or AES, enter a Passphrase (pre-shared key) of 8-64 characters, and enter a 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. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendi x C: Upgradi ng Fi rmware 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 RangeBooster Appendi x D: Wi ndows Hel p 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 RangeBooster Appendi x E: Fi ndi ng 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 RangeBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. The example in Figure E-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendi x D: Gl ossar y This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. 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 RangeBooster Appendi x G: Speci fi cati ons Model WRT54GR ver. 1.1 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Buttons Reset LEDs Power, DMZ, Wireless, Ethernet (1-4), Internet Peak Gain of the Antenna 1.8dBi 2 dBi Transmitted Power 802.11g: 17 ± 1 dBm (Typical) 802.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Power External, 12V DC, 500mA Certifications FCC, Wi-Fi Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendi x H: Warrant y Informati on 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 RangeBooster Appendi x G: Regul ator y Informati on FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IC statement This ClassionB is digital apparatus complies with Canadian Operat subj ect t o t he following t wo condit ions: ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 1) This device may notdecause interference and Canada. 2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.