USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router
About This Guide About Th s Gu de Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 24 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter : Product Overv ew Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: W reless Secur ty Checkl st Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Conf gurat on After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Stat c IP. Keep Al ve: Red al Per od If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Al ve. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 L2TP L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. Internet Connection Type > L2TP User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. L2TP Server This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Connect on Demand: Max Idle T me You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time).
