Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. If you do not want to use CTS Protection Mode at all, select Disabled. Frame Burst Mode. Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. If you are not sure how to use this option, keep the default, Enabled. Beacon Interval. The default value is 100.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Firewall The Firewall screen offers the Block Anonymous Internet Requests feature. The use of this feature enhances the security of your network. Firewall Block Anonymous Requests. When enabled, this feature keeps your network from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users. It also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated applications, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Policy Access Policy. Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after the Save Settings button is clicked).
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 4. Click the Edit List button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click the Close button. 5.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol). The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the client web browser. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering The Port Range 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 Range Triggering Application Name.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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 Forwarding 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS QoS (Quality of Service) manages information as it is transmitted and received. It ensures better service to highpriority types of Internet traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing. QoS can also prioritize traffic for a specific device or the Router’s LAN ports.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol). The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the client web browser. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Port Number. The Router’s LAN port numbers are automatically displayed here. Flow Control. For each port, if you want the Router to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enabled. To disable this feature, select Disabled. Speed. This setting limits the speed possible for each port. To use this feature, select 50M, 20M, 10M, 5M, 2M, 1M, 512k, or 256k (M stands for Mbps, while k stands for kbps).
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Management Router Password Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm. 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. Remote Router Access Remote Management.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Keep the default setting, Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, select Disabled. Backup and Restore Backup Settings. To back up the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Settings. To restore the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled. Logviewer IP Address. For a permanent record of the Router’s activity logs, Logviewer software must be used. This software can be downloaded from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection. Diagnostics Ping Test To IP or URL Address. Enter the IP address or URL that you want to ping. Packet Size. Enter the size of the packet you want to use. Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Diagnostics Times to Ping. Select the number of times you wish to ping: 5, 10, 15, or Unlimited. Start to Ping. Click this button to begin the test.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Note: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. Factory Defaults Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays information about the Router and its current settings. The onscreen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type you use. Router Information Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, based on the time zone you selected on the Setup Tab. Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP. Host Name.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local 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. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here. DHCP Server Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Local Network DHCP Server.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G networks. Wireless Network Wireless-A MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s Wireless-A networking mode. Turbo Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s Wireless-A Turbo Mode.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband 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 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband 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 address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding 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 Enabled next to DMZ.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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. Enter the password, if asked.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 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. Where is the Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband 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 your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability. Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
