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Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Power Plug and Slide Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with Spe
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 45 53 60 60 60 Appendix C: Up
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Power Plug and Slide Figure 4-1: Connecting to the Internet Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen Figure 5-3: Basic Setup Figure 5-4: Wireless Internet Type Figure 5-5: Setup Tab - Basic Setup - DHCP Internet Connection Type Figure 5-6: Static IP Connection Type Figure 5-7: PPPoE Connection Type F
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-26: Security Tab - VPN Figure 5-27: Security Tab - VPN - Summary Figure 5-28: Security Tab - VPN - Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup Figure 5-29: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary Figure 5-31: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access PCs List Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering Figure 5-34: Applications and G
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely while away from home.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster • 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. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapter (WPC54GS) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54GS) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54GS) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s ports, LEDs, and buttons are located here. LEDs 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 be orange. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Wireless Green.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Buttons Reset There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button, for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. IMPORTANT: If you reset the Router, all of your settings, including Internet connection, wireless, and security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For advanced users, you may follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster”).
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 3. For setup or if using a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router’s Ethernet port to your PC. Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC 4. Slide the Power Slide until the Power Plug is fully extended. Then, plug the Power Plug to an electrical outlet. Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For advanced users, you may follow the instructions in the previous chapter, “Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster”, and then configure the Router through its Web-based Utility.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.16.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter. Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address A password request page will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless Internet Type Wireless Network. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list and click Select. Click the Refresh button if your network does not appear. Internet IP Address. Select your Internet connection type. • Automatic Configuration - DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster • Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP. Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Connection ID/Name. This is the name of the connection. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time).
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Router IP IP Address and Subnet Mask. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network. The default IP Address is 192.168.16.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. In most cases, keeping the default values will work. DHCP Server Setting 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Static DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. dynamic ip address: a temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster TZO.com E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name of the service you set up with TZO. Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this will change. Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Metric. This determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel. A node is any device on the network, such as PCs, print servers, routers, etc. Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes you’ve already set up. Show Routing Table. For each route, the Destination (LAN IP address), (Subnet) Mask, (Default) Gateway, and Metric are displayed. Click the Refresh button to update the information.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster SecureEasySetup Button. The status of the Router’s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here. If you want to use the SecureEasySetup feature, click the SecureEasySetup button. You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button (hardware or software) on your wireless client (computer or other network device) within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process. Click the OK button to continue.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Mixed, and WEP. (WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy). These four are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster WPA2-Personal. WPA2-Personal gives you one encryption method, AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) WPA2-Mixed. WPA2-Mixed gives you TKIP+AES encryption. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disabled. Access Restriction Prevent ONLY PCs listed below to access the wireless network.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. Advanced Wireless Frame Burst Mode. Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster DTIM Interval. This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall The Firewall screen offers Filters and the option to Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. To enable a feature, select Enabled from the drop-down menu. To disable a feature, select Disabled from the drop-down menu. Firewall • SPI Firewall Protection.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. IPSec Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable IPSec Passthrough, select Disabled. L2TP Passthrough.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group A Local Secure Group is a computer(s) on your network that can access the tunnel. A Remote Secure Group is a computer (s) on the remote end of the tunnel that can access the tunnel. Under Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group, you may choose one of three options: Subnet, IP Address, and IP Range. Under Remote Secure Group, you have two additional options: Host and Any. Subnet.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Any. If you select Any for the Remote Security Gateway, the VPN device at the other end of the tunnel will accept a request from any IP address. The remote VPN device can be another VPN Router, a VPN Server, or a computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec. If the remote user has an unknown or dynamic IP address (such as a professional on the road or a telecommuter using DHCP or PPPoE), then Any should be selected. Encryption.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster button, hexadecimal characters (series of letters and numbers) are displayed in the Inbound SPI and Outbound SPI fields. The Status field at the bottom of the screen will show when a tunnel is active. To connect a VPN tunnel, click the Connect button. The View Logs button, when logging is enabled on the Log screen of the Administration tab, will show you VPN activity on a separate screen.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Key Lifetime. In the Key Lifetime field, you may optionally select to have the key expire at the end of a time period of your choosing. Enter the number of seconds you’d like the key to be used until a re-key negotiation between each endpoint is completed.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 5. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen. 6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.) to the workstation console used to oversee the network.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Access 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 Access Remote Management.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Backup and Restore Backup Configurations. To back up the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Configurations. To restore the Router’s configuration, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration.) Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics Ping Test. Click this button to begin the test. A new screen will appear and display the test results. Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen. Traceroute Test.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 5-41: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. 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 5-44: Status Tab - Local Network DHCP Server.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 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-G networking mode. Network Name (SSID).
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster • 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 192.168.16.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.16.1 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 8 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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://192.168.16.1 or the IP address of the Router. 2. Enter the password, if asked.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What IEEE 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster selects the right access point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone. As the user moves on, the end node’s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network. How do I reset the Router? Turn the stand on the bottom panel, press the Reset button, and hold in for about eight seconds. This will reset the Router to its default settings.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster WPA-Personal. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Passphrase 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. WPA2-Personal. WPA2 gives you one encryption method, AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Note: The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your custom settings.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all 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 Broadband Router, TCP/IP must be enabled.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix F: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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. 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. 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".
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. 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.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WTR54GS ver2.1 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port One Power Slide One Reset Button One SES Button Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power, Wireless, Internet, Ethernet, SecureEasySetup Transmit Power 802.11g: 12.5 dBm Typical @Normal Temp Range (+/-1.5dBm); 802.11b: 16.5dBm@Normal Temp Range (+/-1.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
