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... to change without notice. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wireless-G Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and...
... to change without notice. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wireless-G Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and...
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... Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 18...
... Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 18...
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Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Log 34 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36 The Administration Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 48 Appendix B: Wireless Security 55 Security Precautions 55 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 55 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 58 Appendix D: Windows...
Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Log 34 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36 The Administration Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 48 Appendix B: Wireless Security 55 Security Precautions 55 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 55 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 58 Appendix D: Windows...
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MAC Address Clone 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection...
MAC Address Clone 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection...
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Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 5-27: Security Tab - Inbound Traffic 29 Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 37 Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Port Range Forward 30 Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-... List of PCs 28 Figure 5-32: Port Services 29 Figure 5-33: Access Restrictions Tab - Log 34 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36 Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Port Triggering 31 Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 36...
Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 5-27: Security Tab - Inbound Traffic 29 Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 37 Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Port Range Forward 30 Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-... List of PCs 28 Figure 5-32: Port Services 29 Figure 5-33: Access Restrictions Tab - Log 34 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36 Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Port Triggering 31 Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 36...
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... both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to 11Mbps for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that allows access to an Internet connection over the four switched ports or ...via the wireless broadcast at up to enter the network. A router is sometimes called "wired". Networks are connected with a RADIUS server. The Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of information before allowing them to bridge your home or...
... both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to 11Mbps for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that allows access to an Internet connection over the four switched ports or ...via the wireless broadcast at up to enter the network. A router is sometimes called "wired". Networks are connected with a RADIUS server. The Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of information before allowing them to bridge your home or...
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...; Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of terms frequently used in networking. This appendix describes how to do so. • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix ...
...; Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of terms frequently used in networking. This appendix describes how to do so. • Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix ...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router • 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router • 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.
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... peripherals with a wired network or not. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. ssid (service set up in a wireless network. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which they may be set identifier): your 802...
... peripherals with a wired network or not. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. ssid (service set up in a wireless network. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which they may be set identifier): your 802...
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.../international for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout To add more information about products that work with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with your wired network, you...
.../international for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout To add more information about products that work with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with your wired network, you...
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... settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are located on the... back panel. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. The Internet port is where you want to retain these settings. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, ...
... settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are located on the... back panel. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. The Internet port is where you want to retain these settings. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, ...
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.... The WLAN LED lights up your wireless network. When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. The Cisco logo will turn orange to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over...
.... The WLAN LED lights up your wireless network. When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. The Cisco logo will turn orange to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over...
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... that will be the only router in your wireless network. Try to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your cable or DSL broadband modem. Then, connect the other end of your network devices. 2. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes...
... that will be the only router in your wireless network. Try to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your cable or DSL broadband modem. Then, connect the other end of your network devices. 2. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes...
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...Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet....that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power ...
...Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet....that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power ...
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...-based Utility. 5. Normally, the higher you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; Internet Broadband Modem Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for the Router. To access the other router's Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter...
...-based Utility. 5. Normally, the higher you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; Internet Broadband Modem Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for the Router. To access the other router's Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter...
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... Ethernet network cabling. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other end into an electrical outlet...
... Ethernet network cabling. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other end into an electrical outlet...
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...basic network setup, most users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. The Router's default password is admin. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. NOTE: For first-time installation,...use of a computer connected to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for first-time installation of the main tabs. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. For advanced users, you open the...
...basic network setup, most users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. The Router's default password is admin. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. NOTE: For first-time installation,...use of a computer connected to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for first-time installation of the main tabs. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. For advanced users, you open the...
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...need to the Internet, select Static IP. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to a network. 13 Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can be kept only if your ISP...). Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Change these settings as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP supports ...Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab -
...need to the Internet, select Static IP. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to a network. 13 Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can be kept only if your ISP...). Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Change these settings as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP supports ...Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab -
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... been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router • PPPoE. If you with the IP Address you want to establish Internet connections. To use this option, the Router will automatically re-establish your Internet connection. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time...
... been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router • PPPoE. If you with the IP Address you want to establish Internet connections. To use this option, the Router will automatically re-establish your Internet connection. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time...
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...are giving wireless access to your Wireless Router in the Re-enter to confirm field to the utility. You will only be open to outside the network, verify that will need to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this ...in a public domain where you wish to the router's web-based utility. Log The Router can change the Router's password from outside access. Select Enable to enable wireless access to the Router's web-based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to confirm. Change these settings as described ...
...are giving wireless access to your Wireless Router in the Re-enter to confirm field to the utility. You will only be open to outside the network, verify that will need to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this ...in a public domain where you wish to the router's web-based utility. Log The Router can change the Router's password from outside access. Select Enable to enable wireless access to the Router's web-based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to confirm. Change these settings as described ...