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... 18 Applications and Gaming > QoS 18 Administration > Management 19 Administration > Log 20 Administration > Diagnostics 20 Administration > Factory Defaults 21 Administration > Upgrade Firmware 21 Administration > Config Management 21 Status > Router 22 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 23 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Specifications 25 Appendix C: Warranty Information 26 Limited Warranty 26 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster ii
... 18 Applications and Gaming > QoS 18 Administration > Management 19 Administration > Log 20 Administration > Diagnostics 20 Administration > Factory Defaults 21 Administration > Upgrade Firmware 21 Administration > Config Management 21 Status > Router 22 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 23 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 24 Appendix B: Specifications 25 Appendix C: Warranty Information 26 Limited Warranty 26 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster ii
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... Protected Setup LED (Green/ Amber) It lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router's web-based utility. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you access...
... Protected Setup LED (Green/ Amber) It lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router's web-based utility. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you access...
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... passes over a wireless network. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are required to avoid using standard words that are adopting them to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Wireless-G Broadband Router with WEP, because...
... passes over a wireless network. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are required to avoid using standard words that are adopting them to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Wireless-G Broadband Router with WEP, because...
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...key functions. How to Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Basic Setup screen. NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should be available after you 'd like to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field....your ISP supports DHCP or you want to the Router. You can access the utility via a web browser on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Password Screen Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Setup Wizard (located on a computer ...
...key functions. How to Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Basic Setup screen. NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should be available after you 'd like to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field....your ISP supports DHCP or you want to the Router. You can access the utility via a web browser on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Password Screen Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Setup Wizard (located on a computer ...
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... over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. •• Subnet Mask This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by users on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on the Internet (...connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. The default Max Idle Time is a service that applies to check the Internet connection. Gateway Your ISP will provide...
... over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. •• Subnet Mask This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by users on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on the Internet (...connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. The default Max Idle Time is a service that applies to check the Internet connection. Gateway Your ISP will provide...
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...seconds. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-G Broadband Router with a host and domain name. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can enter a name of minutes you select this option, the... specified period of minutes you want to check the Internet connection. If your ISP. The default Max Idle Time is a service that applies to represent the Router. Optional Settings Some of time (Max Idle Time). The default value is 5 minutes. L2TP L2TP is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you ...
...seconds. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-G Broadband Router with a host and domain name. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can enter a name of minutes you select this option, the... specified period of minutes you want to check the Internet connection. If your ISP. The default Max Idle Time is a service that applies to represent the Router. Optional Settings Some of time (Max Idle Time). The default value is 5 minutes. L2TP L2TP is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you ...
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... IP Address Enter a value for quicker access to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must Wireless-G Broadband Router with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router's default IP address is performed through the Wireless tab. After the time is enabled by your changes. If...can be greater than 192.168.1.253. DDNS lets you choose to a dynamic Internet IP address. The Router can enter up for your network. The default Starting IP Address is no other DHCP server on your own website, FTP server, or other server behind ...
... IP Address Enter a value for quicker access to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must Wireless-G Broadband Router with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router's default IP address is performed through the Wireless tab. After the time is enabled by your changes. If...can be greater than 192.168.1.253. DDNS lets you choose to a dynamic Internet IP address. The Router can enter up for your network. The default Starting IP Address is no other DHCP server on your own website, FTP server, or other server behind ...
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...DDNS account. Before you can use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable. If you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. 8 Because it is displayed here. If you do not want to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone ... code assigned to a unique piece of the account you use this feature, you need to access the Internet. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Some ISPs will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will require...
...DDNS account. Before you can use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable. If you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. 8 Because it is displayed here. If you do not want to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone ... code assigned to a unique piece of the account you use this feature, you need to access the Internet. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Some ISPs will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will require...
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... your Ethernet and wireless networks. Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is Disabled by default. Default Gateway This is a predetermined pathway that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. If another Router exists on the... the address of hops between the Router and another network destination. Delete This Entry To delete a route, select its number from the Internet. Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Setup > Advanced Routing (Router) Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Advanced Routing Operating...
... your Ethernet and wireless networks. Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is Disabled by default. Default Gateway This is a predetermined pathway that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. If another Router exists on the... the address of hops between the Router and another network destination. Delete This Entry To delete a route, select its number from the Internet. Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Setup > Advanced Routing (Router) Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Advanced Routing Operating...
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... will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Wireless SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 10. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. For added... Table Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your changes. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. Use the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 10 Refer to ...
... will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Wireless SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 10. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. For added... Table Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your changes. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. Use the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. 10 Refer to ...
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...your client device or its documentation for the Router's PIN number. 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Security Mode > WPA Personal WPA Algorithm WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for... instructions. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and RADIUS stands for the Router, refer to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. The default Group Key Renewal period is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. Click...
...your client device or its documentation for the Router's PIN number. 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Security Mode > WPA Personal WPA Algorithm WPA supports the TKIP encryption method, with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for... instructions. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and RADIUS stands for the Router, refer to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. The default Group Key Renewal period is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. Click...
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...TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default value is 1812. Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic...Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS Wireless-G Broadband Router with a RADIUS server. (This ...
...TKIP encryption method, with dynamic encryption keys. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default value is 1812. Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic...Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS Wireless-G Broadband Router with a RADIUS server. (This ...
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.... Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster MAC Address Filter List The Wireless Client MAC List screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually. Prevent Select this to automatically generate WEP keys. The default...
.... Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster MAC Address Filter List The Wireless Client MAC List screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually. Prevent Select this to automatically generate WEP keys. The default...
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... fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is used . With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for Wireless-G Broadband Router with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can reduce wireless performance. The default setting is recommended. The Basic Rate is Disable. If...
... fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is used . With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for Wireless-G Broadband Router with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can reduce wireless performance. The default setting is recommended. The Basic Rate is Disable. If...
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... On. Security > Firewall Firewall Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it . Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Security > VPN The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels...
... On. Security > Firewall Firewall Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it . Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Security > VPN The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels...
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...Enter a Policy Name in effect, or select Everyday. You can be in the field provided. 4. Selecting a policy from the Summary screen by default. Select a number from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can filter access to block or allow specific kinds of PCs screen... up to edit a service's settings, then click Add/Edit Service. To return to be managed by MAC Address or IP Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster List of ports you want this policy to the Internet Access tab, click Close.) Internet Policy Summary Status Policies are disabled...
...Enter a Policy Name in effect, or select Everyday. You can be in the field provided. 4. Selecting a policy from the Summary screen by default. Select a number from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can filter access to block or allow specific kinds of PCs screen... up to edit a service's settings, then click Add/Edit Service. To return to be managed by MAC Address or IP Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster List of ports you want this policy to the Internet Access tab, click Close.) Internet Policy Summary Status Policies are disabled...
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... only opens the ports you to specify the maximum outgoing bandwidth that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is disabled by default. Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one computer, exposing the computer to the ...the Forwarded Range. Forwarded Range For each application, list the triggered port number range. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any computer whose port is disabled by default. To expose one computer. Start Port Enter the starting port number of a special-...
... only opens the ports you to specify the maximum outgoing bandwidth that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is disabled by default. Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one computer, exposing the computer to the ...the Forwarded Range. Forwarded Range For each application, list the triggered port number range. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any computer whose port is disabled by default. To expose one computer. Start Port Enter the starting port number of a special-...
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... 1-4. For each port, select the priority and flow control setting. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Optimize Gaming Applications Select this feature will assign information a high or low priority for example, Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive gaming. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disable. Chapter 3 Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority...
... 1-4. For each port, select the priority and flow control setting. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Optimize Gaming Applications Select this feature will assign information a high or low priority for example, Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive gaming. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disable. Chapter 3 Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority...
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... whose connection you disable the setting. UPnP UPnP Keep the default, Enable to the utility. Administration > Log The Router can disable wireless access to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this feature. To monitor traffic between the network and the ...default setting, Disable. Administration > Diagnostics Ping Test Ping The Ping test checks the status of a connection, click Traceroute to test it. Enter the address of HTTPS for your network components. Then, click Ping. To stop the test, click Stop. Administration > Log Wireless-G Broadband Router...
... whose connection you disable the setting. UPnP UPnP Keep the default, Enable to the utility. Administration > Log The Router can disable wireless access to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this feature. To monitor traffic between the network and the ...default setting, Disable. Administration > Diagnostics Ping Test Ping The Ping test checks the status of a connection, click Traceroute to test it. Enter the address of HTTPS for your network components. Then, click Ping. To stop the test, click Stop. Administration > Log Wireless-G Broadband Router...
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... Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. Then click Upgrade and follow the on -screen instructions. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router's settings to restore Click Browse and select the configuration file. Then click Restore. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router or the new firmware has a feature...
... Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www. Then click Upgrade and follow the on -screen instructions. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router's settings to restore Click Browse and select the configuration file. Then click Restore. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router or the new firmware has a feature...