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WRT54GP2A-AT User Guide ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS with 2 Phone Ports Model No.
WRT54GP2A-AT User Guide ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS with 2 Phone Ports Model No.
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This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with the Router easier than ever. Linksys is something you should pay special attention to these symbols, there are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to cause ...WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of their respective holders. WRT54GP2A-AT-UG-40907A JL All rights reserved. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number and description...
This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with the Router easier than ever. Linksys is something you should pay special attention to these symbols, there are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to cause ...WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of their respective holders. WRT54GP2A-AT-UG-40907A JL All rights reserved. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number and description...
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...'s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview 8 Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem 8 Connecting One Router to Another 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 11 Overview 11 How to Access the...
...'s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview 8 Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem 8 Connecting One Router to Another 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 11 Overview 11 How to Access the...
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... I: Contact Information 77 AT&T 77 Linksys 77 Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Backup and Restore 39 The Administration Tab - Log 36 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38 The Administration Tab - Wireless 42 The Status Tab - Reboot 39 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 37 The Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab...
... I: Contact Information 77 AT&T 77 Linksys 77 Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Backup and Restore 39 The Administration Tab - Log 36 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38 The Administration Tab - Wireless 42 The Status Tab - Reboot 39 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 37 The Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab...
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... a PC 8 Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router 9 Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Modem 10 Figure 4-7: Connect a Telephone 10 Figure 4-8: Connect the Other Router 10 Figure 4-9: Connect the Power 10 Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address 13 Figure 5-2: Router Login 13 Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 20 Figure 5-11: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 21 Figure 5-13...
... a PC 8 Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router 9 Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Modem 10 Figure 4-7: Connect a Telephone 10 Figure 4-8: Connect the Other Router 10 Figure 4-9: Connect the Power 10 Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address 13 Figure 5-2: Router Login 13 Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 20 Figure 5-11: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 21 Figure 5-13...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Port Trigger 30 Figure 5-26: Applications & Gaming Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-38: DHCP Clients Table 41 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Factory ... - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-25: Applications & Gaming Tab - Log 36 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-37: Status Tab - UPnP Forward 31 Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - Wireless 42 Figure 5-40: Wireless Client MAC List 42 Figure 5-41: Status Tab - VPN 26 Figure 5-21: Access Restrictions Tab - Backup and...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Port Trigger 30 Figure 5-26: Applications & Gaming Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-38: DHCP Clients Table 41 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Factory ... - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-25: Applications & Gaming Tab - Log 36 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-37: Status Tab - UPnP Forward 31 Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - Wireless 42 Figure 5-40: Wireless Client MAC List 42 Figure 5-41: Status Tab - VPN 26 Figure 5-21: Access Restrictions Tab - Backup and...
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...one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Broadband Router with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. Plus, after you . Multiple computers... Refer to -use the instructions in your account, visit http://www.att.com/linksys after you have installed and configured the Router. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router, this User Guide to communicate with all you run the Setup Wizard on and ...
...one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Broadband Router with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. Plus, after you . Multiple computers... Refer to -use the instructions in your account, visit http://www.att.com/linksys after you have installed and configured the Router. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router, this User Guide to communicate with all you run the Setup Wizard on and ...
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...possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix...also have other chapter available for AT&T CallVantagesm Service When you will configure the Router using your cable or DSL modem and PCs. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the ...
...possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Windows Help This appendix...also have other chapter available for AT&T CallVantagesm Service When you will configure the Router using your cable or DSL modem and PCs. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the ...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix...
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...same frequency channel and SSID, which can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a wired network or not. Computers in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. An ad-hoc ... wired network. Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in Infrastructure mode. Also used . Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is placed on and retrieved from ...
...same frequency channel and SSID, which can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a wired network or not. Computers in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. An ad-hoc ... wired network. Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in Infrastructure mode. Also used . Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is placed on and retrieved from ...
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... network ports can use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Layout The Router has been specifically designed for more ports, any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11...
... network ports can use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Layout The Router has been specifically designed for more ports, any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11...
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... Internet port connects to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and the Reset button are two ways to reset the Router to its Internet phone service settings once it is where you reset the...
... Internet port connects to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and the Reset button are two ways to reset the Router to its Internet phone service settings once it is where you reset the...
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... port (Phone 1 or Phone 2). (The connection is connected to AT&T through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is a successful wireless connection. WLAN Green. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . If the LED is flashing, the...
... port (Phone 1 or Phone 2). (The connection is connected to AT&T through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, 3, or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is a successful wireless connection. WLAN Green. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . If the LED is flashing, the...
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... Phone port. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 3. Make sure you already have a router in your network and want to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, follow the instructions in "Connecting the Router to Another." Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in "Connecting One Router to Your Broadband Modem." If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will light...
... Phone port. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 3. Make sure you already have a router in your network and want to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, follow the instructions in "Connecting the Router to Another." Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in "Connecting One Router to Your Broadband Modem." If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will light...
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... Broadband Modem Phone PCs Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports connected to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, then you should use the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports as your primary router so the Internet phone calls will be routed properly. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting One Router to Another If you already have a router (for example, a wireless router) and want to a wired router...
... Broadband Modem Phone PCs Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports connected to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, then you should use the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports as your primary router so the Internet phone calls will be routed properly. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting One Router to Another If you already have a router (for example, a wireless router) and want to a wired router...
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... or office may be damaged. Proceed to another router, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure that all of your broadband modem's Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the back of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. 4. Connect your hardware is set...
... or office may be damaged. Proceed to another router, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure that all of your broadband modem's Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the back of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. 4. Connect your hardware is set...
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... Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. If you want to request the settings. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Utility: • Basic Setup. NOTE: If ...CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to use this screen. • Wireless Security. If you do not have installed and configured the Router. Enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. ...
... Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. If you want to request the settings. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Utility: • Basic Setup. NOTE: If ...CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to use this screen. • Wireless Security. If you do not have installed and configured the Router. Enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. ...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Wireless MAC Filter. Applications & Gaming • Port Range Forward. Use this tab. • UPnP Forward. Administration • Management. Use this screen to check the connections of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. Use this screen. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router...activity logs, click this screen. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your computer. For advanced users, you can be exposed to remotely reboot the Router from your network. • ...
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Wireless MAC Filter. Applications & Gaming • Port Range Forward. Use this tab. • UPnP Forward. Administration • Management. Use this screen to check the connections of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. Use this screen. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router...activity logs, click this screen. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your computer. For advanced users, you can be exposed to remotely reboot the Router from your network. • ...
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...Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your User Name and Password. Automatic Configuration (DHCP) By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you for your wireless network are connecting through the Utility. Make...Press the Enter key. Internet Connection Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. How to Automatic...
...Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your User Name and Password. Automatic Configuration (DHCP) By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you for your wireless network are connecting through the Utility. Make...Press the Enter key. Internet Connection Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. How to Automatic...
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...of the characters on the keyboard). It is the same for wireless networks to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable. When you should change the default SSID (linksys) to correspond with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - For help information, click Help. The SSID is the...your network. Figure 5-10: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Mode. The SSID must not exceed 32 characters (use any 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the wireless network. Broadband Router with your wireless network. From this screen. If you can select the wireless standards running on the same ...
...of the characters on the keyboard). It is the same for wireless networks to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable. When you should change the default SSID (linksys) to correspond with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - For help information, click Help. The SSID is the...your network. Figure 5-10: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Mode. The SSID must not exceed 32 characters (use any 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the wireless network. Broadband Router with your wireless network. From this screen. If you can select the wireless standards running on the same ...