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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Model No. WRT54GR User Guide
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Model No. WRT54GR User Guide
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.... This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is something that are subject to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Wash hands after... can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. In addition to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. WRT54GR-UG-50719NC BW This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with...
.... This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is something that are subject to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Wash hands after... can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. In addition to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. WRT54GR-UG-50719NC BW This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with...
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... 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - Wireless Security 19 The Wireless Tab - Management 31 The Administration Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 18 The Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 26 The...
... 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - Wireless Security 19 The Wireless Tab - Management 31 The Administration Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 18 The Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 26 The...
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... Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 58 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 58 For the Router's Web-based Utility 59 Appendix F: Glossary 60 Appendix G: Specifications 67 Appendix H: Warranty Information 69 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 70 Appendix J: Contact Information 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 35 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 35 The...
... Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 58 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 58 For the Router's Web-based Utility 59 Appendix F: Glossary 60 Appendix G: Specifications 67 Appendix H: Warranty Information 69 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 70 Appendix J: Contact Information 72 Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 35 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 35 The...
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... TZO.com 15 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (RPSK2-Mixed) 20 Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 20 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Routing Table 17 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 19 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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...
... TZO.com 15 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (RPSK2-Mixed) 20 Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 20 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Routing Table 17 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-Personal) 19 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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...
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...Log 33 Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 36 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - .../Physical Address 58 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 59 Figure E-5: Wireless Client List 59 Figure E-6: MAC Address Cloning 59 VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with PPPoE IP Connection 36 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Firewall...
...Log 33 Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 36 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - .../Physical Address 58 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 59 Figure E-5: Wireless Client List 59 Figure E-6: MAC Address Cloning 59 VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with PPPoE IP Connection 36 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Firewall...
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... while the whole network is protected through the easy-to twice as far as standard Wireless-G. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which can communicate without cumbersome cables. But what does all of this mean? PCs on another computer's hard drive. If you do ...
... while the whole network is protected through the easy-to twice as far as standard Wireless-G. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which can communicate without cumbersome cables. But what does all of this mean? PCs on another computer's hard drive. If you do ...
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... and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • 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 Broadband Router with RangeBooster This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster This chapter...
... and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • 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 Broadband Router with RangeBooster This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster This chapter...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • 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 with RangeBooster • 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?
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... each other . The drawback of an access point. infrastructure: a wireless network that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with RangeBooster has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router with computers on whether or not the wireless network needs to each other through an access point...
... each other . The drawback of an access point. infrastructure: a wireless network that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with RangeBooster has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router with computers on whether or not the wireless network needs to each other through an access point...
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... work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the SD205 or SD208). The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop...
... work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the SD205 or SD208). The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop...
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... Power port is where you want to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are two ways to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 6 The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. Internet The Internet port...
... Power port is where you want to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are two ways to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 6 The Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect the power adapter. Internet The Internet port...
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...Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 7 The Front Panel A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Internet Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router... as DMZ is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two ...
...Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 7 The Front Panel A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Internet Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router... as DMZ is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two ...
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... the antennas. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for the Router. Locate an optimum location for Connection to the Router's Internet port. Power down your cable or DSL broadband modem. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Place the antennas at the center of your mobile stations...
... the antennas. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for the Router. Locate an optimum location for Connection to the Router's Internet port. Power down your cable or DSL broadband modem. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Place the antennas at the center of your mobile stations...
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... the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to configure the Router. Connect the AC power adapter to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Figure...
... the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to configure the Router. Connect the AC power adapter to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Figure...
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... each web page in the Utility and each page's key functions. Figure 5-1: Password Screen Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Overview NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. This chapter will be accessed...
... each web page in the Utility and each page's key functions. Figure 5-1: Password Screen Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Overview NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. This chapter will be accessed...
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... to your changes or Cancel Changes to Automatic Configuration - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to a network. Basic Setup • Static IP. Your ISP will provide you with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays...
... to your changes or Cancel Changes to Automatic Configuration - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to a network. Basic Setup • Static IP. Your ISP will provide you with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays...
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... automatically re-establish your Internet connection terminates. If you select this option, click the radio button next to access the Internet again. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • PPPoE. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type 12 To use PPPoE. In the Redial Period field, you specify how...
... automatically re-establish your Internet connection terminates. If you select this option, click the radio button next to access the Internet again. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster • PPPoE. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type 12 To use PPPoE. In the Redial Period field, you specify how...
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... you must configure all of these names as a DHCP server for your Internet connection, select Auto. Host Name. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your ISP to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. In this value in the 1200 to connections in Australia only. Host... your ISP is the IP address that will work. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the Router. To have to check with RangeBooster • HeartBeat Signal. If your network PCs to connect to supply a host and domain name for Internet transmission.
... you must configure all of these names as a DHCP server for your Internet connection, select Auto. Host Name. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your ISP to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. In this value in the 1200 to connections in Australia only. Host... your ISP is the IP address that will work. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the Router. To have to check with RangeBooster • HeartBeat Signal. If your network PCs to connect to supply a host and domain name for Internet transmission.
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.... DHCP Client Table button. If you want a DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button (no other DHCP features will be available). Wireless-G Broadband Router with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Enter the maximum number of the DHCP clients to the Static DHCP... Client List, then click the Save to the Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - The default is used if you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to three DNS Server IP Addresses...
.... DHCP Client Table button. If you want a DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button (no other DHCP features will be available). Wireless-G Broadband Router with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Enter the maximum number of the DHCP clients to the Static DHCP... Client List, then click the Save to the Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - The default is used if you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to three DNS Server IP Addresses...