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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 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Model No.
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... holders. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with RangeBooster. WRT54GR-UG-50719NC BW Linksys is something you should pay special attention to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. All rights reserved. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster easier than ever. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you...
... holders. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with RangeBooster. WRT54GR-UG-50719NC BW Linksys is something you should pay special attention to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. All rights reserved. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster easier than ever. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you...
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... Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 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 - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab...
... Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 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 - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab...
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Local Network 37 The Status Tab - Router 36 The Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 35 The Status Tab - Wireless Network 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38 Common Problems and Solutions 38 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 53 Security Precautions 53 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 53 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 56 Appendix...
Local Network 37 The Status Tab - Router 36 The Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 35 The Status Tab - Wireless Network 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38 Common Problems and Solutions 38 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 53 Security Precautions 53 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 53 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 56 Appendix...
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... Figure 5-13: Time Setting 14 Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 20 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 19 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - MAC Address Clone 16 Figure 5-17: Setup 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 Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting...
... Figure 5-13: Time Setting 14 Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 20 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 19 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - MAC Address Clone 16 Figure 5-17: Setup 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 Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting...
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Firewall 25 Figure 5-31: Security Tab - Incoming Log 33 Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Router 36 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Internet Access Policy 26 Figure 5-33: Internet Policy Summary 27 Figure 5-34: List of PCs... 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Management 31 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 35 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with PPPoE IP Connection 36 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Local Network 37 Figure 5-50: DHCP Clients Table 37 Figure 5-51: Status Tab ...
Firewall 25 Figure 5-31: Security Tab - Incoming Log 33 Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Router 36 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Internet Access Policy 26 Figure 5-33: Internet Policy Summary 27 Figure 5-34: List of PCs... 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Management 31 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 35 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with PPPoE IP Connection 36 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Local Network 37 Figure 5-50: DHCP Clients Table 37 Figure 5-51: Status Tab ...
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... does all of this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with a greater range of up to twice as far as standard Wireless-G. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun...
... does all of this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with a greater range of up to twice as far as standard Wireless-G. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun...
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...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 instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router...Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and ...
...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 instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router...Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and ...
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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? 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.
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... this mode is that is bridged to PCs equipped with each other . Choosing between them. Wireless-G Broadband Router with a wired network or not. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router with each other, eliminating the need to share a peripheral, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the other through an access point. ad-hoc: a group of communications in a WLAN share...
... this mode is that is bridged to PCs equipped with each other . Choosing between them. Wireless-G Broadband Router with a wired network or not. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router with each other, eliminating the need to share a peripheral, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the other through an access point. ad-hoc: a group of communications in a WLAN share...
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...). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wired network, you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster's four LAN ports. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all...
...). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wired network, you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster's four LAN ports. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster is compatible with all...
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... restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting 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 reset the Router's factory defaults. Internet The Internet port is where you want to...
... restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting 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 reset the Router's factory defaults. Internet The Internet port is where you want to...
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If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 7 The Front Panel Internet Green. The Wireless LED lights up when there is enabled. The Power LED lights up and will ...numbered ports on the front panel. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. DMZ Green. This LED will stay on . Wireless Green. A flashing LED indicates network...
If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 7 The Front Panel Internet Green. The Wireless LED lights up when there is enabled. The Power LED lights up and will ...numbered ports on the front panel. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. DMZ Green. This LED will stay on . Wireless Green. A flashing LED indicates network...
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... antennas. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to your network devices. 2. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's Internet port. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Locate an optimum location for best performance. 4. The...
... antennas. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to your network devices. 2. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's Internet port. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Locate an optimum location for best performance. 4. The...
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... of a different adapter may result in product damage. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with RangeBooster," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 9 Hardware Installation for directions on how to the...
... of a different adapter may result in product damage. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with RangeBooster," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 9 Hardware Installation for directions on how to the...
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...'s Management screen.) Then click the OK button. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Then press Enter. 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. If...
...'s Management screen.) Then click the OK button. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Then press Enter. 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. If...
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... be kept only if your ISP. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - This is the ISP server's IP address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 11 The Setup Tab - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to change the Router's general settings. Most of Internet connection your Internet connection. Basic Setup • Static IP. If you are...
... be kept only if your ISP. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - This is the ISP server's IP address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 11 The Setup Tab - Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to change the Router's general settings. Most of Internet connection your Internet connection. Basic Setup • Static IP. If you are...
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...periodically check your connection. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you select this option, click the radio button next to specify here. If you attempt to enable PPPoE. ...after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand enables the Router to the Internet through a DSL line, check with the Gateway Address. Your ...
...periodically check your connection. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you select this option, click the radio button next to specify here. If you attempt to enable PPPoE. ...after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand enables the Router to the Internet through a DSL line, check with the Gateway Address. Your ...
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.... Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to each computer on your Internet connection, select Auto. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with your network. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these fields blank will be required...
.... Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to each computer on your Internet connection, select Auto. Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with your network. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these fields blank will be required...
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... MAC address. From the Sort by drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with at least one DNS Server IP Address. Time Setting Change the time zone in the Assign this IP field, and enter the ...MAC address of DHCP clients with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet. Start IP Address. Enter the amount of these for the DHCP server to . Static DNS (1-3). The Windows Internet Naming...
... MAC address. From the Sort by drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.) Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with at least one DNS Server IP Address. Time Setting Change the time zone in the Assign this IP field, and enter the ...MAC address of DHCP clients with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet. Start IP Address. Enter the amount of these for the DHCP server to . Static DNS (1-3). The Windows Internet Naming...