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USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Model No: WRT54GS
USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Model No: WRT54GS
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... of their respective holders. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other countries. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are subject to...
... of their respective holders. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other countries. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are subject to...
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Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 23 Limited Warranty 23 Wireless Disclaimer 24 FCC Statement 24 Safety Notices 24 Industry Canada (Canada 24 IC Statement 24 Règlement d'Industry Canada 24 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 25 Wireless-G Broadband Router iii
Table of Contents Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 23 Limited Warranty 23 Wireless Disclaimer 24 FCC Statement 24 Safety Notices 24 Industry Canada (Canada 24 IC Statement 24 Règlement d'Industry Canada 24 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 25 Wireless-G Broadband Router iii
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... the power adapter. Either press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Configuring the Router is the Router's SecureEasySetup button. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA Shared Key, the Cisco logo will flash. WLAN... connection made through that makes it easy to set up when the wireless feature is where you will remain lit as long as the Router resets itself. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you will be solidly lit. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview ...
... the power adapter. Either press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Configuring the Router is the Router's SecureEasySetup button. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA Shared Key, the Cisco logo will flash. WLAN... connection made through that makes it easy to set up when the wireless feature is where you will remain lit as long as the Router resets itself. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you will be solidly lit. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview ...
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... name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it will be the only option available on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router with high-speed Internet access are adopting them to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. WEP is an older encryption standard and may...
... name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it will be the only option available on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router with high-speed Internet access are adopting them to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. WEP is an older encryption standard and may...
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... IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Setup > Basic Setup screen. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router with EasyLink Advisor or the Setup Wizard (located on a computer connected to change the Router's general settings. This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. This allows...
... IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Setup > Basic Setup screen. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router with EasyLink Advisor or the Setup Wizard (located on a computer connected to change the Router's general settings. This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. This allows...
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... Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the ISP server's IP address. DNS Your ISP will provide you want the Router to check the Internet connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you attempt to have elapsed before your Internet connection. In the Redial Period field...
... Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the ISP server's IP address. DNS Your ISP will provide you want the Router to check the Internet connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you attempt to have elapsed before your Internet connection. In the Redial Period field...
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...> L2TP User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your broadband Internet service has been configured with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Connect on Demand...attempt to check the Internet connection. Chapter 3 Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is 30 seconds. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your ISP. In most cases, leaving these names as you want the Router to access the Internet again. The default Redial Period is a service that applies to ...
...> L2TP User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your broadband Internet service has been configured with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Connect on Demand...attempt to check the Internet connection. Chapter 3 Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is 30 seconds. Wireless-G Broadband Router with your ISP. In most cases, leaving these names as you want the Router to access the Internet again. The default Redial Period is a service that applies to ...
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... website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for quicker access to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet. If you do not ...Configuration Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is provided by your changes. Because the Router's default IP address is up to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is useful when you to functioning DNS servers. The default Starting IP Address is no other ...
... website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for quicker access to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet. If you do not ...Configuration Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is provided by your changes. Because the Router's default IP address is up to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is useful when you to functioning DNS servers. The default Starting IP Address is no other ...
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...com Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enable/Disable To have currently registered with SpeedBooster Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Wireless-G Broadband Router with your changes. Because it will require you to cancel your changes. User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with the MAC... Address Clone feature. Operating Mode allows you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with your network. Some ISPs will change . Host Name The is dynamic, it is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service...
...com Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enable/Disable To have currently registered with SpeedBooster Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Wireless-G Broadband Router with your changes. Because it will require you to cancel your changes. User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with the MAC... Address Clone feature. Operating Mode allows you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with your network. Some ISPs will change . Host Name The is dynamic, it is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service...
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... a static route.) • Enter Route Name Enter a name for both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with all devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for all settings, providing the added bonus of increased speed across your entire network and...
... a static route.) • Enter Route Name Enter a name for both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in the wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with all devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for all settings, providing the added bonus of increased speed across your entire network and...
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... network. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to use the same channel in your wireless network MUST use it with , they will not function properly. Select the type of your wireless network. The default is 3600 seconds. The default...Setup Wizard, you are prompted to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA Personal WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with your wireless network must use wireless security, keep the default setting, Enable. RADIUS ...
... network. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to use the same channel in your wireless network MUST use it with , they will not function properly. Select the type of your wireless network. The default is 3600 seconds. The default...Setup Wizard, you are prompted to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA Personal WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with your wireless network must use wireless security, keep the default setting, Enable. RADIUS ...
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...Security Mode > RADIUS RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. Wireless-G Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which instructs the Router how often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the... to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal Timeout ...
...Security Mode > RADIUS RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. Wireless-G Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which instructs the Router how often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the... to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal Timeout ...
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... digits. WEP Encryption Select a level of network users by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. Then click the Generate button. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 11 Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this screen, you wish to provide...
... digits. WEP Encryption Select a level of network users by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. Then click the Generate button. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 11 Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this screen, you wish to provide...
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...low may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Select Disable to specify the Router's rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting. Chapter 3 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is set depending on the speed of your network.... CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending ...
...low may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Select Disable to specify the Router's rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting. Chapter 3 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is set depending on the speed of your network.... CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending ...
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... and times. To allow L2TP tunnels to block or allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access can be tunneled through the... Router, keep the default, Enable. If multicasting is clicked). Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough ...
... and times. To allow L2TP tunnels to block or allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access can be tunneled through the... Router, keep the default, Enable. If multicasting is clicked). Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough ...
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... a group of PCs button to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by the policy. Click the Edit List of PCs. Wireless-G Broadband Router with specific URL addresses, enter each URL in effect, or select Everyday. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in the Port...
... a group of PCs button to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by the policy. Click the Edit List of PCs. Wireless-G Broadband Router with specific URL addresses, enter each URL in effect, or select Everyday. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in the Port...
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... the number that starts the port range in the Start column and the number that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is the port range. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel...Port Range Forward screen allows you to set up to 12 characters. Application In this application, either TCP or UDP, or Both. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet application documentation for the applicable application. Triggered Range For each application, list the triggered port number range. Start Port Enter...
... the number that starts the port range in the Start column and the number that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is the port range. Click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel...Port Range Forward screen allows you to set up to 12 characters. Application In this application, either TCP or UDP, or Both. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Internet application documentation for the applicable application. Triggered Range For each application, list the triggered port number range. Start Port Enter...
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...or click Cancel Changes to specify the maximum outgoing bandwidth that you want to have its priority from the drop-down menu. The Router's four ports have a new static IP address assigned to the Internet. Flow Control If you specify. 16 Manual allows you to ...one PC. To disable this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports of one PC, select Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of a special-purpose...
...or click Cancel Changes to specify the maximum outgoing bandwidth that you want to have its priority from the drop-down menu. The Router's four ports have a new static IP address assigned to the Internet. Flow Control If you specify. 16 Manual allows you to ...one PC. To disable this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports of one PC, select Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of a special-purpose...
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... HTTP or HTTPS. Management Port Enter the port number that support WMM, select Enabled. Administration > Management Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Administration > Log 17 Application Name Enter the name you wish to outside the network, select Enable. Wireless QoS WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), formerly known as usual. This feature provides QoS to...
... HTTP or HTTPS. Management Port Enter the port number that support WMM, select Enabled. Administration > Management Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Administration > Log 17 Application Name Enter the name you wish to outside the network, select Enable. Wireless QoS WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), formerly known as usual. This feature provides QoS to...
