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WRT54GX User Guide ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS with SRX Model No.
WRT54GX User Guide ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS with SRX Model No.
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...User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. WRT54GX-UG-50225A BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of their respective holders. Also, each figure (diagram, ...make understanding networking with SRX Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage...
...User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. WRT54GX-UG-50225A BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of their respective holders. Also, each figure (diagram, ...make understanding networking with SRX Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage...
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... 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Overview 9 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 16...
... 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Overview 9 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 16...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX The Administration Tab - Router 31 The Status Tab - System Performance 34 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Common Problems and Solutions 36 Frequently Asked Questions 45 Appendix B: Wireless Security 51 Security Precautions 51 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 51 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 54 Appendix D: Windows Help 55 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX The Administration Tab - Router 31 The Status Tab - System Performance 34 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Common Problems and Solutions 36 Frequently Asked Questions 45 Appendix B: Wireless Security 51 Security Precautions 51 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 51 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 54 Appendix D: Windows Help 55 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address...
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... (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 19 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 21 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter - Networked Computers 21 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 20 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - Advanced Routing - NAT Mode 17 Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX List of PCs 25 Firewall...
... (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 19 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 21 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter - Networked Computers 21 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 20 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - Advanced Routing - NAT Mode 17 Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX List of PCs 25 Firewall...
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... Figure 5-40: Status Tab - DMZ 27 Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 28 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Figure 5-27: Port Services 25 Figure 5-28: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 31 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - System Performance 34 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 54 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 56 Figure E-2: MAC...
... Figure 5-40: Status Tab - DMZ 27 Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 28 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Figure 5-27: Port Services 25 Figure 5-28: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 31 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - System Performance 34 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 54 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 56 Figure E-2: MAC...
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...Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with... are even used for playing multiplayer video games. PCs on another computer's hard drive. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to get ...
...Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with... are even used for playing multiplayer video games. PCs on another computer's hard drive. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to get ...
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... about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to your Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your computer's Ethernet adapter...
... about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to your Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your computer's Ethernet adapter...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router's warranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router's regulatory information. • 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 Guide?
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router's warranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router's regulatory information. • 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 Guide?
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... local area network (LAN), except that each other. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each computer in a wireless network. Choosing between them. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use of communications in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to each other. ad-hoc: a group of...
... local area network (LAN), except that each other. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each computer in a wireless network. Choosing between them. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use of communications in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to each other. ad-hoc: a group of...
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....11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. To add more information about products that work with the...
....11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. To add more information about products that work with the...
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...network settings, etc.) and replace them with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used ... , fast Internet connection Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. Factory Defaults in blue is where you want to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel The Power port is where you will connect your wired network and other Ethernet network devices. Reset Button ...
...network settings, etc.) and replace them with SRX Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used ... , fast Internet connection Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. Factory Defaults in blue is where you want to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel The Power port is where you will connect your wired network and other Ethernet network devices. Reset Button ...
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... Chapter 3: Getting to a device through that port. Figure 3-3: The Router's LEDs dmz: removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be solidly lit. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. Green. The DMZ LED indicates when...
... Chapter 3: Getting to a device through that port. Figure 3-3: The Router's LEDs dmz: removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be solidly lit. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. Green. The DMZ LED indicates when...
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... stations. 3. Now that the hardware installation is supplied with SRX Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of the Ethernet cable to the Router's blue Internet port. Connect your network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Hardware Installation for the Router is usually at the center of a different adapter may result in a position that...
... stations. 3. Now that the hardware installation is supplied with SRX Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of the Ethernet cable to the Router's blue Internet port. Connect your network. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Hardware Installation for the Router is usually at the center of a different adapter may result in a position that...
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... open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin. (You can use of the Utility: • Basic Setup. Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for more information on the Setup CD-ROM. This chapter will see a similar... screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. Figure 5-1: Password Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Overview Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The first time you should always use the Setup Wizard on TCP/IP. For...
... open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin. (You can use of the Utility: • Basic Setup. Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to "Appendix D: Windows Help" for more information on the Setup CD-ROM. This chapter will see a similar... screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. Figure 5-1: Password Screen Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Overview Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The first time you should always use the Setup Wizard on TCP/IP. For...
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... drop-down menu. • Automatic Configuration - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to change the Router's general settings. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX The Setup Tab - DHCP, which should be obtained through a dynamic IP address. This allows you are connecting through...
... drop-down menu. • Automatic Configuration - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to change the Router's general settings. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX The Setup Tab - DHCP, which should be obtained through a dynamic IP address. This allows you are connecting through...
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... Static IP. If they use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - You can configure the Router to a network. Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or ..., Connect on Demand enables the Router to activate Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. The default Redial Period is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. If your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you want the Router to specify here. This is ...
... Static IP. If they use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - You can configure the Router to a network. Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or ..., Connect on Demand enables the Router to activate Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. The default Redial Period is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. If your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you want the Router to specify here. This is ...
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... to inactivity, Connect on the Internet (including your Internet connection. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. User Name and Password. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max... Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - Telstra BigPond is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. This is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. User Name and Password. If...
... to inactivity, Connect on the Internet (including your Internet connection. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. User Name and Password. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max... Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - Telstra BigPond is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. This is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. User Name and Password. If...
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... with a host and domain name. Figure 5-8: Optional Settings packet: a unit of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup In this value in the Size field, is 1492. MTU. The default setting, ...changes. MTU is performed through the Wireless tab. Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to represent the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Optional Settings Some of these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet ...
... with a host and domain name. Figure 5-8: Optional Settings packet: a unit of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup In this value in the Size field, is 1492. MTU. The default setting, ...changes. MTU is performed through the Wireless tab. Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to represent the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Optional Settings Some of these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet ...
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... be "leased" this pull-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.) Figure 5-11: Time Setting Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - The Router will be allowed connection to functioning DNS servers. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network functions from...
... be "leased" this pull-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.) Figure 5-11: Time Setting Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - The Router will be allowed connection to functioning DNS servers. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network functions from...
