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WRT54GX2 User Guide 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Model No.
WRT54GX2 User Guide 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Model No.
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... or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List ... California to change without notice. How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GX2-UG-60170A SW and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to...
... or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List ... California to change without notice. How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GX2-UG-60170A SW and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to...
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...-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 6 The Router's Ports and Reset Button 6 The Router's LEDs 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab...
...-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 6 The Router's Ports and Reset Button 6 The Router's LEDs 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab...
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Firmware Upgrade 37 The Administration Tab - Local Network 40 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 36 The Administration Tab - Router 39 The Status Tab - Config Management 38 The Status Tab - Factory Defaults 37 The Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Administration Tab - System Performance 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked...
Firmware Upgrade 37 The Administration Tab - Local Network 40 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 36 The Administration Tab - Router 39 The Status Tab - Config Management 38 The Status Tab - Factory Defaults 37 The Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Administration Tab - System Performance 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked...
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... 16 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 23 Figure 5-22: Wireless MAC Filter - NAT Mode 18 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing - Wireless Security (WPA/WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing - Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Side Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs 7 Figure 4-1: Connect a PC 8 Figure...
... 16 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 23 Figure 5-22: Wireless MAC Filter - NAT Mode 18 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing - Wireless Security (WPA/WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing - Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Side Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs 7 Figure 4-1: Connect a PC 8 Figure...
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... 64 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone 65 Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List 65 Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 39 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - Online Game 32 Figure 5-35: Administration Tab -...List of PCs 28 Figure 5-28: Port Services 28 Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - DMZ 30 Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure...
... 64 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone 65 Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List 65 Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Router 39 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - Online Game 32 Figure 5-35: Administration Tab -...List of PCs 28 Figure 5-28: Port Services 28 Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - DMZ 30 Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure...
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... SRX200 is protected by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these security features, as well as standard Wireless-G. The whole network is a "good neighbor", always checking for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that provides a way to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in homes and...
... SRX200 is protected by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these security features, as well as standard Wireless-G. The whole network is a "good neighbor", always checking for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that provides a way to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in homes and...
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..., and configure it to bridge your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 This chapter explains how to use the Router's Web-Based Utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems...wired networks, allowing them to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 This chapter describes the Router's physical features. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this Guide? Chapter 1: ...
..., and configure it to bridge your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 This chapter explains how to use the Router's Web-Based Utility. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems...wired networks, allowing them to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 This chapter describes the Router's physical features. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this Guide? Chapter 1: ...
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... filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to...
... filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to...
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... to the network. And, of course, communication between them. An infrastructure configuration is limited by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. Choosing between users. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on...
... to the network. And, of course, communication between them. An infrastructure configuration is limited by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. Choosing between users. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on...
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... can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your wired network, you want to any of Linksys's switches. To add more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such...
... can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your wired network, you want to any of Linksys's switches. To add more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such...
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... Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Router's Ports and Reset Button The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Color-coded black, the Power port is color-coded red, for plugging in the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 6 The Router's Ports...
... Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Router's Ports and Reset Button The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Color-coded black, the Power port is color-coded red, for plugging in the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 6 The Router's Ports...
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... is powered on another side panel. When the Router goes through the Internet port. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Router's LEDs The Router's LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on . ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 INTERNET WIRELESS DMZ POWER Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. If the LED is flashing...
... is powered on another side panel. When the Router goes through the Internet port. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Router's LEDs The Router's LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on . ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 INTERNET WIRELESS DMZ POWER Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. If the LED is flashing...
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... to the next section, "Placement Options." Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Overview Linksys recommends using standard Ethernet network cabling. 5. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Use of the antennas. IMPORTANT: Make sure that you use the power adapter...
... to the next section, "Placement Options." Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Overview Linksys recommends using standard Ethernet network cabling. 5. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Use of the antennas. IMPORTANT: Make sure that you use the power adapter...
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... the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into each hole, and leave 5 mm (0.2 inches) of the Router's labeled edge. 2. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the two screws. 5. The second way is to...you want to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Proceed to stand the Router vertically on a wall. The third way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." mount slots. Insert a screw into the wall- Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up the...
... the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into each hole, and leave 5 mm (0.2 inches) of the Router's labeled edge. 2. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the two screws. 5. The second way is to...you want to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Proceed to stand the Router vertically on a wall. The third way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." mount slots. Insert a screw into the wall- Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up the...
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...On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your internet provider Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 The Router's default password is admin. The first time you should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first...Name field blank. PCs communicate over the network with SRX200 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should use these two screens of a computer connected to configure the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. A ...
...On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your internet provider Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 The Router's default password is admin. The first time you should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first...Name field blank. PCs communicate over the network with SRX200 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should use these two screens of a computer connected to configure the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with this chapter to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. A ...
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... be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you to cancel your changes. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Setup Tab - This allows you are connecting through your Internet connection. DHCP. Basic ...Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your ISP provides...
... be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you to cancel your changes. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Setup Tab - This allows you are connecting through your Internet connection. DHCP. Basic ...Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your ISP provides...
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... If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with the IP Address you want the Router to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - User Name and Password. Connect on the Internet (including your connection. In the ...the Internet, select Static IP. Static DNS 1-3. You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. The default Redial Period is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask. If your Internet connection has been...
... If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with the IP Address you want the Router to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - User Name and Password. Connect on the Internet (including your connection. In the ...the Internet, select Static IP. Static DNS 1-3. You can configure the Router to access the Internet again. The default Redial Period is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask. If your Internet connection has been...
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... as soon as you attempt to specify here. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to access the Internet again. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the... of minutes you select this option, click the radio button next to activate Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your Internet connection terminates. Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab -
... as soon as you attempt to specify here. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to access the Internet again. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the... of minutes you select this option, click the radio button next to activate Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your Internet connection terminates. Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab -
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Optional Settings Some of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as seen by your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. You should ...the Router's Ethernet ports. Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to supply a host and domain name for the Router. 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 ...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Optional Settings Some of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as seen by your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. You should ...the Router's Ethernet ports. Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to supply a host and domain name for the Router. 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 ...