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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. WRT54GX2 User Guide
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Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of ... Guide has been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GX2-UG-60170A SW Wash hands after handling. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems...
Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of ... Guide has been designed to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GX2-UG-60170A SW Wash hands after handling. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems...
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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 - Internet Access 27 The Applications and...
...-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 - Internet Access 27 The Applications and...
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... 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 Questions 52 Appendix B: Wireless Security 59 Security Precautions 59 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 59 Appendix ... H: Warranty Information 72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 73 Appendix J: Contact Information 79 Wireless 41 The Status Tab - Config Management 38 The Status Tab - Router 39 The Status Tab - Local Network 40 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 36 ...
... 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 Questions 52 Appendix B: Wireless Security 59 Security Precautions 59 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 59 Appendix ... H: Warranty Information 72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 73 Appendix J: Contact Information 79 Wireless 41 The Status Tab - Config Management 38 The Status Tab - Router 39 The Status Tab - Local Network 40 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 36 ...
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... (WPA/WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - 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 4-2: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 9 Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 Figure 5-1: Password Screen...
... (WPA/WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - 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 4-2: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 9 Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 Figure 5-1: Password Screen...
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...Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Wireless 41 Figure 5-45: Status Tab - DMZ 30 Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Diagnostics...: Status Tab - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 37 Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Router 39 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure 5-33: QoS - System Performance 42 Figure C-1: Upgrade ...
...Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Wireless 41 Figure 5-45: Status Tab - DMZ 30 Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Diagnostics...: Status Tab - Port Range Forward 29 Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 37 Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Router 39 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure 5-33: QoS - System Performance 42 Figure C-1: Upgrade ...
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... Area Network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in the area before gobbling up to network wirelessly better than standard Wireless-G. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 802.11b devices. Networks are , the more by a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology...
... Area Network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in the area before gobbling up to network wirelessly better than standard Wireless-G. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 802.11b devices. Networks are , the more by a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology...
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... This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. With your networks all you need to bridge your different networks. If you do not wish to run the ..., and configure it to get the most out of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting 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 This chapter instructs you can communicate without cumbersome...
... This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. With your networks all you need to bridge your different networks. If you do not wish to run the ..., and configure it to get the most out of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting 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 This chapter instructs you can communicate without cumbersome...
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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 upgrade the Router's firmware should you need to find the MAC address for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What...
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 upgrade the Router's firmware should you need to find the MAC address for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What...
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... each computer in which serves as the main point of wireless devices communicating directly to -peer) without the use with both your wireless network's name. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. ad-hoc: a group of communications in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which can...
... each computer in which serves as the main point of wireless devices communicating directly to -peer) without the use with both your wireless network's name. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. ad-hoc: a group of communications in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which can...
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... Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with the Wireless-G PrintServer, as well as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's Ethernet ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four Ethernet ports. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network with SRX200. The Router will...
... Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with the Wireless-G PrintServer, as well as the notebook adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's Ethernet ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four Ethernet ports. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wireless network with SRX200. The Router will...
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... you will connect your network. Color-coded blue, the INTERNET port is where you want to retain these ports connect the Router to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a sharp point, such as a ball-point pen, or restore the default settings from the Administration tab - Either press the Reset button, which is color-...
... you will connect your network. Color-coded blue, the INTERNET port is where you want to retain these ports connect the Router to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a sharp point, such as a ball-point pen, or restore the default settings from the Administration tab - Either press the Reset button, which is color-...
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... is flashing, that port. This LED will flash. Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up , this LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is actively transmitting or receiving data. When the diagnostic is a successful wireless connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 7 The Router's LEDs When the Router goes through that port is enabled. These numbered LEDs, corresponding...
... is flashing, that port. This LED will flash. Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up , this LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is actively transmitting or receiving data. When the diagnostic is a successful wireless connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 7 The Router's LEDs When the Router goes through that port is enabled. These numbered LEDs, corresponding...
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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. Hardware Installation for the Router. Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Proceed to the Router's blue Internet port. Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with line of sight to the Router's Power port and the other end of...
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. Hardware Installation for the Router. Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Proceed to the Router's blue Internet port. Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with line of sight to the Router's Power port and the other end of...
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... the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the center of its four rubber feet. Drill two holes into the wall- Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Placement Options There are three ways to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." The third way is to stand the Router vertically on...60 mm (2.36 inches) apart. 3. Determine where you want to place the Router. mount slots. The second way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Wall-Mount Option The Router has two wall-mount slots on a surface (this uses a stand). Proceed to...
... the Wireless-G Broadband Router with the center of its four rubber feet. Drill two holes into the wall- Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Placement Options There are three ways to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." The third way is to stand the Router vertically on...60 mm (2.36 inches) apart. 3. Determine where you want to place the Router. mount slots. The second way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Wall-Mount Option The Router has two wall-mount slots on a surface (this uses a stand). Proceed to...
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...A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be accessed via your internet provider Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 If you click one of the main tabs. 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 "Appendix D: Windows Help" for more information on the Setup...
...A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be accessed via your internet provider Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 If you click one of the main tabs. 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 "Appendix D: Windows Help" for more information on the Setup...
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... menu. • Automatic Configuration - Most of Internet connection your changes. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - DHCP. Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of...
... menu. • Automatic Configuration - Most of Internet connection your changes. Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - DHCP. Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Internet IP Address. This is 30 seconds. If they use this option, the Router will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. • PPPoE. If you want to see if they do, you ...are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - If you with the IP Address you attempt to a network. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you wish...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. Internet IP Address. This is 30 seconds. If they use this option, the Router will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. • PPPoE. If you want to see if they do, you ...are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - If you with the IP Address you attempt to a network. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you wish...
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..., enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). 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 - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address. Your ISP will provide you with SRX200 • PPTP.... ISP). Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand: Max Idle Time. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to have elapsed before your connection as soon as you attempt to connections in Australia only. ...
..., enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). 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 - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address. Your ISP will provide you with SRX200 • PPTP.... ISP). Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand: Max Idle Time. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to have elapsed before your connection as soon as you attempt to connections in Australia only. ...
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... Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as seen by your local network. MTU. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Optional Settings Some of these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet transmission. Verify with a host and domain name. Figure 5-8: Optional... These fields allow you to represent the Router. MTU is performed through the Wireless tab. You should leave this field, you can type a name of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - It specifies ...
... Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as seen by your local network. MTU. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Optional Settings Some of these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet transmission. Verify with a host and domain name. Figure 5-8: Optional... These fields allow you to represent the Router. MTU is performed through the Wireless tab. You should leave this field, you can type a name of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - It specifies ...