Linksys WRT54GS-FR Support Question
Linksys WRT54GS-FR Support Question
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Question posted by fourjetta on October 9th, 2011
Why Can't I Go On The Internet When I Start Up Computer
I was previously connected wireless with an ssid I selected'
After repairs I cannot find the ssid I used. How can I change the current ssid
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Answer #1: Posted by sheana1 on October 9th, 2011 8:06 PM
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In order for a wireless device to connect to a wireless network it must know the network name, or SSID (service set identifier), of the wireless network in question. If you plug your wireless router or access point in and leave the default SSID, it won't take long for an attacker to determine what the SSID is.
To change the default SSID to something unique, you need to access your wireless router administration console. Refer to the owner's manual for your particular wireless router or access point to determine how to access the configuration and administration screen where you can change the default SSID.
For most wireless routers, this is done via a Web browser. Simply type http://192.168.1.1 (Note: the default IP address may vary by vendor, or if you have changed the default IP address, substitute whatever the IP address for your wireless router is).
To gain access to the actual administration console, you will need to enter the administrative username and password for your wireless router. Some vendors allow you to change both the username and the password, while some only allow you to change the password. You definitely should not be using the default username and password since any attacker can find out what that information is from the vendor.
Enter your username and password and press Enter or click OK.
Related Linksys WRT54GS-FR Manual Pages
User's Manual - Page 4
... web browser-based configuration utility. The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country-but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can encrypt all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
There's also a built-in 4-port...
User's Manual - Page 7
... port is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset button for an uplink port. If the Router is where you connect your PC to reboot it down for one of its settings, including a new password or wireless settings. The Router's Front Panel LEDs
Figure 2-2 The Router's LEDs display information about the Router's status.
Diag
Red. If...
User's Manual - Page 9
... work for your specific type of Internet connection, you want to use a PC with you begin installation and setup of the Router. If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, go to "Wireless Connection to a PC and Boot-Up."
Instant Wireless® Series
Chapter 3: Connect the Router
Overview
The Router's setup consists of more PCs, a switch...
User's Manual - Page 10
... operating system you begin, make sure the PC's wireless adapter has its SSID set to install TCP/IP.
13 Once you want to use IP addresses to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP... with the Router and each PC you can function as the Internet. If this for each of the Start menu to the Router through a wireless connection, make sure that all of the PCs on for your wireless network(s).
...
User's Manual - Page 11
...Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that line. Click the Yes button. Instant Wireless... by itself, select that the Installed Gateway field is the letter of your PC. Wireless-G Broadband Router 3. Go to...
User's Manual - Page 12
... OK button. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the first Local Area Connection listed). Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click the OK button again to "Chapter 5: Configure the Router's Basic Settings."
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Figure 4-5
Go to complete the PC configuration.
5. Wireless-G Broadband Router
3.
Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double...
User's Manual - Page 13
... and Internet Connections icon. Wireless-G Broadband Router 3. Instant Wireless® Series
Configuring Windows XP PCs
The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface.
Figure 4-7 4. Figure 4-6 18
Figure 4-8 Go to complete the PC configuration. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows...
User's Manual - Page 14
... 5.x or higher, click Tools, Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections, and LAN Settings. These types are shown on all three boxes. Proceed to step 6. IMPORTANT: If you may need to configure the Router once using , and then continue to the instructions for the connection type you should change the password through your location. To disable your...
User's Manual - Page 16
... setting, Mixed. Then click the OK button. For more details and advanced settings information.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility
Overview Use the Router's web-based utility to a unique name. Figure 5-7
If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to administer it. For advanced setup, click the Advanced tab to Access the Web-based...
User's Manual - Page 17
... already seen this page, click the Apply button.
Note: You can verify that the Internet configuration settings are using. Wireless-G Broadband Router
Automatic Configuration - Configuration Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Internet
MAC Address The MAC Address of the screen's values. In most cases, leaving...
User's Manual - Page 20
..., click the Cancel button. To save your wireless data communications. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Disable. To use an identical WEP key. To cancel any unsaved changes on this setting is an encryption method used to associate with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in your Internet connection. The default values are 192.168...
User's Manual - Page 23
... the firmware, do NOT turn off the Router, and do not know your Router from www.linksys.com, and extract the file using a file archive utility such as WinZip. 2. Keep the default setting, Enable, to support the feature, or select Disable to the appropriate computers. Click the Start button, and select Run.
2. To enable this is registered...
User's Manual - Page 33
... Cancel button to enable port forwarding for special Internet applications whose outgoing ports differ from the incoming ports. UDP Protocol Click this page, click the Apply button. Enter the Outgoing Port Range used for the relevant application.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Port Triggering Port Triggering is used by the application. To save your application's documentation...
User's Manual - Page 36
..., contact your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
This appendix consists of the DDNS service connection is not used by any unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. I need to the Router. In The following steps:
For Windows 98 and Me: A. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address...
User's Manual - Page 42
... Direct connection to 100Mbps Ethernet on up. In a typical environment, the Router is never transmitted on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be interference with one TCP/IP address is disabled. Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem's Ethernet port. The Router's current hardware design supports up to the Internet.
18. The user may be used for...
User's Manual - Page 43
... configuration screen for more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may be exposed to pass through.
As far as a temporary measure. (Please look at www.linksys.com for the Router. Force your FTP client, try using another FTP program. Yes, but the Router's setup pages are corrupt...
User's Manual - Page 45
...change every time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of your questions are set the Router and all practical purposes, this may also try using the Router and one or more Access Points in security. Instant Wireless.... Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will inhibit the signal and reduce range. Start with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology...
User's Manual - Page 46
... and hard to ping its IP address.
1. Instant Wireless® Series
Appendix B: How to Ping Your
ISP's E-mail & Web Addresses
Virtually all Internet addresses are configured with words or characters (e.g., www.linksys.com, www.yahoo.com, etc.) In actuality, however, these steps prior to connecting the Router to single words or codes on their users...
User's Manual - Page 54
...uses passwords. A commonly used within one network to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in a computer that share a common communications line and typically share the
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Wireless-G Broadband Router...devices, two devices cannot use in packets across the Internet.
On a network hub or switch, a MDIX port connects to connect the wired and wireless networks. NetBIOS sessions ...
User's Manual - Page 56
... port of a computer system to another and easily maintain connectivity. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - Instant Wireless® Series
PCMCIA - A pathway into a personal computer, usually a notebook or laptop computer. For example, the serial and parallel ports on the Internet. RJ-45 -
An Internet utility used to be managed locally or remotely. Port - Port Mirroring...
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