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WRT54G-TM User Guide 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS Model No.
WRT54G-TM User Guide 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router WIRELESS Model No.
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..., screenshot, or other countries. WRT54G-TM-V1.1UG-70605-NC DF and certain other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. This exclamation point means there ... means there is a note of interest and is something you might need to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be...
..., screenshot, or other countries. WRT54G-TM-V1.1UG-70605-NC DF and certain other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. This exclamation point means there ... means there is a note of interest and is something you might need to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be...
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... 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 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 The Setup Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 The...
... 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 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 The Setup Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 The...
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... and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter59 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 59 Windows Vista Instructions 59 For the Router's Web-based Utility 60 Appendix F: Glossary 61 Appendix G: Specifications 68 Appendix H: Warranty Information 70 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 71 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab -
... and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter59 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 59 Windows Vista Instructions 59 For the Router's Web-based Utility 60 Appendix F: Glossary 61 Appendix G: Specifications 68 Appendix H: Warranty Information 70 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 71 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab -
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... 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Bridge) 19 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 22 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting...
... 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Bridge) 19 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 22 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting...
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... Triggering 31 Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32 Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Config Management 36 Figure 5-46: Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 Figure 5-29: Access Restrictions Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 Figure 5-41: The Ping Test 35 Figure...
... Triggering 31 Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32 Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Config Management 36 Figure 5-46: Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 Figure 5-29: Access Restrictions Tab - Management 34 Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 Figure 5-41: The Ping Test 35 Figure...
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... homes and offices, they form a wireless network. But what does all you need to get the most out of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to a different IP address for playing multiplayer video games. They are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Networks are connected with wireless...
... homes and offices, they form a wireless network. But what does all you need to get the most out of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to a different IP address for playing multiplayer video games. They are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Networks are connected with wireless...
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... A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • 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...
... A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • 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...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • 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 User Guide?
Wireless-G Broadband Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • 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 User Guide?
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... of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the main point of this mode is that is bridged to the same wireless network. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to share resources ...The drawback of communications in Infrastructure mode. The basis of an access point. The Router transmits data to the network. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to...
... of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the main point of this mode is that is bridged to the same wireless network. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to share resources ...The drawback of communications in Infrastructure mode. The basis of an access point. The Router transmits data to the network. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to...
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... laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout When you can be connected to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you...
... laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout When you can be connected to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you...
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... other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are located on the back panel. These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices.
... other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are located on the back panel. These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices.
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... pairing has been successfully complete. Power Green. The WLAN LED lights up orange when no mobile phone is a successful wireless connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Get Security Key White/Orange. The button lights up whenever there is...
... pairing has been successfully complete. Power Green. The WLAN LED lights up orange when no mobile phone is a successful wireless connection. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Get Security Key White/Orange. The button lights up whenever there is...
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... to Your Broadband Modem 1. Fix the direction of instructions. Hardware Installation for the Router. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to all of your mobile stations. 3. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of the antennas. Power down your...
... to Your Broadband Modem 1. Fix the direction of instructions. Hardware Installation for the Router. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to all of your mobile stations. 3. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of the antennas. Power down your...
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... a different adapter may result in product damage. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to configure the...
... a different adapter may result in product damage. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to configure the...
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... the Save Settings button to save your wireless network. Then follow these instructions: 1. In the Password field, enter the password you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; The first screen that will best cover your change the other router. Now you will be able to set... (the default password is usually at the center of your mobile stations. 7. Try to place the Router in the Address field. A...
... the Save Settings button to save your wireless network. Then follow these instructions: 1. In the Password field, enter the password you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; The first screen that will best cover your change the other router. Now you will be able to set... (the default password is usually at the center of your mobile stations. 7. Try to place the Router in the Address field. A...
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... network cabling. Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to configure the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for directions on how to Another Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Use...
... network cabling. Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to configure the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for directions on how to Another Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Use...
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... protocol. A password request page, shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will describe each web page in the Address field. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on your PCs? This chapter will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. For a basic...
... protocol. A password request page, shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will describe each web page in the Address field. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on your PCs? This chapter will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. For a basic...
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... Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you need to specify here. DHCP, which is the Router's Subnet Mask, as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or... you with the Gateway Address, which should be obtained through a dynamic IP address. • Static IP. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop-down menu. • DHCP.
... Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you need to specify here. DHCP, which is the Router's Subnet Mask, as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or... you with the Gateway Address, which should be obtained through a dynamic IP address. • Static IP. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop-down menu. • DHCP.