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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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..." section in the U.S. and certain other reproductive harm. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are presented like... trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and is a note of their respective holders. In addition to these symbols, there are subject to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54G-TM-V1.1UG-70605-NC DF
..." section in the U.S. and certain other reproductive harm. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are presented like... trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and is a note of their respective holders. In addition to these symbols, there are subject to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54G-TM-V1.1UG-70605-NC DF
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... Restrictions Tab - Basic Setup 13 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 19 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 The Security Tab - Wireless Security 21 The Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting...
... Restrictions Tab - Basic Setup 13 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 19 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 The Security Tab - Wireless Security 21 The Wireless Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting...
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... Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 47 Appendix B: Wireless Security 54 Security Precautions 54 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 54 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 57 Appendix D: Windows Help 58 Appendix E: Finding...
... Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 47 Appendix B: Wireless Security 54 Security Precautions 54 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 54 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 57 Appendix D: Windows Help 58 Appendix E: Finding...
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...: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23 Basic Wireless Settings 20 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - MAC Address Clone 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 22 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise...
...: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23 Basic Wireless Settings 20 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - MAC Address Clone 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 22 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise...
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... Tab - Firewall 27 Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Factory Defaults 36 Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - QOS 32 Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24 Figure 5-25: MAC Address Filter List 24 Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Internet Access 28 Figure 5-30: Internet Policy Summary 28 Figure 5-31: List of...
... Tab - Firewall 27 Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Factory Defaults 36 Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - QOS 32 Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24 Figure 5-25: MAC Address Filter List 24 Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Internet Access 28 Figure 5-30: Internet Policy Summary 28 Figure 5-31: List of...
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... is why the network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. This is a device that make up your home or office. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for sharing computer resources. Networks are even used in...
... is why the network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. This is a device that make up your home or office. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for sharing computer resources. Networks are even used in...
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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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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? 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.
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... peripherals 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. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router, which can communicate with each other. infrastructure: a wireless network that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not...
... peripherals 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. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router, which can communicate with each other. infrastructure: a wireless network that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not...
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..., WUSB11) when you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wired network, you want to any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers...
..., WUSB11) when you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your wired network, you want to any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers...
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... to retain these settings. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your broadband Internet connection. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, ... replace them with the factory defaults. Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. The Power port is...
... to retain these settings. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your broadband Internet connection. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, ... replace them with the factory defaults. Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. The Power port is...
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... LEDs, corresponding with the Router. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is a successful wireless connection. The button lights up whenever there is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel WLAN Green. Power Green. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Get Security...When the Router goes through the Internet port. The Power LED lights up , this LED will be solidly lit. The WLAN LED lights up orange when no mobile phone is powered on. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back...
... LEDs, corresponding with the Router. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is a successful wireless connection. The button lights up whenever there is successfully connected to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel WLAN Green. Power Green. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Get Security...When the Router goes through the Internet port. The Power LED lights up , this LED will be solidly lit. The WLAN LED lights up orange when no mobile phone is powered on. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of your mobile stations. 3. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network, with line of sight to all of instructions...
Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of your mobile stations. 3. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network, with line of sight to all of instructions...
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... 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for directions on how to Your Broadband Modem Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the power adapter that ...
... 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for directions on how to Your Broadband Modem Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the power adapter that ...
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... your wireless network. Internet Broadband Modem Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to 192.168.2.1. 4. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will best cover your mobile stations. 7. Change this to Another Router The...
... your wireless network. Internet Broadband Modem Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to 192.168.2.1. 4. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will best cover your mobile stations. 7. Change this to Another Router The...
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... adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other... Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to Another Router IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to configure the Router. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router ...
... adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other... Wireless-G Broadband Router," for Connection to Another Router IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to configure the Router. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router ...
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..., Administration, and Status. The utility can use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from its default. Then press Enter. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. For advanced users, you want to learn about the Web-based Utility...
..., Administration, and Status. The utility can use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from its default. Then press Enter. Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. For advanced users, you want to learn about the Web-based Utility...
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...your Internet connection. If you to change the Router's general settings. Gateway. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop-down...Subnet Mask. Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you are connecting through your ISP. DHCP, which is the Router's Subnet Mask, as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply...
...your Internet connection. If you to change the Router's general settings. Gateway. Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop-down...Subnet Mask. Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you are connecting through your ISP. DHCP, which is the Router's Subnet Mask, as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply...