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... Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of a local area network to -use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. Additional security features, as well as configuration options, are not only useful in this Guide to help you to each other and the Internet, you do all you need to an Internet connection over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at and interact with each other . nat (network address translation): NAT technology translated IP addresses...
... Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of a local area network to -use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. Additional security features, as well as configuration options, are not only useful in this Guide to help you to each other and the Internet, you do all you need to an Internet connection over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at and interact with each other . nat (network address translation): NAT technology translated IP addresses...
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...use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
...use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for setting up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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...port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. broadband: an always-on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Internet The Internet port is where you will connect the power adapter. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports...
...port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. broadband: an always-on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Internet The Internet port is where you will connect the power adapter. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports...
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...the instructions in "Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router"). NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Locate an optimum location for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to your wireless devices. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router's Internet port to Your Broadband Modem." Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview...
...the instructions in "Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router"). NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Locate an optimum location for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to your wireless devices. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router's Internet port to Your Broadband Modem." Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview...
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... are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for instructions on your other router's default IP address, then you are using a nonLinksys router, refer to all of the other router. Change this to the Router's Internet port. Compact 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 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Hardware Installation for the Router is NOT connected to change the other router. To access the other router's Web-based Utility, launch...
... are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for instructions on your other router's default IP address, then you are using a nonLinksys router, refer to all of the other router. Change this to the Router's Internet port. Compact 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 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 Hardware Installation for the Router is NOT connected to change the other router. To access the other router's Web-based Utility, launch...
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...menu. • Automatic Configuration - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set a new password from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to change the Router's general settings. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can set to Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet...
...menu. • Automatic Configuration - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set a new password from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to change the Router's general settings. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can set to Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet...
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... IP address every time it is enabled by the Router. The default is 192.168.1.100. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - DHCP is assigned a new local IP address by factory default. Assign Static DHCP. From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you already have finished your entries, click the Save Settings button to . To view the most up , the user will be available). Enter a value for your changes. Enter the maximum number of...
... IP address every time it is enabled by the Router. The default is 192.168.1.100. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - DHCP is assigned a new local IP address by factory default. Assign Static DHCP. From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you already have finished your entries, click the Save Settings button to . To view the most up , the user will be available). Enter a value for your changes. Enter the maximum number of...
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Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - For detailed instructions on a wireless network for Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA Personal. Select the type of your wireless network. Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of encryption method you are using encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network will not function properly. IMPORTANT: If you want to use , select the appropriate TX Key number. Enter the Passphrase, which can have 8 to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." Wireless Security (WEP) wep (wired ...
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - For detailed instructions on a wireless network for Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA Personal. Select the type of your wireless network. Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of encryption method you are using encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network will not function properly. IMPORTANT: If you want to use , select the appropriate TX Key number. Enter the Passphrase, which can have 8 to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." Wireless Security (WEP) wep (wired ...
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... - download: to replace existing software or firmware with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you to use. Once the Router is reset, you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your configuration settings. Help information is shown on -screen instructions. upgrade: to receive a file transmitted over a network. After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button to their default values. Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router's configuration to re-enter all...
... - download: to replace existing software or firmware with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you to use. Once the Router is reset, you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your configuration settings. Help information is shown on -screen instructions. upgrade: to receive a file transmitted over a network. After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button to their default values. Factory Defaults This screen allows you to restore the Router's configuration to re-enter all...
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... about the Router and its current settings. DNS1-3. Help information is the Router's MAC Address, as seen by the Router. Router Information Firmware Version. This indicates the type of the device connected to update the on the Setup Tab. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 40 The Status Tab - If required by your ISP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Click the Refresh button to the Router's Internet port. Current Time. Host Name. Available for a DHCP connection, click...
... about the Router and its current settings. DNS1-3. Help information is the Router's MAC Address, as seen by the Router. Router Information Firmware Version. This indicates the type of the device connected to update the on the Setup Tab. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 40 The Status Tab - If required by your ISP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Click the Refresh button to the Router's Internet port. Current Time. Host Name. Available for a DHCP connection, click...
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... computer is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by your Ethernet adapter. Check to the Router's Internet port. Verify that your ISP. • Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 45 Common Problems and Solutions Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router B Open a command prompt. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. Try the ping command from a different computer to register the MAC address of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router" for Your Ethernet Adapter." For Windows 2000 and...
... computer is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by your Ethernet adapter. Check to the Router's Internet port. Verify that your ISP. • Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 45 Common Problems and Solutions Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router B Open a command prompt. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. Try the ping command from a different computer to register the MAC address of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router" for Your Ethernet Adapter." For Windows 2000 and...
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...) are using . Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router's web-based utility. Enter the IP address of the Router. I need to the public. Enter the External Port range of the Router's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #2, I need to set a static IP address." • Refer to "Problem #10: I want the port server to go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. I am not able to access the Setup page of the service you installed. refer to "Problem #1: I need to...
...) are using . Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router's web-based utility. Enter the IP address of the Router. I need to the public. Enter the External Port range of the Router's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #2, I need to set a static IP address." • Refer to "Problem #10: I want the port server to go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. I am not able to access the Setup page of the service you installed. refer to "Problem #1: I need to...
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... web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to 27900. 4. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7. This would require you would enter the range 7777 to a specific computer. Enter any name you are not sure which port services to host an online game or Internet application. Consider the example below: Application UT Halflife PC Anywhere VPN IPSEC Start...
... web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to 27900. 4. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7. This would require you would enter the range 7777 to a specific computer. Enter any name you are not sure which port services to host an online game or Internet application. Consider the example below: Application UT Halflife PC Anywhere VPN IPSEC Start...
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... Internet Options. 2. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 48 Common Problems and Solutions Keep this screen. 3. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I need any dial-up window. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Close all the windows to the Router. Go to factory default by pressing the Reset button for PPPoE users. • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. Please refer to the Internet. Reset the Router to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Access the Router's web-based utility...
... Internet Options. 2. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 48 Common Problems and Solutions Keep this screen. 3. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I need any dial-up window. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Close all the windows to the Router. Go to factory default by pressing the Reset button for PPPoE users. • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. Please refer to the Internet. Reset the Router to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Access the Router's web-based utility...
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... address settings for a number of the Router's web-based utility. 14. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. 6. To start over, I need to factory default. In other words, the Router will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to "keep alive" the connection. My DSL service's PPPoE is flashing. You may need to refresh the screen, until you are using: IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet...
... address settings for a number of the Router's web-based utility. 14. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. 6. To start over, I need to factory default. In other words, the Router will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to "keep alive" the connection. My DSL service's PPPoE is flashing. You may need to refresh the screen, until you are using: IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet...
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... 't access my e-mail, web or I get a time-out error or am getting corrupted data from the Internet. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you are having a problem. • If the PCs are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. The Power LED flashes when the device is set to see if it is working correctly. When I enter a URL or...
... 't access my e-mail, web or I get a time-out error or am getting corrupted data from the Internet. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you are having a problem. • If the PCs are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. The Power LED flashes when the device is set to see if it is working correctly. When I enter a URL or...
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... the Router? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support up to a user behind this time, provide technical support for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from one public address that is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. In a typical environment, the Router is sent out to the Internet. however, the Internet connection speed...
... the Router? Appendix A: Troubleshooting 51 Frequently Asked Questions Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support up to a user behind this time, provide technical support for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from one public address that is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. In a typical environment, the Router is sent out to the Internet. however, the Internet connection speed...
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... Linksys website at www.linksys.com for remote admin. If all else fails in the [UWeb.WebServer] section of new Router firmware upgrades? Reset the Router by powering the unit off . How will I be downloaded for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of the Router's web-based utility. If the Router's Internet connection...
... Linksys website at www.linksys.com for remote admin. If all else fails in the [UWeb.WebServer] section of new Router firmware upgrades? Reset the Router by powering the unit off . How will I be downloaded for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of the Router's web-based utility. If the Router's Internet connection...
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...MegaBits Per Second) - NAT (Network Address Translation) - Node - Appendix F: Glossary 68 The address used to connect to implement secure exchange of computers or devices connected for the Internet. LAN - IP Address - ISM band - The unique address that uses a username and password system. A series of packets at once. A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Infrastructure - A protocol used to Usenet groups on a network. An Internet Relay Chat program that make up your local...
...MegaBits Per Second) - NAT (Network Address Translation) - Node - Appendix F: Glossary 68 The address used to connect to implement secure exchange of computers or devices connected for the Internet. LAN - IP Address - ISM band - The unique address that uses a username and password system. A series of packets at once. A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Infrastructure - A protocol used to Usenet groups on a network. An Internet Relay Chat program that make up your local...
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...Glossary 69 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Passphrase - PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used network monitoring and control protocol. The connection point on the Internet. PPPoE (Point to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - PPTP (Point-to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PoE) - A VPN protocol that holds up to be tunneled through the RTS Threshold setting. Preamble - Part of coordinating large packets through an IP network. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - RJ...
...Glossary 69 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Passphrase - PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used network monitoring and control protocol. The connection point on the Internet. PPPoE (Point to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - PPTP (Point-to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PoE) - A VPN protocol that holds up to be tunneled through the RTS Threshold setting. Preamble - Part of coordinating large packets through an IP network. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - RJ...