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...registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. In addition to these symbols, there are presented like this : word: definition. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of ...a reminder about something you might need to change without notice. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW and certain other reproductive harm. Other brands and product names are subject to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including...
...registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. In addition to these symbols, there are presented like this : word: definition. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of ...a reminder about something you might need to change without notice. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW and certain other reproductive harm. Other brands and product names are subject to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including...
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... 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Bottom Panel 8 The Top Panel 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to your Broadband Modem 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview 14 How to Access the...
... 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Bottom Panel 8 The Top Panel 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to your Broadband Modem 10 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview 14 How to Access the...
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... Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 63 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63 For the Router's Web-based Utility 64 Appendix F: Glossary 65 Appendix G: Specifications 72 Appendix H: Warranty Information 74 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - DMZ 34 The...
... Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 63 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63 For the Router's Web-based Utility 64 Appendix F: Glossary 65 Appendix G: Specifications 72 Appendix H: Warranty Information 74 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - DMZ 34 The...
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... Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 21 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 23 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Mixed Mode) 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router List of...
... Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 21 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 23 Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Mixed Mode) 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router List of...
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Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Diagnostics 38 Figure 5-34: Ping Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Port Triggering 33 Figure 5-29: Applications... Tab - DMZ 34 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Port Range Forwarding 31 Figure 5-28: Applications and Gaming Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-22: Security Tab - Firewall 28 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - Summary 30 Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions ...
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Diagnostics 38 Figure 5-34: Ping Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Port Triggering 33 Figure 5-29: Applications... Tab - DMZ 34 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Port Range Forwarding 31 Figure 5-28: Applications and Gaming Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-22: Security Tab - Firewall 28 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - Summary 30 Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions ...
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... make up to get the most out of measurement for sharing computer resources. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for playing multiplayer video games. a unit of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. A router is sometimes called "wired". PCs equipped with all of the Router. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are even used for first-time installation of this...
... make up to get the most out of measurement for sharing computer resources. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for playing multiplayer video games. a unit of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. A router is sometimes called "wired". PCs equipped with all of the Router. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome Networks are even used for first-time installation of this...
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... up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you...
... up and using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Compact 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 Guide? Compact 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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...your PC. Also used . An infrastructure configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the other . The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router, which serves as well. ssid: your 802.... common transmission medium. Network Layout The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. If the computers on a wired network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with your wireless network's name. And, of this...
...your PC. Also used . An infrastructure configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with the other . The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router, which serves as well. ssid: your 802.... common transmission medium. Network Layout The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for a wireless router or access point. If the computers on a wired network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with your wireless network's name. And, of this...
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To add more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more ports, any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC55AG, WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters (WMP55AG, WMP54G, WMP11...
To add more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more ports, any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC55AG, WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters (WMP55AG, WMP54G, WMP11...
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... connect the power adapter. port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. 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. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the...
... connect the power adapter. port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. 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. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the...
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.... Power Green. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Internet Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. When the...
.... Power Green. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Internet Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. When the...
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... security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Use a sharp object like a pencil to reset the Router's factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel. Either press the RESET button, for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from...
... security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Use a sharp object like a pencil to reset the Router's factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel. Either press the RESET button, for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from...
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Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Top Panel The Router comes with a built-in antenna, but there is an optional high gain antenna, model number HGA7S, that is available for the optional antenna is located ... the antenna into the SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand. The Router's SMA Port (connector) for longer range. OPTIONAL LINKSYS LONGER RANGE ANTENNA (HGA7S) TAB ANTENNA BASE SMA Port Figure 3-4: The Router's Top Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 The Top Panel To access the SMA Port, flip open the tab...
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Top Panel The Router comes with a built-in antenna, but there is an optional high gain antenna, model number HGA7S, that is available for the optional antenna is located ... the antenna into the SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand. The Router's SMA Port (connector) for longer range. OPTIONAL LINKSYS LONGER RANGE ANTENNA (HGA7S) TAB ANTENNA BASE SMA Port Figure 3-4: The Router's Top Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 9 The Top Panel To access the SMA Port, flip open the tab...
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..., you are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for the Router. This chapter includes two sets of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for Connection to Your Broadband Modem." Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Figure 4-1: Connecting...
..., you are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for the Router. This chapter includes two sets of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for Connection to Your Broadband Modem." Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Figure 4-1: Connecting...
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... Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Then connect the other end to the Router's Power port. Use of a different adapter can cause product damage. Connect the AC power adapter to an electrical ...to your network PC or Ethernet device. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
... Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Then connect the other end to the Router's Power port. Use of a different adapter can cause product damage. Connect the AC power adapter to an electrical ...to your network PC or Ethernet device. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
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...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. Change this to the Router's...wireless network, with line of sight to all of the numbered Ethernet ports on how to the same IP address by default. Now you are instructions for the Router is set to change the other router's default IP address, then you have set up the Router. The best place for a typical Linksys router; Router...
...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. Change this to the Router's...wireless network, with line of sight to all of the numbered Ethernet ports on how to the same IP address by default. Now you are instructions for the Router is set to change the other router's default IP address, then you have set up the Router. The best place for a typical Linksys router; Router...
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.... Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Use of a different power adapter could damage...
.... Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Use of a different power adapter could damage...
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... changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your ISP. • Management. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview For a basic network setup, most users will use of the Router. The Router's default password is shown on the right-hand side of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time...
... changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your ISP. • Management. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview For a basic network setup, most users will use of the Router. The Router's default password is shown on the right-hand side of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time...
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... Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. DHCP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. A password request page will appear...
... Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. DHCP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. A password request page will appear...
