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...change without notice. In addition to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. and certain other reproductive harm. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...the U.S. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of California to while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wash hands after handling. This question mark provides you with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is something...
...change without notice. In addition to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. and certain other reproductive harm. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...the U.S. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW and/or its affiliates in the "Table of California to while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Wash hands after handling. This question mark provides you with a figure number and description, like this: word: definition. Linksys is something...
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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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... 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 DMZ 34 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - Log 37 The Administration Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory...
... 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 DMZ 34 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - Log 37 The Administration Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Factory...
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... 20 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Advanced Routing (Gateway) 21 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Compact 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 3-3: The Router's Bottom Panel 8 Figure 3-4: The Router's Top Panel 9 Figure 4-1: Connecting your Broadband Modem 10 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your...
... 20 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Advanced Routing (Gateway) 21 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Compact 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 3-3: The Router's Bottom Panel 8 Figure 3-4: The Router's Top Panel 9 Figure 4-1: Connecting your Broadband Modem 10 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your...
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... Upgrade 61 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 63 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 63 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 63 Figure E-4: Wireless MAC Filter List 64 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 64 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - DMZ 34 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 39 Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - VPN Passthrough 29 Figure 5-24...
... Upgrade 61 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 63 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 63 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 63 Figure E-4: Wireless MAC Filter List 64 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 64 Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - DMZ 34 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 39 Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - VPN Passthrough 29 Figure 5-24...
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... with 802.11b devices. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. Networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for data transmission. For wireless networking, you for sharing computer resources. This is protected by NAT technology. lan (local area network): the computers and networking...
... with 802.11b devices. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. Networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for data transmission. For wireless networking, you for sharing computer resources. This is protected by NAT technology. lan (local area network): the computers and networking...
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... 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 on how to connect the Router to 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...
... 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 on how to connect the Router to 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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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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...sharing, storage, and/or transmission between them. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router, which can communicate with each other devices to communicate with your 802.11b and 802....network or need to be accessible by the distance and interference directly between users. ssid: your PC. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that is...
...sharing, storage, and/or transmission between them. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router, which can communicate with each other devices to communicate with your 802.11b and 802....network or need to be accessible by the distance and interference directly between users. ssid: your PC. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that is...
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To add more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Go to any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC55AG, WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters (WMP55AG, WMP54G, WMP11) for more ports, any of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. When you want to connect...
To add more information about products that work with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Go to any of Linksys's switches (such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC55AG, WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters (WMP55AG, WMP54G, WMP11) for more ports, any of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. When you want to connect...
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.... POWER The POWER port is where you will connect your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 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...
.... POWER The POWER port is where you will connect your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. port: the connection point on , fast Internet connection. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 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...
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... through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is powered on while the Router is successfully connected to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Power Green. The WLAN LED flashes when there is a connection made...
... through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is powered on while the Router is successfully connected to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Power Green. The WLAN LED flashes when there is a connection made...
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...-based Utility. Use a sharp object like a pencil to reset the Router's factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you reset the Router, all of your settings, including Internet connection, wireless, and security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel.
...-based Utility. Use a sharp object like a pencil to reset the Router's factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you reset the Router, all of your settings, including Internet connection, wireless, and security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel.
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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 The Router's SMA Port (connector) for the optional antenna is available for longer range. To attach the antenna, insert ...the base of the antenna into the SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand. 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 located...
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 The Router's SMA Port (connector) for the optional antenna is available for longer range. To attach the antenna, insert ...the base of the antenna into the SMA port and tighten it clockwise by hand. 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 located...
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... to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router"). The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to Your Broadband Modem." NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router. Locate an optimum location for optimum performance. Figure 4-1: Connecting your wireless devices. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup...
... to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router"). The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to Your Broadband Modem." NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router. Locate an optimum location for optimum performance. Figure 4-1: Connecting your wireless devices. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup...
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... product damage. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to your Broadband Modem Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Then connect the other end to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power...
... product damage. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to your Broadband Modem Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Then connect the other end to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power...
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... an optimum location for a typical Linksys router; Normally, the higher you are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for optimum performance. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router, you are using a nonLinksys router, refer to the other router's documentation for instructions on your other router. Now you have set to...
... an optimum location for a typical Linksys router; Normally, the higher you are using the optional external antenna, adjust it now for optimum performance. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router, you are using a nonLinksys router, refer to the other router's documentation for instructions on your other router. Now you have set to...
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... a different adapter may result in product damage. 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. Connect the AC power adapter to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed...
... a different adapter may result in product damage. 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. Connect the AC power adapter to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed...
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... using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on your PCs? To secure the Router, change the Password from its Web-based Utility. NOTE: For first-time installation of a computer connected to cancel your changes...
... using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on your PCs? To secure the Router, change the Password from its Web-based Utility. NOTE: For first-time installation of a computer connected to cancel your changes...
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... supports DHCP or you to Automatic Configuration - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set a new password from your Internet connection. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based.... Leave the User Name field blank. DHCP. Then press Enter. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data over a network. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - This allows...
... supports DHCP or you to Automatic Configuration - By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set a new password from your Internet connection. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based.... Leave the User Name field blank. DHCP. Then press Enter. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data over a network. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - This allows...