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... Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 The Wireless Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 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...
... Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 The Wireless Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 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...
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Advanced Routing (Router) 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23 Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Mixed Mode) 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless 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...
Advanced Routing (Router) 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23 Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Mixed Mode) 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless 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...
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... Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-22: Security Tab - Firmware 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 -
... Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-22: Security Tab - Firmware 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 -
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... wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they can communicate without cumbersome cables. With your networks from a common transmission medium. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. browser: an application program that allows access to 54Mbps for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router...
... wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they can communicate without cumbersome cables. With your networks from a common transmission medium. 802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. browser: an application program that allows access to 54Mbps for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router...
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... 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 This appendix describes some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs...
... 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 This appendix describes some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs...
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... or peripherals with wireless network adapters, which they may be set up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to PCs equipped with a wired network or not. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your Ethernet hardware as well. Also used . Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network...
... or peripherals with wireless network adapters, which they may be set up : infrastructure and ad-hoc. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to PCs equipped with a wired network or not. adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your Ethernet hardware as well. Also used . Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network...
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... button. STAND RESET BUTTON Figure 3-3: The Router's Bottom Panel RESET Button There are two ways to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 The Bottom Panel Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel. To access the button, turn the stand perpendicular to retain these settings.
... button. STAND RESET BUTTON Figure 3-3: The Router's Bottom Panel RESET Button There are two ways to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 The Bottom Panel Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Bottom Panel The Router's Reset button is located on the bottom panel. To access the button, turn the stand perpendicular to retain these settings.
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... want to install the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to your network, follow the instructions in "Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem." This chapter includes two sets of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard...
... want to install the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to your network, follow the instructions in "Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem." This chapter includes two sets of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard...
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... IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Router 7. 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 the same IP address by default. If you will be set to the Router's Internet port. A password request page will display...
... IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Router 7. 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 the same IP address by default. If you will be set to the Router's Internet port. A password request page will display...
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On each page's key functions. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on your web browser through its default. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your changes. PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. The utility can...
On each page's key functions. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on your web browser through its default. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your changes. PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. The utility can...
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..., which should be obtained from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. 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 Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator...
..., which should be obtained from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. 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 Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator...
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... you attempt to access the Internet again. Changes to the Router's wireless network settings are disconnected, then the Router will work . In most cases, leaving these names as you want the Router to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your ISP. Verify with your...
... you attempt to access the Internet again. Changes to the Router's wireless network settings are disconnected, then the Router will work . In most cases, leaving these names as you want the Router to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your ISP. Verify with your...
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Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router DHCP Server Settings The settings allow you use a WINS server, enter that server's IP Address here. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each PC's interaction with when...have finished your entries, click the Save Settings button to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. IP Address Range. After the time is assigned a new local IP address by drop-down menu, you can be "leased" this blank. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - If you want...
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router DHCP Server Settings The settings allow you use a WINS server, enter that server's IP Address here. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each PC's interaction with when...have finished your entries, click the Save Settings button to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. IP Address Range. After the time is assigned a new local IP address by drop-down menu, you can be "leased" this blank. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - If you want...
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....com. Internet IP Address. DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If your changes. Status. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Time Settings Change the time zone in which DDNS service provider you do not want the Router to automatically adjust for DDNS service at ...to cancel your DDNS service is displayed here. DDNS lets you set up for daylight savings time. DynDNS.org User Name, Password, and Host Name. Figure 5-9: DynDNS.org Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 19 The Setup Tab - DDNS DDNS Service. DDNS Before ...
....com. Internet IP Address. DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If your changes. Status. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Time Settings Change the time zone in which DDNS service provider you do not want the Router to automatically adjust for DDNS service at ...to cancel your DDNS service is displayed here. DDNS lets you set up for daylight savings time. DynDNS.org User Name, Password, and Host Name. Figure 5-9: DynDNS.org Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 19 The Setup Tab - DDNS DDNS Service. DDNS Before ...
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... Clone mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to each networking device. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router TZO.com E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name. Help information is dynamic, this button will change. MAC Address Clone ...Figure 5-10: TZO.com The Setup Tab - Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 20 The Setup Tab - The Router's current Internet IP Address is a 12-digit code assigned to...
... Clone mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to each networking device. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router TZO.com E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name. Help information is dynamic, this button will change. MAC Address Clone ...Figure 5-10: TZO.com The Setup Tab - Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 20 The Setup Tab - The Router's current Internet IP Address is a 12-digit code assigned to...
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... physical changes in which performs dynamic routing with the other router(s). Advanced Routing (Gateway) Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - If this Router will function. If another network destination. This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to view the Static Routes you want to set up. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - From the drop-down list. (A static...
... physical changes in which performs dynamic routing with the other router(s). Advanced Routing (Gateway) Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - If this Router will function. If another network destination. This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to view the Static Routes you want to set up. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - From the drop-down list. (A static...
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... default SSID (linksys) to correspond with , they will detect the SSID broadcast by all devices in a wireless network. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B Only. Make sure this screen. Help information is the network name shared by the Router. Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for all devices...
... default SSID (linksys) to correspond with , they will detect the SSID broadcast by all devices in a wireless network. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B Only. Make sure this screen. Help information is the network name shared by the Router. Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for all devices...
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... for greater security. IMPORTANT: If you want to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." WEP is a basic encryption method. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - These four are using encryption, always remember that each device in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button. Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of encryption method you are briefly discussed here...
... for greater security. IMPORTANT: If you want to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." WEP is a basic encryption method. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - These four are using encryption, always remember that each device in the Passphrase field and click the Generate button. Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of encryption method you are briefly discussed here...
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... filtered by MAC Address. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to access the wireless network. Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 25 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List Wireless Client List. Click the Wireless Client MAC List button to -date...
... filtered by MAC Address. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to access the wireless network. Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 25 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List Wireless Client List. Click the Wireless Client MAC List button to -date...
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... (Default). The default value is used . Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The default setting is ready to specify the Router's rate of transmission but will automatically select the best rate for authentication. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for authentication. Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is 1. You can select from a range...
... (Default). The default value is used . Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The default setting is ready to specify the Router's rate of transmission but will automatically select the best rate for authentication. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for authentication. Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is 1. You can select from a range...