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...terms that could damage your property or the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. Linksys is provided with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Other brands and product ... note of California to the State of interest and is something you should pay special attention to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.
...terms that could damage your property or the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. WRT54GC-UG-41215NC BW Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. Linksys is provided with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Other brands and product ... note of California to the State of interest and is something you should pay special attention to do while using the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router.
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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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... - Factory Defaults 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - Router 40 The Status Tab - Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 38 The Administration Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 34 The Administration Tab - Wireless 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 Frequently Asked Questions 51...
... - Factory Defaults 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 39 The Status Tab - Router 40 The Status Tab - Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 38 The Administration Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 34 The Administration Tab - Wireless 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 Frequently Asked Questions 51...
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... Clone 20 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - 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 Network Devices 11 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 11 Figure...
... Clone 20 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - 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 Network Devices 11 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 11 Figure...
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... 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Port Triggering 33 Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Diagnostics 38 Figure 5-34: Ping Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Wireless Client List 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-40: DHCP Client Table 41 Figure 5-41: Status...
... 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Port Triggering 33 Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Diagnostics 38 Figure 5-34: Ping Test 38 Figure 5-35: Traceroute Test 38 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Wireless Client List 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-40: DHCP Client Table 41 Figure 5-41: Status...
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...address for sharing computer resources. The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of this access can also be all the information on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for Wireless-G. These instructions should be fun. ... access to each other and the Internet, you also have a choice of measurement for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. For wireless networking, you can now share files and Internet access-and even play games. In addition, the whole network is called...
...address for sharing computer resources. The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of this access can also be all the information on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for Wireless-G. These instructions should be fun. ... access to each other and the Internet, you also have a choice of measurement for choosing the Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. For wireless networking, you can now share files and Internet access-and even play games. In addition, the whole network is called...
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...; Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to your Ethernet Adapter. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router What's in 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...
...; Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to your Ethernet Adapter. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router What's in 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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... to communicate with the other . 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 each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to your PC. network: a series of computers or devices connected for a wireless router or access point. adapter: a device...
... to communicate with the other . 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 each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to your PC. network: a series of computers or devices connected for a wireless router or access point. adapter: a device...
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..., WUSB11) when you can use the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Go to any of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout The Router will also communicate with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b...
..., WUSB11) when you can use the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. Go to any of the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your networking options are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout The Router will also communicate with the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router The Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b...
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...-on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your broadband 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 , ...networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel POWER The POWER port is where you will connect your networked PCs and other Ethernet network ...
...-on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your broadband 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 , ...networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel POWER The POWER port is where you will connect your networked PCs and other Ethernet network ...
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... 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 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. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. Internet Green. When...
... 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 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. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Wireless Green. Internet Green. When...
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... be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. IMPORTANT: If you want to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 The Bottom Panel 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...
... be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Chapter 3: Getting to retain these settings. IMPORTANT: If you want to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 The Bottom Panel 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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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 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...
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 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...
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... in "Hardware Installation for the Router. Normally, the higher you want to install the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your Broadband Modem 1. NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for Connection to your wireless devices. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on...
... in "Hardware Installation for the Router. Normally, the higher you want to install the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your Broadband Modem 1. NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for Connection to your wireless devices. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on...
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... your network PC or Ethernet device. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from one of the Router's numbered ports to your Broadband Modem Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the...
... your network PC or Ethernet device. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from one of the Router's numbered ports to your Broadband Modem Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 5. Chapter 4: Connecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 Hardware Installation for Connection to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router." Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the...
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... tab. Change this to the Router's Internet port. Power down your wireless network, with line of the Router. 6. If you have set up the Router. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to 192.168.2.1. This is admin). In the Password field, enter the password you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to the...
... tab. Change this to the Router's Internet port. Power down your wireless network, with line of the Router. 6. If you have set up the Router. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to 192.168.2.1. This is admin). In the Password field, enter the password you are instructions for a typical Linksys router; Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to the...
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Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with 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. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you use the power adapter supplied...
Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with 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. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you use the power adapter supplied...
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... side of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on your ISP. • Management. PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your PCs? Help information is admin. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview...
... side of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on your ISP. • Management. PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your PCs? Help information is admin. Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 Overview...
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... Tab - ip address: the address used to send data over a network. 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 ...provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. DHCP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to Automatic Configuration - Then ...
... Tab - ip address: the address used to send data over a network. 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 ...provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Then click the OK button. DHCP. Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to Automatic Configuration - Then ...