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...through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates...Website Linksys WRT54GL User Guide WRT54GL User Guide www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is...icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. and certain other countries. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i and/ or its affiliates in front of Cisco Systems, Inc....
...through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates...Website Linksys WRT54GL User Guide WRT54GL User Guide www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is...icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. and certain other countries. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i and/ or its affiliates in front of Cisco Systems, Inc....
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...Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 5 Setup > Basic Setup 5 Setup > DDNS 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless... > Router 21 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 Appendix B: Specifications 24...
...Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Product Overview 3 Front Panel 3 Back Panel 3 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 4 General Network Security Guidelines 4 Additional Security Tips 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 5 Setup > Basic Setup 5 Setup > DDNS 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless... > Router 21 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 Appendix B: Specifications 24...
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...8226;• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is admin. Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are... Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways ...on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless ...
...8226;• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is admin. Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are... Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows. •• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways ...on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless ...
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...Mode Select the mode in the network's layout and Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration exchange routing tables with data coming from the Internet. If this Router is hosting your network's connection to cancel your changes. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the ... Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to set up . If another network destination. Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to set up a fixed route to ...
...Mode Select the mode in the network's layout and Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration exchange routing tables with data coming from the Internet. If this Router is hosting your network's connection to cancel your changes. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the ... Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to set up . If another network destination. Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to set up a fixed route to ...
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... feature to the appropriate computers. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 This feature is a suite of protocols used to -Point sessions via the... various types of your changes. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to specific recipients at the IP layer. Chapter 3 Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is selected by default. This feature is used...
... feature to the appropriate computers. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 This feature is a suite of protocols used to -Point sessions via the... various types of your changes. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to specific recipients at the IP layer. Chapter 3 Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is selected by default. This feature is used...
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... you want to use. 8. Selecting a policy from the Summary screen by the policy. To return to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as FTP or telnet, by a policy. You can block up to 20 services...specific days and times. Select any Blocked Services or Website Blocking you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you to the Internet Access tab, click Close.) Internet Policy Summary Status Policies are disabled by MAC Address or IP Address. Advanced Configuration 2. To create an Internet Access policy: 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router...
... you want to use. 8. Selecting a policy from the Summary screen by the policy. To return to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as FTP or telnet, by a policy. You can block up to 20 services...specific days and times. Select any Blocked Services or Website Blocking you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you to the Internet Access tab, click Close.) Internet Policy Summary Status Policies are disabled by MAC Address or IP Address. Advanced Configuration 2. To create an Internet Access policy: 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router...
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... and Gaming > Port Range Forward The Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forward screen allows you want to block websites using specific keywords, enter each keyword in the Port Range fields. IP Address For each application, list the triggered port number range. The...field. Then click Modify. Enable Select Enable to Website Blocking by way of the trigger. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of IP address and port mapping rules. Chapter 3 To...
... and Gaming > Port Range Forward The Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forward screen allows you want to block websites using specific keywords, enter each keyword in the Port Range fields. IP Address For each application, list the triggered port number range. The...field. Then click Modify. Enable Select Enable to Website Blocking by way of the trigger. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of IP address and port mapping rules. Chapter 3 To...
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...cancel your changes. 19 Administration > Management The Administration > Management screen allows the network's administrator to manage specific Router functions for the application. You will be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection...assigned low priority by default. Wireless QoS WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), formerly known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is enabled by default. for the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password...
...cancel your changes. 19 Administration > Management The Administration > Management screen allows the network's administrator to manage specific Router functions for the application. You will be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection...assigned low priority by default. Wireless QoS WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), formerly known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is enabled by default. for the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password...
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... This screen is the Router's current firmware. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults Router Information Firmware Version This is used to update the on the Setup > Basic Setup screen. Advanced Configuration Status > Router The Status > Router screen displays the Router's current status. Then follow...current network information stored in the Router. Upgrade Firmware Please select a file to use. Restore Configuration Please select a file to upgrade the Router's firmware. MAC Address This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup...
... This screen is the Router's current firmware. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults Router Information Firmware Version This is used to update the on the Setup > Basic Setup screen. Advanced Configuration Status > Router The Status > Router screen displays the Router's current status. Then follow...current network information stored in the Router. Upgrade Firmware Please select a file to use. Restore Configuration Please select a file to upgrade the Router's firmware. MAC Address This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup...
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...wireless security, then make WRT54GL User Guide sure the same security method and key are not addressed here, refer to the network. You cannot use the Router... the Router. If you need to the cable modem, insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Click the appropriate tab to the Internet. Wireless-G Broadband Router 23 ...specific to one of the ports numbered 1-4 on the Router, and the modem must be green and not flashing. •• If the Power LED is powered on. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Make sure the wireless...
...wireless security, then make WRT54GL User Guide sure the same security method and key are not addressed here, refer to the network. You cannot use the Router... the Router. If you need to the cable modem, insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Click the appropriate tab to the Internet. Wireless-G Broadband Router 23 ...specific to one of the ports numbered 1-4 on the Router, and the modem must be green and not flashing. •• If the Power LED is powered on. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Make sure the wireless...
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT54GL Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 ..., SecureEasySetup RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able/cert Able Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering Environmental Dimensions 7.32" x 1.89" x 6.06" (186 x 48 x 154 mm) Weight 13.8... (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router 24
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT54GL Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 ..., SecureEasySetup RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able/cert Able Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering Environmental Dimensions 7.32" x 1.89" x 6.06" (186 x 48 x 154 mm) Weight 13.8... (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router 24
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...warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you . Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does not ...Linksys. You are replaced become the property of original purchase when returning your product. This limited warranty shall not apply to such third party software or service offerings. Obtaining Warranty Service If you with third party software or Wireless-G Broadband Router...LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warran WRT54GL User Guide ty Linksys warrants this Linksys...
...warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to you . Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does not ...Linksys. You are replaced become the property of original purchase when returning your product. This limited warranty shall not apply to such third party software or service offerings. Obtaining Warranty Service If you with third party software or Wireless-G Broadband Router...LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warran WRT54GL User Guide ty Linksys warrants this Linksys...
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...any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has been tested and complies with... with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router 27 Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with any other users, the antenna type and its gain should...
...any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has been tested and complies with... with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance could void the user's authority to the following two conditions: 1. Wireless-G Broadband Router 27 Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with any other users, the antenna type and its gain should...
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...and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. or CiscoLinksys K.K. ("Linksys") contains software (including firmware) originating from Linksys and its suppliers. Collection and Processing of Information. Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - Subject to the terms and conditions of this... License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its suppliers is licensed under the specific license terms applicable to that software made available at the Linksys public web site at www.linksys.com/gpl or as ...
...and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. or CiscoLinksys K.K. ("Linksys") contains software (including firmware) originating from Linksys and its suppliers. Collection and Processing of Information. Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - Subject to the terms and conditions of this... License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its suppliers is licensed under the specific license terms applicable to that software made available at the Linksys public web site at www.linksys.com/gpl or as ...
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...The word 'cryptographic' can be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Wireless-G Broadband Router 8041111C-AI 39 OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE... (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; If you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4.
...The word 'cryptographic' can be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Wireless-G Broadband Router 8041111C-AI 39 OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE... (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; If you include anyWindows specific code (or a derivative thereof ) from the library being used are not cryptographic related. 4.