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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... Config Management 21 Status > Router 21 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 ...
...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... Config Management 21 Status > Router 21 Status > Local Network 22 Status > Wireless 22 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23 ...
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... (Green) The Internet LED lights up when the wireless feature is a connection made through that the Router is the Router's SecureEasySetup button. Power The Power port is easy using the provided browser-based utility. Configuring the Router is where you will turn white and start flashing.... will be solidly lit. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you will stop flashing and stay white. Either press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Internet The Internet port is successfully connected to reset the...
... (Green) The Internet LED lights up when the wireless feature is a connection made through that the Router is the Router's SecureEasySetup button. Power The Power port is easy using the provided browser-based utility. Configuring the Router is where you will turn white and start flashing.... will be solidly lit. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you will stop flashing and stay white. Either press and hold down the Cisco logo for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Internet The Internet port is successfully connected to reset the...
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... > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection...
... > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection...
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...specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If you with the Subnet Mask. Gateway Your ISP will provide you want to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your ISP to see if they do, you attempt to access the Internet again. User Name and Password Enter the User Name... Service Name. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes. To use this option, select Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Chapter 3 Static IP If you...
...specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If you with the Subnet Mask. Gateway Your ISP will provide you want to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your ISP to see if they do, you attempt to access the Internet again. User Name and Password Enter the User Name... Service Name. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes. To use this option, select Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). Chapter 3 Static IP If you...
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... the L2TP Server. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as you to connections in the 1200 to see if your ISP to 1500 range. To use this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •...again. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have to check with your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP before your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. To have elapsed before making any changes....
... the L2TP Server. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as you to connections in the 1200 to see if your ISP to 1500 range. To use this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •...again. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have to check with your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP before your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. To have elapsed before making any changes....
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... address. If you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disable (no other server behind the Router. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to use a WINS server, enter that the user will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Enter the amount of these for DDNS service...
... address. If you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disable (no other server behind the Router. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to use a WINS server, enter that the user will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Enter the amount of these for DDNS service...
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...button will clone the MAC address of the account you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. To disable wildcards, keep the default, No. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the computer you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.... The status of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your host. Chapter 3 DynDNS.org Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup > DDNS > DynDNS System Select the DynDNS service you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, No.
...button will clone the MAC address of the account you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. To disable wildcards, keep the default, No. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the computer you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.... The status of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your host. Chapter 3 DynDNS.org Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup > DDNS > DynDNS System Select the DynDNS service you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, No.
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...as an option. Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Setup > Advanced Routing (Router) Advanced Routing Operating 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. Selecting Both enables dynamic ...routing for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop-down...
...as an option. Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway) Setup > Advanced Routing (Router) Advanced Routing Operating 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. Selecting Both enables dynamic ...routing for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop-down...
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....11g devices, select G-Only. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to the Router.) 11 To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on your wireless network must be used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be...
....11g devices, select G-Only. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to the Router.) 11 To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on your wireless network must be used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be...
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..., AES, or TKIP + AES. The default is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP..., AES, or TKIP + AES. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys.
..., AES, or TKIP + AES. The default is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP..., AES, or TKIP + AES. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys.
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... 10 hex digits. Then click Generate. Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can list users, by MAC Address, to whom you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. Permit Only...to open the MAC Address Filter List screen. For easy reference, click Wireless Client MAC List to provide or block access. WEP Encryption Select a level of network users by MAC Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click...
... 10 hex digits. Then click Generate. Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can list users, by MAC Address, to whom you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. Permit Only...to open the MAC Address Filter List screen. For easy reference, click Wireless Client MAC List to provide or block access. WEP Encryption Select a level of network users by MAC Address. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click...
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... other. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to the other . The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the Router in your wireless network. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to disable the feature and turn on...
... other. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to the other . The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the Router in your wireless network. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to disable the feature and turn on...
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... Internet requests. This feature is a suite of protocols used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of packets at the same time. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default selection, Enable. Click Save Settings to apply ...Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your local network. Deselect this feature to disable it . Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Advanced Configuration Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols ...
... Internet requests. This feature is a suite of protocols used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of packets at the same time. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default selection, Enable. Click Save Settings to apply ...Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your local network. Deselect this feature to disable it . Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Advanced Configuration Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols ...
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.... 3. Click Save Settings to save the policy's settings, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel the policy's settings. Advanced Configuration 2. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to filter. Chapter 3 Access Restrictions > Internet Access The...
.... 3. Click Save Settings to save the policy's settings, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel the policy's settings. Advanced Configuration 2. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to filter. Chapter 3 Access Restrictions > Internet Access The...
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... address of the trigger. To delete a service, select it from the list on the right. If you are any forwarding.) Advanced Configuration Port Range Forward To forward a port, enter the information on the Port Services screen, click Apply to cancel your network, such as...Service Name field. Select its protocol from the list on the right. Then click Add. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the computer that sends the matching data is the ...
... address of the trigger. To delete a service, select it from the list on the right. If you are any forwarding.) Advanced Configuration Port Range Forward To forward a port, enter the information on the Port Services screen, click Apply to cancel your network, such as...Service Name field. Select its protocol from the list on the right. Then click Add. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the computer that sends the matching data is the ...
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...or Manual from the drop-down menu. Click Save Settings to apply your network device in the DMZ Host IP Address field. Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to enable port triggering for the port number(s) needed. ...it because its priority from the drop-down menu. Forwarded Range For each port, select the priority and flow control setting. 18 Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of the Triggered Range. For each application, list the forwarded port number ...
...or Manual from the drop-down menu. Click Save Settings to apply your network device in the DMZ Host IP Address field. Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to enable port triggering for the port number(s) needed. ...it because its priority from the drop-down menu. Forwarded Range For each port, select the priority and flow control setting. 18 Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of the Triggered Range. For each application, list the forwarded port number ...
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... open to your changes. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. To use of Empires, Everquest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for the applications that you are giving wireless access to outside the network, select Enable. Keep the default, Enable, to enable...
... open to your changes. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. To use of Empires, Everquest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for the applications that you are giving wireless access to outside the network, select Enable. Keep the default, Enable, to enable...
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... screen will show if the test was successful. Click Clear Log to the Diagnostics screen. Any settings you to restore the Router's configuration to test it. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable. To stop the test, click Stop....Clear Log to open the Traceroute Test screen. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults 20 Advanced Configuration Administration > Log Log Log To disable the Log function, keep logs of all traffic for your changes. Chapter ...
... screen will show if the test was successful. Click Clear Log to the Diagnostics screen. Any settings you to restore the Router's configuration to test it. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable. To stop the test, click Stop....Clear Log to open the Traceroute Test screen. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults 20 Advanced Configuration Administration > Log Log Log To disable the Log function, keep logs of all traffic for your changes. Chapter ...
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...This screen is the Router's current firmware. Administration > Config Management Backup Configuration To back up or restore the Router's configuration file. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults Router Information Firmware Version This is used to back up the Router's configuration file, click Backup.... Router or the new firmware has a feature you to upgrade the Router's firmware. Advanced Configuration Status > Router The Status > Router screen displays the Router's current status. linksys.com. Then follow the on the Setup tab. Restore Configuration ...
...This screen is the Router's current firmware. Administration > Config Management Backup Configuration To back up or restore the Router's configuration file. Wireless-G Broadband Router Administration > Factory Defaults Router Information Firmware Version This is used to back up the Router's configuration file, click Backup.... Router or the new firmware has a feature you to upgrade the Router's firmware. Advanced Configuration Status > Router The Status > Router screen displays the Router's current status. linksys.com. Then follow the on the Setup tab. Restore Configuration ...
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... Address, as a DHCP server. Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on -screen information. SSID As entered on your local, wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router 22 Advanced Configuration Status > Wireless The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of that range is displayed here. Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask being...
... Address, as a DHCP server. Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on -screen information. SSID As entered on your local, wireless network. Wireless-G Broadband Router 22 Advanced Configuration Status > Wireless The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of that range is displayed here. Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask being...