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...a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i Online Resources Website addresses in front of the address because most current web browsers do not.... and certain other countries. Resource 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 something that you should pay special ...
...a description of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i Online Resources Website addresses in front of the address because most current web browsers do not.... and certain other countries. Resource 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 something that you should pay special ...
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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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Table of Contents Avis d'Industrie Canada 28 Wireless Disclaimer 28 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 28 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 29 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 33 Software in Linksys Products 33 Software Licenses 33 Wireless-G Broadband Router ii
Table of Contents Avis d'Industrie Canada 28 Wireless Disclaimer 28 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 28 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 29 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 33 Software in Linksys Products 33 Software Licenses 33 Wireless-G Broadband Router ii
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... network and other Ethernet network devices. Internet The Internet port is a feature that the Router is powered on your wireless network. To clear the SSID and WPA Personal key, press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is where you for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from...
... network and other Ethernet network devices. Internet The Internet port is a feature that the Router is powered on your wireless network. To clear the SSID and WPA Personal key, press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is where you for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from...
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...not •• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that do not use personal information (such as access points and routers, you cannot physically prevent someone from other wireless networks that only those... device. You Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 number) because this information may open file sharing without your wireless network. These devices have a default wireless network name or...
...not •• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that do not use personal information (such as access points and routers, you cannot physically prevent someone from other wireless networks that only those... device. You Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 number) because this information may open file sharing without your wireless network. These devices have a default wireless network name or...
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... advanced settings, use the default password admin. (You can access the utility via a web browser on the Setup CD-ROM. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 You can set to learn about the web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup..., Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. If you to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup ...
... advanced settings, use the default password admin. (You can access the utility via a web browser on the Setup CD-ROM. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 You can set to learn about the web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup..., Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. If you to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup ...
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... cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you want to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Subnet Mask This is 5 minutes. In the... Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the Subnet Mask. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is 5 minutes. Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your...
... cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you want to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Subnet Mask This is 5 minutes. In the... Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the Subnet Mask. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is 5 minutes. Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your...
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... and domain name for a specified period of minutes you attempt to access the Internet again. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 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 up to...IP address of the L2TP Server. Verify with a host and domain name. Optional Settings Router Name In this value in the MTU field, this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE...
... and domain name for a specified period of minutes you attempt to access the Internet again. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 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 up to...IP address of the L2TP Server. Verify with a host and domain name. Optional Settings Router Name In this value in the MTU field, this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE...
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...; PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.100. If you are hosting your network. The default Starting IP Address is performed through the... select Disable (no other DHCP server on your own website, FTP server, or other DHCP features will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be "leased" this drop-down menu. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Before you don't want to cancel your network, or...
...; PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.100. If you are hosting your network. The default Starting IP Address is performed through the... select Disable (no other DHCP server on your own website, FTP server, or other DHCP features will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be "leased" this drop-down menu. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Before you don't want to cancel your network, or...
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....org and you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. WildCard This setting enables or disables wildcards for your host. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the computer you set up with the MAC Address...here. The default selection is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server to the Router with TZO. To enable wildcards, select On. Status The status of hardware for your DDNS address is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address...
....org and you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. WildCard This setting enables or disables wildcards for your host. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the computer you set up with the MAC Address...here. The default selection is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server to the Router with TZO. To enable wildcards, select On. Status The status of hardware for your DDNS address is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address...
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... 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 the Route here, using a maximum ... the host portion. Static Routing Select set number To set on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is the address of 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 the Route here, using a maximum ... the host portion. Static Routing Select set number To set on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is the address of advanced ...
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...the security settings on the keyboard). Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on your wireless network. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for wireless networks to associate with, they ... should change the default SSID (linksys) to start the push button setup, click OK. Make sure this setting is connected to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." All devices in your wireless network must be used in a wireless network. WPA Shared Key Enter ...
...the security settings on the keyboard). Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on your wireless network. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for wireless networks to associate with, they ... should change the default SSID (linksys) to start the push button setup, click OK. Make sure this setting is connected to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." All devices in your wireless network must be used in a wireless network. WPA Shared Key Enter ...
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... RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS 12 RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, ...option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default is ...
... RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS 12 RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, ...option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default is ...
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..., either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. Key 1-4 If you do not wish to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to filter users by MAC... Select a level of the RADIUS server. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can list users, by MAC Address. The default is 1. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Click Save...
..., either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. Key 1-4 If you do not wish to cancel your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to filter users by MAC... Select a level of the RADIUS server. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can list users, by MAC Address. The default is 1. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Click Save...
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...sender and recipient use a WEP key for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can transmit. The Router will severely decrease performance. Frame Burst Enabling this function, select On. A beacon is set depending...default value is used . RTS Threshold Should you may result in your wireless network. This function boosts the Router's ability to cancel your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Transmission ...
...sender and recipient use a WEP key for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can transmit. The Router will severely decrease performance. Frame Burst Enabling this function, select On. A beacon is set depending...default value is used . RTS Threshold Should you may result in your wireless network. This function boosts the Router's ability to cancel your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Transmission ...
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...this feature to disable it. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is permitted, then the Router will allow IPSec tunnels to pass through an IP network. To allow anonymous Internet requests. Deselect the feature to allow PPTP ...to enable Point-to work their way into your local network. Deselect this feature to specific recipients at the IP layer. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from local networked computers. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple ...
...this feature to disable it. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is permitted, then the Router will allow IPSec tunnels to pass through an IP network. To allow anonymous Internet requests. Deselect the feature to allow PPTP ...to enable Point-to work their way into your local network. Deselect this feature to specific recipients at the IP layer. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from local networked computers. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple ...
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..., then click Add/Edit Service. Then click Close. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on this policy to be in the field provided. 4. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Click Edit List of ports you want to various services accessed over the Internet, such as Internet access, designated services...
..., then click Add/Edit Service. Then click Close. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on this policy to be in the field provided. 4. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Click Edit List of ports you want to various services accessed over the Internet, such as Internet access, designated services...
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...that ends the range in the Port Range fields. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows the Router to Website Blocking by URL Address If you to set up to perform functions such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or... click Modify. Then click Delete. Select its name, protocol setting, or port range. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the PC running the specific application.
...that ends the range in the Port Range fields. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows the Router to Website Blocking by URL Address If you to set up to perform functions such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or... click Modify. Then click Delete. Select its name, protocol setting, or port range. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering Port Triggering Application Enter the application name of the PC running the specific application.
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... Range. End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range. Enable Select Enable to enable port triggering for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. Otherwise, select Disable. QoS is disabled by default. For each application, list the forwarded port...its MAC Address, and then select its IP address may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of QoS available: Device Priority, Ethernet Port Priority, and Application Priority...
... Range. End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range. Enable Select Enable to enable port triggering for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. Otherwise, select Disable. QoS is disabled by default. For each application, list the forwarded port...its MAC Address, and then select its IP address may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of QoS available: Device Priority, Ethernet Port Priority, and Application Priority...
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... Socket Layer) to cancel your changes. 19 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for voice, music and video applications; It is enabled by default. Management Port Enter the port...
... Socket Layer) to cancel your changes. 19 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for voice, music and video applications; It is enabled by default. Management Port Enter the port...
