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... something that could damage your property or product. 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 a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i and certain other countries. About This...
... something that could damage your property or product. 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 a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Wireless-G Broadband Router About This Guide i and certain other countries. About This...
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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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... and WPA Personal key, press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Product Overview Power (Green) The Power LED lights up to PCs on . When the Router goes through one of security features help to reset the Router's factory defaults. DMZ (Green) The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is...
... and WPA Personal key, press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. Product Overview Power (Green) The Power LED lights up to PCs on . When the Router goes through one of security features help to reset the Router's factory defaults. DMZ (Green) The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is...
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..., visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 Enable MAC address filtering •• Use strong passphrases that are Wi-Fi certified are required to support WPA2, but do not •• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. For example, you should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from exterior walls and...
..., visit www.linksys.com/security Wireless-G Broadband Router 4 Enable MAC address filtering •• Use strong passphrases that are Wi-Fi certified are required to support WPA2, but do not •• WRT54GL User Guidsuepport WPA. For example, you should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from exterior walls and...
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... •• Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - This allows you 'd like to continue. You can be available after you open the Web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 The available types are connecting through your ISP provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to change the...
... •• Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - This allows you 'd like to continue. You can be available after you open the Web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router 5 The available types are connecting through your ISP provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to change the...
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...Alive. Connect on Demand. Gateway Your ISP will provide you attempt to the Internet, select Static IP. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your ISP. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to specify here. Internet Connection Type >...the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP). Your ISP will provide you need to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router ...
...Alive. Connect on Demand. Gateway Your ISP will provide you attempt to the Internet, select Static IP. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your ISP. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to specify here. Internet Connection Type >...the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP). Your ISP will provide you need to have elapsed Wireless-G Broadband Router ...
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...If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your connection. Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •• DHCP,...Internet again. Leave this option is selected in the MTU field, this value in Israel only. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max...
...If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your connection. Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Connect on the Internet Connection Type: WRT54GL User Guide •• DHCP,...Internet again. Leave this option is selected in the MTU field, this value in Israel only. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max...
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... automatically adjust for daylight saving time.) Time Setting Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. If you ...Internet addresses or URLs. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Enter the amount of these for your network. The Router will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be available). It is enabled by your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to use a WINS server,...
... automatically adjust for daylight saving time.) Time Setting Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. If you ...Internet addresses or URLs. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Enter the amount of these for your network. The Router will Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration be available). It is enabled by your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to use a WINS server,...
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... mail server. To disable this button will change . WildCard This setting enables or disables wildcards for identification. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. Because it will change . Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the account you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, No. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of hardware for your changes. Setup > MAC Address ...
... mail server. To disable this button will change . WildCard This setting enables or disables wildcards for identification. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. Because it will change . Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the account you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, No. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of hardware for your changes. Setup > MAC Address ...
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...static route. Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is used to set on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to the Internet, select Gateway. ...Changes to cancel your changes. 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. Chapter 3 Click Save ...
...static route. Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is used to set on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to the Internet, select Gateway. ...Changes to cancel your changes. 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. Chapter 3 Click Save ...
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...stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which instructs the Router how often it should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID... from the list provided to correspond with dynamic encryption keys. All devices in a wireless network. You will not function properly. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of 8-63 characters. The default is 3600 seconds. Group...
...stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which instructs the Router how often it should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID... from the list provided to correspond with dynamic encryption keys. All devices in a wireless network. You will not function properly. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of 8-63 characters. The default is 3600 seconds. Group...
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...option features WEP 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. Shared Key ... port number of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Select the type of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Chapter 3 Advanced ...
...option features WEP 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. Shared Key ... port number of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Select the type of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Chapter 3 Advanced ...
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... hex digits. The default value is 1. The default is 1812. The default is selected by MAC Address. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to cancel your network's radius. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to automatically generate WEP keys.
... hex digits. The default value is 1. The default is 1812. The default is selected by MAC Address. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to cancel your network's radius. Wireless-G Broadband Router MAC Address Filter List Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to automatically generate WEP keys.
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... negotiate the best possible connection speed between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to the other . CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain at all wireless rates. Only minor reduction of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.
... negotiate the best possible connection speed between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of your Wireless-G products not being able Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration to transmit to the other . CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain at all wireless rates. Only minor reduction of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.
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... to cancel your changes, or click Cancel Changes to filter Internet NAT redirection. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Advanced Configuration Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, ...unwanted traffic on the Layer 2 level. To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. This feature is permitted, then the Router will allow anonymous Internet requests. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is selected by default...
... to cancel your changes, or click Cancel Changes to filter Internet NAT redirection. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Wireless-G Broadband Router 15 Advanced Configuration Security > VPN Passthrough The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, ...unwanted traffic on the Layer 2 level. To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. This feature is permitted, then the Router will allow anonymous Internet requests. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is selected by default...
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..., or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Port Services 16 To enable a policy, select the policy number from the Internet Access Policy dropdown menu. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. Select...
..., or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Port Services 16 To enable a policy, select the policy number from the Internet Access Policy dropdown menu. Wireless-G Broadband Router List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. Select...
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...Cancel Changes to give the application. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows the Router to 12 characters. Select its protocol from the list on the right. Then click Add. Then click Modify. When you... click Cancel. Enable Select Enable to the Access Restrictions screen, click Close. 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. Triggered...
...Cancel Changes to give the application. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows the Router to 12 characters. Select its protocol from the list on the right. Then click Add. Then click Modify. When you... click Cancel. Enable Select Enable to the Access Restrictions screen, click Close. 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. Triggered...
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... Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may change when using the DHCP function. Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of your network device in the DMZ Host IP Address field. Chapter 3 Start Port Enter the...real-time applications, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Internet for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each application, list the forwarded port number range.
... Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may change when using the DHCP function. Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of your network device in the DMZ Host IP Address field. Chapter 3 Start Port Enter the...real-time applications, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Internet for the Router's four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each application, list the forwarded port number range.
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...via a wired connection if you specify. Depending on your wireless network that support WMM, select Enabled. Priority Select High or Low to assign priority to manage specific Router functions for the applications that will assign information a high ...network. Specific Port # Enter the port number for voice, music and video applications; for the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for example, Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive ...
...via a wired connection if you specify. Depending on your wireless network that support WMM, select Enabled. Priority Select High or Low to assign priority to manage specific Router functions for the applications that will assign information a high ...network. Specific Port # Enter the port number for voice, music and video applications; for the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Management Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for example, Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive ...