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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Model No. WRT54GX4 User Guide
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g WIRELESS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Model No. WRT54GX4 User Guide
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... to the State of California to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. and certain other countries. All rights reserved. WRT54GX4-UG-51018NC JL Linksys is a note of Contents". Other brands and product names are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and...
... to the State of California to change without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router. and certain other countries. All rights reserved. WRT54GX4-UG-51018NC JL Linksys is a note of Contents". Other brands and product names are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and...
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... 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 6 The Router's Ports and Reset Button 6 The Router's LEDs 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - DDNS 16 The Setup Tab...
... 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 6 The Router's Ports and Reset Button 6 The Router's LEDs 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Placement Options 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 10 Overview 10 The Setup Tab - DDNS 16 The Setup Tab...
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... Information 81 Firmware Upgrade 38 The Administration Tab - Config Management 39 The Status Tab - Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 37 The Administration Tab - Router 40 The Status Tab - Wireless 42 The Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38 The Administration Tab -
... Information 81 Firmware Upgrade 38 The Administration Tab - Config Management 39 The Status Tab - Local Network 41 The Status Tab - Diagnostics 37 The Administration Tab - Router 40 The Status Tab - Wireless 42 The Status Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38 The Administration Tab -
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... - Advanced Routing 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - DDNS 16 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Side Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs 7 Figure 4-1: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 9 Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic...
... - Advanced Routing 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - DDNS 16 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Side Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's LEDs 7 Figure 4-1: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 9 Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 10 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic...
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure 5-33: QoS - Online Game 32 Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Config Management 39 Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-43: DHCP Active IP Table 41 Figure 5-44: Status Tab - Wireless... 65 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 65 Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone 66 Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List 66 Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - Firewall 26 Figure 5-25: Access Restrictions Tab - ...
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - QoS (Add a New Application 31 Figure 5-33: QoS - Online Game 32 Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Config Management 39 Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Local Network 41 Figure 5-43: DHCP Active IP Table 41 Figure 5-44: Status Tab - Wireless... 65 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 65 Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone 66 Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List 66 Management 34 Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Router 40 Figure 5-42: Status Tab - Firewall 26 Figure 5-25: Access Restrictions Tab - ...
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...for playing multiplayer video games. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 combines smart antenna technology with all of Linksys SRX. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up the radio band. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that make up the ...and offices, they can be fun. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 802.11b devices. But when both ends of 2.4GHz. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that allows access to ...
...for playing multiplayer video games. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 combines smart antenna technology with all of Linksys SRX. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up the radio band. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that make up the ...and offices, they can be fun. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 802.11b devices. But when both ends of 2.4GHz. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that allows access to ...
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...-and even play games. This user guide covers the steps for setting up , and configure it to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 This chapter describes the Router's physical features. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400. Wireless-G Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called "wired". PCs equipped with each other. The...
...-and even play games. This user guide covers the steps for setting up , and configure it to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 This chapter describes the Router's physical features. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400. Wireless-G Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called "wired". PCs equipped with each other. The...
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...MAC address cloning feature. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade...• Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
...MAC address cloning feature. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade...• Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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...the other devices to communicate with computers on the wireless network need to communicate with a wired network. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for the purpose of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, which they may be ...set up in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to be ...
...the other devices to communicate with computers on the wireless network need to communicate with a wired network. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for the purpose of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, which they may be ...set up in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to be ...
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... network, you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's Ethernet ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four Ethernet ports. To add more information about products that work with the...
... network, you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. When you wish to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's Ethernet ports can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router's four Ethernet ports. To add more information about products that work with the...
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... will connect your network. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a sharp point, such as a ball-point pen, or restore the default settings from the Administration tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Router's Ports and Reset Button The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to reset...
... will connect your network. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with a sharp point, such as a ball-point pen, or restore the default settings from the Administration tab - Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Router's Ports and Reset Button The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to reset...
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... receiving data. If the LED is flashing, that port is actively transmitting or receiving data. Green. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is actively sending or receiving data...
... receiving data. If the LED is flashing, that port is actively transmitting or receiving data. Green. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is actively sending or receiving data...
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... the other end of the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 8 Overview Locate an optimum location for first-time installation of the Ethernet cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Overview Linksys recommends using standard Ethernet network...
... the other end of the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 8 Overview Locate an optimum location for first-time installation of the Ethernet cable to Your Broadband Modem 1. Figure 4-1: Connect a PC Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Overview Linksys recommends using standard Ethernet network...
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... on a surface (this uses an optional stand). Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Placement Options Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 60 mm (2.36 inches) Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 The first way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Determine where you want to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Proceed to stand the Router vertically on its four rubber feet.
... on a surface (this uses an optional stand). Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Placement Options Figure 4-4: Router's Stand 60 mm (2.36 inches) Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements 9 The first way is to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Determine where you want to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router." Proceed to stand the Router vertically on its four rubber feet.
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The utility can be available after you may configure the Router's advanced settings through use of a computer connected to the Router. PCs communicate over the network with SRX400 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you click one of the Utility: • Basic...
The utility can be available after you may configure the Router's advanced settings through use of a computer connected to the Router. PCs communicate over the network with SRX400 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you click one of the Utility: • Basic...
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...- Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Setup Tab - Most of Internet connection your ISP. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to your Internet connection. DHCP, ...the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to change the Router's general settings. DHCP. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to Automatic Configuration - This allows you to cancel your ISP supports DHCP or...
...- Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 11 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 The Setup Tab - Most of Internet connection your ISP. By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to your Internet connection. DHCP, ...the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to change the Router's general settings. DHCP. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to Automatic Configuration - This allows you to cancel your ISP supports DHCP or...
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... Period field, you specify how often you select this option, click the radio button next to establish Internet connections. Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server's IP address. If you with SRX400 • Static IP. Your ISP... Static IP Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Internet IP Address. Gateway. This is 30 seconds. Your ISP will have ...
... Period field, you specify how often you select this option, click the radio button next to establish Internet connections. Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server's IP address. If you with SRX400 • Static IP. Your ISP... Static IP Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12 The Setup Tab - Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Internet IP Address. Gateway. This is 30 seconds. Your ISP will have ...
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... If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to connections in Europe only. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. If you want to connections in Australia only. This is 30 ... Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you wish to access the Internet again. Enter the User Name...
... If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to connections in Europe only. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Wireless-G Broadband Router with the Subnet Mask. If you want to connections in Australia only. This is 30 ... Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13 The Setup Tab - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you wish to access the Internet again. Enter the User Name...
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... size that will work. Figure 5-8: Optional Settings packet: a unit of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - Router Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. You may be transmitted. MTU. The recommended size, entered in the 1200 to the...
... size that will work. Figure 5-8: Optional Settings packet: a unit of data sent over a network Figure 5-9: Router IP Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - Router Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. You may be transmitted. MTU. The recommended size, entered in the 1200 to the...