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WRT55AG Dual-Band 5 + GHz 802.11a Dual-Band 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless A+G WIRELESS Broadband Router User Guide Model No. ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
WRT55AG Dual-Band 5 + GHz 802.11a Dual-Band 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless A+G WIRELESS Broadband Router User Guide Model No. ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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... than ever. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure...
... than ever. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure...
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... 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 How to Access the Web-based Utility...
... 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 12 Overview 12 How to Access the Web-based Utility...
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... Network 42 The Status Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 40 The Status Tab - Wireless 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked Questions 52 Appendix B: Wireless Security 59 Security Precautions 59 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 59 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 62 Appendix...
... Network 42 The Status Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 40 The Status Tab - Wireless 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44 Common Problems and Solutions 44 Frequently Asked Questions 52 Appendix B: Wireless Security 59 Security Precautions 59 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 59 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 62 Appendix...
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... 26 Figure 5-17: Security Tab - Wireless Security (Pre-Shared Key + RADIUS) 20 Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Basic Setup 13 Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 14 Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type 14 Figure 5-6: Static DHCP Client List 15 Figure 5-7: DHCP Client Table 15 Figure 5-8: Setup Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router List of PCs 28 Figure 5-21...
... 26 Figure 5-17: Security Tab - Wireless Security (Pre-Shared Key + RADIUS) 20 Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Basic Setup 13 Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 14 Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type 14 Figure 5-6: Static DHCP Client List 15 Figure 5-7: DHCP Client Table 15 Figure 5-8: Setup Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router List of PCs 28 Figure 5-21...
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...Log 38 Figure 5-28: Outgoing Log 38 Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Figure 5-22: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 36 Figure 5-26: Administration Tab - Router 41 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - DMZ 32 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming ...Tab - Factory Defaults 40 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Wireless 43 Figure C-1: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 62 Figure ...
...Log 38 Figure 5-28: Outgoing Log 38 Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Figure 5-22: Applications and Gaming Tab - Management 36 Figure 5-26: Administration Tab - Router 41 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - DMZ 32 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming ...Tab - Factory Defaults 40 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Wireless 43 Figure C-1: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 62 Figure ...
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... a way to look at either up to 11Mbps for Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G. Additional security features, as well as configuration options, are even used for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. You can communicate without cumbersome cables. Networks are accessible through... the easy-to-use the instructions in this mean? By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they...
... a way to look at either up to 11Mbps for Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G. Additional security features, as well as configuration options, are even used for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. You can communicate without cumbersome cables. Networks are accessible through... the easy-to-use the instructions in this mean? By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they...
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...; Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your computer's Ethernet adapter so you can use of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. • 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 computer's Ethernet adapter so you can use of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. • 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...
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Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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...is placed on a wired network. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the DualBand Wireless A+G Broadband Router, which is relatively small and needs to the network. If the wireless network is an identification name shared by a wired network or need to communicate ... in which can communicate with your 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. Network Layout The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Chapter 2: Planning Your...
...is placed on a wired network. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the DualBand Wireless A+G Broadband Router, which is relatively small and needs to the network. If the wireless network is an identification name shared by a wired network or need to communicate ... in which can communicate with your 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products. Network Layout The Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Chapter 2: Planning Your...
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... 5 Network Layout To add more information about products that work with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). The Router will also communicate with the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want...
... 5 Network Layout To add more information about products that work with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). The Router will also communicate with the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want...
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...-on a computer or networking device used for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to Know the Dual-Band...
...-on a computer or networking device used for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Chapter 3: Getting to reset the Router's factory defaults. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and Reset button are two ways to Know the Dual-Band...
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...ports on the front panel. The Internet LED lights up when there is successfully connected to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Green. When the Router goes through the Internet port. Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through that port. Green. If the... is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Green. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The WLAN LED flashes when there ...
...ports on the front panel. The Internet LED lights up when there is successfully connected to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Green. When the Router goes through the Internet port. Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through that port. Green. If the... is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Green. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The WLAN LED flashes when there ...
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... the performance will be . 4. Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the Router's Internet port to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router"). Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for the Router. Adjust the antennas. Normally, the higher you may follow the instructions...
... the performance will be . 4. Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the Router's Internet port to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router"). Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for the Router. Adjust the antennas. Normally, the higher you may follow the instructions...
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... adapter may cause product damage. Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to Your Broadband Modem Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port. Only use the power adapter that the hardware...
... adapter may cause product damage. Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9 Hardware Installation for Connection to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to Your Broadband Modem Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port. Only use the power adapter that the hardware...
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...: 1. Leave the User Name field blank. The best place for a typical Linksys router; Then, connect the other router. Internet Broadband Modem 4. Power down your other router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Now you will be... its local IP address to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for the Router. Router 7. First, make sure the Router is admin). Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection...
...: 1. Leave the User Name field blank. The best place for a typical Linksys router; Then, connect the other router. Internet Broadband Modem 4. Power down your other router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Now you will be... its local IP address to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 10 Hardware Installation for the Router. Router 7. First, make sure the Router is admin). Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Multiple PCs Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection...
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... 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router." Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9. IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to Another Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the...
... 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other router, and then connect them to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router." Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9. IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to Another Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Only use the...
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.... Refer to cancel your web browser through the Web-based Utility. Help information is admin. For additional information, click More. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Additional tabs will describe each screen, click the Save Settings button to...
.... Refer to cancel your web browser through the Web-based Utility. Help information is admin. For additional information, click More. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. Additional tabs will describe each screen, click the Save Settings button to...
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... Connection Type Choose the type of this information can set to identify a computer or device on a network. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to Automatic Configuration - Basic Setup 13 Then press Enter. Most of ... a dynamic IP address. Leave the User Name field blank. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility,...
... Connection Type Choose the type of this information can set to identify a computer or device on a network. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to Automatic Configuration - Basic Setup 13 Then press Enter. Most of ... a dynamic IP address. Leave the User Name field blank. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility,...
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Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Static IP. Default Gateway. Your ISP will be required by your ISP. If you attempt to supply a host and domain name for the Router. User Name and Password. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Optional Settings Some of the network. In ..., Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If your connection. The Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - These fields allow you are disconnected, then the Router will work. You may be transmitted. If you to access the Internet again.
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Static IP. Default Gateway. Your ISP will be required by your ISP. If you attempt to supply a host and domain name for the Router. User Name and Password. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. Optional Settings Some of the network. In ..., Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If your connection. The Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - These fields allow you are disconnected, then the Router will work. You may be transmitted. If you to access the Internet again.