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Dual-Band 5 + GHz 802.11a Dual-Band 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless A+G WIRELESS Broadband Router User Guide Model No. WRT55AG ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dual-Band 5 + GHz 802.11a Dual-Band 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless A+G WIRELESS Broadband Router User Guide Model No. WRT55AG ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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... do while using the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This question mark provides you with the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". Wash hands after handling. Linksys is something you might need to change... without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. All rights reserved. In addition to make understanding networking...
... do while using the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This question mark provides you with the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router easier than ever. and/or its affiliates in the "Table of Contents". Wash hands after handling. Linksys is something you might need to change... without notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. All rights reserved. In addition to make understanding networking...
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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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... 98SE or Me Instructions 64 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 64 For the Router's Web-based Utility 65 Appendix F: Glossary 66 Appendix G: Specifications 73 Appendix H: Warranty Information 74 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 40 The Status...
... 98SE or Me Instructions 64 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 64 For the Router's Web-based Utility 65 Appendix F: Glossary 66 Appendix G: Specifications 73 Appendix H: Warranty Information 74 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 75 Appendix J: Contact Information 77 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 40 The Status...
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... Address Clone 17 Figure 5-9: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Pre-Shared Key + RADIUS) 20 Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-14: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Port Range Forwarding 29 Basic Wireless Settings 18 Figure 5-10: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-18: Access Restrictions Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router List of PCs 28 Figure...
... Address Clone 17 Figure 5-9: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Pre-Shared Key + RADIUS) 20 Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-14: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Port Range Forwarding 29 Basic Wireless Settings 18 Figure 5-10: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-18: Access Restrictions Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router List of PCs 28 Figure...
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... 62 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 64 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 64 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure E-4: Wireless MAC Filter List 65 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 65 DMZ 32 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 33 Figure... 5-27: Incoming Log 38 Figure 5-28: Outgoing Log 38 Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Wireless 43 Figure C-1: Administration Tab - Local Network 42 Figure 5-35: DHCP Client Table 42 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Figure 5-22: Applications and Gaming Tab -
... 62 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 64 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 64 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure E-4: Wireless MAC Filter List 65 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 65 DMZ 32 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 33 Figure... 5-27: Incoming Log 38 Figure 5-28: Outgoing Log 38 Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Wireless 43 Figure C-1: Administration Tab - Local Network 42 Figure 5-35: DHCP Client Table 42 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Figure 5-22: Applications and Gaming Tab -
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... help you also have a choice of wireless security methods. Networks are useful tools for Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G. PCs equipped with all you to each other and the Internet, you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This is protected by NAT technology. ...All the while, the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router protects your different networks. If you do all of 2.4GHz, and backward...
... help you also have a choice of wireless security methods. Networks are useful tools for Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G. PCs equipped with all you to each other and the Internet, you for choosing the Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router. This is protected by NAT technology. ...All the while, the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router protects your different networks. If you do all of 2.4GHz, and backward...
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...-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This ... as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and 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...
...-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router This ... as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and 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...
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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? 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.
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And, of course, communication between these standards can roam within a certain radial range of a wireless network. 4 ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other . Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that adds network functionality to...
And, of course, communication between these standards can roam within a certain radial range of a wireless network. 4 ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other . Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that adds network functionality to...
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... also communicate with your wired network, you want to any of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the...
... also communicate with your wired network, you want to any of the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router's LAN ports can use the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router's four LAN ports. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you can be connected to enjoy USB connectivity. Go to the...
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...-on the back panel of your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. 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 Wireless A+G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel POWER The POWER port is where you reset the...
...-on the back panel of your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. 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 Wireless A+G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel POWER The POWER port is where you reset the...
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...Wireless A+G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up when there is a successful Wireless-G connection. 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 front panel. The WLAN ...
...Wireless A+G Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel Green. Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up when there is a successful Wireless-G connection. 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 front panel. The WLAN ...
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..., and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to Your Broadband Modem 1. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Broadband Modem Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 8 Overview Adjust the antennas. Locate an optimum location for Connection 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...
..., and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to Your Broadband Modem 1. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Broadband Modem Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 8 Overview Adjust the antennas. Locate an optimum location for Connection 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...
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Connect the AC power adapter to an electrical outlet. Then connect the other end to the Router's Power port. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 5. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
Connect the AC power adapter to an electrical outlet. Then connect the other end to the Router's Power port. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 5. Only use the power adapter that the hardware installation is supplied with the Router. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
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.... A password request page will display the Setup tab. Locate an optimum location for a typical Linksys router; Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. Leave the User Name field blank. The first screen that appears will appear. Then...
.... A password request page will display the Setup tab. Locate an optimum location for a typical Linksys router; Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. Leave the User Name field blank. The first screen that appears will appear. Then...
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... product damage. Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you use the power adapter supplied with the...
... product damage. Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power Now that is complete, proceed to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router." IMPORTANT: Make sure you want to connect to the Router's numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you use the power adapter supplied with the...
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... will be accessed via your changes. NOTE: For first-time installation of the main tabs. Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 12 Overview For advanced users, you click one of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. Help information is admin...
... will be accessed via your changes. NOTE: For first-time installation of the main tabs. Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 12 Overview For advanced users, you click one of the Router, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for more information on TCP/IP. Help information is admin...
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... Type is set a new password from your Internet connection. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to send data over a network. DHCP. Leave the User Name field blank. Then press Enter. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - ip address: the address used to...
... Type is set a new password from your Internet connection. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to send data over a network. DHCP. Leave the User Name field blank. Then press Enter. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - ip address: the address used to...
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... manually enter the largest packet size that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. The Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - default gateway: a device that will provide you with the IP Address you with the Subnet Mask. This is...you are connected to activate Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. Optional Settings Some of the network. User Name and Password. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Static IP. If you wish to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your Internet connection terminates. In the Max ...
... manually enter the largest packet size that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. The Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - default gateway: a device that will provide you with the IP Address you with the Subnet Mask. This is...you are connected to activate Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. Optional Settings Some of the network. User Name and Password. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router • Static IP. If you wish to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your Internet connection terminates. In the Max ...