Cisco WRT54GS2 - Manuals

Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You ca...

Chapter 1 Product Overview 2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Wall-Mounting Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm (6 inches). Two screws are needed to mount the Router. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-...

Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist 3 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sendi...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 4 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP . Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand . In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The defau...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Ro...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 8 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.com. If you d...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 9 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here. Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or cli...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 10 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Routing Table Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.There are...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 11 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Method #1 Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Click or press the 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.Click the 2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen.After...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 12 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES . The default selection is AES . WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Group Key Renewal Enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Route...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 13 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 14 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Select Enable Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click Update Filter List . To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click Refresh . To exit this screen and retu...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 15 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347 . AP Isolation This isolates all wireless cl...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 16 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Access Restrictions > Internet Access The Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and ...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 17 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Port Services To add a service, enter the service’s name in the Service Name field. Select its protocol from the Protocol drop- down menu, and enter its range in the Port Range fields. Then click Add . To modify a serv...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 18 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 19 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Applications and Gaming > QoS Device Priority Enter the name of your network device in the Device name field, enter its MAC Address, and then select its priority from the drop-down menu. Ethernet Port Priority Ether...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 20 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Router Password Local Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for the Router. Re-enter to confirm Enter the Password again to confirm. Web Access Access Server HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the comm...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 21 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click Stop . Click Clear Log to clear the screen. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. The Traceroute Test Administration > Factory Defaults The Adminis...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 22 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Status > Router The Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status. Status > Router Router Information Firmware Version The Router’s current firmware is displayed. Firmware Verification The verifi...

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration 23 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Status > Wireless The Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Status > Wireless Wireless MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network, is display...

Appendix A Troubleshooting 24 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: Make sure that the Router is powered on. The Power • LED should be green an...

Appendix B Specifications 25 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT54GS2 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Power Button Reset, Wi-Fi P...

Appendix C Warranty Information 26 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of purchas...

Appendix C Warranty Information 27 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge. Customers outsi...

Appendix D Regulatory Information 28 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) th...

Appendix D Regulatory Information 29 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada.L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : il ne doit pas produi...

Appendix D Regulatory Information 30 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal an...

Appendix D Regulatory Information 32 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima...

34 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement Appendix E: Software License Agreement Software in Linksys Products This product from Cisco-Linksys LLC or from one of its affiliates Cisco Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Ltd. or Cisco- Linksys K.K. (“Linksys”) contai...

35 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement your Linksys product and/or the Software is being used in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (iii) to provide improvements to the way Linksys delivers technology to you and to other Linksys customers; (i...

38 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation 7. of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwis...

39 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USAEveryone is permitted to copy and dist...

43 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a l...

44 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement OpenSSL License Copyright © 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions ...

45 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E Software License Agreement DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWE...