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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 22 Figure 5-28: Wireless Client List 22 Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 23 Figure 5-30: Security Tab - Firewall 25 Figure 5-31: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 26 Figure 5-32: Access R...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sh...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Router’s appli...

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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 each computer in the WLAN uses a w...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on th...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the R...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Bro...

10 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If ...

11 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these...

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will requ...

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of ad...

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless . Select Enabled ...

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless s...

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting withi...

23 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings sho...

25 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Security Tab - Firewall The Firewall screen offers filters that block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. Select th...

26 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to appl...

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster To create an Internet Access policy: 1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu. 2. Enter a Policy Name in the f...

28 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen provides...

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public service...

30 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing ...

31 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Administration Tab - Management Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functio...

33 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Administration Tab - Log Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Log To disable the Log function, keep the default s...

34 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Ping test allows you to check the status of your Internet connection. Ping Test . The Ping test will ...

35 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Restore Factory Defaults button to reset all configuration settings to their default ...

36 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Router Information Firmware Version . This is the Router’...

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBoosterThe Status Tab - Local Network Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. The Status Tab - Local...

38 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur duri...

41 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to ...

46 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router. SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devi...

53 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but t...

56 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com . 2. Extr...

57 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be a...

58 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your comput...

59 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appe...

67 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GR Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 PortLAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switche...

68 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Power External, 12V DC, 500mA Certifications FCC, Wi-Fi Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Co...

69 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmansh...

41 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov...

72 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information a...