Cisco WRK54G - Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 24 Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 24 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List 25 Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-2...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and secur...

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

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-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 each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to ...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two ways to reset...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and LEDs are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. ...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructio...

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Wireless-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. This is mandato...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup C...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 settings as described here and clic...

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 require you to register a MAC address in...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 advanced functions you use. Dynamic Ro...

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Network Mode . From this drop-down menu, you can sele...

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by th...

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MA...

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert ad...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Firewall Block WAN Requests . Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from be...

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Figure 5-31: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-32: List of PCs The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The In...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ft...

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address o...

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-p...

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Local Ro...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test . The Ping test will chec...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any sett...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Click the Refresh button to update the information displayed on this screen. Firmware Version...

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network Wireless-G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Click the Refresh button to update the information displayed on this scre...

40 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 during the installatio...

43 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 the Router. • Refe...

48 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 devices do not support...

55 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 they require specif...

58 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. Extract the firmware f...

59 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 accessed through Wi...

60 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adap...

61 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and ...

69 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRK54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe, Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 PortLAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched PortsOne P...

70 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router 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-Condensing

71 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 workmanship under normal us...

72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix I: 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 provide reasonable pro...

74 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 about a product you...