Cisco WRT54G - Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 5-1: Configuration Ta...

Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Figure 6-19: Security Tab - Firewall 26 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 26 Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 27 Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WP...

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

4 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Linksys wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the ...

5 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. Now, products using these standards can communicate with each other. The Wirele...

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 Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button There are two way...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel TheRouter's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is p...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation 1. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband Router is usually at the cente...

10 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router. To do this, you need to configure your PC’s network settings to obt...

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Wireless-G Broadband Router 4. Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button. 5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additiona...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Wireless-G Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows ver...

14 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Broadband Router has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d ...

15 Chapter 6: 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 Broadband Router's general settings. Change these settings as described her...

20 Chapter 6: 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...

21 Chapter 6: 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...

22 Chapter 6: 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...

23 Chapter 6: 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...

24 Chapter 6: 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...

26 Chapter 6: 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...

27 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by th...

29 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab Wireless-G Broadband Router The Access Restrictions Tab The Access Restrictions tab allows you to block or allow network access as well as manage specific kinds of Internet usage. Internet Access Policy . Access is ...

30 Chapter 6: 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 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video...

32 Chapter 6: 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...

33 Chapter 6: 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...

34 Chapter 6: 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...

35 Chapter 6: 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. Firmware Version . This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time . This shows the time,...

36 Chapter 6: 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. MAC Address . This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Et...

37 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. MAC Address . This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless...

38 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...

45 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router 17. The Power LED keeps flashing. The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED s...

52 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief Overview Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data - in the form of files, emails, or messages - is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because it...

53 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Wireless-G Broadband Router But even WEP has its problems. WEP's encryption algorithm is referred to as "simple", which also means "weak", because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn't too hard to crack for a persi...

54 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) stealing data, 2) using your network, and 3) modifying your network so it's easier to hack in the next time. In an Active Attack, the hacker has g...

55 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityMaximizing Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router examples below, your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security. No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make it more di...

60 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com . 2. Click Upgrade Firmware from the ...

61 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix D: Windows Help All 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 Windows Help ...

62 Appendix E: Windows 98 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 adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning fe...

63 Appendix E: For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure C-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what y...

70 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g and 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)14 Channels (Japan) Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Internet Port, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched LANPorts, One Power...

72 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of defects in mat...

73 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 pr...

76 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...