Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G Home Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other br...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G Home Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The F...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection
Wireless-G Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The 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 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router ...
Page 6 - Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
Wireless-G Home 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 5-28: Se...
Page 8 - Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Home Router. The Wireless-G Home Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does t...
Page 9 - What’s in this User Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Home Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Home Router. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Plan...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Home 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 conne...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router; The Back Panel
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Back Panel Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect th...
Page 14 - The Front Panel
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Home Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode ...
Page 15 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router; Overview
8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home RouterOverview Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Home Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Inst...
Page 17 - Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Wireless-G Home 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 mandatory because...
Page 19 - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterOverview Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home 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 CD-ROM, then you...
Page 20 - The Setup Tab - Basic Setup; Internet Setup
13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Home 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. When you finish making changes to this screen, click the S...
Page 26 - The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Wireless-G Home Router TZO.com E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name . Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO. Internet IP Address . The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it...
Page 27 - The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Home 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 Routing will...
Page 28 - The Setup Tab - WAN Port Configure
21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Home Router When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown ...
Page 29 - The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Home Router Caution: The Router is not designed to have a built-in battery mechanism for a real time clock. Shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be out of date. Router ...
Page 32 - The Wireless Tab - MAC Filtering
25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Wireless Tab - MAC Filtering Wireless-G Home Router The Wireless Tab - MAC Filtering Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter . To filter w...
Page 33 - The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Home 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 administrato...
Page 35 - The Security Tab - Firewall
28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Home Router The Security Tab - Firewall You can enable or disable the firewall, select filters to block specific Internet data types, and block anonymous Internet requests. Use these features to enhance the se...
Page 36 - The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Home Router When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the r...
Page 37 - The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-31: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Figure 5-32: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-33: List of PCs The lower portion of this page is the list of IP-MAC mapping e...
Page 39 - The Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forward
32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router Note: 1. The Router factory default setting is allow. Router will automatically create one policy rule (as rule #1 in the list) "default dns allow". This is to give conven...
Page 41 - The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Wireless-G Home Router IP Address . Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application. Enable . Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application. Check all the values ...
Page 42 - The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Home 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 of the comp...
Page 43 - The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP
36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-38: Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize por...
Page 44 - The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Home 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 videoconferenc...
Page 45 - The Administration Tab - Management
38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Wireless-G Home 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 Router Acces...
Page 46 - The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping, Traceroute, and DNS Lookup) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test . The Ping test will c...
Page 48 - The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Select Yes to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved ...
Page 49 - The Administration Tab - Reboot; The Status Tab - Router
42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Reboot The Reboot screen is used to reboot the Router. To reboot the Router, select Yes for Reboot the Device , then click the Save Settings button. All of your settings will r...
Page 50 - The Status Tab - Local Network
43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network Wireless-G Home 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, Ethernet net...
Page 51 - The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics
44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Status Tab - Traffic Statistics Wireless-G Home Router The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics The Router provides current statistical data for the interface of the Internet, LAN and Wireless. The data are captured in ethernet packet or data bytes ...
Page 52 - The Status Tab - Wireless
45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home RouterThe Status Tab - Wireless Wireless-G Home Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the Router's current status and the configuration of your wireless network. All information is read-only. MAC Address . This i...
Page 53 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
46 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Home 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 installation and...
Page 56 - Application
49 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Home 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. • Refer to ...
Page 61 - Frequently Asked Questions
54 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home 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 WPA-...
Page 68 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
61 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Home 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 specific ac...
Page 71 - Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
64 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G Home 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 file o...
Page 72 - Appendix D: Windows Help; Shared Resources
65 Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Home Routerr 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 Window...
Page 73 - Windows 98SE or Me Instructions; Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
66 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Home 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 s...
Page 74 - For the Router’s Web-based Utility
67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Home Router 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 appears as a series of numb...
Page 80 - Appendix G: Specifications
73 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Home Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRH54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe, China)14 Channels (Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL ModemLAN: Fou...
Page 81 - Power
74 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Home Router Power DC 12V 500mA Certifications FCC Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Page 82 - Appendix H: Warranty Information
75 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G Home Router Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your ...
Page 83 - Appendix I: Regulatory Information
76 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: 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) this device must accept ...
Page 89 - Appendix J: Contact Information
82 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J: Contact Information Technical Support 1 800 326-7114 (US) Web Site http://www.linksys.com Support Site http://www.linksys.com/support