Linksys WRT54G2 - Manual

Chapter1 Product Overview Wreless-G Broadband Router Chapter : Product Overvew Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use th...

Chapter1 Product Overview 2 Wreless-G Broadband Router 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 Mountng Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm Note: Mounting...

Chapter2 Wireless Security Checklist 3 Wreless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Wreless Securty Checklst 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 sending information over rad...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 4 Wreless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Advanced Confguraton 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-based utility. This c...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration Wreless-G Broadband Router Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Statc IP . Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 6 Wreless-G Broadband Router L2TP L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. Internet Connection Type > L2TP User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. L2TP Server This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration Wreless-G Broadband Router Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab. Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask ...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 8 Wreless-G Broadband Router DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Internet IP Address The Router’s Int...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 9 Wreless-G Broadband Router Setup > Advanced Routing (Router ) Advanced Routing Operatng Mode Select the mode in which this Router will function. If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Gateway . If another Router exists on your...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 0 Wreless-G Broadband Router Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Wreless Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B d...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration Wreless-G Broadband Router After the client device has been configured, click OK . Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. Method #2 Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Enter the PI...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 2 Wreless-G Broadband Router RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 82 . Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Tmeout Enter ...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 3 Wreless-G Broadband Router Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate . Key -4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. Security ...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 4 Wreless-G Broadband Router Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Authentcaton Type The default is set to Auto , which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipien...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration Wreless-G Broadband Router Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. Security > Firewall Firewall Frewall Protecton To use firewall p...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 6 Wreless-G Broadband Router Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Internet Access Polcy Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after Save Settngs is clicked). Selecting a policy from the dr...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration Wreless-G Broadband Router To modify a service, select it from the list on the right. Change its name, protocol setting, or port range. Then click Modfy . To delete a service, select it from the list on the right. Then click Delete . When you are finished making chang...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 8 Wreless-G Broadband Router Forwarded Range For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed. Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range. End Port Enter t...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 9 Wreless-G Broadband Router Application Priority Application Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received. Depending on the settings of the QoS screen, this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the applications that you spe...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 20 Wreless-G Broadband Router Administration > Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Administration > Log Log Log To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Dsable . To monitor traffic between the network and the I...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 2 Wreless-G Broadband Router Administration > Upgrade Firmware The Administration > Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a fe...

Chapter3 Advanced Configuration 22 Wreless-G Broadband Router Status > Local Network The Status > Local Network screen displays the status of your network. Status > Local Network Local Network MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address ...

AppendixA Troubleshooting 23 Wreless-G Broadband Router Appendx A: Troubleshootng 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 and not flashing. If the P...

AppendixB Specifications 24 Wreless-G Broadband Router Appendx B: Specfcatons Model WRT54G2 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Button One Reset Button One WPS Button LEDs Power, Wire...

AppendixC Warranty Information 2 Wreless-G Broadband Router Appendx C: Warranty Informaton 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 purchase by the original end-u...

AppendixC Warranty Information 26 Wreless-G Broadband Router 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 outside of the United Sta...

AppendixD Regulatory Information 2 Wreless-G Broadband Router Appendx D: Regulatory Informaton 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 a...

AppendixD Regulatory Information 28 Wreless-G Broadband Router 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 produire de brouillage et...

AppendixD Regulatory Information 29 Wreless-G Broadband Router 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 and recycling of Links...