Linksys WRT54GL - Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 42 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 42 Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 43 Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 43 Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab -...

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. (Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It l...

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: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure. It will go through the instructions for configur...

16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router 10. Make sure the Router’s Power, Internet, and numbered LEDs (depending on the number of PCs connected) are lit on its front panel. After you have done so, click the Next button. 11. The Setup...

17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router DSL (PPPoE) User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP. Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field. Keep Alive...

18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router PPTP Connection - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) service is used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection, select PPTP from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Na...

20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router Telstra Connection - Telstra is a service used in Australia only. If you are using this service, select Telstra from the drop-down menu. User Name - Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Pa...

22 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons. You should locate the SecureEasySetup buttons of your devices before using the R...

25 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Broadband Router Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless Settings 1. If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then click the E nter Wireless Settings Manually button. 2. The Setup Wizard will ask yo...

29 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterUsing SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook Wireless-G Broadband Router Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo. 1. After ...

32 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 6: 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...

33 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 Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and clic...

38 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...

39 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...

40 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...

41 Chapter 6: 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...

44 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...

45 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...

47 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection . This feature employs Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for a more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block...

48 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Figure 6-29: Internet Policy Summary Figure 6-30: List of PCs Change these settings as described here and click th...

49 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Broadband Router 8. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services ....

50 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Wireless-G Broadband Router 6. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow , depending on whether you want to block or allow network traffic. 7. Decide which days and what times you want thi...

51 Chapter 6: 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...

52 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-35: 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...

53 Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router bandwidth. To use this feature, select 8M , 4M , 2M , 1M , 512K , 256K , or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps). If you do not want to use this feature, keep the d...

54 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...

55 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...

56 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...

57 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,...

58 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...

59 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...

60 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...

63 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...

68 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...

75 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...

78 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...

79 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...

80 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...

81 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 (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of...

89 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G: Specifications 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 Power Port But...

90 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing

91 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...

92 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...

94 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...