Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT - Manual

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router can direct and control communications for your wired and wireless networks, sharing Internet access, ...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router,” most users will only need to use the followi...

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 ...

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Layout The Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. It is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL mod...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashi...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions i...

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterConnecting One Router to Another Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting One Router to Another If you already have a router (for example, a wireless router) and want to add the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, then you should use the...

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the 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 can use the Web-ba...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data t...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Status • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. The settings for your wireless...

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500 when disabled. Network Setup...

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. Some ISPs will require you to registe...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 select the wirele...

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key,...

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 MAC Filter . To...

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 administrator a...

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Security Tab - Firewall Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. The Router’s firewall enhances the security of your network. You can also enable a variety of filters to ...

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Security Tab - VPN Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - VPN The VPN screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough . IPSec (Internet Protocol Security)...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designate...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forward screen. Port range forwarding se...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Trigger Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Trigger The Port Trigger screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that se...

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forward The UPnP Forward screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications....

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencin...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Management When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configur...

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SNMP SNMP, Simple Network Management Protocol, is a network protocol that provides network administrators with the ability to monitor the status of the Router and receive notification of any c...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Log Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Log The Log screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. Log Log . To keep activity logs, select the Enable ...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test Ping Parameters Ping . The Ping test w...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory D...

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Backup and Restore Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Backup and Restore The Backup and Restore screen allows you to back up and restore the Router’s configuration. Backup and Restore Please select a file to resto...

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Router Information Current Firmware Version . This shows the version and date of the firmware that...

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface ...

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Wireless Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network. Wireless Wireless Firmware Version . This shows the version and date of the wireless firmware that is currentl...

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Voice Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice The Voice screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Auto Config Status Auto Config Status . Each time the Router boots up, it automatically checks to see if it h...

44 Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 6: Signing up for AT&T CallVantage sm Service Overview After you have installed and configured the Router for your Internet connection, you can sign up for Internet phone se...

45 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the description below to solve your problems. I...

46 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 4. I’m trying to access the Router’s Web-based Utility, but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a screen saying, “404 Forbidden.” If you are using Windows Explorer, perform the follow...

51 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Access the Router’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab. B. Enter any name you...

53 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. Enter the default password admin , and click the Administration => Management tab. B. En...

55 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 19. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry. Go through this checklist until your problem is solved:• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your...

59 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 ...

62 Appendix C: Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Windows Help Almost all networking 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 ac...

63 Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your compute...

64 Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 ser...

72 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Specifications Model WRT54GP2A-AT Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports/Buttons One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem, Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports, Tw...

74 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: 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...

75 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: 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 pro...

77 Appendix I: Contact InformationAT&T Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Contact Information AT&T Need to contact AT&T?If you have technical, installation, repair, or billing questions, you can call AT&T at: 24-hour: 1-866-596-8464(toll-free from US and Canad...