Linksys WRT55AG - Manual

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Configure the PCs The instructions in this chapter will help you conf igure each of your comput-ers to be able to communicate with the Router. To do this, you need to conf igure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (orTCP/IP) address automatic...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 3. As shown in Figure 5-2, you will need to have your PC connected to an active Internet connection. The Setup Wizard will use this connection todetect what type of Internet access you have. Verify that you are set up cor-rectly to your Internet connection and...

Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describeeach web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can beaccessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to theRouter. The Setup , Security ...

Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router’s Conf iguration Type is set to Automatic Conf iguration- DHCP, as shown in Figure 7-4, and it should be kept only if your ISP supportsDHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. To apply any of the settings you change on this page, ...

37 Instant Wireless ® Series 36 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPsuse PPPoE (Point-to-PointProtocol over Ethernet) toestablish Internet connec-tions. If you are connectedto the Internet through aDSL line, check with yourISP to see if they usePPPoE. If they do, youwill ...

39 Instant Wireless ® Series 38 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can conf igure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specif ied period of time(Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inac...

Internet Configuration Type The type of Internet connection is displayed here. Status For PPPoE or PPTP, the status of the Internet connection is displayed here. If there is no connection, you can click the Connect button to re-estab- lish it. If there is a connection, you can click the Disconnect b...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Wireless MAC Filters Wireless access can be f iltered by using the MAC addresses of the wirelessdevices transmitting within your network’s radius. Select Enable from the drop-down menu and choose if you wish to Prevent wireless access by MAC addressor Permit b...

For Windows 2000: A. Click Start , Settings , and Control Panel . Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . B. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. C. In the Components checked are used by this connec...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 89 Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Virtually all Internet addresses are conf igured with words or characters (e.g., www.linksys.com , www.yahoo.com , etc.) In actuality, however, these Internet addresses are assigned to IP address...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 93 92 There are two types of WEP encryption for 802.1x, static and dynamic. StaticWEP keys are more vulnerable and can only be changed manually on alldevices, including the Router. If you are using MD5 authentication, then youcan only use static WEP keys. Dyna...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 3. Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see Figure E-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and willbe shown as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC addressclon...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 113 Appendix F: Specifications Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, draft 802.11g Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Buttons One Reset Button and One Power Port Cabling Type UTP Category 5 or better LEDs Powe...

Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 115 Dimensions 7.32" x 1.89" x 6.89" (186 mm x 48 mm x 175 mm) Unit Weight 0.88 lbs. (0.4 kg) Power External, 5V DC, 2.5A Certifications FCC, CE Marking, Wi-Fi Operating Temp. 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) Storage Temp. -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC) ...

Appendix H: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Dual-Band Wireless A+GBroadband Router, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone num-bers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information 800-546-5797 (1-800-LINKSYS) Technical Support 800-326-7114 RMA Iss...