Linksys WRTP54G - Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide? PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network, which is somet...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology 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-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 6 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the RouterThe Back Panel 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...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. POWER Blue/Red. The POWER LED lights up blue when the Router is powered on. If the blue...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterOverview Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram i...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Connection Instructions Connection Instructions 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and broadband modem. 2. Attach the antenna to the Router’s antenna port. 3. Connect you...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 11 Chapter 4: Connecting the RouterPlacement Options Placement Options There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 13 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview 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...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Setup • Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen. • DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. If you need ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 15 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterOverview Access Restrictions • Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering. • Device Access Control. Use this screen to control remote access of the...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router How to Access the Web-based Utility • Router. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the Router’s wireless network. • Voice. This screen pr...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 17 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for you...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 19 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic Setup button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Idle Timeout field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Intern...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 23 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 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...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Adv...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless Settings Wireless Network Mode . From this drop-down m...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 27 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 31 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 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 admi...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 33 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Security Tab - Firewall The Security Tab - Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. You can use this screen to enable a variety of web filters, which will enhance the firewall pr...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter Filters can block specific internal users from accessing the Internet, anonymous Internet requests, and/or multicasting. Filter IP Address Ran...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control Use this screen to control local and remote access to the Router’s management ports via different services. Acce...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 37 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen. Port...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Enable . Check the Enable box to enable the services you have defined. Port Range Forwarding will not function if the Enabled button is left unchecked. This is disa...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 39 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding Forwarded Range For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed. Start Po...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 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 vide...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 43 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applica...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 45 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Management 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 ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Log When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. You can select which PC will receive the specified type of system logs for your Internet c...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 47 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen is protected by a password available only from Vonage, so if you want to reset the Router to its factory ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 48 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test Ping Parameters . The Ping test will check the s...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 49 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Local Network 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)...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 50 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 52 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays status information about your wireless network. Wireless Wireless Firmware Version . This shows the version number of the wireless firm...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 53 Chapter 5: Configuring the RouterThe Status Tab - Voice The Status Tab - Voice The Voice screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Information Voice Version . This shows the version number of the voice firmware currently installe...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 54 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Voice Tab The Voice Tab Access to the Voice tab is restricted by Vonage. Contact Vonage for more information. Figure 5-42: Voice Tab

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 55 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 56 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions C. Click Tools . Click Internet Options . Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the OK button. 3. I need to set a ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 63 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions provided. Check “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. F. Check the Enabled option for the port services you want t...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 66 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions these directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect directly to the LAN. For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher: A. Click S...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 69 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call? Pick up the phone and dial. Use 7-, 10-, or 11-digit dialing for calls within the same area code as your Vonage phone number. Use 10- or 11-d...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 79 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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 ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 80 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking products first listen for...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 84 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run . In the Open field, enter cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. 2. At the...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 85 Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys 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 acces...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 95 Appendix F: Specifications Appendix F: Specifications Model WRTP54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, 802.11b, 802.11g Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) Transmit Power 18 dBm for 802.11b and16 for 802.11g @ Normal Temp Range Ports One 10/100 RJ-45 I...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 97 Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Vonage 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 ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 99 Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ...

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 103 Appendix I: Contact InformationVonage Appendix I: Contact Information Vonage Need to contact Vonage?If you wish to speak with Vonage Customer Care, you can call Vonage at: 24-hour: 1-VONAGE-HELP(866-243-4357)(toll-free from US) If you are located in...