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•Wireless SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled.

•WEP. An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode data transmissions, all devices-Wireless-G and 802.11b-in a network must use an identical WEP key. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance. To enable WEP encryption, click the Enabled radio button. Then click the Edit WEP Settings button to configure the WEP settings. To disable WEP encryption, keep the default setting, Disabled.

WEP (See Figure 6-12.)

The WEP screen allows you to configure your WEP settings. WEP encryption should always be enabled to increase the security of your wireless network. Default Transmit Key Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Router sends data. Make sure the receiving device is using the same key.

•WEP Encryption. Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits or 128-bit 26 hex digits. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption, they may decrease network performance.

•Passphrase. Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passphrase. This Passphrase is used to generate one or more WEP keys. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on the non-Linksys wireless products.) After you enter the Passphrase, click the Generate button to create WEP keys.

•Keys 1-4. WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless LAN transmissions. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values. (Do not leave a key field blank, and do not enter all zeroes. These are not valid key values.)

If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 10 hexadecimal characters in length. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must be exactly 26 hexadecimal characters in length. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Wireless SecurityWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router What’s an IP Address? Planning your Wireless NetworkRouter’s Functions IP AddressesDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Why do I need a VPN?Dynamic IP Addresses What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterDMZ Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWireless Connection to a PC Wired Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsProperties Configuring Windows 2000 PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Applications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration SecurityInternet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup TabStatic Internet Connection Type Pptp Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPsNetwork Setup DynDNS.org Ddns TabAdvanced Routing MAC Address Clone Tab See FigureAdvanced Routing Tab MAC Clone10 Routing Table Static RoutingBasic Wireless Settings See Figure Wireless TabWireless Network WEP See Figure Wireless Security13 Wireless Network Access Wireless Network Access See Figure15 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings See FigureFirewall Security TabVPN 18 Manual Key Management 19 Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup WEP Access Restriction Access Restrictions Tab23 Internet Filter Summary Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab27 Port Triggering Port Triggering28 UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingDMZ Router Password Administration TabManagement Syslog Notification LogUPnP Email AlertGeneral Log DiagnosticsNotification Queue Length Alert Log33 Factory Default WAN Connections StatusRouter Information36 Local Network Local NetworkSystem Performance 38 WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED flashes continuously My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingDoes the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is infrastructure mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksMan-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table Attacks5SSID 8WEP Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Figure B-2 WEP 4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP EncryptionWRV54G EnvironmentFilter List 1 win-router How to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelCreate an IPSec Policy Build Filter ListsFigure C-4 IP Filter List Filter List 2 router-winFigure C-7 IP Filter List Tunnel 1 win-router Configure Individual Tunnel RulesFigure C-13 Authentication Methods Tunnel 2 router-win Figure C-16 Tunnel Setting TabFigure C-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure C-22 Preshared Key Figure C-25 Connection Type Assign New IPSec PolicyFigure C-28 VPN Tab Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based UtilityWindows 98 or Me Instructions Figure D-1 IP Configuration ScreenFigure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix E Snmp Functions Appendix F Upgrading Firmware Figure F-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix G Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix H Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Transmit Power 19dBm LEDs Appendix I SpecificationsUp to 54Mbps wireless, up to 100 Mbps LAN FCC Statement Appendix J Regulatory InformationFCC Part 68 Statement Safety Notices Limited Warranty Appendix K Warranty InformationAppendix L Contact Information
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