Linksys WTR54GS manual Open the Wireless Network Connection window

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Power Output of Your Device

To comply with your country’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device. Proceed to the appropriate section for your device.

Note: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products. For more information, refer to the documentation on your product’s CD or http://www.linksys.com/international.

Wireless Adapters

Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW); it is generally 18 dBm (64 mW) or below. If you need to alter your wireless adapter’s power output, follow the appropriate instructions for your computer’s Windows operating system:

Windows XP

1.Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray.

2.Open the Wireless Network Connection window.

3.Click the Properties button.

4.Select the General tab, and click the Configure button.

5.In the Properties window, click the Advanced tab.

6.Select Power Output.

7.From the pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power output percentage.

Windows 2000

1.Open the Control Panel.

2.Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

3.Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties.

4.From the Properties screen, click the Configure button.

5.Click the Advanced tab, and select Power Output.

6.From the pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power setting.

If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98, then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter.

Wireless Access Points, Routers, or Other Wireless Products

If you have a wireless access point, router or other wireless product, use its Web-based Utility to configure its power output setting (refer to the product’s documentation for more information).

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Contents

Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Front Panel Router’s Power Plug and Slide26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Front Panel Router’s ports, LEDs, and buttons are located here PowerOutside of the Western Hemisphere Power Plug and SlideWithin Most of the Western Hemisphere Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBoosterHardware Installation Connecting to the PC Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Incoming Internet Type How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Wireless Internet TypeWired Internet Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Static IP Connection TypePptp Connection Type Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Time Settings Setup Tab DdnsManufacturer assigns to each networking device Setup Tab MAC Address CloneMAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that a15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingBasic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless Security21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2-Mixed Wireless Client List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access RestrictionAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Firewall Security Tab FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 29 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PCs List Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Port Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications and Gaming Tab DMZManagement Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Remote AccessBackup and Restore Log Administration Tab LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsDiagnostics Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Dhcp Server Status Tab Local NetworkLocal Network Wireless Network Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Start ~ End Port Protocol IP Address EnabledApplication Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Start ~ End Port Protocol IP Address EnabledWireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11a features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11a standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What Ieee 802.11g 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?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 Wireless MAC Filter ListAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G Specifications Storage Humidity Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety ENBelgium Location Frequency Range MHz Power Eirp Applicable Power Levels in FranceOpen the Wireless Network Connection window FCC Statement Outside of Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact InformationEurope Mail Address Asia Pacific