Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Network Layout

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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 equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or access point. The drawback of this mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless- equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.

access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.

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The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Broadband Router’s three LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

6	Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
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Contents

Wireless- G Page Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Appendix C Finding the MAC Address Vonage LinksysList of Figures Wireless Security WEPWireless Network Access 39 Status Tab Local Network Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Back PanelFront Panel WlanConnecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Connect a PCConfiguring the Router Security SetupWireless Applications & Gaming AdministrationVoice How to Access the Web-based Utility StatusInternet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingDynDNS.org TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key16 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 20 Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter Port Range Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Internet requestsSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughPort Range Forwarding Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoSPort-based QoS Specific Port# fieldsVoice QoS Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Remote Router AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogRuns a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware with a newer versionLine1 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line2 StatusStatus Tab Router 38 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Netscape 4.7 or higherWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Go through this checklist until your problem is solved Frequently Asked Questions What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? Which modems are compatible with the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice Protocol Appendix F SpecificationsModel UPnP able/cert CertifiedDimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x D Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Need to contact Vonage? 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