Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Want to test my Internet connection

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D.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

E.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.15.99 and 192.168.15.151 to 192.168.15.254.

F.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

G.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.15.1 (Router’s default IP address).

H.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

I.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

4.I want to test my Internet connection.

A.Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 98 and Millennium:

Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

1.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

3.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.

56	Appendix A: Troubleshooting
	Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- G Page Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Appendix C Finding the MAC Address Vonage LinksysWireless Network Access Wireless Security WEPList of Figures 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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Back PanelFront Panel WlanConnecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Connect a PCConfiguring the Router Wireless SetupSecurity Voice AdministrationApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility StatusSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP 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 Security Tab Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Internet requestsSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughVoice Tab Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port Range26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range 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 Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeRuns a networking device Firmware with a newer versionStatus Tab Voice InformationLine1 Status 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher 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? What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA? 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 UtilityShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Appendix F Specifications ModelVoice Protocol 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 Vonage LinksysNeed to contact Vonage? 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