Linksys WRT54GL (EU/LA) manual Wireless-G Broadband Router

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Wireless-G Broadband Router

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. Select Use the following IP address option.

4.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

5.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

6.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

7.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.

8.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1.Click Start and Control Panel.

2.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

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

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

5.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

6.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

8.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.

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

3.I want to test my Internet connection. A Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP:

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

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Back Panel List of Figures23 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure E-5 MAC Address Clone Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterCisco logo Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Connecting Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen Cable or Dhcp Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status ScreenStatic IP DSL PPPoEPptp L2TP Telstra 16 Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen18 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature24 Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 26 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 27 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless SettingsWPA-PSK WEP 128-Bit WEP 64-Bit33 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 34 Setup Wizard’s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook37 Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Wireless Tab Wireless Security20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterSetting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab FirewallTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Inbound Traffic policy 31 Port Services33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZDevice Priority Ethernet Port PriorityApplication Port Priority Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Management39 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Tab Config Management 45 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router46 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network48 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions 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? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Standards Appendix G SpecificationsStorage Humidity Storage Temp 4ºF to 158ºF Operating HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety ENBelgium Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window FCC Statement Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address Asia Pacific