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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G.

Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Just run the Setup Wizard and it will guide you through the steps to set up your network. You can also access the Router’s features through the easy-to-use, browser-based utility.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called “wired”.

PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.

With your networks all connected, wired, wireless, and the Internet, you can now share files and Internet access—and even play games. All the while, the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the

Chapter 1: Introduction

NOTE: The Setup Wizard is not compatible with

Mac® computers. Refer to Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports and Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

firewall: Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders.

nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

lan (local area network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Ethernet AdapterList of Figures Router’s Back Panel17 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 51 Status Tab Voice Error List Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel EthernetHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem OverviewConnecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to An Existing Router Multiple PCsConnecting the Power Placement Options SIM Card Installation Direction HolderPassword Screen Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP Setup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 14 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing RouterWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 24 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings SettingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Tab Firewall Security Tab VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policyClick the Modify button Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Wireless QoS Ethernet Port PriorityAdministration Tab Management Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 39 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Router 45 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network 46 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 48 Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab Voice 49 Status Tab VoiceNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Open a command prompt. For Windows 2000 and XP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFrequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? 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 a MAC Address?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows Vista InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-3 MAC Address CloneAppendix F 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 G Specifications Wireless SecurityWi-Fi Protected Access2 WPA2 ModelCertifications Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information 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 Disclaimer Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans filAppendix J Software License Agreement Software in Linksys ProductsSchedule 1 Linksys Software License Agreement Software LicensesWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Schedule PreambleWireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband OpenSSL License Original SSLeay License END of Schedule Appendix K Contact Information
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