Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT manual For Windows XP

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

For Windows 2000:

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

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

C.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.

D.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.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

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

G.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.

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

I.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.

A.Click Start and Control Panel.

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

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

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.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Windows HelpBack Panel List of Figures18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Phone2 Getting to Know the RouterWlan Overview Connecting the RouterConnecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Wired Router Connecting One Router to AnotherConnect the Other Router Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Administration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup StatusPPPoE Static IPPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityRadius 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Firewall Security Tab FirewallAdditional Filters Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPNTo create an Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access 23 List of PCs Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Port Trigger Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggerTriggered Range Forwarded RangeUPnP Forward Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZRouter Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessUPnP SnmpLog Administration Tab LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Ping ParametersFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Reboot Administration Tab Backup and RestoreBackup and Restore RebootStatus Tab Router Configuration TypeRouter Information InternetLocal Network Status Tab Local Network39 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab Voice Auto Config StatusUser1 Status User2 Status Instructions Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility SetupTCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnableCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherNeed to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WPA? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix 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 Button Reset Cabling Type Appendix F SpecificationsModel StandardsUnit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a Certifications Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x DRinger Equivalence Number Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Linksys Appendix I Contact InformationAfter you log in, click Help. Then click Email AN Agent Need to contact Linksys?
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