Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT manual Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

B.Open a command prompt.

•For Windows 98 and Millennium, click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

•For Windows 2000 and XP, click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

C.In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.15.1 and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.

•If you do NOT get a reply, check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

D.In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet IP Address can be found in the web interface of the Router. For example, if your Internet IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

•If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

E.In the command prompt, type ping www.linksys.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

7.I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

A.Refer to “Problem #6, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

B.If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the MAC Address Clone section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router” for details.

C.Make sure you are using the right Internet settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Basic Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router” for details on Internet Connection Type settings.

D.Make sure you use the right cable. Check to see if the Internet LED is solidly lit.

E.Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router’s Internet port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’s Web-based Utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

F.Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Router, cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Router’s Web-based Utility to see if you get an IP address.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Windows Help Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceAppendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityBack Panel List of Figures18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s nameNetwork Layout Phone2 Getting to Know the RouterWlan Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Connecting the RouterOverview Wired Router Connecting One Router to AnotherConnect the Other Router Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Applications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration SecurityStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Static IPPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupRouter IP Time Setting DynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com 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 Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall Additional FiltersVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPNInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access Policy 23 List of PCs Port Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggerPort Trigger Triggered RangeUPnP Forward Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZRemote Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router AccessUPnP SnmpLog Administration Tab LogPing Parameters Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Traceroute TestFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsReboot Administration Tab Backup and RestoreAdministration Tab Reboot Backup and RestoreInternet Configuration TypeStatus Tab Router Router InformationLocal Network Status Tab Local Network39 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessUser2 Status Auto Config StatusStatus Tab Voice User1 StatusInstructions 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 For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherNeed to use port triggering Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?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?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is a MAC Address?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Standards Appendix F SpecificationsButton Reset Cabling Type ModelOperating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temp Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x DUnit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a Certifications Ringer Equivalence NumberLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationLinksys After you log in, click Help. Then click Email AN Agent
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