Linksys WRT54GR manual Front Panel, Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back

	panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully
	connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that
	port.
DMZ	Green. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain
	lit as long as DMZ is enabled.
Internet	Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet
	port.
Wireless	Green. The Wireless LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If
	the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
Power	Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord 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 Figures27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Network devices Back PanelRouter’s LEDs are located on the front panel Front PanelConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Connecting Your Network Devices Overview Password ScreenInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Router IP Time Setting DDNS.com Setup Tab Ddns16 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingChanges to cancel your changes Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless Security22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security PSK2 Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web FiltersInternet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicySecurity Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary To create an Internet Access policySingle Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringPort Triggering Range Management Administration Tab ManagementBackup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log42 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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 with RangeBooster 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 Where is my SecureEasySetup button? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?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 Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?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?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 D Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix J Contact Information