Linksys WRT54GR manual Setup Tab MAC Address Clone

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The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.

Enable/Disable. To have the MAC Address cloned, click the radio button beside Enable.

MAC Address. Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.

Clone My PC’s MAC. Clicking this button will clone the MAC address.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

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The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Router’s Back Panel27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Network devicesFront Panel Router’s LEDs are located on the front panelConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Connecting Your Network Devices Password Screen OverviewSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Router IP Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns DDNS.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 16 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 17 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Changes to cancel your changesWireless Tab Wireless Security 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security PSK2 Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallFirewall Web FiltersInternet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicySecurity Tab VPN Passthrough To create an Internet Access policy 33 Internet Policy SummaryApplications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Single Port ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringPort Triggering Range Administration Tab Management ManagementBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 42 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab Local 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is my SecureEasySetup button? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g 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? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? 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 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter ListAppendix 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 Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-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