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Allow Remote IP Address. If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses, then select the second option and complete the fields provided.

Remote Management Port. Enter the port number that will be open to outside access.

Backup and Restore

Backup Configurations. To back up the Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow the on- screen instructions.

Restore Configurations. To restore the Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow the on- screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration.)

UPnP

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router for various

Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.

UPnP. If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

Allow Users to Configure. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, keep the default setting Disabled.

Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting Disabled.

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

Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 FiltersSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 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 ForwardPort Triggering Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Management ManagementBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 42 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab Local NetworkNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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 DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Humidity Storage TempOperating 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