Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, Appendix B Wireless Security, Ethernet Adapter

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics	36
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults	37
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade	37
The Administration Tab - Config Management	38
The Status Tab - Router	39
The Status Tab - Local Network	40
The Status Tab - Wireless	41
The Status Tab - System Performance	42
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	44
Common Problems and Solutions	44
Frequently Asked Questions	52
Appendix B: Wireless Security	59
Security Precautions	59
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	59
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	62
Appendix D: Windows Help	63
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter	64
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions	64
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions	65
For the Router’s Web-based Utility	65
Appendix F: Glossary	66
Appendix G: Specifications	71
Appendix H: Warranty Information	72
Appendix I: Regulatory Information	73
Appendix J: Contact Information	79

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Side Panel Connect a PC24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Wireless Router’s LEDsConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 OverviewStand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet providerInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that aSetup Tab Advanced Routing NAT ModeAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Security Tab Firewall FirewallVPN Pass Through Block WAN RequestInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the InternetPort Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeQoS Quality of Service WirelessInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoSSummary Port RangeCancel Changes button Administration Tab Management Router PasswordUPnP MulticastAdministration Tab Log System LogURL Filter Log DoS LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareBackup Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementRestore Configuration Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Internet/WirelessSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP 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 SRX200 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingMy wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the InternetFrequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?How do I turn on SRX on my router? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide