Linksys WRT54GX2 manual For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

•For Windows 2000:

1.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

3.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

4.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

5.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

6.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

7.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

8.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9.Restart the computer if asked.

•For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1.Click Start and Control Panel.

2.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

3.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

4.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

5.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

6.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

8.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

9.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

3.I want to test my Internet connection. A Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP:

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsConnect a PC Router’s Side Panel24 Security Tab Firewall Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Router’s Ports and Reset ButtonBroadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Router’s LEDs WirelessOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Placement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IPTime Setting Network Address Server Settings DhcpDdns Setup Tab DdnsMac address the unique address that a Setup Tab MAC Address CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Advanced Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Block WAN Request Security Tab FirewallFirewall VPN Pass ThroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP networkApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range ForwardPort Range Triggered Range and Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access PriorityPort Range SummaryCancel Changes button Multicast Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password UPnPDoS Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log URL Filter LogPing Parameters Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Traceroute TestUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessInternet/Wireless Status Tab System PerformanceSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed 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 TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing Need to upgrade the firmwareCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slowIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? How do I turn on SRX on my router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix 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 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-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 Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide
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