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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions

1.Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

2.At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.

3.Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

NOTE: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

Another screen will show the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. (Shown in the example as 192.168.1.100.) Your computer may show something different.

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

For MAC address cloning, enter the 12-digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided, two digits per field. For wireless MAC filtering, enter the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX, WITHOUT the hyphens.

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone

Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Router’s Ports and Reset Button Router’s LEDs WirelessOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Wall-Mount Option Placement OptionsStand Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterInternet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup 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 SettingsEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security 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 ThroughTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP networkPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward 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 DefaultsRestore Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementBackup Configuration Internet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessSystem Performance Internet/WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 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?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Router?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel 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 Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?