Linksys WRH54G manual Setup Tab WAN Port Configure, Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings

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When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. For additional help, click More.

The Setup Tab - WAN Port Configure

WAN Port Configure. With this WAN port configuration, you can manually set the WAN port speed and the duplex mode. The default setting is Auto Negotiation for WAN Port. If you have a link problem with a cable/DSL Modem or switch port, you may consider configuring the WAN port's fixed Speed or duplex Mode.

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.

Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, select Disable.

Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.

Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly.

Wireless RF Control. Wireless RF control allows the user to set 3 different levels of RF output. Standard - this is based on Wi-Fi RF regulation for best RF coverage. If wireless Client (STA) is quite close to the Router, you may consider adjusting the RF output to "Medium" or "Low" level for reducing the RF coverage.

Wireless SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable.

Wireless RF Scheduling. Wireless RF Scheduling function is for Router to automatically turn ON or OFF the Wi-FI Radio based on the specific time that you set. This function has been set as disable by default. This means that Router's RF will be always ON. The scheduler is in hourly basis. Click on the legend for changing its status. Blue color symbolizes ON, and OFF is in color Gray. Make sure the Router clock is correct. Otherwise, this feature will be invalidated.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router

Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing WAN Port

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Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Router’s Back Panel23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Home Router Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router Back PanelFront Panel Router’s LEDs are located on the front panelConnecting the Wireless-G Home Router OverviewConnecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Connecting Another RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router Welcome ScreenSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Network Setup Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone TZO.comSetup Tab Advanced Routing 15 Setup Tab Advanced Routing RouterSetup Tab WAN Port Configure Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 23 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab MAC Filtering 25 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Severely decrease performanceWireless-G Home Router Security Tab Firewall Additional FiltersSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab ARPAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access 31 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access34 Port Services Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forward 35 Single Port ForwardWireless-G Home Router Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Triggered RangeApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP 38 Applications and Gaming Tab UPnPApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ 39 Applications and Gaming Tab DMZAdministration Tab Management Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 43 Administration Tab Diagnostics45 The Traceroute Test Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Reboot Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network 52 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Traffic Statistics 54 Traffic StatisticsStatus Tab Wireless 55 Status Tab WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Home Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Home Router To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions Where is my SecureEasySetup button?Where is the Router installed on the network? 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 DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b 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? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Home Router Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPWindows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter ListAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Appendix G Specifications WRH54GFCC Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Wireless-G Easy Router Appendix J Contact Information