Linksys WRH54G manual Wireless-G Home Router

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Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.

RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.

STA Isolation. Creates a separate virtual network for your wireless network. When this feature is enabled, each of your wireless client will be in its own virtual network and will not be able to communicate with each other. You may want to utilize this feature if you have many guests that frequent your wireless network.

Max Association. The maximum number of wireless clients that are allowed to connect to the Router concurrently. You can choose from 8, 16, 32, 64 and Best Effort. The default value is set at 16. To achieve better wireless performance on each wireless client, it is highly suggested to set the lowest value to be suitable for your connection numbers. Please note that this is a sharing of the total bandwidth. The more you connect, usually the less speed each client will have .It also depends on the network traffic density ,type of network application etc.

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.

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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 Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 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 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 Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? 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