Linksys WRT54GX manual Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router, Overview

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Overview

This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, follow the instructions in “Connecting One Router to Another.”

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

1.Power down your network devices.

2.Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

3.Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.

4.Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s blue Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

5.Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s yellow ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.

6.Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router.

Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G

Broadband Router,” for directions on using the Router’s Web-Based Utility to configure the Router’sFigure 4-1: The Router’s Ports settings for your network.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Router’s Reset Button Router’s Back Panel27 Port Services Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel DMZConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewConfiguring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Password ScreenSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupStatic IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns 12 Setup Tab DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 13 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 14 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security WPA RadiusWEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 20 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 22 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsSecurity Tab Firewall 23 Security Tab FirewallAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policyFtp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the InternetApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringUPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Administration Tab Management SnmpUPnP Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeIsp your internet provider Administration Tab Config ManagementStatus Tab Router Status Tab Local Network 39 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkStatus Tab System Performance System PerformanceWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slow How do I turn on SRX on my router?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Temp Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementFrance Appendix J Contact Information