Linksys WRT54GX manual Administration Tab Log, Administration Tab Diagnostics, UPnP

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UPnP

UPnP. UPnP allows Windows XP and Windows Me to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.To enable UPnP, check the Enabled box. Because allowing this may present a risk to security, this feature is disabled by default.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

The Administration Tab - Log

When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. The Log screen provides you with options for system, Firewall, WAN Connection, and New Traffic logs. of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. To enable the Router’s log function, click the radio button beside Enabled, and check the box next to the type of log that you want.Then, click Show Log to view the log. If you do not wish to have logs, click the radio button beside Disabled.

System Log.You can view logs for events relating to your system: Unauthorized Login Attempt, Update Time By NTP Client, and Authorized Login.

Firewall Log. You can view logs for specific types of Internet attacks and events: Syn Flooding, IP Spoofing, Deny Policies, Allow Policies, Content Filtering, ICMP Redirect, TCP Null Scan, Smurf Attack, RIP Detect, UDP Flood, and ICMP flood.

WAN Connection Log. You can view outgoing connection logs for: Failed Connection and Successful Connection

New Traffic Log. You can view outgoing and Incoming traffic logs: WAN to LAN and LAN to WAN.

When you have finished making changes on this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.

Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. To start the test, enter the IP address of the PC whose connection you wish to test, how many times you wish to test it, and the size of the packet for testing. Then, click the Start Test button. The test field will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click the Abort Test button. Click the Clear button to clear the field.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Log

Figure 5-34: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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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 Back Panel Router’s Reset Button27 Port Services Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterDMZ Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterPassword Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupStatic IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWEP 20 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter22 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings23 Security Tab Firewall Security Tab FirewallTo create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessUrl 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 Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardUPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Snmp Administration Tab ManagementUPnP Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsIsp your internet provider Administration Tab Config ManagementStatus Tab Router 39 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network Status Tab WirelessSystem Performance Status Tab 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 TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing 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 How do I turn on SRX on my router? My wireless-G speed seems to be slowDoes the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What is infrastructure mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX 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 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 Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationFrance Appendix J Contact Information