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•Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

BOpen a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

CIn the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

DIn the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

5.I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

•Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

•If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the System section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router” for details.

•Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router” for details on Internet connection settings.

•Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link/Act LED.

•Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router’s Internet port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

•Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Router, cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Router’s web-based utility to see if you get an IP address.

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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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware 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?Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? 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
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