Linksys WRT54GX manual Frequently Asked Questions, Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support?

The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?

Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables.

Where is the Router installed on the network?

In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to a LAN.

Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?

The Router’s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however, the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection. The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the Router.

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?

Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems, when only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.

Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium,

Windows 2000, or Windows XP?

Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.

Does the Router support ICQ send file?

Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 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 ForwardApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Snmp Administration Tab ManagementAdministration Tab Log Administration Tab DiagnosticsUPnP Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab RouterIsp your internet provider 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC 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 ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Storage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationFrance Appendix J Contact Information
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