Linksys WRT54GX manual What is WEP?, What is a MAC Address?, How do I reset the Router?

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

What is WEP?

WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

What is a MAC Address?

The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network.

How do I reset the Router?

Press the Reset button on the back panel for about five seconds. This will reset the Router to its default settings.

How do I resolve issues with signal loss?

There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss. Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range. Start with the Router and your wireless PC in the same room and move it away in small increments to determine the maximum range in your environment.

You may also try using different channels, as this may eliminate interference affecting only one channel.

I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network.

WEP is probably enabled on the Router, but not on your wireless adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same WEP keys and levels (64 or 128) are being used on all nodes of your wireless network.

How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?

There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America).

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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