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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless network, broadcast at either 11Mbps for Wireless-B or 54Mbps for Wireless-G. In addition, WPA encryption provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. All of these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed through the easy-to-use browser-based utility.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called “wired”.

PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.

With your networks all connected, wired, wireless, and the Internet, you can now share files and Internet access—and even play games. All the while, the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when you first install the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX.

mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission

browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web.

lan (Local Area Network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon 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 UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab DMZUPnP Forwarding Snmp Administration Tab ManagementAdministration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab LogUPnP Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsStatus Tab Router Administration Tab Config ManagementIsp 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?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?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Storage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationFrance Appendix J Contact Information
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