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Windows 2000 or XP Instructions

1.Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

2.At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.

3.Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

NOTE: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

Another screen will show the Ethernet adapter’s IP address. (Shown in the example as 192.168.1.100.) Your computer may show something different.

For the Router’s Web-based Utility

For MAC address cloning, enter the 12-digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided, two digits per field. For wireless MAC filtering, enter the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX, WITHOUT the hyphens.

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone

Figure E-5: Wireless MAC Filter List

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Contents 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 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Side Panel Connect a PC24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Router’s Ports and Reset ButtonBroadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Power Router’s LEDsConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 OverviewPlacement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet providerSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that aSetup Tab Advanced Routing NAT ModeAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Security Tab Firewall FirewallVPN Pass Through Block WAN RequestAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Ftp 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 Port Range ForwardPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeQoS Quality of Service WirelessInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoSSummary Port RangeCancel Changes button Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Https Web AccessUPnP MulticastAdministration Tab Log System LogURL Filter Log DoS LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareAdministration Tab Config Management Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless WirelessInternet/Wireless Status Tab System PerformanceSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingMy wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the InternetFrequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?How do I turn on SRX on my router? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPAModel StandardsOperating Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity To 40 C 32 F to 104 FAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide