Linksys WRT54GC Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

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Appendix D: Windows Help

Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the Broadband Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 Back Panel Router’s Front Panel20 Wireless Tab Wireless Client List Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G Broadband RouterBack Panel Power Front PanelStand Reset Button Bottom PanelTop Panel Optional Linksys Longer Range Antenna HGA7S TABConnecting the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewConnecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Connecting Another RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Static IP Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Setup Optional SettingsDhcp Server Settings Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 12 Setup Tab Advanced Routing GatewayWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless Security17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessCompact Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab Firewall FirewallAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicySecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughTo create an Internet Access policy 25 Access Restrictions Tab SummaryApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingCompact Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ DMZAdministration Tab Management ManagementBackup and Restore Administration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Dhcp Server Status Tab Local NetworkLocal Network Status Tab Wireless 41 Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Protocol IP Address Enabled ApplicationApplication Start ~ End Port Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workCompact Wireless-G Broadband Router To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing 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 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11a features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g 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?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure C-1 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFigure E-4 Wireless MAC Filter List For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications ModelCertifications Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix J Contact Information

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