Linksys WRT54GL manual To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default

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11.To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default.

Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration.

12.I need to upgrade the firmware.

In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com.

Follow these steps:

1.Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest firmware.

2.To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.”

13.The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing.

The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware and/or make the Power LED stop flashing:

If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf’s instructions.

Set a static IP address on the PC; refer to “Problem #2, I need to set a static IP address.” Use the following IP address settings for the computer you are using:

IP Address: 192.168.1.50

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of the Router’s web-based utility.

14.My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.

PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always-on connection. The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial-up connection to the Internet.

There is a setup option to “keep alive” the connection. This may not always work, so you may need to re- establish connection periodically.

1.To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.

2.Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)

3.On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds).

4.Click the Save Settings button.

5.Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button.

6.You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected.

Click the Save Settings button to continue.

If the connection is lost again, follow steps 1- 6 to re-establish connection.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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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 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Router’s Back Panel23 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure E-5 MAC Address Clone Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back PanelFront Panel Cisco logoConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router OverviewConnecting Your Network Devices Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Connecting Another RouterConnecting Your Network Devices Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Using the Setup WizardSetup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen Cable or DhcpDSL PPPoE Static IPPptp L2TP 16 Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen Telstra18 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature 19 Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen24 Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 26 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless Settings 27 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings ScreenWPA-PSK WEP 64-Bit WEP 128-Bit33 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 34 Setup Wizard’s Welcome Start Wizard Screen37 Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP Setup Tab Ddns 12 Setup Tab DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone 13 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing GatewayWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings SettingWireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab Firewall Security Tab VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policy31 Port Services To create an Inbound Traffic policyApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardApplications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringDevice Priority Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Ethernet Port PriorityApplication Port Priority Administration Tab Management Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 39 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Router 45 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network 46 Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 48 Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? 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 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter ListAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Standards Appendix G SpecificationsWireless Security Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºFStorage Humidity Storage TempOperating Humidity Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix J Contact Information