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Distributed by Jameco Part Number 487058UsersGuideWIRELESS 2.4 54Mbps GHz Wireless- GUser Guide Broadband RouterCopyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guideword definition Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Table of ContentsChapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5 Configuring the PCsAppendix ATroubleshooting List of Figures Figure 6-18 Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Figure B-13 802.11b WEP Key SettingFigure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Wireless-G Broadband RouterWelcome Chapter 1 IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix G Specifications Network Topology Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back PanelThe Front Panel Hardware Installation Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 4-2 Connecting Your Network Devices Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Chapter 5 Configuring the PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs Wireless-G Broadband RouterConfiguring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8 IP AddressChapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup The Setup Tab - Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Page Network Setup Optional SettingsNetwork Address Server Settings DHCP Router IPTime Setting The Setup Tab - DDNS The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of The Security Tab - Firewall Figure 6-20 Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Figure 6-21 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key The Security Tab - Wireless SecurityFigure 6-22 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Radius Wireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 6-23 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Radius The Access Restrictions Tab The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - ManagementThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsThe Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A Troubleshooting1. I need to set a static IP address on a PC B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router Enable 27015 to 9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workPC Anywhere 12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default 3. Click the Save Settings button13. I need to upgrade the firmware 14. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing15. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting 17. The Power LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS featureWhat is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix B Wireless Security A Brief OverviewJamming Attacks Passive AttacksActive Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksA. Common Sense Solutions 5 SSID B. WEP WEP Encryption C. WPAWPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless-G Broadband RouterWPA RADIUS RADIUSAppendix C Upgrading Firmware TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name TX Rate - Transmission Rate Appendix G Specifications Appendix G Specifications Wireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Italia I E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Luso per installazione in esterni non e permessa Appendix J Contact Information