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Cisco Systems WRT54G manual The Setup Tab - Basic Setup, Internet Setup, Internet Connection Type

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Broadband Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Broadband Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop down menu.

•DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

•Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address. DNS. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type

Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type

subnet mask: An address code that determines the size of the network.

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Contents

Jameco Part Number 487058UsersGuide Distributed by2.4 54Mbps GHz Wireless- G WIRELESSUser Guide Broadband RouterHow to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkChapter 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 B-13 802.11b WEP Key Setting Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareFigure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Wireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 1 Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix G Specifications Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network Layout Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back PanelThe Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware InstallationFigure 4-2 Connecting Your Network Devices Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5 Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8 IP AddressChapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Page Optional Settings Network SetupNetwork 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 Figure 6-20 Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Security Tab - FirewallThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The Security Tab - Wireless Security Figure 6-21 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared KeyFigure 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 Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZThe Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - LogThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware UpgradeThe Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions1. 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 9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work 27015 toPC Anywhere 3. Click the Save Settings button 12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default13. 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 Frequently Asked Questions 17. The Power LED keeps flashingWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router?If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS feature What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkHow many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix B Wireless Security A Brief OverviewPassive Attacks Jamming AttacksMaximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle AttacksA. Common Sense Solutions 5 SSID B. WEP C. WPA WEP EncryptionWireless-G Broadband Router WPA Pre-Shared KeyWPA RADIUS RADIUSAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help TCP/IPShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesWindows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP 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 Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix 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