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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic wireless network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:

•Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP. If you do not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. Once you have the setup information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router.

•Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.

•Wireless. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your wireless network.

There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Voice, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status.

Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

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VoI P Wireless- GInstallation and Troubleshooting Guide Broadband Router with 2 Phone Portsword definition How to Use this GuideWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Copyright and TrademarksChapter 5 Configuring the Router Table of ContentsChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterAppendix E Glossary Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Figure 5-32 Administration Tab - Log Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router What’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterYou also have other chapters available for reference Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 1 Introduction Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Layout Network LayoutWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front PanelChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router Proceed to “Chapter 4 Connecting the Router.”Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports InternetChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterOverview Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterOverview Security SetupWireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsApplications & Gaming AdministrationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VoiceWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Internet Setup The Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPPPoE RAS for SingTel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPPTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Heart Beat SignalRouter IP Network SetupOptional Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSubnet Mask. The default value is Network Address Server Settings DHCPWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Local IP Address. The default value isTime Setting The Setup Tab - DDNSWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TZO.com Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDDNS DynDNS.orgWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneMAC Clone Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-15 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared KeyChapter 5 Configuring the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network AccessChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-20 Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter IP Address Range The Security Tab - FilterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterBlock WAN Requests Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - VPN PassthroughVPN Passthrough Port Range Forwarding The Voice TabThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFigure 5-26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering ip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a networkWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding FTP File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Internet, UNIX, etc.. For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the web server using FTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device hub, router, bridge, etc. to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB Management Information Base, which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled turned off, on, etc Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoSApplication-based QoS Port-based QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSpecific Port# fields Voice QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsRouter Password The Administration Tab - ManagementWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Backup and RestoreUPnP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Logruns a networking device The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsThe Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsLine1 Status The Status Tab - VoiceWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local NetworkLocal Network Wireless The Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Windows XP A. Click Start and Control Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports4. I want to test my Internet connection 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP, and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsIf you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports6. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports8. I need to set up a server behind my Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsB. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Start and End EnabledWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Application10. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsD. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT security for that computer. Please refer to “Appendix C Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports13. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default 14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16. I need to use port triggering Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1362Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How do I make a phone call?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhere is the Router installed on the network? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Appendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFrequently Asked Questions What is DMZ Hosting? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsIf all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for approximately five seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Contact your Internet phone service provider for assistance. Refer to “Appendix H Contact Information” for contact informationIs the Router cross-platform compatible? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router? Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? Appendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WPA? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow do I resolve issues with signal loss? I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkAppendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFrequently Asked Questions Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Threats Facing Wireless NetworksThere are several ways that WEP can be maximized Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device. First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 98 or Me InstructionsAppendixCFindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports TCP/IPAppendix D Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E GlossaryAppendix E Glossary Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary IP Internet Protocol - A protocol used to send data over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsMulticasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Upload - To transmit a file over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix F Specifications Dimensions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports