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The Status Tab - Wireless

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Status Tab - Wireless

The Wireless screen displays status information about your wireless network.

Wireless

MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless network interface is displayed here.

Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used

by the network.Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Wireless SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.

DHCP Server. The status of the DHCP server is displayed here.

Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting.

Encryption Function. As selected on the Wireless Security tab, this will display what type of encryption the

Router uses for security.

Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click More.

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Contents

Wireless- G Installation and Troubleshooting GuideBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VoI PHow to Use this Guide Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsCopyright and Trademarks word definitionTable of Contents Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkChapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterAppendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix D Windows Help Appendix E GlossaryList of Figures Figure 5-32 Administration Tab - Log Chapter 1 Introduction WelcomeWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1 IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports You also have other chapters available for referenceWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsNetwork Layout Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network LayoutThe Back Panel The Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsProceed to “Chapter 4 Connecting the Router.” Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsInternet Chapter 3 Getting to Know the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3 Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Router OverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterConnection Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsOverview Setup WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SecurityAdministration Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsVoice Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsStatus The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Internet SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IPPPPoE Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS for SingTelWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Basic SetupPPTP Heart Beat Signal Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsNetwork Setup Optional SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router IPNetwork Address Server Settings DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsLocal IP Address. The default value is Subnet Mask. The default value isThe Setup Tab - DDNS Time SettingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DDNSDynDNS.org TZO.comThe Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsMAC Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFigure 5-15 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFigure 5-20 Advanced Wireless Settings Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router Filter IP Address RangeWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Block WAN RequestsThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsVPN Passthrough The Voice Tab The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range ForwardingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Port Range Forwardingip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a network Figure 5-26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringThe Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsUPnP Forwarding Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 FTPWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SNMP 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, etcThe Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsApplication-based QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Port-based QoSSpecific Port# fields Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice QoSThe Administration Tab - Management Router PasswordWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Backup and Restore Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsUPnP The Administration Tab - Log Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware UpgradeWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports runs a networking deviceThe Status Tab - Voice Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsInformation Line1 StatusThe Status Tab - Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsThe Status Tab - Local Network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsLocal Network The Status Tab - Wireless WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Windows 98 and Millennium3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For WindowsFor Windows XP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. Click Start and Control Panel4. I want to test my Internet connection Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 selectedWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 6. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup pageWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 8. I need to set up a server behind my RouterB. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Enabled Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsApplication Start and EndWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 10. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports D. 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 addressWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 13. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1362 16. I need to use port triggeringFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Where is the Router installed on the network?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If 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 information What is DMZ Hosting?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? Appendix A TroubleshootingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How do I resolve issues with signal loss?I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports There are several ways that WEP can be maximizedWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA 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 keysWindows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendixCFindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsTCP/IP Shared ResourcesWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits longWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP serverAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports IP Internet Protocol - A protocol used to send data over a networkWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at onceAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks togetherWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks nameAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Upload - To transmit a file over a networkAppendix F Specifications Dimensions Appendix G Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Industry Canada CanadaAppendix I Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I Contact Information