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1.Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.

2.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the Router (see Figure 4-1), and the other end to an Ethernet port on a PC.

3.Repeat this step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices to the Router.

4.Connect a different Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear panel (see Figure 4-2). This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.

5.Power on the cable or DSL modem.

6.Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

•The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up steady when the self-test is complete. If the LED flashes for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

7.Power on one of your PCs that is connected to the Router.

Wireless Connection to a PC

If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router, follow these instructions:

1.Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.

2.Connect an Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear panel (see Figure 4-2). This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.

3.Power on the cable or DSL modem.

4.Connect the power adapter to the Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

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NOTE: IYou should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection.

NOTE: IYou should always change the SSID from its default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless Security Frequently Asked Questions Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router Planning your Wireless Network Router’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Why do I need a VPN?Dynamic IP Addresses What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Back Panel Front Panel DMZ Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Wired Connection to a PC Wireless Connection to a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Properties Configuring Windows XP PCs Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabBasic Setup Tab Internet Setup Static Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Pptp Internet Connection Type Network Setup Ddns Tab DynDNS.org MAC Address Clone Tab See Figure Advanced Routing TabMAC Clone Advanced Routing Static Routing 10 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings See Figure Wireless TabWireless Network Wireless Security WEP See Figure Wireless Network Access See Figure 13 Wireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Settings See Figure 15 Advanced Wireless Settings Security Tab Firewall VPN 18 Manual Key Management 19 Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup WEP Access Restrictions Tab Access Restriction 23 Internet Filter Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Triggering 27 Port Triggering UPnP Forwarding 28 UPnP Forwarding DMZ Router Password Administration TabManagement Log UPnPEmail Alert Syslog Notification Diagnostics Notification Queue LengthAlert Log General Log 33 Factory Default Status RouterInformation WAN Connections Local Network 36 Local Network 38 Wireless System Performance Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED flashes continuously Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? 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 DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? 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 ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Passive Attacks Jamming Attacks Maximizing Wireless Security Active AttacksDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks 5SSID 8WEP Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router 4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP Encryption Figure B-2 WEP Environment WRV54G How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Create an IPSec PolicyBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-router Filter List 2 router-win Figure C-4 IP Filter List Figure C-7 IP Filter List Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1 win-router Figure C-13 Authentication Methods Figure C-16 Tunnel Setting Tab Tunnel 2 router-win Figure C-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure C-22 Preshared Key Assign New IPSec Policy Figure C-25 Connection Type Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility Figure C-28 VPN Tab Figure D-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Appendix E Snmp Functions Figure F-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix F Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix G Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix H Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Transmit Power 19dBm LEDs Appendix I SpecificationsUp to 54Mbps wireless, up to 100 Mbps LAN Appendix J Regulatory Information FCC Statement FCC Part 68 Statement Safety Notices Appendix K Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix L Contact Information