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Instant Wireless® Series

Host Name The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs.

Domain Name The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain. This entry is necessary for some ISPs.

Firmware Version The version number of the firmware currently installed is displayed here.

LAN

IP Address and Subnet Mask The current IP Address and Subnet Mask of the Router, as seen by users on your local area network (LAN), are displayed here.

DHCP Server The status of the Router's DHCP server function is displayed here.

Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a

SSID The SSID of the 5GHz, 802.11a network is displayed here.

Encryption Function The status of the WEP encryption is displayed here.

Channel The channel for the 5GHz, 802.11a wireless network is displayed here.

Wireless 2.4GHz, 802.11b

SSID The SSID of the 2.4GHz, 802.11b network is displayed here.

Encryption Function The status of the WEP encryption is displayed here.

Channel The channel for the 2.4GHz, 802.11b wireless network is displayed here.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

Internet

Configuration Type The type of Internet connection is displayed here.

Status For PPPoE or PPTP, the status of the Internet connection is displayed here. If there is no connection, you can click the Connect button to re-estab- lish it. If there is a connection, you can click the Disconnect button to end it.

IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway The Router’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address, as seen by external users on the Internet, are displayed here.

DNS The DNS (Domain Name System) IP Addresses currently used by the Router are shown here. Multiple DNS IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.

DHCP Release Click the DHCP Release button to delete the Router’s current Internet IP address.

DHCP Renew Click the DHCP Renew button to get a new Internet IP address for the Router.

To refresh the Status screen, click the Refresh button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.

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Contents

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions IntroductionEnvironmental 127 Features Router’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Router Setup OverviewDynamic IP Addresses Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Router’s Back PanelRouter’s Front Panel LEDs LAN Indicators Internet IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PC Connect the RouterOverview Configure the PCs Wireless Connection to a PC Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Automatic Configuration Dhcp Enter the Default GatewayStatic or Fixed IP Address Enter the Internet IP Address How to Access the Web-based Utility Router’s Web-based Utility Automatic Configuration Dhcp Setup Static IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Password Status LAN Dhcp Log Help Advanced Tabs Advanced Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a 802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters Private MAC Filter To set up a filter Private IP Filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol Port Forwarding Routing Click the Delete This Entry button DMZ Host MAC Address Clone Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows NT For Windows XP Want to test my Internet connectionFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Frequently Asked Questions Click the Advanced = Filters tab 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?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressBackground 802.1x Authentication WEP Encryption MD5 Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-2 Figure C-5 Digital Certificate Installation Figure C-9 Click Install this certificate Figure C-13 TLS Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-18 Figure C-21 Figure C-25 For Windows 95, 98, and Me Figure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XP Appendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Appendix F Specifications One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL ModemCategory 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better Environmental Appendix G Warranty Information Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix H Contact Information Web site FTP site Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved