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Linksys WRT54G3G-AT manual Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout

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laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges.

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband’s four Ethernet LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches.

With these, and many other Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Router for

Mobile Broadband.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Linksys WRT54G3G-AT manual Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Router’s Ports17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway 51 Status Tab Local Network Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s PortsRouter’s LEDs Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panelRouter’s Data Card Slot Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband OverviewConnect Your Computer Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connect the Power Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Diagram for Connection to Another RouterConnect Your Computer Placement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option 11 Measurement between Wall-Mount SlotsConfiguring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Password ScreenInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupMobile Network Setup StatusStatic IP Connection Type Optional Settings L2TP Connection TypeNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupDhcp Server Settings Router IPTime Setting 12 Time SettingAPN Configuration Setup Tab Mobile NetworkMobile Network Connection Mode Mobile Network Status Data Card StatusTZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Static RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityAES 26 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access Security Tab VPN Passthrough34 Internet Policy Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range ForwardTriggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded RangeApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Wired QoSApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Device PriorityApplication Priority Wireless QoSEthernet Port Priority UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Administration Tab Log LogTraceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Config Management Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Mobile Network 49 Status Tab Mobile NetworkInternet Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Power LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? How do I reset the Router?What do the indicator LEDs signify on the Router? How do I connect to the mobile network?How do I know which mobile network I am using? Whom should I call if there is a question or problem?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityFigure E-4 MAC Address Filter List Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix G Specifications FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband