Appendix a Troubleshooting | Linksys WRT54G3G-VN guide

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering	38
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ	39
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS	39
The Administration Tab - Management	41
The Administration Tab - Log	42
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics	43
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults	44
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade	44
The Administration Tab - Config Management	44
The Status Tab - Mobile Network	45
The Status Tab - Router	46
The Status Tab - Local Network	47
The Status Tab - Wireless	48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	49
Common Problems and Solutions	49
Frequently Asked Questions	56
Appendix B: Wireless Security	64
Security Precautions	64
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	64
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware	67
Appendix D: Windows Help	68
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter	69
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions	69
For the Router’s Web-based Utility	69
Appendix F: Glossary	71
Appendix G: Specifications	76
Appendix H: Warranty Information	78
Appendix I: Regulatory Information	79

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Linksys WRT54G3G-VN manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, Appendix B Wireless Security

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help List of Figures Router’s Ports 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Router 51 Status Tab Wireless Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Router’s Ports Router’s LEDs Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel Router’s Data Card Slot Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview Connect 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 Router Connect Your Computer Placement Options Stand Option Wall-Mount Option 11 Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Configuring the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Password Screen Setup Tab Basic Setup Mobile Network SetupInternet Setup Status Static IP Connection Type Optional Settings L2TP Connection Type Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Network SetupRouter IP Time Setting 11 Time Setting Setup Tab Mobile Network Mobile Network Connection ModeMobile Network Status Data Card Status DynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com Setup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless Security AES 25 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Firewall Security Tab FirewallBlock WAN Requests Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Security Tab VPN Passthrough 33 Internet Policy Summary Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range Forward Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range Wired QoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Device Priority Ethernet Port Priority Wireless QoSApplication Priority Router Password Administration Tab ManagementUPnP Administration Tab Log Log Ping Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Config Management Status Tab Mobile Network 48 Status Tab Mobile Network Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCP 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 defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing 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? How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I avoid corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure 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