Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources | Linksys WRT54GL specification

Wireless-G Broadband Router

Appendix D: Windows Help

Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix D: Windows Help

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Linksys WRT54GL manual Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Router’s Back Panel List of Figures 23 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Figure E-5 MAC Address Clone Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Cisco logo Front Panel Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Connecting Your Network Devices Connecting Another Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Connecting Your Network Devices Using the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen Cable or Dhcp Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen Static IP DSL PPPoE Pptp L2TP Telstra 16 Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings Telstra Screen 18 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 19 Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature 24 Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 26 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 27 Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless Settings WPA-PSK WEP 128-Bit WEP 64-Bit 33 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 34 Setup Wizard’s Welcome Start Wizard Screen Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 37 Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 38 Your Wireless Settings Screen Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic Setup PPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Router IP 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab Ddns 13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Gateway Setup Tab Advanced Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 17 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal Wireless Tab Wireless Security 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise 21 Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 23 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Setting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab Firewall To create an Internet Access policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Inbound Traffic policy 31 Port Services 33 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Ethernet Port Priority Applications and Gaming Tab DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS Device Priority Application Port Priority Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Management 39 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeAdministration Tab Config Management 45 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router 46 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local Network 48 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband Router Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Appendix G SpecificationsWireless Security Standards Storage Temp Operating HumidityStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Safety Notices Appendix J Contact Information