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Wireless-G Broadband Router

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.

CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to receive data.

Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.

Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.

Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet.

DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit.

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.

Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord 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 Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?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? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Safety Notices Appendix J Contact Information