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Wireless-G Broadband Router

WPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys.

WPA Enterprise. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys.

RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption, and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.

These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

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Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks

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Linksys WRT54GL (EU/LA) manual Wireless-G Broadband Router

Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help 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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network Topology 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 Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Applications and Gaming Tab DMZDevice Priority Ethernet Port 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 Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting 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? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? 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 Standards Appendix G Specifications Storage Humidity Storage Temp 4ºF to 158ºF Operating Humidity Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety EN Belgium Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window FCC Statement Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address Asia Pacific