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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	5
Network Topology	5
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode	5
Network Layout	6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router	7
The Back Panel	7
The Front Panel	8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router	11
Overview	11
Connection Instructions	12
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router	13
Overview	13
How to Access the Web-based Utility	16
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup	17
The Setup Tab - DDNS	24
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone	26
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing	27
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings	29
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security	30
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access	32
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings	33

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The Security Tab - Filter	35
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough	37
The Voice Tab	38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding	38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering	39
The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding	40
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ	43
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS	44
The Administration Tab - Management	47
The Administration Tab - Log	49
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults	50
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade	50
The Status Tab - Voice	51
The Status Tab - Router	52
The Status Tab - Local Network	53
The Status Tab - Wireless	54
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	55
Common Problems and Solutions	55
Frequently Asked Questions	69
Appendix B: Wireless Security	81
Security Precautions	81
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	82
Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address
for Your Ethernet Adapter	85

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Contents

Wireless- G How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Network Access Wireless Security WPAWireless Security Wireless Security WEP 32 Administration Tab Log Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s name Network Layout Phone2 Back Panel Front Panel Getting to Know the Router Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the Router Connect a PC Connection Instructions Configuring the Router Setup WirelessSecurity Administration VoiceApplications & Gaming Status How to Access the Web-based Utility Obtain an IP automatically Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Internet Connection Type PPPoE Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IP Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com DynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 12 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Entry List Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security 16 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 20 Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter MAC Address Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter Port Range Internet requests Block WAN Requests VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Port Range Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding 26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Application-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Specific Port# fields Port-based QoS Voice QoS Remote Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log Firmware with a newer version Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Runs a networking device Line2 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line1 Status 38 Status Tab Router Status Tab Router Local Network Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a Troubleshooting Need to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and Millennium For Windows XP For Windows Want to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Where is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Which modems are compatible with the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band? What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows Help Appendix E Glossary Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports UPnP able/cert Certified Appendix F SpecificationsModel Voice Protocol Dimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x D Warranty Year LimitedStorage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Safety Notices Appendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information