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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Edit MAC Filter Setting. Click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button. Select the range of MAC address entries in the drop-down box. In each mac field, enter the MAC address you want to filter. Click the Apply button before closing the window. To cancel changes, click the Undo button.

Block WAN Requests

Use these features to enhance your network’s security and filter multicasting.
Block Anonymous Internet Requests. This keeps your network from being “pinged” or detected and
reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports, so it is more difficult for intruders to work their
way into your network. Select Enabled to block anonymous Internet requests, or Disabled to allow anonymous	Figure 5-22: Filtered MAC Address
Internet requests.	Figure 5-22: Filtered MAC Address
Filter Multicast. Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If
multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate
computers. Select Enabled to filter multicasting, or Disabled to disable this feature.
Filter Internet NAT Redirection. This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local
networked computers. Select Enabled to filter Internet NAT redirection, or Disabled to disable this feature.
Filter IDENT (Port 113). This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local
network. Select Enabled to filter port 113, or Disabled to disable this feature.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a
screen. For additional information, click More.

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