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Enable. Check the Enable box to enable the services you have defined. Port Range Forwarding will not function if the Enabled button is left unchecked. This is disabled (unchecked) by default.

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.

The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

Port Triggering

Application. Enter the application name of the trigger. Triggered Range

For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.

Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.

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The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

IP Address. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access. To find the IP address, go to “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.”

Protocol. Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both.

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports tcp: a network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.

udp: a network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.

ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data over a network.

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

Figure 5-26: Applications & Gaming Tab -

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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 Wireless Security WPAWireless Security WEP Wireless Network Access 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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network Topology 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 Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automatically PPPoE Static IP PPPoE RAS for SingTel Pptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat Signal Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a network 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 IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address Internet requests Block WAN Requests VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort 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 DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Application-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoS Specific Port# fields Port-based QoS Voice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsRuns a networking device Firmware with a newer version Information Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higher Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? 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? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Which modems are compatible with the Router? 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 Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band? What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is a MAC Address? 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsVoice Protocol UPnP able/cert Certified 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