Status Tab Local Network | Linksys WRT54GP2 guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

DHCP Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.

DHCP Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.

Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. For help information, click More.

The Status Tab - Local Network

The Local Network screen displays information about the local network.

Local Network

MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here.

IP Address. The Router’s local IP Address is shown here.

Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Local Network

Subnet Mask. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here.

DHCP Server. The status of the DHCP server is displayed here.

DHCP Client Table. Click the DHCP Clients Table button to view a list of PCs that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The DHCP Active IP Table screen lists the DHCP Server IP Address, Client Hostnames, IP Addresses, MAC Addresses, and Interfaces. Click the Delete checkbox to delete a DHCP client listing. Click the Refresh button to update the information.

Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click More.

Figure 5-40: DHCP Active IP Table

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

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Contents

Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 Security SetupWireless Applications & Gaming AdministrationVoice 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 Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding 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? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? 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 Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Storage Humidity Dimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x DWarranty Year Limited 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