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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network, which is sometimes called a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The Router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.

To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router, use the instructions in the Quick Installation or this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

What’s in this Guide?

This guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters:

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones (or fax machines).

•Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

This chapter explains how to configure the Router using your web browser and the Router’s Web-based Utility. You will configure the Router using the settings provided by your ISP.

When you’re finished with the basic steps, then you are ready to connect to the Internet.

2	Chapter 1: Introduction
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Contents

Wireless- G Page Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Appendix C Finding the MAC Address Vonage Linksys Wireless Network Access Wireless Security WEPList of Figures 39 Status Tab Local Network 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 Getting to Know the Router Back Panel Front Panel Wlan Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Connect a PC Configuring the Router Wireless SetupSecurity Voice AdministrationApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility Status Internet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE Pptp 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 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 UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab 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 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 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 Go through this checklist until your problem is solved Frequently Asked Questions What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?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 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc 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? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? 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 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Appendix G Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC Statement Safety Notices Need to contact Vonage? 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