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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Overview

To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired connections to one desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.

Desktop PC

	Cable/DSL
Internet	Modem	Notebook PC
		Router

NOTE: If you already have a router in your network, then replace your existing router with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

Telephone

Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

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Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Connecting the Router, Overview

Contents

Wireless- G Page Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Vonage Linksys Appendix C Finding the MAC AddressList of Figures Wireless Security WEPWireless Network Access 39 Status Tab Local Network Welcome IntroductionWhat’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 TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the RouterWlan Front PanelOverview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsConfiguring the Router Security SetupWireless Applications & Gaming AdministrationVoice Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com DynDNS.orgMAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security16 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access20 Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressInternet requests Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Port Range26 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 DMZApplication-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoSSpecific Port# fields Port-based QoSVoice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsRuns a networking device Firmware with a newer versionInformation Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 Status38 Status Tab Router Status Tab RouterLocal Network Status Tab Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsWant 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 TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 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 higherWireless-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? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? 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 Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?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?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkSecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity 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 ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsNetwork 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsVoice Protocol UPnP able/cert CertifiedDimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x D Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Linksys VonageNeed to contact Vonage? 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