Table of Contents | Linksys WRT54GP2 manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	5
Network Topology	5
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode	5
Network Layout	6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router	7
The Back Panel	7
The Front Panel	8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router	9
Overview	9
Connection Instructions	10
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router	11
Overview	11
How to Access the Web-based Utility	14
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup	15
The Setup Tab - DDNS	22
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone	24
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing	25
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings	27
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security	28
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access	30
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings	31

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The Security Tab - Filter	33
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough	35
The Voice Tab	36
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 36
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering	37
The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding	38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ	41
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS	42
The Administration Tab - Management	45
The Administration Tab - Log	47
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults	48
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade	48
The Status Tab - Voice	49
The Status Tab - Router	50
The Status Tab - Local Network	51
The Status Tab - Wireless	52
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	53
Common Problems and Solutions	53
Frequently Asked Questions	67
Appendix B: Wireless Security	77
Security Precautions	77
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks	78

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Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Table of Contents

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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 Address List of Figures Wireless Security WEPWireless Network Access 39 Status Tab Local Network 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 Back Panel Getting to Know the Router Wlan Front Panel 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 Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automatically Static IP PPPoE Pptp 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 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 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 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 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 Enabled Can’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 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? 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 network 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 Model Appendix F SpecificationsVoice Protocol UPnP able/cert Certified Dimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x D Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Safety Notices Linksys VonageNeed to contact Vonage? 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