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•If you do NOT get a reply, check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

D.In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet IP Address can be found in the web interface of the Router. For example, if your Internet IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

•If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

E.In the command prompt, type ping www.linksys.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

5.I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

A.Refer to “Problem #4, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

B.If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the MAC Address Clone section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router” for details.

C.Make sure you are using the right Internet settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Basic Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router” for details on Internet Connection Type settings.

D.Make sure you use the right cable. Check to see if the Internet LED is solidly lit.

58	Appendix A: Troubleshooting
	Common Problems and Solutions

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Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Contents

Wireless- G Page How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Appendix C Finding the MAC Address Vonage LinksysWireless Security WEP Wireless Network AccessList of Figures 39 Status Tab Local Network Introduction WelcomeWhat’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 TopologyNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Router Back PanelFront Panel WlanConnecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Connect a PCConfiguring the Router Setup WirelessSecurity Administration VoiceApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility StatusInternet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoE Pptp Heart Beat Signal Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingDynDNS.org TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key16 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 20 Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Filter Port Range Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Internet requestsSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughPort Range Forwarding Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range26 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 Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoSPort-based QoS Specific Port# fieldsVoice QoS Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Remote Router AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogRuns a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware with a newer versionLine1 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line2 StatusStatus Tab Router 38 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPWant 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 TCPCan’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 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? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?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 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g 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 PrecautionsSecurity 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 InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix 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 Voice Protocol Appendix F SpecificationsModel UPnP able/cert CertifiedDimensions 32 x 1.89 x H x D Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Need to contact Vonage? 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