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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

•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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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 Linksys Wireless Security WEP Wireless Network AccessList 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 Setup WirelessSecurity Administration VoiceApplications & 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 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 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? 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 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 Appendix 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 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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