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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Network Layout

The Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. It is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS54G, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Router’s four Ethernet network ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's Ethernet network ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with

2 Phone Ports.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Windows Help Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm ServiceAppendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless Security Back Panel List of Figures 18 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s name Network Layout Phone2 Getting to Know the Router Wlan Overview Connecting the RouterConnecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem Wired Router Connecting One Router to Another Connect the Other Router Wireless Configuring the RouterSetup Applications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration Security Status How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup Internet Setup PPPoE Static IP Packet a unit of data sent over a network Optional Settings Router IP Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting TZO.com Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org MAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 10 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings WPA Radius Wireless Tab Wireless Security Radius 15 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Block WAN Requests Security Tab FirewallFirewall Additional Filters VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN To create an Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessInternet Access 23 List of PCs Port Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Forward Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggerPort Trigger Triggered Range UPnP Forward Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forward Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Remote Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router Access UPnP Snmp Log Administration Tab Log Ping Parameters Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory Defaults Reboot Administration Tab Backup and RestoreAdministration Tab Reboot Backup and Restore Internet Configuration TypeStatus Tab Router Router Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network 39 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab Wireless User2 Status Auto Config StatusStatus Tab Voice User1 Status Instructions Signing up for AT&T CallVantagesm Service 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 For Windows 98 and Millennium Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? How do I reset the Router? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is a MAC Address? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based Utility 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 Standards Appendix F SpecificationsButton Reset Cabling Type Model Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temp Dimensions 32 x 2.48 x H x DUnit Weight 19.29 oz .55 kg Power 12 V, 1 a Certifications Ringer Equivalence Number Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory Information Safety Notices Need to contact Linksys? Appendix I Contact InformationLinksys After you log in, click Help. Then click Email AN Agent