Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout | Linksys WRT54GR

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster 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 Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with RangeBooster’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with RangeBooster's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or

SD208).

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

RangeBooster.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

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Network Layout

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Linksys WRT54GR manual Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout

Contents

Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Router’s Back Panel List of Figures 27 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Welcome Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Network devices Back Panel Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel Front Panel Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Connecting Your Network Devices Overview Password Screen Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic Setup PPPoE Connection Type Router IP Time Setting DDNS.com Setup Tab Ddns 16 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 17 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing Changes to cancel your changes Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless Security 22 Wireless Tab Wireless Security PSK2 Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Advanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Web Filters Security Tab FirewallFirewall Internet Filter Security Tab VPN Passthrough Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 33 Internet Policy Summary To create an Internet Access policy Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding 36 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Triggering Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Management Administration Tab Management Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log 42 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults Internet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless Network Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is my SecureEasySetup button? Where is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b 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 resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix D Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Humidity Storage TempOperating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix J Contact Information