Linksys WRT54GR guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

1.Power down your network devices.

2.Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

3.Fix the direction of the antennas. Place the antennas at a 45 degree angle for best performance.

4.Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

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Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

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Linksys WRT54GR manual Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Contents

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