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Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this User Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode	4
Network Layout	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster	6
The Back Panel	6
The Front Panel	7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster	8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem	8
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster	10
Overview	10
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup	11
The Setup Tab - DDNS	15
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone	16
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing	17
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings	18
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security	19
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter	22
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings	23
The Security Tab - Firewall	25
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough	26
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy	26
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding	28
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding	29
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering	30
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ	30
The Administration Tab - Management	31
The Administration Tab - Log	33
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics	34

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Linksys WRT54GR manual Table of Contents

Contents

Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition 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 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicySecurity Tab VPN Passthrough 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 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZPort Triggering Range 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 Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC 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 ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Storage Temp Operating HumidityStorage 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