Administration Tab Management | Linksys WRT54GR specification

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Administration Tab - Management

This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security.

Management

Router Access

Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm. You can change the Router’s password from here. Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re-enter to Confirm field to confirm.

Web Access

Web Utility Access. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS - Uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS.

Web Utility Access via Wireless. If you are using your Wireless Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the router’s web-based utility. You will only be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Select Enable to enable wireless access to the Router’s web-based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to the utility.

Remote Access

Note: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Router, enter

http://<Internet IP Address>: port. Enter the Router’s specific Internet IP address in place of <Internet IP Address>, and enter the Administration Port number in place of the word port.

Remote Management. To access the Router remotely, from outside the local network, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled.

Web Utility Access. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS - Uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS.

Remote Upgrade. If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from outside the local network, select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management feature enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Management

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The Administration Tab - Management

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Linksys WRT54GR manual Administration Tab Management

Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help 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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network Topology 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 Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web Filters Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab 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 and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringPort 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 Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless Network Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Where is my SecureEasySetup button? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? 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? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage 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