Status Tab Router, Router Information | Linksys WRT54GR specification

Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster

The Status Tab - Router

The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status.

Router Information

Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware.

Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab.

Internet MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.

Host Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.

Domain Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.

Internet Connection

Connection Type. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. If your Router has a PPPoE Internet connection, the PPPoE IP Connection screen will be displayed, which allows you to disconnect the connection.

Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.

Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.

DNS1-3. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.

MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. The default setting, Manual, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select Auto.

IP Address Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port.

IP Address Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.

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

Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Router

Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Router with PPPoE IP

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Linksys WRT54GR manual Status Tab Router, Router Information, Internet Connection

Contents

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