Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router | Linksys WRT54GX

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.

Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Router's
	factory defaults. Either press the Reset
	Button located on the bottom of the
	Router, for approximately five seconds, or
	restore the defaults from the
	Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the
	Router's Web-based Utility.
Internet	The Internet port in blue is where you will
	connect your broadband Internet
	connection.
1, 2, 3, 4	These yellow ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the
	Router to PCs on your wired network and
	other Ethernet network devices.
Power	The Power port is where you will connect
	the power adapter.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Reset Button

Important: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, network settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel	broadband: an always-on, fast Internet connection

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Linksys WRT54GX manual Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router, Back Panel

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Router’s Reset Button Router’s Back Panel 27 Port Services Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeNetwork Topology Network Layout Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router Back Panel Front Panel DMZ Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Password Screen Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet Setup Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Network Setup Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns 12 Setup Tab Ddns Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 13 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab Advanced Routing 14 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 16 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Radius WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 20 Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 22 Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Security Tab Firewall 23 Security Tab Firewall Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access To create an Internet Access policy Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the Internet Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Administration Tab Management Snmp Administration Tab Log Administration Tab DiagnosticsUPnP Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Config Management Status Tab RouterIsp your internet provider Status Tab Local Network 39 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Wireless Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Status Tab System Performance System Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP 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 SRX To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Cannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slow How do I turn on SRX on my router? Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? 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 SRX Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Storage Temp Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement France Appendix J Contact Information