Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Administration Tab Management, Router Password, UPnP, Multicast

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Administration Tab - Management

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

Router Password

Local 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.

Remote Router Access

Remote Management and Management Port. To access the Router remotely, from outside the network, verify that Enable is selected. Then, enter the port number that will be open to outside access. You will need to enter the Router’s password when accessing the Router this way, as usual.

UPnP

UPnP. UPnP allows Windows XP and Windows Me to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. To enable UPnP, check the Enable radio box. Because allowing this may present a risk to security, this feature is disabled by default.

Multicast

Multicast Pass Through. Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select Enable to allow multicasting, or Disable to disable this feature.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Management

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The Administration Tab - Management