Administration Tab Diagnostics, Ping Test | Linksys WRT54GX2

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.

Ping Test

Ping Parameters

Ping Target IP or Domain Name, No. of Pings, and Packets Sent. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. To start the test, enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose connection you wish to test, how many times you wish to test it, and the size of the packet for testing. Then, click the Start Test button. The test field will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click the Abort Test button. Click the Clear button to clear the field.

Traceroute Test

Traceroute Parameters

IP Address or Domain Name. To test the performance of a connection, enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Start Test button. The test field will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click the Abort Test button. Click the Clear button to clear the screen.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Administration Tab Diagnostics, Ping Test, Traceroute Test, Ping Parameters, Traceroute Parameters

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 Router’s Side Panel Connect a PC 24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Router’s Ports and Reset ButtonBroadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Wireless Router’s LEDs Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Overview Placement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet provider Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab Ddns Ddns Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that a Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Dynamic Routing 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Network Wireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 VPN Pass Through Security Tab FirewallFirewall Block WAN Request Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo 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 Port Range ForwardPort Range Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Triggered Range and Forwarded Range Internet Access Priority QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Summary Port Range Cancel Changes button UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Multicast URL Filter Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log DoS Log Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Ping Parameters Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Firmware Administration Tab Config Management Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Internet/Wireless Status Tab System PerformanceSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 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 SRX200 Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting My wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the Internet How do I turn on SRX on my router? 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? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP? How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 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 SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide