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Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Status Tab Router, Router Information, Internet Connection

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Status Tab - Router

The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Depending on the Router’s Internet connection type, the status information may differ.

Router Information

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

Loader Version. This shows the Router’s BIOS version.

NAT. This shows if Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled for Internet sharing.

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

System Up Time. This is the amount of time since the Router was first booted up.

Internet Connection

Connection Type. This shows the connection type you set on the Setup Tab.

Internet IP Address. Displayed here is the Internet IP Address of the Router.

Subnet Mask. Displayed here is the Subnet Mask of the Router.

Default Gateway. Displayed here is the IP address of the Default Gateway.

DNS IP Address. Displayed here is IP address of the DNS server.

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

DHCP Release and DHCP Renew. These buttons are available if the Router is using the DHCP Client connection type. Click the DHCP Release button to release the Router’s IP address. Click the DHCP Renew button to retrieve a new IP address for the Router.

Connect and Disconnect. These buttons are available if the Router is using a dial-up style connection, such as PPTP. Click the Connect button to start the Internet connection. Click the Disconnect button to end the Internet connection.

Click the Refresh button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Router

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Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Status Tab Router, Router Information, Internet Connection

Contents

Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpConnect a PC Router’s Side Panel24 Security Tab Firewall Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning 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 Router’s LEDs WirelessOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Placement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Optional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkTime Setting Network Address Server Settings DhcpDdns Setup Tab DdnsMac address the unique address that a Setup Tab MAC Address CloneNAT Mode Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Firewall Security Tab FirewallVPN Pass Through Block WAN RequestAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP networkApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range ForwardPort Range Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeWireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoSPort Range SummaryCancel Changes button Router Password Administration Tab ManagementUPnP MulticastSystem Log Administration Tab LogURL Filter Log DoS LogPing Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Ping ParametersAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareAdministration Tab Config Management Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessInternet/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 TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 My power LED will not stop flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slowWhere is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I turn on SRX on my router? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? 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 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix 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 Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-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