Status Tab System Performance, Internet/Wireless | Linksys WRT54GX2

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Status Tab - System Performance

The System Performance screen displays status information about network traffic for the Internet, wireless activities, and wired connectivity.

System Performance

Internet/Wireless

Statistics for the network traffic on the Internet connection and wireless connectivity are shown in two separate columns.

IP Address. The IP address of the Router’s interface is displayed here.

MAC Address. The MAC address of the Router’s interface is shown here.

Packets Received. The number of packets received are displayed here.

Connection. The status of the connection is shown here.

Packets Sent. The number of packets sent are displayed here.

Bytes Received. The number of bytes received is shown here.

Bytes Sent. The number of bytes sent is shown here.

Error Packets Received. The number of error packets received is displayed here. Dropped Packets Received. The number of dropped packets received is displayed here.

LAN

Statistics for the network traffic on each of the four LAN ports are shown in four separate columns. IP Address. The IP address of the Router’s interface is displayed here.

MAC Address. The MAC address of the Router’s interface is shown here.

Port 1, 2, 3, 4. This shows the status of the LAN Port connection and speed.

Packets Received. The number of packets received is displayed here.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-45: Status Tab - System Performance

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The Status Tab - System Performance

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Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Status Tab System Performance, Internet/Wireless

Contents

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 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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid your wireless network’s name 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 Network Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP 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 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT ModeAdvanced Routing 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 Security Tab Firewall FirewallVPN Pass Through 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 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab DMZPort Triggering Triggered Range and Forwarded Range QoS Quality of Service WirelessInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS Summary Port Range Cancel Changes button Administration Tab Management Router PasswordUPnP Multicast Administration Tab Log System LogURL Filter Log DoS Log Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Ping Parameters Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My power LED will not stop flashingNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting My wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the Internet Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?How do I turn on SRX on my router? 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 are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? 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? 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