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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

Topology - The physical layout of a network.

TX Rate - Transmission Rate.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

Appendix F: Glossary

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Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord 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 Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Wireless Router’s LEDs Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Overview Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet provider Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic 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 Security Wireless Tab 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 Internet Access Access Restrictions Tab 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 Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab 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 Backup Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementRestore Configuration Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local Network Status Tab Wireless Wireless Status Tab System Performance Internet/WirelessSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards 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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide