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Copyright and Trademarks
How to Use This User Guide
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Table of Contents
Appendix B Wireless Security
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help
Connect a PC
Router’s Side Panel
24 Security Tab Firewall
Welcome
Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Planning Your Wireless Network
Ssid 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 SRX400
Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection
Router’s LEDs
Power
Overview
Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Stand Option
Placement Options
Wall-Mount Option
Isp your internet provider
Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Internet Setup
Setup Tab Basic Setup
Internet Connection Type
Static IP Connection Type
Pptp Connection Type
Optional Settings
Network Setup
Router IP
Packet a unit of data sent over a network
Time Setting
Network Address Server Settings Dhcp
Ddns
Setup Tab Ddns
Mac address the unique address that a
Setup Tab MAC Address Clone
NAT Mode
Setup Tab Advanced Routing
Advanced Routing
Dynamic Routing
16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table
Wireless Network
Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Security
Wireless Tab Wireless Security
Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network
20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP
Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter
Advanced Wireless
Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Firewall
Security Tab Firewall
VPN Pass Through
Block WAN Request
Internet Access
Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access
To 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 network
Port Range Forward
Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward
Port Range
Applications and Gaming Tab DMZ
Applications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering
Port Triggering
Triggered Range and Forwarded Range
Wireless
QoS Quality of Service
Internet Access Priority
Applications and Gaming Tab QoS
Port Range
Summary
Cancel Changes button
Router Password
Administration Tab Management
Local Router Access
Https Web Access
Multicast
UPnP
System Log
Administration Tab Log
URL Filter Log
DoS Log
Ping Test
Administration Tab Diagnostics
Traceroute Test
Ping Parameters
Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade
Administration Tab Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Upgrade Firmware
Backup Configuration
Administration Tab Config Management
Restore Configuration
Router Information
Status Tab Router
Internet Connection
Local Network
Status Tab Local Network
Wireless
Status Tab Wireless
Status Tab System Performance
Internet/Wireless
System Performance
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Need 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 Enabled
Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
My power LED will not stop flashing
To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default
Need to upgrade the firmware
My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting
Cannot connect to the Internet
My wireless-G speed seems to be slow
Where is the Router installed on the network?
Frequently Asked Questions
How 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 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 Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Appendix C Upgrading Firmware
Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware
Shared Resources
Appendix D Windows Help
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen
For the Router’s Web-based Utility
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
Appendix F Glossary
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA
Appendix G Specifications
Model
Standards
Storage Temp
Operating Temp
Operating Humidity
To 40 C 32 F to 104 F
Limited Warranty
Appendix H Warranty Information
FCC Statement
Appendix I Regulatory Information
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Need to contact Linksys?
Appendix J Contact Information
Information section in this Guide