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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400

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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The Status Tab - Router

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Linksys WRT54GX4 manual Status Tab Router, Router Information, Internet Connection

Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord 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 SRX400 Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Power Router’s LEDs Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 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 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 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 SRX400 VPN Pass Through Security Tab FirewallFirewall 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 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 Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Https Web Access UPnP 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 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 SRX400 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 SRX400 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 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 SRX400 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 SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Model Appendix G SpecificationsFCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA Standards Operating Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp To 40 C 32 F to 104 F Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement 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 InformationInformation section in this Guide