LINKSYS WRT54G2V1 Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual Manual Part 6

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G Broadband Router Manual Part 6

Manual Part 6

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration19Wireless-G Broadband RouterAdministration > LogThe Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.Administration > LogLogLog To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable.When you wish to view the logs, click Incoming Log or Outgoing Log, depending on which you wish to view.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Administration > DiagnosticsThe diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.Administration > DiagnosticsPing TestPing The Ping test checks the status of a connection. Click Ping to open the Ping Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it. Then, click Ping. The Ping Test screen will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click Stop. Click Clear Log to clear the screen. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.The Ping TestTraceroute TestTraceroute To test the performance of a connection, click Traceroute to open the Traceroute Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click Traceroute. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click Stop. Click Clear Log to clear the screen. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.The Traceroute TestAdministration > Factory DefaultsThe Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults To reset the Router’s settings to the default values, select Yes, and then click Save Settings. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.Administration > Factory Defaults
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration20Wireless-G Broadband RouterAdministration > Upgrade FirmwareThe Administration > Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Administration > Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.Upgrade FirmwarePlease select a file to upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Then click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.Administration > Config ManagementThis screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file.Administration > Config ManagementBackup ConfigurationTo back up the Router’s configuration file, click Backup. Then follow the on-screen instructions.Restore ConfigurationPlease select a file to restore Click Browse and select the configuration file. Then click Restore.Status > RouterThe Status > Router screen displays the Router’s current status.Status > RouterRouter InformationFirmware Version This is the Router’s current firmware.Current Time This shows the time, as you set on the Setup tab.MAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.Router Name This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup tab.Host Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.Domain Name If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup tab.InternetConfiguration TypeThis section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration21Wireless-G Broadband RouterStatus > Local NetworkThe Status > Local Network screen displays the status of your network. Status > Local NetworkLocal NetworkMAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.IP Address This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask being configured for your local network.DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the beginning of that range is shown here.End IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that range is shown here.DHCP Clients Table Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a DHCP server. You can delete PCs from that list, and sever their connections, by checking a Delete box and clicking the Delete button.DHCP Clients TableClick Refresh to update the on-screen information.Status > WirelessThe Status > Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network.Status > WirelessWirelessMAC Address This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.Mode As selected from the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.SSID As entered on the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the wireless network name or SSID.DHCP Server The status of the DHCP server function is displayed here.Channel As entered on the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen, this displays the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting.Encryption Function As selected on the Wireless > Wireless Security screen, this displays the status of the Router’s wireless security.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

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