LINKSYS WT54GV40 802.11G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster/Switch User Manual Book

LINKSYS LLC 802.11G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster/Switch Book

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61Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Status Tab - WirelessThe Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network.MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is broadcasting.Encryption Function. As selected on the Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for security.Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wirelessencryption: encoding data transmitted in a network
62Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceOverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceOverviewThis chapter will describe the Linksys Parental Control Service*, as well as explain how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages.IntroductionThe Linksys Parental Control Service makes it easy for you to keep your family safe on the Internet. The Service gives you powerful tools to control the availability of Internet services, access, and features, customizable for each member of the family.Choosing from 16 different web content categories, you control what each family member is allowed to see. Each website request triggers a search through our constantly updated database, which determines whether or not to allow the content through, based on who's logged in. You can also manually block or allow specific websites based on your own judgment.To protect your family from unsolicited messages, you can set up e-mail and Instant Message filters. You select who can send messages to, and receive messages from, your family. If your children are spending too much time online, you can set time restrictions by hour and day of the week.To keep you informed of your family's online activities, full reports are available to view or download. You can see each family member’s blocked and unblocked Internet activities, to keep you “in the loop” on their changing interests. Setting up and customizing each family member’s settings is a snap with the friendly web-based menus—even if you're not the family's usual network administrator. Because the Parental Control Service is based in the Router, not your PCs, it can't be bypassed and keeps every Internet device in your household equally protected.* Available in US and Canada only. database: a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.
63Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceThere are two ways to access the website you will use to sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account.Setup WizardAt the end of the Setup Wizard, you will see the Safe Surfing screen. Click the Linksys Parental Control Service button to sign up for a free trial service. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your account. For additional instructions, go to the “Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service” section. After you have signed up, you will be asked if you want to manage your account. If so, then you can go directly to the login screen for Linksys Parental Controls Billing and Support Center. Refer to the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section.Web-based UtilityIf you are using the Router’s Web-based Utility, go to the Access Restrictions tab - Parental Control screen. Click the Enable radio button and then the Save Settings button. Then click the Sign up for Parental Control Service button. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your account. For additional instructions, go to the “Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service” section. If you would like more information about the Linksys Parental Control Service, click the More info button. If you have already set up your Parental Controls account, click the Manage Account button to access it and make changes. For more information, go to the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section.Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental ControlFigure 7-1: Safe SurfingNote: To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection.
64Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceTo sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions:1. After you click Linksys Parental Control Service from the Setup Wizard or the Sign Up for Parental Control Service button from the Web-based Utility, the Linksys Service Agreement screen will appear. You must scroll down the entire agreement before you can accept the Agreement. Then click the Accept button. If you do not want to accept the Agreement, click the Cancel button.2. The Sign Up screen will appear. Enter a User Name and Password for your account. Enter the Password again in the Confirm Password field. Then enter your e-mail address in the Email field (service e-mail notifications will be sent to this e-mail address) and enter it again in the Confirm Email field.You have a choice of two payment plans, Pay Now or Pay Later. (If the Router you are using is not eligible for the free trial, then you have one choice, Pay Now.)If you click Pay Now, go to step 3.If you click Pay Later, go to step 4.Figure 7-4: Sign UpFigure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement
65Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster3. To pay now, complete the form on the Purchase Service screen. Your account information will automatically appear. In the User Information section, enter your address in the Address1, Address2 (if necessary), City, State/Prov, and Zip Code fields. Select your country from the Country drop-down menu. (Your phone number is optional.) In the Billing Information section, select your credit card from the Credit Card drop-down menu. Complete the Credit Card Number field. From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, select the month and year your credit card expires. In the Full Name on Card field, enter the complete name that appears on the credit card you are using.Then click the Finish button. To cancel your sign-up, click the Cancel button.Figure 7-5: Purchase Service
66Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSigning up for the Linksys Parental Control ServiceWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster4. The Router will now connect to the Parental Control Service. 5. When the sign-up process is complete, you will receive an e-mail message, and you will see the Congratulations screen.If you want to create user profiles for your family members now, click the Create Profiles button. For additional instructions, proceed to step 4 of the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section.If you want to access the Internet immediately, click the Sign in and Surf button. For more information, go to the “Using the Linksys Parental Control Service” section.Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control ServiceFigure 7-7: Congratulations
67Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceManaging Linksys Parental ControlsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterManaging Linksys Parental ControlsTo manage your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions:1. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility. 2. Click the Access Restrictions tab. 3. Click the Manage Account button on the Parental Controls screen. (This screen also lists the status of your Parental Controls account.) 4. The login screen will appear. For future reference, create a bookmark through your web browser. Complete the Name (E-mail address) and Password fields. 5. Then click the Go button. The Support Center screen will appear.Figure 7-8: Parental Controls LoginNote: If you have forgotten your password, click Send me an E-mail reminder and follow the on-screen instructions.
68Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSupport CenterWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterSupport CenterOn the left of the Support Center screen, you can access the Activity Reports, Family Settings, and Suggest a Rating webpages. These and the Support Center webpage are accessible from every screen. (Click Billing and Support to return to the Support Center webpage.)On the Support Center screen, you also have access to the following:Subscribe to ServiceClick Subscribe to Service to sign up for your Parental Controls subscription before your free trial period expires. The Purchase Linksys Parental Control Service screen will appear. Follow these instructions:1. Select a subscription option.2. Complete the Billing Contact Info and Billing Information sections. (Fields marked with an asterisk must be filled out.) 3. Click the Update button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel changes.Ask for HelpIf you need more information about the Parental Control Service, click this link.Figure 7-9: Support CenterFigure 7-10: Subscribe to Service
69Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceSupport CenterWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterUpdate Account InfoClick this link to update your contact information or change your Parental Controls billing and support password (this is separate from your Parental Controls user password). The Update Contact Information screen will appear. Follow these instructions:1. Complete the First Name and Last Name fields. (Fields marked with an asterisk must be filled out.)2. Enter your new billing and support password in the Parental Control Password field. Re-enter the new password in the Confirm Password field.3. Complete the Email field (the e-mail address you enter will receive service administration notices only).4. Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel changes.Reconnect RouterIf the Router has lost its connection to the Parental Control Service or if you have reset the Router back to its factory default settings after you have signed up for Parental Control Service, click Reconnect Router to regain the connection.UnsubscribeIf you want to cancel your Parental Control Service account, click this link. Click the Proceed button on the following screen to cancel your Parental Control Service.Figure 7-11: Update Contact InformationFigure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account
70Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control ServiceActivity ReportsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterActivity ReportsOn the Activity Reports screen, you will be able to view a report of Internet activities for your entire family or a specific family member. Click Family to view family reports, or click an individual’s name to view his or her reports. After you have selected Family or a specific name, you will see a choice of reports to view.ReportsFor the family or a specific family member, these are the reports you can view:• Summary (not available if you selected Family)• Web Report• Instant-Messaging Report• E-mail ReportSummaryClick this link to view a summary of Internet activities, including Top Allowed or Blocked E-mail Addresses, Top Allowed or Blocked Instant-Message Addresses, and Alerts. (This report is not available for the entire family.)Web ReportClick this link to view all web-browsing activities. Each entry lists details under five column headings: Date, Family Member, Reason, Web Site, and Web Category. You can click a column heading to sort entries. To view the activities during a specific time period, use the Day Range drop-down menu. Click the Refresh button to update the report. To delete specific entries, click the checkbox next to specific entries, and then click the Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Previous, or Next.Instant-Messaging ReportClick Instant-Messaging Report to see all activities with Instant Messages. Each entry lists details under five column headings: Date, Family Member, Reason, Local Screen Name, and Remote Screen Name. You can click a column heading to sort entries. To view the activities during a specific time period, use the Day Range drop-down menu. Click the Refresh button to update the report. To delete specific entries, click the checkbox next to specific entries, and then click the Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Previous, or Next.Figure 7-13: Activity ReportsFigure 7-14: Types of Reports

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