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

LINKSYS LLC 802.11G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster/Switch Book

Users Manual 9

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Broadband RouterWireless-GWRT54GSUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith SpeedBooster
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.How to Use This User GuideThis User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router.word: definition.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWRT54GS-UG-50216BBW
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4Network Topology 4Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4Network Layout 4Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6The Back Panel 6The Front Panel 7Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8Overview 8Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8Connecting One Router to Another 10Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13Overview 13Using the Setup Wizard 13Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 33Overview 33The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34The Setup Tab - DDNS 38The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 39The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 40The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 41The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 42The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 44The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 45The Security Tab - Firewall 47The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 47The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 48The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 49
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 51The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 52The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 53QoS 53The Administration Tab - Management 55The Administration Tab - Log 55The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 56The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 57The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 57The Administration Tab - Config Management 58The Status Tab - Router 59The Status Tab - Local Network 60The Status Tab - Wireless 61Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 62Overview 62Introduction 62Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 63Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 64Managing Linksys Parental Controls 67Support Center 68Activity Reports 70Family Settings 72Suggest a Rating 80Using the Parental Control Service 80Appendix A: Troubleshooting 83Common Problems and Solutions 83Frequently Asked Questions 92Appendix B: Wireless Security 99Security Precautions 99Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 99Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 102Appendix D: Windows Help 103Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 104Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 104Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 104
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility 105Appendix F: Glossary 106Appendix G: Specifications 112Appendix H: Warranty Information 114Appendix I: Regulatory Information 115Appendix J: Contact Information 118
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem 8Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 11Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices 11Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power 12Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 13Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 13Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen 14Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen 14Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 15Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen 15Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen 16Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen 16Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen 17Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 17Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 18Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen 18Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen 19Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen 19Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen 20Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen 21Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen 22Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 22Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen 23Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo 23
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button 23Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button 23Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 24Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 24Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 25Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 25Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 26Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen 26Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen 27Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 28Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 28Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Norton Screen 29Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 29Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 30Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen 30Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen 31Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 31Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen 32Figure 6-1: Password Screen 33Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type 34Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type 34Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type 35Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type 35Figure 6-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type 36Figure 6-8: Optional Settings 36Figure 6-9: Router IP 37Figure 6-10: Network Address Server Settings 37Figure 6-11: Time Setting 37Figure 6-12: Setup Tab - DDNS 38Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 39Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 40Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 40
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 41Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 42Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 42Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 43Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 43Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 44Figure 6-22: MAC Address Filter List 44Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 45Figure 6-24: Security Tab - Firewall 47Figure 6-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 47Figure 6-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 48Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 49Figure 6-28: Internet Policy Summary 49Figure 6-29: List of PCs 49Figure 6-30: Port Services 50Figure 6-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 51Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 52Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 53Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 53Figure 6-35: Administration Tab - Management 55Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Log 55Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 56Figure 6-38: The Ping Test 56Figure 6-39: The Traceroute Test 56Figure 6-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 57Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 57Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Config Management 58Figure 6-43: Status Tab - Router 59Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Local Network 60Figure 6-45: DHCP Clients Table 60Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wireless 61Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing 63Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 63
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement 64Figure 7-4: Sign Up 64Figure 7-5: Purchase Service 65Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 66Figure 7-7: Congratulations 66Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login 67Figure 7-9: Support Center 68Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service 68Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information 69Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 69Figure 7-13: Activity Reports 70Figure 7-14: Types of Reports 70Figure 7-15: Web Report 71Figure 7-16: Family Settings 72Figure 7-17: New Family Member 72Figure 7-18: All Settings 73Figure 7-19: Online Reporting 73Figure 7-20: Maturity Level 74Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions 75Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 76Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories 76Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 77Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions 78Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings 78Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 79Figure 7-28: Password 79Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating 80Figure 7-30: Security Warning 80Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 81Figure 7-32: Tray Icon 81Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 81Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 82Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 82
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 82Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 102Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 104Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 104Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 104Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 105Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 105

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