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

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.4 GHz Wireless-G
802.11g
Broadband Router
WIRELESS
Model No.
WRT54GS
with SpeedBooster
User Guide
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Copyright and Trademarks
Specifications 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 Guide
This 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:
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something you should pay special attention to while
using the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
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warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
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something you might need to do while using the
Wireless-G Broadband Router.
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Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
What’s in this Guide?
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Network Layout
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Back Panel
The Front Panel
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem
Connecting One Router to Another
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Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Overview
Using the Setup Wizard
Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The Setup Tab - DDNS
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
The Security Tab - Firewall
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
QoS
The Administration Tab - Management
The Administration Tab - Log
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
The Administration Tab - Config Management
The Status Tab - Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The Status Tab - Wireless
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Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service
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Overview
Introduction
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service
Managing Linksys Parental Controls
Support Center
Activity Reports
Family Settings
Suggest a Rating
Using the Parental Control Service
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B: Wireless Security
Security Precautions
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
Appendix D: Windows Help
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
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For the Router’s Web-based Utility
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Appendix F: Glossary
Appendix G: Specifications
Appendix H: Warranty Information
Appendix I: Regulatory Information
Appendix J: Contact Information
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power
Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another
Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router
Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port
Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power
Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen
Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen
Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen
Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen
Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen
Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen
Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen
Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen
Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen
Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen
Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen
Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen
Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen
Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen
Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen
Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen
Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen
Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen
Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo
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Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button
Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button
Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen
Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen
Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen
Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen
Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen
Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen
Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Norton Screen
Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen
Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen
Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen
Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen
Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen
Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen
Figure 6-1: Password Screen
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type
Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type
Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type
Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type
Figure 6-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type
Figure 6-8: Optional Settings
Figure 6-9: Router IP
Figure 6-10: Network Address Server Settings
Figure 6-11: Time Setting
Figure 6-12: Setup Tab - DDNS
Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)
Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)
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Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key)
Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS)
Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS)
Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)
Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
Figure 6-22: MAC Address Filter List
Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
Figure 6-24: Security Tab - Firewall
Figure 6-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
Figure 6-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control
Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
Figure 6-28: Internet Policy Summary
Figure 6-29: List of PCs
Figure 6-30: Port Services
Figure 6-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS
Figure 6-35: Administration Tab - Management
Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Log
Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Figure 6-38: The Ping Test
Figure 6-39: The Traceroute Test
Figure 6-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Config Management
Figure 6-43: Status Tab - Router
Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Local Network
Figure 6-45: DHCP Clients Table
Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wireless
Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing
Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control
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Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement
Figure 7-4: Sign Up
Figure 7-5: Purchase Service
Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service
Figure 7-7: Congratulations
Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login
Figure 7-9: Support Center
Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service
Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information
Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account
Figure 7-13: Activity Reports
Figure 7-14: Types of Reports
Figure 7-15: Web Report
Figure 7-16: Family Settings
Figure 7-17: New Family Member
Figure 7-18: All Settings
Figure 7-19: Online Reporting
Figure 7-20: Maturity Level
Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions
Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions
Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories
Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites
Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions
Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings
Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions
Figure 7-28: Password
Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating
Figure 7-30: Security Warning
Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls
Figure 7-32: Tray Icon
Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login)
Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out)
Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon
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Figure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone
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