Cisco WRT54G2 User Manual

Cisco WRT54G2 Manual

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    USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router Model: WRT54G2
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    of the address. This User Guide will refer to websites without including http:// in front of the address. Some older web browsers may require you to add it. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network
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    > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security > Firewall 15 Firewall 15 Security > VPN Passthrough 15 Access Restrictions > Internet Access 16 Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward 17
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    é concernant les appareils sans fil 29 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 30 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 34 Software in Linksys Products 34 Software Licenses 34 Wireless-G Broadband Router iii
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    the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help
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    Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Product Overview Follow these instructions: 1. Determine where you want to mount the Router head exposed. 4. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the screws and slide the Router down until the
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    networks. 2. Change the default password For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and
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    the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to continue. Password Screen Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change
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    the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only. Internet Connection Type > PPTP If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address
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    HeartBeat Signal (HBS), then select Telstra. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Heart Beat Server This is the IP address of the Heartbeat Server. Your ISP will
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    to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type: •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is performed through
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    IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup
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    (Router ) Advanced Routing Operating Mode Select the mode in which this Router will function. If this Router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet, select Gateway. If another Router exists on your network, select Router. When Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Router
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    client device you are configuring. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Wireless Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you
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    Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security
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    the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the Router how often it should change
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    , or else your wireless network will not function properly. RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Default Transmit Key
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    will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto. CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your Wireless-G products not being able to transmit
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    is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. This feature is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it. Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local
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    Cancel Changes to cancel the policy's settings. Blocked Services You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.) Then enter the range of ports you
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    apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward The Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forward screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet
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    exposing the computer to the Internet. Wireless-G Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function
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    allow common game application ports to have a higher priority. These games include, but are Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration not limited to: Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Age of Empires, EverQuest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. The default setting is unselected. Application Name
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    Disable. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Administration > Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Advanced Configuration Log Log To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disable. To monitor
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    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 > Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys
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    the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen. Click Refresh to update the on-screen information. Status > Local Network Local Network MAC 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
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    . Advanced Configuration Status > Wireless Wireless MAC 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, GOnly, or Disabled) used by the network. SSID
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    default IP address is 192.168.1.1). When prompted, leave the User name field blank and enter the password to the Router (the default is admin). Click the appropriate tab to change the settings. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Wireless
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    LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Button One Reset Button One Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button LEDs Power, Wireless, LAN (1-4), Internet, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Cabling Type CAT5 Number of Antennas Two (2) Internal Antennas RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able
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    proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys Technical Support in your area can be found in the product User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product serial number and
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    support services) can be found at: www.linksys.com/support. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router
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    limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Wireless-G Broadband Router 28
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    11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction
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    contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product. Bulgarian 2002 Wireless-G Broadband Router 30
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    publique. Pour plus d'informations sur le mode d'élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou l'endroit ākšanas dienestā, kā arī veikalā, kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu. Wireless-G Broadband Router 31
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    . W celu uzyskania szczegółowych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprzętu, prosimy zwrócić się do lokalnych władz, służb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu, w którym produkt został nabyty. Wireless-G Broadband Router 32
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    information om kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala myndigheter, avfallshanteringen eller butiken där du köpte produkten. WEB: For additional information, please visit www.linksys.com Wireless-G Broadband Router 33
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement Schedule 1 - Linksys Software License Agreement THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AND CISCO-LINKSYS LLC OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATES CISCO SYSTEMS-LINKSYS (ASIA) PTE LTD. OR CISCO-LINKSYS K.K. ("LINKSYS") LICENSING THE SOFTWARE INSTEAD OF CISCO
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    in the applicable Linksys Product User Guide shall also apply to the Software. Disclaimer of Liabilities. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS OR ITS Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS
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    to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of
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    warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view customarily used for software interchange; or, Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement c. offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to
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    range of software detail to address new problems or concerns. Software Foundation. If the Program does Wireless-G Broadband Router Software OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION Linksys product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: This product includes software
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    ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Wireless-G Broadband Router Software License Agreement EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
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    BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution license [including the GNU Public License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3 Software License Agreement Wireless-G Broadband Router
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USER GUIDE
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Model:
WRT54G2