Linksys WRT54G User Guide

Linksys WRT54G - Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless Manual

Get Linksys WRT54G - Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless PDF manuals and user guides
UPC - 745883553853
View all Linksys WRT54G manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Linksys WRT54G manual content summary:

  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 1
    USER GUIDE Wireless-G Broadband Router Model No: WRT54G
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 2
    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
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 3
    > Diagnostics 18 Administration > Factory Defaults 19 Administration > Upgrade Firmware 19 Administration > Config Management 19 Status > Router 19 Status > Local Network 20 Status > Wireless 21 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 22 Appendix B: Specifications 23 Wireless-G Broadband Router ii
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 4
    24 Wireless Disclaimer 25 FCC Statement 25 Safety Notices 25 Industry Canada (Canada 25 IC Statement 25 Règlement d'Industry Canada 25 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 26 Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 5
    a successful reset. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have SecureEasySetup devices, run the Router's Setup Wizard CD-ROM and follow the onscreen instructions to use SecureEasySetup. Product Overview Power (Green) The Power LED lights
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 6
    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 may try to use them
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 7
    Configuration - DHCP • Static IP • PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 8
    default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 9
    If your ISP uses HeartBeat Signal (HBS), then select Telstra. Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Heart Beat Server This is the IP address of the Heartbeat Server
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 10
    the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased" Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Static DNS (1-3) The
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 11
    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. Wireless-G Broadband Router Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enable/Disable To have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. User
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 12
    Disabled by default. From the drop-down menu, you can also select LAN & Wireless, which performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks. You can also select WAN (Internet), which performs dynamic routing with data coming from Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration the
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 13
    here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled. WPA Personal
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 14
    which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal Timeout period is 3600 seconds. WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal WPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 15
    not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Mode > WEP Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1. WEP Encryption Select a level
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 16
    incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Advanced Wireless Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 17
    > Firewall Wireless-G Broadband Router Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 18
    3 PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 19
    services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are Wireless-G Broadband Router used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or Both. IP Address For each application, enter the IP Address of
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 20
    you want to have opened, 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. To expose
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 21
    Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive gaming. If you have other devices on your wireless network that support WMM, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. No Acknowledgement This feature prevents the Router from re-sending data if an error occurs. To use this feature
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 22
    will be open to outside access. You will need to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this way, as usual. Use https To require the use of HTTPS for remote access, select this feature. UPnP UPnP Keep the default, Enable to enable the UPnP feature; otherwise, select Disable. Click
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 23
    Factory Defaults Administration > Upgrade Firmware The 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. Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 24
    Configuration Status > Router Router Information Firmware 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
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 25
    your wireless network. 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
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 26
    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-G Broadband Router 22
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 27
    Reset, SecureEasySetup Cabling Type CAT5 LEDs Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1-4), Internet, SecureEasySetup RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able/cert Able Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™2 (WPA2), WEP, Wireless
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 28
    fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Wireless-G Broadband Router
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 29
    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, operating system used the user Wireless-G Broadband Router 25
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 30
    EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased Wireless-G Broadband Router 26
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 31
    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 27
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 32
    waar u het product hebt aangeschaft. Norsk (Norwegian) - Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF krever at utstyr med følgende symbol avbildet på produktet og/ do lokalnych władz, służb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu, w którym produkt został nabyty. Wireless-G Broadband Router 28
  • Linksys WRT54G | User Guide - Page 33
    kjer ste izdelek kupili. Suomi (Finnish) - Ympäristöä koskevia tietoja EUalueen asiakkaille EU-direktiivi 2002/96/EY edellyttää, että jos laitteistossa on tämä symboli itse tuotteessa ja . WEB: For additional information, please visit www.linksys.com Wireless-G Broadband Router 7051180NC-BW 29
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
USER GUIDE
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
Model No:
WRT54G