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    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VoIP Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Model No. WRT54GP2
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    hands after handling. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with the Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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    Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 47 48 48 9 The Status Tab - Voice 49 10 The Status Tab - Router 50 11 The Status Tab - Local Network 51 11 The Status Tab - Wireless 52 14 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 15 Common Problems and Solutions
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 81 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 81 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 82 For the Router's Web-based Utility 82 Appendix D: Windows Help 83 Appendix E: Glossary 85
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    (TZO.com) Figure 5-11: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Figure 5-13: Routing Table Entry List Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Local Network 51 Figure 5-40: DHCP Active IP Table 51 Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Wireless 52 Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen 81 Figure C-2: MAC/Adapter Address 81 Figure C-3: MAC/Physical Address 82 Figure C-4:
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    Ports Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. Plus, after you have set up your Vonage service, you can make phone or fax
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    Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router, use the instructions in the Quick Installation or this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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    questions, regarding installation and use of the Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This appendix instructs you on
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support, as
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    basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point or wireless router, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam
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    the distance and interference directly between them. access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Network Layout The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been
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    of the Router. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Internet Phone1 Phone2 Ethernet 1-3 Reset Button Power Figure 3-1: Back Panel This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem. For your primary Vonage line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your telephone (or
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    Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware. Green. The WLAN LED lights up when there is an active wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over
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    4: Connecting the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and broadband modem. NOTE: Make sure your telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse). 2. Connect your broadband modem's Ethernet cable to the
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    the Management tab. The Router's default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default. • Wireless. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your wireless network. There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Voice, Applications
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    • Wireless Network Access. To permit or deny wireless network access for specific devices, set up MAC address filtering. • Advanced Wireless. Advanced users can alter data tranmission settings on this screen. Security • Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address
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    • Factory Defaults. If you want to reset the Router to its factory default settings, then you will need a password available only from Vonage. Contact Vonage for more information. • Firmware Upgrade. Upgrading the Router's firmware requires a password available only from Vonage. Contact Vonage for
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    access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.15.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key. A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Enter admin in the User Name and Password
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    of connection type you select. Obtain an IP automatically By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet
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    for information on RAS. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel. Figure 5-5: PPPoE NOTE: For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE applications that are installed on your PCs. RAS Plan. Select the type of plan you have
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    the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address. User Name and Password
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    Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Heart Beat Server. This is the IP address that the Router has, when
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    DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500 when disabled. packet: a unit of data sent over a network. Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to change the Router's local network settings. Router IP The values for the Router's Local IP Address
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    dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. dynamic ip address: a temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 21 The Setup Tab
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    you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS server, enter that
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    the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account you set up with DynDNS.org. Internet IP Address. The Router's current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change. Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. TZO.com Figure 5-9: Setup
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do
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    The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing NAT. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Enter Route Name. Enter a name for the static route, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters. Destination LAN IP. The Destination LAN IP Address is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP
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    keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to
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    -In User Service.) These three are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, proceed to "Appendix B: Wireless Security." wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which
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    menu. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address and port number, along with the WPA Shared Key, which is the key shared between the Router and the server. Last, enter the Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. When you have finished making
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. MAC Filter. To filter wireless access by MAC Address, click Enable. If you do not
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    and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your Wireless-G products. If these products are not able to transmit to the Router in an cts (clear to send): a signal sent by
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports environment with heavy 802.11b traffic, then enable CTS Protection Mode. This function boosts the Router's ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will significantly decrease performance. Beacon Interval. The default value is 100. Enter a
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    The Security Tab - Filter Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports When you click the Security tab, you will see the Filter screen. Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and block anonymous Internet requests and/or multicasting. Filter IP Address Range You can
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Edit MAC Filter Setting. Click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button. Select the range of MAC address entries in the drop-down box. In each mac field, enter the MAC address you want to filter. Click the Apply button before closing the window. To cancel
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    (username and password) in addition to data transport. Chapter 5: Configuring the Router The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough pptp: a VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab Access to the Voice tab is restricted by Vonage. Contact Vonage for more information. The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen.
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Protocol. Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. IP Address. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access. To find the IP address, go to "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports End Port. Enter the ending port number of UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP Forwarding Application. Ten applications are preset. For custom applications
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    an Internet address. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol). A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Finger. A UNIX command widely used on the Internet to find out information about a particular user, such as a telephone number, whether the user is currently
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    more information. IP Address. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access. To find the IP address, go to "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter." Enabled. Check the Enabled box to enable the service you have defined
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    The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC.
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types . Otherwise, keep the default, Disable. High priority/Low used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity. All pending messages and
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice QoS This setting allows you to rate will be automatically displayed. If you want to manually set the maximum QoS upstream rate, select Manual. Then enter the maximum speed in kbps; the default is 256 kbps. When you have finished making changes
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    Plug and Play) features. Router Password Local Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router's Web-based Utility. The default password is admin. Router Password. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports UPnP UPnP. UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Allow users to make configuration changes. When enabled, this feature allows you to make manual changes
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    is downloadable from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The Logviewer saves all incoming and outgoing activity in a permanent file on your PC's hard drive. In the Logviewer IP Address field, enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the Logviewer software. The Router will now send updated logs
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen is protected by a password available only from Vonage. Contact Vonage for more information. The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Upgrading the Router's firmware requires a
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    The Status Tab - Voice Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Voice screen displays information about your Internet phone line(s). Information Voice Version. This shows the version number of the voice firmware currently installed on the Router. Line1 Status Registration Status. The
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    the Setup screen. Information Firmware Version. This shows the installed version and date of the firmware. Current Time. The current time and date are displayed here. MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router's Internet interface is displayed here. (When you sign up for your Internet phone service
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DHCP Release. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Release button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router's Internet port. DHCP Renew. Available for a DHCP connection, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen displays status information about your wireless network. Wireless MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router's wireless network interface is displayed here. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this
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    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Vonage website
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports C. Click Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the OK button. 3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC. The Router, by default, assigns an
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    to 192.168.15.254. E. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0. F. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.15.1 (Router's default IP address). G. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports D. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button. E. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 4. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 5. Restart the computer if asked. 6. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • If you do NOT get a reply, check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter. D. In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet IP address and press the Enter key
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    Problem #12: I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window." 7. I can't get my Virtual Private Network (VPN) to work through the Router. Access the Router's web interface by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router, and go to the Security
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Change the IP address for the Router to another subnet to avoid a conflict between the VPN IP address and your local IP address. For example, if your VPN server assigns an IP address 192.168.15.X (X is a number from 1 to 254) and your local LAN IP
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports provided. Check "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter" for details on getting an IP address. F. Check the Enabled option for the port services you want to use. Consider the examples below: Application Web server
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports C. Enter the port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80. D. Select the protocol you will be using, TCP or UDP, or select Both. E. Enter the IP address of the PC or network device
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    . Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 30 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps: A. Access the Router's web interface by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of
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    to factory default. Hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 14. My DSL service
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) C. On the Basic Setup tab, select the option Keep Alive, and set the
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    , go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.) C. Click the Applications & Gaming => Port Triggering tab. D. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Name. E. Enter the Start and
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    www.vonage.com. What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Yes, enable or disable IPSec Passthrough on the Security => VPN Passthrough tab. Where is the Router installed on
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    TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP. Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup
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    simultaneously with just one public IP address? It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using. For example, Unreal Tournament supports multi-login with one public IP. How do I get Half-Life: Team Fortress to work with the Router? The default client port for Half-Life
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    with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter." If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router? No. 70 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked
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    or actively route PPTP sessions? The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router. How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application's documentation to determine if it supports operation over a
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    are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is ad-hoc mode
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user's end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and
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    the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable identifier for the network. How do I reset the Router? Press the Reset button on the back panel for about five seconds. This will reset the Router to its default settings. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 75 Frequently Asked
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    adapter (or vice versa). Verify that the same wireless security settings are being used by all devices in your wireless network. How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America). 76 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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    Appendix B: Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for
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    the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use. 78 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing
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    a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys. Appendix B: Wireless Security 79 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server's IP Address and port
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer's Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key. 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on
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    Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Almost all Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 84 Appendix D: Windows Help
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    the range of a wireless network. Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric
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    so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from
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    included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this
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    used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG
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    data to a group of destinations at once. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. NAT (Network Address Translation) Traversal -A method of enabling
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    that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. Preamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that
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    SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. STUN (Simple Traversal
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to
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    Reset Button RJ-45 Ethernet Category 5, RJ-11 Standard Phone Cable Power, WLAN (Wireless-G), Ethernet (1-3), Phone (1-2), Internet TCP/IP Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G Broadband Router Security Features NAT Firewall Wireless Security Features WPA, WEP, TKIP, RADIUS, Wireless MAC
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Dimensions 7.32" x 1.89" x 7.87" (W x H x D) (186 mm x 48 mm x 200 mm) Unit Weight 13.30 oz. (0.38 kg) Power External, 12V DC, 1.0A Certifications FCC, CE, cUL, ICES-003, RSS210 Operating Temp. 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) Storage Temp. -20º
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports LIMITED WARRANTY Vonage warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Vonage Technical Support Vonage, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Vonage
  • Linksys WRT54GP2 | User Guide - Page 104
    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports remedy provided under this Agreement 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 contact Vonage
  • Linksys WRT54GP2 | User Guide - Page 105
    Appendix H: Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports FCC Statement This product has been tested and a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may
  • Linksys WRT54GP2 | User Guide - Page 106
    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Industry Canada (Canada) This Class B . The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. SAFETY NOTICES Caution: To reduce
  • Linksys WRT54GP2 | User Guide - Page 107
    latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give the Linksys advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone
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    Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 100 Appendix I: Contact Information Linksys
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    www.linksys.com
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Model No.
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Wireless-
G
WRT54GP2
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2.4
802.11g
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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