Linksys WIRELESS-G WRT54GS User Manual

Model No.Broadband RouterWireless-GWRT54GSUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith SpeedBooster

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster• Appendix H: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwor

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible wit

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Back PanelWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 3: Getting to Know the W

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front PanelWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Front PanelThe Router’s LED

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadb

9Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband ModemWireless-G Broadband Router with Spe

10Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection of One Router to AnotherWireless-G Broadband Router with S

11Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection of One Router to AnotherWireless-G Broadband Router with S

12Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation for Connection of One Router to AnotherWireless-G Broadband Router with S

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trad

13Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Bro

14Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Setup Tab - Basic

15Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster• PPPoE. Some DSL-base

16Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster• Telstra Cable. Telst

17Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterOptional SettingsSome

18Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterClient Lease Time. The

19Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNSWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Setup Tab - DDNSThe Route

20Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Setup Tab -

21Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Setup Tab - A

22Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Wir

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wirele

23Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Wireless

24Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWPA2 Personal

25Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterRADIUS. This

26Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC FilterWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Wireles

27Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe

28Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFrag

29Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - FirewallWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Security Tab - Fir

30Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - VPN PassthroughWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Security Ta

31Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe

32Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterBloc

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Administration Tab - Log 37The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 38The Administration Tab - Factory De

33Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range ForwardWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoos

34Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port TriggeringWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoost

35Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Applicat

36Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterEnable. To d

37Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - ManagementWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Administra

38Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - DiagnosticsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Administr

39Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Admi

40Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Config ManagementWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Adm

41Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Status Tab - RouterThe

42Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Status Tab - Lo

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: Con

43Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterThe Status Tab - Wireles

44Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consis

45Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster• For Windows 2000:1. Click Start, Settings, an

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterB Open a command prompt.For Windows 98SE and Me

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster6. I am not able to access the Setup page of th

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster8. I need to set up online game hosting or use

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFollow these steps to set DMZ hosting:1. Access

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster12. To start over, I need to set the Router to

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster6. You may see the login status display as Conn

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster• For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed i

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 23Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Sec

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFrequently Asked QuestionsAfter using SecureEasySe

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterDoes the Internet connection of the Router support

55Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterthe same time, even if on the same LAN (not a prob

56Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWhat is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) all

57Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWhat IEEE 802.11b features are supported?The produ

58Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWhat is ISM band?The FCC and their counterparts ou

59Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterHow do I resolve issues with signal loss?There is

60Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wir

61Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterSSID. There are several things to

62Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterpris

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterFigure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 65Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 66Figure E-5: MAC Address

63Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Broadband Router's firmware is upg

64Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft

65Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoo

66Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based UtilityWireless-G Broadband Router with Speed

67Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix F: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come

68Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one P

69Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFI

70Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roa

71Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provid

72Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix G: SpecificationsModel WRT54GSStandards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEE

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-

73Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterUnit Weight 13.6 oz (0.385 kg)Power External, 12V DC, 0.5ACertification FCC,

74Appendix H: Warranty InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix H: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You

75Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix I: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis device complies w

76Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterIndustry Canada StatementThis device complies with Industry Canada IC

77Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/9

78Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

79Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

80Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

81Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Router for Mobile BroadbandFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

82Appendix J: Contact InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix J: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online f

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for se