Linksys WRTSL54GS User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Media Storage Link RouterWireless-GWRTSL54GSUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith SpeedBooster

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster• Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP A

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Netw

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterNotebook Adapters for your laptop comput

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Back PanelWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 3: Get

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Front PanelWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Front Pan

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterInstructions for Connecting the RouterWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

9Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterInstructions for Connecting the RouterWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

10Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterPlacement OptionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster7. Connect the

11Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterPlacement OptionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster2. Drill two ho

12Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterOverviewWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 5: Configuring

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a regist

13Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe

14Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster• PP

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16Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterOpti

17Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterMaxi

18Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNSWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Setup T

19Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoost

20Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooste

21Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooste

22Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with S

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planni

23Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with S

24Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

25Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

26Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

27Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC FilterWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with Speed

28Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router wit

29Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router wit

30Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Security Tab - FirewallWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe

31Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Security Tab - VPN PassthroughWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoos

32Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Storage Tab - DiskWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Stora

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 41The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 42The Administrati

33Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Storage Tab - ShareWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Stor

34Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Storage Tab - AdministrationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooste

35Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Storage Tab - AdministrationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooste

36Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Storage Tab - Media ServerWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterT

37Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Media Storage Link Router wit

38Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Media Storage Link Router wit

39Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range ForwardWireless-G Media Storage Link Rou

40Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Applications & Gaming Tab - Port TriggeringWireless-G Media Storage Link Rout

41Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedB

42Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedB

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7Figure

43Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedB

44Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Administration Tab - ManagementWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoo

45Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Administration Tab - LogWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe

46Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Administration Tab - DiagnosticsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBo

47Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with Sp

48Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Status Tab - RouterWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe Stat

49Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterT

50Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterThe St

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis append

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster• For Windows 2000:1. Click Start, Set

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 25Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wi

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterB Open a command prompt.For Windows 98

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster5. I am not able to access the Setup p

55Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster7. I need to set up online game hostin

56Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterFollow these steps to set DMZ hosting:

57Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster11. To start over, I need to set the R

58Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I

59Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster18. I cannot write to the USB disk attach

60Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterWhere is my SecureEasySetup button?On the

61Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterDoes the Router support any operating sys

62Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterIf all else fails in the installation, wh

Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterFigure 5-58: The Traceroute Test 46Figure 5-59: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 47Figure 5

63Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterIs the Router cross-platform compatible?

64Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterWhat IEEE 802.11b features are supported?

65Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterWhat is ISM band?The FCC and their counte

66Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterHow do I resolve issues with signal loss?

67Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to

68Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterSSID. There are several

69Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterWPA Enterprise and WPA2

70Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Router's firmware is upgr

71Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix D: Windows HelpAlmost Linksys wireless products require Micro

72Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me InstructionsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys

73Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based UtilityWireless-G Media Storage Link Router w

74Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix F: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you

75Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection f

76Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a networ

77Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight

78Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol th

79Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix G: SpecificationsModel WRTSL54GStandards IEEE 802.11b, 802.

80Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterOperating Temp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF)Storage Temp. -20º~60ºC (-4º~140º

81Appendix H: Warranty InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix H: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warran

82Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix I: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterLinksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for

83Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directi

84Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster

85Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster

86Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster

87Appendix I: Regulatory InformationDual-Band Wireless Access PointFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

88Appendix J: Contact InformationWireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBoosterAppendix J: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us