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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WRT54G-TM
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Overview 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Another
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Log 34 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36 The Administration Tab - Config Management 36 The Status Tab - Router 37 The Status Tab - Local Network 38 The Status Tab - Wireless 39 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 47 Appendix B: Wireless Security 54 Security Precautions 54 Security Threats Facing
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Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9 Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10 Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router 10 Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 11 Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power 11 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 12 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 1
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24 Figure 5-24: MAC Address Filter List 24 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 5-26: Security Tab - Firewall 27 Figure 5-27: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28 Figure 5-29: Internet Policy Summary 28 Figure 5-30: List of PCs 28 Figure 5-31: Port Services 29 Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Inbound Traffic 29 Figure 5-33: Applicati
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router, this access can be shared over the four switched
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Wireless-G Broadband Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireles
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name. same wireless network. Ad-Hoc
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). When you wish to connect your wireless network with your w
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for all of your settings (Internet connection, approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab -
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. DMZ Green. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is enabled.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.” Hardwar
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Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. This is mandatory because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default. If you do not change the other router’s default IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Router. NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- First, make sure the Router is NOT
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Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power the power adapter sup
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup Overview CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the R
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP. Internet Connection Type Choose the ty
