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®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Media Storage Link Router
User Guide
WIRELESS
with SpeedBooster
Model No.
WRTSL54GS
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 © 2005 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 S
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 Media Storage Link Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router 8 Instructions for Connecting the Router 8 Placement Options 10 Chapter 5: Con
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 41 The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 42 The Administration Tab - Management 44 The Administration Tab - Log 45 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 46 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 47 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 47 The Administration Tab - Config Management 47 The Status Tab - Router 48 The Status Tab - Local Network 49 The Status Tab - Wireless 50 Appendix A: Troubleshootin
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the USB Disk 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Broadband Modem 9 Figure 4-3: Connect Your Network Devices 9 Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 10 Figure 4-5: Stand in Closed Position 10 Figure 4-6: Wall-Mount Slots 11 Figure 5-1: Login Screen 12 Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13 Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type 13 Figure 5-4: Static IP Co
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 25 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 26 Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 26 Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 27 Figure 5-28: MAC Address Filter List 27 Figure 5-29: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 28 Figure 5-30: Security Tab - Firewall 30 Figure 5-31: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 31 Figure 5-32: Storage Tab - Di
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-58: The Traceroute Test 46 Figure 5-59: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 47 Figure 5-60: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 47 Figure 5-61: Administration Tab - Config Management 47 Figure 5-62: Status Tab - Router 48 Figure 5-63: Status Tab - Local Network 49 Figure 5-64: DHCP Clients Table 49 Figure 5-65: Status Tab - Wireless 50 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 70 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 72 Figure E-2: MAC Address
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster. The Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Router, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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 use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster. What’s in this User Guide? This u
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter. This appendix 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. Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Rou
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 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. sa
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Notebook Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Router’s four Ethernet LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's Ethernet LAN ports can be connected to any of Lin
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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 USB The USB port is where you will connect a USB flash disk or hard drive. You can attach a disk all of your settings (Internet connection, containing media files, so you can stream music, video, o
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s SecureEasySetup button and LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel SecureEasySetupOrange/White. SecureEasySetup configures the Router with a wireless network name (also called an SSID) and wireless security settings using a method called WPA-Personal. NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have The Router’s SecureEasySetup
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router Instructions for Connecting the Router 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 3. Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normall
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 5. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL modem. Figure 4-2: Connect the Broadband Modem 6. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-3: Connect Your Network Devices Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router 9 Instructions for Connec
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 7. 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 supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router. Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.” Plac
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster 2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 2.36 inches (60 mm) apart. 3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 0.2 inches (5 mm) of its head exposed. 4. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws. 2.36 inches (60 mm) 5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall- mount slots. Now that the hardware installation is complete,
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link 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
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Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. After you have made your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes, or click the Cancel Changes button 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. Inte
