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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2,4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WRK54G (EU/LA)
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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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with t
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this 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 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8 Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs 10 Overview 10 Configuring Windows 98S
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 31 The Administration Tab - Management 32 The Administration Tab - Log 33 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 34 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 34 The Status Tab - Router 35 The Status Tab - Local Network 36 The Status Tab - Wireless 37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38 Common Problems and Solutions 38 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 52 Security Precautions 52 Security Threats Facing Wirel
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Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Broadband 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 5-1: Configuration Tab 10 Figure 5-2: IP Address Tab 10 Figure 5-3: Properties 11 Figure 5-4: TCP/IP 11 Figure 5-5: IP Address 11 Figure 5-6: Properties 12 Figure 5-7: TCP/IP 12 Figure 5-8: IP Address 12 Figure 6-1: Passw
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 22 Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 22 Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23 Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 24 Figure 6-22: Wireless Client MAC List 24 Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Figure 6-24: Security Tab - Filter 27 Figure 6-25: List of PCs 27 Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 28 Figure 6-27: Appli
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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 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 Wireless-G B
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Wireless-G Broadband 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 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 in
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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: your wireless network’s name. same wireless network. Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mo
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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 (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11). When you wish to connect your wireless network w
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want to retain Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel these settings. Reset Button Ther
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Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Broadband 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 i
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband 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. No
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Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Broadband Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. IMPORTANT: To connect your wireless PCs, you must first complete the configuration of the Router with a wired connection. Then, follow the instructions on your wireless adapter to connect a wireless PC to the Router. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power 6. Connect the AC power adapter to
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows Overview 98SE, 2000, Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically. If your The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your PCs, so they will be able to communicate PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and with the Router. To do this, you need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address then Help.
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button. (See Figure 5-3.) 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet P
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), follow the instructions for Windows 2000. 1. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon. Then click the Network Connections icon. 2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicabl
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Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends that you use the Setup Wizard on the Overview Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the Web- You can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s based Utility. advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. This chapter will describe each web pag
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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 Broadband 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 Broadband Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP. Internet Connectio
