Linksys WRH54G manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Linksys WRH54G. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Linksys WRH54G o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Linksys WRH54G se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Linksys WRH54G, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Linksys WRH54G debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Linksys WRH54G
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Linksys WRH54G
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Linksys WRH54G
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Linksys WRH54G no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Linksys WRH54G y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Linksys en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Linksys WRH54G, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Linksys WRH54G, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Linksys WRH54G. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    Model No . Home Router Wir eless- G WRH54G User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]

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    Wireless-G Home Router Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem arks or[...]

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    Wireless-G Home 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 Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-[...]

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    Wireless-G Home Router The Administration Tab - Log 38 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39 40 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41 The Administration Ta b - Firmware Upgrade 41 The Administration Tab - Config Management 41 The Status Tab - Router 42 The Status Tab - Local Network 43 The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics 44 The Status Tab [...]

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    Wireless-G Home 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 Conne ction to Another Router 10 Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router 10 F[...]

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    Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 24 Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 24 Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List 25 Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Firewall 28 Figure 5-29: Security Ta [...]

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    Wireless-G Home Router Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 66 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 66 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 66 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 67 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 67[...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Home Router . The Wireless-G Home Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely . How does the Wireless-G Home Router do all of this[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Home Router What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Home Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network This c[...]

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Home Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix H: Warr anty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router . • Appendix I: Regulatory Infor matio n This appendix supplies the [...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology 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 th[...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Home Router The Wireless-G Home 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, WUSB 11) when you want to enjoy USB conn[...]

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    6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router The Back Panel Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router The Back P anel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Et[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home Router The Front Panel Wireless-G Home Router The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs are located on the front panel. Po w e r 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 ever y boot-up, this LED will flash[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ho me Router Overview Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wi reless-G Home Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installatio n for Connection to Y our Broadband M[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ho me Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Your Broadband Mo dem Wireless-G Home Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router ’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power po rt and the other end into a[...]

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    10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ho me Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Wireless-G Home Router Hardwar e Installation for Connection to Another Router Before you install the Router , you must change the default IP address of the other router . This is mandator y because both routers may be set to the same IP ad[...]

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    11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ho me Router Hardware Installation for Conn ection to Another Ro uter Wireless-G Home Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router . Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the ot her router , and then con nect them to the Router’s numbered ports u[...]

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    12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer Overview Wireless-G Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router Overview 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[...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Home Router The Setup T ab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allo ws you to change the Router's general settings. When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settin gs button to save the changes[...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Home Router • PPP oE . Some DSL-based ISPs use PPP oE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Inter net connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will [...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Home Router connection to the Internet and gets an NTP time up date . Then enable the scheduling/time-specific function. User can also manually setup the Router clock. Wait until the Router connects to the internet. Then switch to "auto NTP time updat[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Home Router Router Name . In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router . Host Name/Domain Name . These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router . Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these name[...]

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    17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Basic Setu p Wireless-G Home Router Client Lease Time . The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the am ount of time , in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynam[...]

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    18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - DDNS Wireless-G Home Router The Setup T ab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server , or other server [...]

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    19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - MAC Ad dress Clone Wireless-G Home Router TZO .com E-mail Add ress, P a ssword, and Domain Nam e . Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO. Internet IP Address . The Router ’ s Internet IP ad dress is displayed here . Because it is dynamic, it will c hange. Status[...]

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    20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Setup Tab - Advan ced Routing Wireless-G Home Router The Setup T ab - Advanced Routing This tab is use d to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you t o select the ty pe(s) of advanced functions you use . Dynamic Ro uting will automatically adjust how packet s trav[...]

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    21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Wireless-G Home Router When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or clic k the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help infor mation is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. For addi[...]

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    22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Home Router Caution: The Router is not designed to have a built-in batter y mechanism for a real time clock. Shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be out of date . Router will automatically check the NTP in correcting[...]

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    23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Home Router WP A2 P ersonal . WP A2 gives you two encr yptio n methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES , or TKIP + AES . Enter a WP A Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Ke y Renewal peri[...]

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    24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Home Router RADIUS . This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is conn ected to the Router .) First, en ter the RADIUS ser ver’s IP Addr ess and port number , along with a[...]

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    25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - MAC Filtering Wireless-G Home Router The Wireless T ab - MA C Filtering Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MA C Filter . T o filter wireless users by MAC Address, either perm[...]

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    26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Home Router The Wireless T ab - Advanced Wir eless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s adv anced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wir eles[...]

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    27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Home Router Fragmentation Threshold . This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet erro r rate , you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. [...]

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    28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Security Tab - Firewall Wireless-G Home Router The Security T ab - Firewall Y ou can enable or disable the firewall, select filters to block specific Inter net data types, and block anonymous Internet requests. Use these features to enhance the security o f your network. Firewall Protection [...]

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    29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Home Router When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Sett ings butto n to save the changes, or click the Cancel Change s button to undo your changes. Help informatio n is shown on the right-hand side of the screen. For additional[...]

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    30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-31: Access Restrictions T ab - Internet Access Figure 5-32: Internet P olicy Summary Figure 5-33: List of PCs The lower portion of this page is the list of IP-MAC mapping entries. T o delete one entr y , select first t[...]

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    31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router 8. Set the time when access will be filtered. Select 24 Hours , or check the box next to From and use the drop- down boxes to designate a specific time period. 9. Click the Add to P olicy button to save your changes and active [...]

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    32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router Note: 1. The Router factor y default setting is allow . Rout er will automatically create one policy rule (as rule #1 in the list) "default dns allow". This is to give convenience to allow the basic Internet surfing s[...]

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    33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Wireless-G Home Router Te l n e t . A ter minal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and ru n a program. SMTP (Simple Mail T ransfer Pro tocol).[...]

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    34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Rang e Forward Wireless-G Home Router IP Address . Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application. Enable . Clic k the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application. Check all the values and click Save Settings to save your settings.[...]

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    35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Applications & Ga ming Tab - Port Triggering Wireless-G Home Router The Applications & Gaming T ab - P ort T riggering The Port T riggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remem [...]

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    36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-38: Applicat ions and Gaming T ab - UPnP The Applications and Gaming T ab - UPnP The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP: Cert[...]

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    37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Home Router The Applications and Gaming T ab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose ser vice, such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forw ards all ports to one PC[...]

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    38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Administration Ta b - Management Wireless-G Home Router The Administration T ab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’ s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Local Router Access . Y ou can change th e Router’s passwo[...]

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    39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Administration Tab - Diagnostics Wireless-G Home Router The Administration T ab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping, T raceroute , and DNS Lookup) allo w you to check the connections of your network components. Ping T est . The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the [...]

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    40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer Wireless-G Home Router Figure 5-45: The T raceroute T est Figure 5-46: DNS Lookup[...]

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    41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Wireless-G Home Router The Administration T ab - Factory Defaults Select Ye s to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Setti ngs button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are re[...]

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    42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Status Tab - Rou ter Wireless-G Home Router The Administration T ab - Reboot The Reboot screen is used to reboot the Router . T o reboot the Router , select Ye s for Reboot the Device , then click the Save Setting s button. All of your settings will reset to the default settings. The Status [...]

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    43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Status Tab - Loca l Network Wireless-G Home Router The Status T ab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status T ab displays the status of your network. MAC Address . This is the Router’ s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address . This shows the Router?[...]

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    44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics Wireless-G Home Router The Status T ab - T raffic Statistics The Router provides current statistical data for the int erface of the Internet, LA N and Wireless. The data are captured in ethernet packet or data bytes (8 bits), for both inbound and ou tbound tra[...]

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    45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home R outer The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G Home Router The Status T ab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status T ab displays the Router's cu rrent status and the configuration of your wireless network. All information is read-only . MAC Address . This is the Router's MAC Address, as se[...]

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    46 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router . Read the[...]

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    47 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Double-click Network and Dia l-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the[...]

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    48 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd . Press the Enter key or clic[...]

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    49 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router 5. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-based utility . • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Appendix E: Finding the MAC[...]

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    50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router 7. I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet applicat ions. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting . There may be cases when you want to host an online game o[...]

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    51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’ s web-based utility by going to http ://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forward tab . 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entere[...]

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    52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router 11. T o start over , I need to set the Router to fa ctory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. Th is will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings . In other words, the Router [...]

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    53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Home Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum T ransmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If y[...]

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    54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router Frequently Ask ed Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no lo nger connect to the Router . SecureEasySetup uses WP A-Personal encr yption. If your current wireless devices do not support W P A-Personal security , then you cannot use S[...]

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    55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router Does the Internet connection o f the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’ s current hardw are design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however , the Inter net connection speed will vary depending on the speed of you r broadband connection[...]

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    56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router the same time , even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server d oes not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer . How can I block corrupted FTP down loads? If you are [...]

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    57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router What is DMZ H osting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some ap plications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting . T[...]

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    58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router What is the IEEE 802.11 b sta nd a rd? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802[...]

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    59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes. In such a system, the user’ s end node undertakes a search f[...]

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    60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Home Router What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Priv acy , a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. What is a MA C Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by the manu[...]

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    61 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Home Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep [...]

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    62 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Home Router SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenient, i[...]

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    63 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Home Router WP A-Enterprise and WP A2-Enterprise use a RADIUS (Rem ote Authen tication Dial-In User Service) ser ver for authentication. RADIUS uses a RADIUS ser ver and WEP encr yption. WP A/WP A2-Personal . Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , and enter [...]

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    64 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G Home Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.com . 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer . 3. Open the Ro[...]

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    65 Appendi x D: Window s Help Wireless-G Home Routerr Appendix D: Windows Help Almost Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Wi ndows. Windo ws is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TC[...]

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    66 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Wireless-G Home Router Appendix E: Finding the MA C Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC a[...]

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    67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Home Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter . This appears as a serie s of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Ad[...]

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    68 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Home Router Appendix F: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u s ing this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices t[...]

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    69 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Home Router DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name [...]

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    70 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Home Router IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer . [...]

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    71 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Home Router RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r tha t holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server - Any compu[...]

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    72 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G Home Router TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing softwar e or firmware with a newer version. Upload[...]

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    73 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Home Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRH54G Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US , Canada) 13 Channels (Europe , China) 14 Channels (Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ- 45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Po[...]

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    74 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G Home Router Power DC 12V 500mA Certifications FCC Operating T emp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage T emp. -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing[...]

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    75 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G Home Router Appendix H: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys' entir[...]

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    76 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Home Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm ful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfere[...]

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    77 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-G Home Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply wit[...]

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    81 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G Easy Router For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

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    82 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J: Contact Information T echnical Support 1 800 326-7114 (US) Web Site http://www .linksys.com Support Site http://www .linksys.com/support[...]