Cisco WRK54G User Manual

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802.11g

WIRELESS

WRK54G

Wireless-G

Broadband Router

User Guide

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How to Use This User Guide

This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:

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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 Router 10

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12

Overview 12 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13 The Setup Tab - DDNS 18 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 20 The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 21 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 22 The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26 The Security Tab - Firewall 27 The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28 The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31 The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32 The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 32 The Administration Tab - Management 35

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The Administration Tab - Log 35 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 36 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 37 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37 The Administration Tab - Config Management 37 The Status Tab - Router 38 The Status Tab - Local Network 39 The Status Tab - Wireless 39

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40

Common Problems and Solutions 40 Frequently Asked Questions 48

Appendix B: Wireless Security 55

Security Precautions 55 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 55

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 58 Appendix D: Windows Help 59 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 60

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 60 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 60 For the Router’s Web-based Utility 61

Appendix F: Glossary 62 Appendix G: Specifications 69 Appendix H: Warranty Information 71 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 72 Appendix J: Contact Information 74

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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 13 Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type 13 Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 13 Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type 14 Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type 14 Figure 5-7: L2TP Connection Type 15 Figure 5-8: Telestra Cable Connection Type 15 Figure 5-9: Optional Settings 16 Figure 5-10: Router IP 16 Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings 17 Figure 5-12: Time Setting 17 Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS account 18 Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO account 18 Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19 Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 20 Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 20 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 21 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 22 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 22 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 23 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 23

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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 27 Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27 Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28 Figure 5-31: Internet Policy Summary 28 Figure 5-32: List of PCs 28 Figure 5-33: Port Services 29 Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30 Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31 Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32 Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 32 Figure 5-38: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS Adding an New Application 33 Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Management 35 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Log 35 Figure 5-41: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 36 Figure 5-42: The Ping Test 36 Figure 5-43: The Traceroute Test 36 Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 37 Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Config Management 37 Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Router 38 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Local Network 39 Figure 5-49: DHCP Clients Table 39 Figure 5-50: Status Tab - Wireless 39 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 58 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 60 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 60 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 60 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 61 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 61

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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 ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G.

Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Run the Setup Wizard and it will guide you through the steps. You can also access the Router’s features through the easy-to-use, browserbased utility.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called “wired”.

spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

firewall: Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders.

nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of both

802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.

With your networks all connected, wired, wireless, and the Internet, you can now share files and Internet access—and even play games. All the while, the Wireless-G Broadband Router protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

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 Wireless-G Broadband 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 Broadband Router.

Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

lan (local area network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.

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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 Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

• Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

• Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so.

• Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

• 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.

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• 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 What’s in this User Guide?

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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 same wireless network.

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.

Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a wired network or not.

If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-G Broadband Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well.

If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or access point. The drawback of this mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wirelessequipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.

Network Layout

The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g products. Now, products using these standards can communicate with each other.

infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other (peer-topeer) without the use of an access point.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology

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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 wired network, you can use the Wireless-G Broadband Router’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or SD208).

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout

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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.

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for

approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.

security, and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.

1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network

devices.

Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

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The Front Panel

The Router’s SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and 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.

WLAN Green. The WLAN LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED

is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.

1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back

panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.

Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel

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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.”

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

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 antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.

4. 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 broadband modem.

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

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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 different power adapter could damage the Router.

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G

Broadband Router,” for directions on how to configure the Router.

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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.

First, make sure the Router is NOT connected to your network. Then follow these instructions:

1. To access the other router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the other router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

2. A password request page will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. In the Password field, enter the password you have set (the default password is admin). Then click the OK button.

3. The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab. In the Network Setup section, there is a setting called Local IP Address, which is set to 192.168.1.1. Change this to 192.168.2.1.

4. Click the Save Settings button to save your change, and then exit the Web-based Utility.

5. Power down your network devices. Now you will begin the hardware installation of Router.

6. 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.

7. Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.

8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router.

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Router

NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non-Linksys router, refer to the other router’s documentation for instructions on how to change its local IP address to

192.168.2.1.

Broadband

Modem

Router

Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router

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Multiple PCs

Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router

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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 the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to

“Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router”.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband 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 Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility.

This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users will use these two screens of the Utility:

• Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.

• Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.

There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Then click the OK button.

HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs communicate over the network with this protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more information on TCP/IP.

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Figure 5-1: Password Screen

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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 type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

• DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which

should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

• Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

DNS. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

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Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type

Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type

Static IP address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network.

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• PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet 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 have to enable PPPoE.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

• PPTP. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Specify Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type

Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type

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• L2TP. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

User Name. Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.

Password. Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

L2TP Server. Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using; this should be provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand. If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a

period of time, select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last.

Keep Alive. If you want the Router to periodically check your Internet connection, select Keep Alive. Then specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. If the connection is down, the Router will automatically re-establish your connection.

• Telestra Cable. Telestra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. If your ISP is Telstra,

then select Telestra Cable.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Heart Beat Server. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Figure 5-7: L2TP Connection Type

Connect on Demand. If you want the Router to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a

period of time, select Connect on Demand and designate the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last.

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Figure 5-8: Telestra Cable Connection Type

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Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

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 names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. The default setting, Manual, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select Auto.

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

Figure 5-9: Optional Settings

This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.

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Figure 5-10: Router IP

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Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)

The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, you must configure all of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the Router), and make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

DHCP Server. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button (no other DHCP features will be available).

Starting IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.

Maximum Number of DHCP Users. Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.

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 amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

Static DNS (1-3). The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can type up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.

WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.

Time Setting

Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight savings time.)

Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings

Figure 5-12: Time Setting

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The Setup Tab - DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) 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 behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com.

Select your DDNS service, DynDNS or TZO, from the DDNS Service pull-down menu. You may be asked for a User Name, Password, E-mail Address, Domain Name, or Host Name. Simply enter the appropriate information for your DDNS account.

The following information will also be displayed.

Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.

Status. This displays the status of the DDNS connection.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS account

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Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO account

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