Linksys WRH54G User Manual

2.4

GHz

802.11g

WIRELESS

Wireless-G

Home Router

User Guide

Model No.

WRH54G

Wireless-G Home Router

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How to Use This User Guide

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

This checkmark means there is a note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to
while using the Wireless-G Home Router.

This exclamation point means there is a caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Wireless-G Home Router.

This question mark provides you with a reminder
about something you might need to do while using
the Wireless-G Home Router.

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word: definition.

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this:

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Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.

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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 Home Router 6

The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home 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 Home 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 - MAC Filtering 25
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26
The Security Tab - Firewall 28
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 30
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 34
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 35
The Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP 36
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 37
The Administration Tab - Management 38

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The Administration Tab - Log 38
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39

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The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41
The Administration Tab - 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 - Wireless 45

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46

Common Problems and Solutions 46
Frequently Asked Questions 54

Appendix B: Wireless Security 61

Security Precautions 61
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 61

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 64
Appendix D: Windows Help 65
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 66

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 66
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 66
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 67

Appendix F: Glossary 68
Appendix G: Specifications 73
Appendix H: Warranty Information 75
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 76
Appendix J: Contact Information 82

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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: Welcome Screen 12
Figure 5-2: Password Screen 12
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13
Figure 5-4: DHCP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-5: Static IP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-6: PPPoE Connection Type 14
Figure 5-7: Optional Settings 15
Figure 5-8: Router IP 16
Figure 5-9: Server Settings 16
Figure 5-10: Binding Setting 16
Figure 5-11: Time Setting 17
Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS.org 18
Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO.com 19
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19
Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 20
Figure 5-16: Routing Table 20
Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing WAN Port Configure 21
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 28
Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
Figure 5-30: Security Tab - ARP 29
Figure 5-31: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 30
Figure 5-32: Internet Policy Summary 30
Figure 5-33: List of PCs 30
Figure 5-34: Port Services 31
Figure 5-35: Single Port Forward 32
Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 34
Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 35
Figure 5-38: Applications and Gaming Tab - UPnP 36
Figure 5-39: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 37
Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Management 38
Figure 5-41: Administration Tab - Log 38
Figure 5-42: Log Table 38
Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 39
Figure 5-44: The Ping Test 39
Figure 5-45: The Traceroute Test 40
Figure 5-46: DNS Lookup 40
Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41
Figure 5-48: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 41
Figure 5-49: Administration Tab - Config Management 41
Figure 5-50: Administration Tab - Reboot 42
Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Router 42
Figure 5-52: Status Tab - Local Network 43
Figure 5-53: DHCP Clients Table 43
Figure 5-54: Traffic Statistics 44
Figure 5-55: Status Tab - Wireless 45
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 64

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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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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

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? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet
connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Home 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.

Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2) protects your data and privacy with up to 128-bit industrial-strength
encryption. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against
intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal
users' access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web browser-based interface.

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”.

wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security
protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a
RADIUS server.

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 Home 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 Home 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 Home 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 Home 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 Home 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 Home Router
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

• Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-G Home
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 Home 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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What’s in this User Guide?

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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.

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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 Home 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 Home 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.

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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, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Home 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 Home
Router’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the W ireless-G Home 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 Home Router.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Home 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

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

network devices.

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

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

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The Back Panel

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase
all of your settings (Internet connection,
wireless security, and other settings) and
replace them with the factory defaults. Do not
reset the Router if you want to retain these
settings.

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The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the

Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When
the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

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.

NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes it
easy to set up your wireless network. If you have
SecureEasySetup devices, run the Router’s Setup
Wizard CD-ROM and follow the on-screen
instructions to use SecureEasySetup.

Wireless Green. The Wireless 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.

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

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router

Overview

This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Home 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 Home 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 antenna. 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.

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power

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

Router.”

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

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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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.

NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical
Linksys router; however, if you are using a non­Linksys router, refer to the other router’s
documentation for instructions on how to change its
local IP address to 192.168.2.1.

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.

Broadband

Modem

Internet

Router

Wireless-G

Home

Router

Multiple PCs

Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router

Figure 4-5: Connecting 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 Home

Router.”

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Home Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router

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 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 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.

T o access the W eb-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.

The Utility’s Welcome screen will appear. This screen displays the Router’s connection status; click the Refresh
button to update the information. On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices:

Setup Wizard - Click this button to run the Setup Wizard for the first-time software installation process.
Advance Setup - Click this button if you’re an advanced user and want to manually configure the Router or if you

want to configure the Router’s advanced settings that are discussed in this chapter.
System Log - Click this button to access the Utility’s Log screen.
Web Tech Support - Click this button to access on-line help.

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.

Figure 5-1: Welcome Screen

After clicking the Advance Setup button, a password request page appears. (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.

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Figure 5-2: 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.
When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the

Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
For additional help, click More.

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 or fixed 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.

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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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-4: DHCP Connection Type

Figure 5-5: Static IP Connection Type

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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 you use when logging onto your ISP through
a PPPoE or PPTP connection.

Service Name. Provided by ISP, some service providers require it for authentication. Please leave it blank if
your ISP doesn't require it.

PPPoE with Fixed IP Address. Some PPPoE based ISPs assign a fixed IP for their PPPOE client. If your ISP
gives you a fixed IP, enter it here or leave it blank if your ISP doesn't provide this info.

Auto Connect on Demand. If Auto Connect On Demand is selected, the Router will try to establish the PPPoE
connection every time it detects an Internet access request. The Router will terminate the PPPOE session
after a period of idle time, which can be set by the user. The default idle time is 5 minutes. Click on Show
Connection Duration to show the current connection uptime. User can also set a timer that can enable the
Router to pop up a message Window automatically to remind the user of the current connection uptime
duration. Note: if your Internet browser is set to block popup windows, you will not be able to see the popup
window.

Manual Connect on Demand. If Manual Connect On Demand is selected, the Router will try to establish the
PPPoE connection ONLY when the first time it detects the Internet access request. The Router will then
terminate the PPPOE session after a period of idle time which can be set by the user. The default idle time is
5 minutes. Unlike Auto Connect on Demand, the Router will NOT automatically establish PPPOE connection
any more even it detects the new Internet access request. Unless user manually click on Connect to re­establish the connection. Click on Show Connection Duration to show the current connection uptime. User
can also set a timer which can enable Router to popup a message Window automatically to remind the user
on the current connection uptime duration.

Figure 5-6: PPPoE Connection Type

Note: If your Internet Browser is set to block the popup windows, you will not be able to see the popup
window.

Keep Alive Option. This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection
sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds
(In other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds).

PPPoE Scheduling Dialer. This feature allows you to connect Internet in scheduling time.
Caution: An inaccurate Router clock setting will void the time specific functions. For initial setup of Router, it

is suggested that the user selects "Keep Alive" option first. Wait for the Router to have a successful

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connection to the Internet and gets an NTP time update. 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 update".Note that shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be
temporarily invalid. Router will try to connect to the NTP server automatically once the Internet connection
resumes. If the Router fails to connect to the NTP server, please reset the Router clock. This is to ensure that
the "Wireless RF scheduling" or other time specific functions will work properly.

Caution: An inaccurate Router clock setting will void the "Wireless RF Scheduling" feature. And shutting
down or rebooting the Router will also cause the Router clock to temporarily be invalid. The Router will try to
connect to an NTP server automatically every time the Internet connect ion gets resumed. If the Router fails in
connecting to the NTP server, please reset the Router's clock. This is to ensure that the "Wireless RF
scheduling" feature will function properly. Because of the interval of the page refresh timing, the clock may
have a maximum of 2 minutes variance.

If you have enable the "Scheduled Dialing" function. And leave Router unused (power-off or not connected to
internet) for a long time of period, you will have to check the Router clock and ensure it has the right time by
the time you start to use the Router again. If route fails on connect to NTP servers and can't get the time
updated. You may need to consider changing to different NTP servers. You have to Assure the right Router
time setting to ensure the proper working of this "Scheduled Dialing" function.

If in case you want to access the Internet as the time which is out of the schedule time you setting on the
"Scheduled Dialing" function. You may just go to Router's "Status" page, on "Router" tab. You can manually
click on "Connect" to force the Router to connect to internet. Then you can manually disconnect it by clicking
on "Disconnect" button at the "Status" page under "Router" tab. Or leave to have Router automatically
disconnect it at the time of scheduled for disconnection you set before.

Note: Some cable providers require a specific MAC address for connection to the Internet.
Fixed IP. Enter your fixed or static IP address.
Connection time warning. If you select this option, you will be warned before your 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.

Optional Settings

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

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Figure 5-7: Optional Settings

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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

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

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.

Figure 5-8: Router IP

Figure 5-9: Server Settings

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 select Disable (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.

Binding Setting. Click Binding Setting to Bind one IP address with a client PC MAC address.
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.

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Figure 5-10: Binding Setting

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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.

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

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

Set the time in which your network functions on this screen, either manually or automatically.

Manual Configuring. Select Manual Configuring, if you want to set the date and time manually.

Figure 5-11: Time Setting

Automatic NTP Updating. Select Automatic NTP Updat in g if you want the date and time set automatically by

time zone.Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. You can
automatically adjust for daylight savings time, if you select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving

changes.
NTP Server. The Router keeps a predefined NTP server list. You can also manually set a NTP server as the

master server.
Update Period. The interval that the Router updates the time from the NTP server.

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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. Enter the information, as appropriate for your service. If you
do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable.

DDNS

If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your
DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary,
depending on which DDNS service provider you use.

DynDNS.org

System. Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic, Static, or Custom.
Username, Password, and Host Name. Enter the settings of the account you set up with DynDNS.org.
Mail Exchange (Optional). Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address

go to your mail server.
Backup MX. This feature allows the mail exchange server to be a backup. To enable this feature, select Yes. To

disable the feature, keep the default, No. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, No.
Wildcard. This setting enables or disables wildcards for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is

myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).
To enable wildcards, select On. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Off. If you are not sure which setting to
select, keep the default, Off.

Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

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Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS.org

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TZO.com

E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name. Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address. The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
When you finish making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the

Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
For additional help, click More.

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will
require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC
address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router
with the MAC Address Clone feature.

Enable/Disable. To have the MAC Address cloned, click the radio button beside Enable.

Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO.com

User Defined Entry. Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.
Clone Your PC’s MAC Address. Clicking this button will clone the MAC address.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel

Changes to cancel your changes.

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Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

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The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of
advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network. Static
Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.

Operating Mode

connection to the Internet, select
chosen,

Dynamic Routing

Dynamic Routing

. Select the mode in which this Router will function. If this Router is hosting your network’s

Gateway

. If another Router exists on your network, select

Router

. When Router is

will be enabled.

. This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s
layout and exchange routing tab l es with the other Router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route
based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. This feature is
From the drop-down menu, you can also select
Ethernet and wireless networks. You can also select
the Internet. Finally, selecting

Static Routing

. To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the Select

Both

enables dynamic routing for both networks, as well as data from the Internet.

LAN & Wireless

WAN

, which performs dynamic routing with data coming from

, which performs dynamic routing over your

Disabled

by default.

set number drop-down list. (A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to
reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to set up a new static route. (Click the

Delete This Entry

Enter Route Name
Destination LAN IP

button to delete a static route.)

. Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.

. The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to

assign a static route.

Subnet Mask

. The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network

portion, and which portion is the host portion.

Default Gateway

. This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and

the remote network or host.

Hop Count. Hop Count is the number of hops to each node until the destination is reached (16 hops

maximum). Enter the Hop Count in the field provided.

Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)

Figure 5-16: Routing Table

Interface

wireless networks), or the

Click the

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. This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the

WAN

(Internet).

Show Routing Table

button to view the Static Routes you’ve already set up.

LAN & Wireless

(Ethernet and

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