Linksys WRT54GH User Manual

USER GUIDE

Wireless-G Home Router

with SpeedBurst

Model: WRT54GH

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3

General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 4

Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 23

Appendix B: Specications 24

Appendix C: Warranty Information 25

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Appendix D: Regulatory Information 27

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans ﬁl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 33

Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-G Home Router with SpeedBurst. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser–based utility.

Front Panel

Back Panel

Internet The Internet port is where you will

connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.

4, 3, 2, 1 These Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)

connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

On/Off Push the On/Off button to power on or

off the Router.

Power The Power port connects to the included

power adapter.

Side Panel

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.

Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up

when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the network.

Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up

when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port.

Power (Green) The Power LED lights up

and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its selfdiagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

Reset There are two ways to reset the Router

to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Router’s browser-based utility. (Refer to Administration > Factory Defaults, page 20.)

Horizontal Placement

The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.

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Wall-Mounting Placement

The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 51.3 mm (2.02 inches).

Two screws are needed to mount the Router.

Suggested Mounting Hardware

4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm

†Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not

true to scale.

NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages

incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.

Follow these instructions:

1. Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are

51.3 mm (2.02 inches) apart.

3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.

4. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

2.5-3.0 mm

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

51.3 mm

Wall-Mounting Template

Print this page at 100% size.

Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.

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Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.

• Password protect all computers on the network and

individually password protect sensitive files.

• Change passwords on a regular basis.

• Install anti-virus software and personal firewall

software.

• Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications

may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away

from exterior walls and windows.

• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways

off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).

• Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters

in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network.

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WEB: For more information on wireless security,

visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security

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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you want to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.

The browser-based utility has these 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.

NOTE: When first installing the Router, you

should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the browser-based utility.

Advanced Configuration

Setup > Basic Setup

Access the Browser-Based Utility

To access the browser-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. The first time you open the browser-based utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:

• Automatic Configuration - DHCP

• Static IP

• PPPoE

• PPTP

• L2TP

• Telstra Cable

Automatic Configuration - 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. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.

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Static IP

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

Internet Connection Type > 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.

Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP

address of the ISP server.

DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) server IP address.

before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Keep Alive: 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, select 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.

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.

Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Service Name (Optional) If provided by your ISP, enter

the Service Name.

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. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following:

• Specify an 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.

• Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the

IP address of the ISP server.

• DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one

DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.

PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with

the IP address of the PPTP server.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

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automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Advanced Configuration

Keep Alive: Redial Period

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

If you select this option, the

L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Heartbeat

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

Optional Settings

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

Optional Settings

Host Name and 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.

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.

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MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies

the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select

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the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default, Auto.

Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option

is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

• PPPoE: 1492

• PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings of the local network. Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

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

Advanced Configuration

DHCP Reservation

• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select

check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.

Router IP

DHCP Server Setting

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, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

DHCP Server Setting

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you

already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).

DHCP Reservation Click this button if you want to assign

a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.

DHCP Reservation

You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.

• Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP

address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.

Clients Already Reserved

A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Basic Setup screen, click Close.

Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to

start with when is default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default is 192.168.1.100

Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum number

of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.

IP Address Range The range of available IP addresses. is

displayed.

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 has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will be renewed. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s

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Static DNS 1-3

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, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter 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 computer’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

Time Settings

Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network

functions from this drop-down menu.

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes Select this option to have the Router

automatically adjust for daylight saving time.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > 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. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disabled.

DDNS

DynDNS.org

Setup > DDNS > DynDNS

Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.

Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS

service.

System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,

Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.

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 disable this feature, keep the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default,

Disabled.

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 disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.

DDNS Service

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.

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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.

Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

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TZO.com

Setup > DDNS > TZO

E-mail Address, TZO Key, 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.

Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > 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.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.

Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can

select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you do not have any wireless devices in your network, select

Disabled.

Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name

shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

MAC Address Clone

Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC address cloned,

select Enabled.

MAC Address Enter the MAC address registered with

your ISP here.

Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC

address of the computer you are using.

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Standard Channel Select the appropriate channel for

your wireless network. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto.

SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local

area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Chapter 3

Wireless > Wireless Security

The Wireless Security screen configures the security of your wireless network. The Router supports the following wireless security mode options: WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.)

Wireless Security

Advanced Configuration

Security Mode

Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.

WPA2 Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA2, then each device

in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA2 method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

Security Mode > WPA Personal

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

WEP

WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA.

IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,

then each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and key, or else the network will not function properly.

Security Mode > WPA2 Personal

Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods,

TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES or WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES. The default is WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES.

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

WPA Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA, then each device in

your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

Wireless-G Home Router with SpeedBurst

Security Mode > WEP

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,

40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate

WEP keys. Then click Generate.

Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP

key manually.

Transmit Key Transmit Key 1 is used.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius.

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless Client List

This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. The list can be sorted by Client Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Status.

Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click Add.

To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close.

MAC 01-32 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices

whose wireless access you want to block or allow.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

Wireless MAC Filter

Enabled/Disabled

either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC address, keep the default,

Disabled

Access Restriction

Prevent Select this option to block wireless access by

MAC address. This button is selected by default.

Permit Select this option to allow wireless access by MAC

address. This button is not selected by default.

MAC Address Filter List

Wireless Client List Click this button to open the Wireless

Client List screen.

To filter wireless users by MAC address,

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced Wireless

AP Isolation This option isolates all wireless clients and

wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other. To use this option, select Enable. AP Isolation is disabled by default.

Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your

network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, keep the default, Enabled.

Wireless Client List

Wireless-G Home Router with SpeedBurst

Authentication Type The Authentication Type setting

is available if the Security Mode is WEP. The default is Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System

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