Linksys WRT54GS Owner's Manual

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2,4

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802.11g

Wireless-G

Broadband Router

WIRELESS

WRT54GS (EU/LA/UK)

with SpeedBooster

User Guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

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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 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
Connecting One Router to Another 10

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13

Overview 13
Using the Setup Wizard 13
Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 30

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 33

Overview 33
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34
The Setup Tab - DDNS 39
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 40
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 41
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 42
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 43
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 45
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 46
The Security Tab - Firewall 48
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 48
The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55
QoS 55
The Administration Tab - Management 57
The Administration Tab - Log 57
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59
The Administration Tab - Config Management 60
The Status Tab - Router 61
The Status Tab - Local Network 62
The Status Tab - Wireless 63

Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 64

Overview 64
Introduction 64
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 65
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 66
Managing Linksys Parental Controls 69
Support Center 70
Activity Reports 72
Family Settings 74
Suggest a Rating 82
Using the Parental Control Service 82

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 85

Common Problems and Solutions 85
Frequently Asked Questions 94

Appendix B: Wireless Security 101

Security Precautions 101
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 101

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 104
Appendix D: Windows Help 105
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 106

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 106
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106

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For the Router’s Web-based Utility 107

Appendix F: Glossary 108
Appendix G: Specifications 114
Appendix H: Warranty Information 116
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 117
Appendix J: Contact Information 124

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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 Modem 8
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9
Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10
Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10
Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 11
Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices 11
Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power 12
Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 13
Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 13
Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen 14
Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen 14
Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 15
Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen 15
Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen 16
Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen 16
Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen 17
Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen 18
Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen 19
Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen 19
Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen 20
Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen 21
Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen 22
Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 22
Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen 23
Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo 23

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Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button 23
Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button 23
Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 24
Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 24
Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 25
Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 25
Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 26
Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen 26
Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen 27
Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 28
Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 28
Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 29
Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 29
Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 30
Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen 30
Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen 31
Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 31
Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen 32
Figure 6-1: Password Screen 33
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34
Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type 34
Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type 34
Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type 35
Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type 35
Figure 6-7: L2TP Connection Type 36
Figure 6-8: Telstra Connection Type 36
Figure 6-9: Optional Settings 37
Figure 6-10: Router IP 38
Figure 6-11: Network Address Server Settings 38
Figure 6-12: Time Setting 39
Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - DDNS 40
Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 41
Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 42

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Figure 6-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 42
Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 43
Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 44
Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 44
Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 45
Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 45
Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 46
Figure 6-23: MAC Address Filter List 46
Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 47
Figure 6-25: Security Tab - Firewall 49
Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 49
Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50
Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51
Figure 6-29: Internet Policy Summary 51
Figure 6-30: List of PCs 51
Figure 6-31: Port Services 52
Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53
Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54
Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55
Figure 6-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 55
Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Management 57
Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Log 57
Figure 6-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58
Figure 6-39: The Ping Test 58
Figure 6-40: The Traceroute Test 58
Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59
Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59
Figure 6-43: Administration Tab - Config Management 60
Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Router 61
Figure 6-45: Status Tab - Local Network 62
Figure 6-46: DHCP Clients Table 62
Figure 6-47: Status Tab - Wireless 63
Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing 65

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Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 65
Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement 66
Figure 7-4: Sign Up 66
Figure 7-5: Purchase Service 67
Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 68
Figure 7-7: Congratulations 68
Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login 69
Figure 7-9: Support Center 70
Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service 70
Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information 71
Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 71
Figure 7-13: Activity Reports 72
Figure 7-14: Types of Reports 72
Figure 7-15: Web Report 73
Figure 7-16: Family Settings 74
Figure 7-17: New Family Member 74
Figure 7-18: All Settings 75
Figure 7-19: Online Reporting 75
Figure 7-20: Maturity Level 76
Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions 77
Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 78
Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories 78
Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 79
Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions 80
Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings 80
Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 81
Figure 7-28: Password 81
Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating 82
Figure 7-30: Security Warning 82
Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 83
Figure 7-32: Tray Icon 83
Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 83
Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 84

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Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 84
Figure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 84
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 104
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 106
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 106
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 106
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 107
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 107

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband
Router with SpeedBooster 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 with SpeedBooster 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 with SpeedBooster, this
access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless network, broadcast at either 11Mbps for
Wireless-B or 54Mbps for Wireless-G. In addition, WEP encryption provides greater security opportunities while
the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. All of
these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed through the easy-to-use browser-based
utility.

But what does all of this mean?

mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of
measurement for data transmission

browser: an application program that
provides a way to look at and interact with all
the information on the World Wide Web.

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 Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the
network is called “wired”.

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. The Wireless-G
Broadband Router with SpeedBooster bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and
wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other. And since this Router has SpeedBooster
technology, your wireless network performance increases by up to 30% from old 802.11g standards. In fact, even
non-SpeedBooster-equipped devices on your network will see a speed improvement when communicating with
SpeedBooster-enhanced equipment!

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 with SpeedBooster protects your
networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when you first install 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 with SpeedBooster, 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 with SpeedBooster.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome

lan (Local Area Network): The
computers and networking products
that make up the network in your home
or office

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and
backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

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What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.

• 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 Router’s physical features.

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

• Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter explains how to set up your Router.

• Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter explains how to use the Router’s Web-Based Utility.

• Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service
This chapter explains how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the
Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages.

• 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 Router’s firmware 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.

Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?

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• 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 Router’s MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature.

• Appendix F: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications.

• Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty information.

• Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information.

• 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 Guide?

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the
wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network 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

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 wireless and wired network 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, 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: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users.

ssid: your wireless network’s name.

ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices

communicating directly to each other
(peer-to-peer) without the use of an
access point.

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

adpater: a device that adds
network functionality to your PC

ethernet: IEEE standard network protocol that
specifies how data is placed on and retrieved
from a common transmission medium

access point: a device that allows wireless­equipped computers and other devices to
communicate with a wired network. Also used
to expand the range of a wireless network.

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.

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 Router will also communicate
with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, 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 (WEP Encryption, network
settings, etc.) and replace them with the
factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

want to retain these settings.

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.

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 PCs on your wired network and other Ethernet

network devices.

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

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The Back Panel

port: the connection point on a computer or networking
device used for plugging in cables or adapters

broadband: an always-on, fast Internet connection

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The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

(Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up and will stay

orange when the Router is powered on. The color orange indicates that the Router is not using
the SecureEasySetup feature, while the color white indicates that the Router is using the
SecureEasySetup feature. When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will
turn white and start flashing. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA-PSK (also
called WPA-Personal) key, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white.

To clear the SSID and WPA-PSK key, press and hold down the Cisco logo for five seconds. The
Cisco logo will flash slowly as the Router resets itself. The Cisco logo will turn orange to
indicate a successful reset.

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.

dmz: removes the Router's firewall protection from
one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet

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.

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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.” You may
wish to run some applications, such as Parental Control, for only certain PCs on your network and will need to run
the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router to do this. If you want to install the Wireless-G
Broadband Router behind another router in your network, follow the instructions in “Connecting One Router to
Another.”

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.

hardware: the physical aspect of
computers, telecommunications, and
other information technology devices

dsl: an always-on broadband
connection over traditional phone lines

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem

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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

Broadband Router,” for directions on using the Router’s Web-Based Utility to configure the Router’s

settings for your network.

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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Connecting One Router to Another

Some applications, such as Parental Control, apply setting to all PCs connected to the Router. Sometimes, you
may not want those settings to apply to all settings in your network. When this is the case, you may want to
connect the Router behind another, so you can have some PCs connected to the Router with Parental Control
and some connected to a Router without.

Before you connect one Router to another, you must make sure that both have different IP Addresses. This is
mandatory because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default, right out of the box. If both
routers have the same IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Router with Parental Control.

Internet Broadband

Router Wireless-G

Modem

Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another

Broadband

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, or whatever IP Address you have set it to, 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 Broadband Router.

6. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband Router is usually at
the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

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.

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.

Internet

Router

Wireless-G
Broadband

Router

Broadband

Modem

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Connecting One Router to Another

Multiple PCs

Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router

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

Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port

9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Broadband 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.

Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices

Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Broadband
Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.

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10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical
outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result
in product damage.

Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power

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

Broadband Router,” for directions on using the Router’s Web-Based Utility to configure the Router’s

settings for your network.

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Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Overview

The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation
procedure. It will go through the instructions for configuring the Router’s network and wireless settings.

Using the Setup Wizard

1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and
the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that
appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

2. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the language setting of your PC from the languages available on
the wizard. On the initial Welcome screen, click the Next button if you want to proceed with the Setup Wizard
using the current language. If you want to use a different language, select the appropriate language, and then
click the Next button.

Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language

Selection Screen

3. On the following Welcome screen, click the Click Here to Start button if this is the first time you are running
the Setup Wizard. These are your other choices:

Wireless Setup - If you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo, then click Wireless Setup
and proceed to the section at the end of this chapter, “Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook.”

NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not
support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your
existing devices.

Norton Internet Security - Click the Norton Internet Security button to install the Norton Internet Security
software program.

User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide.

Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

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Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start

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4. After reading the License Agreement, click the Next button if you accept, or click the Cancel button to end

the installation.

5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to disconnect your broadband modem from your PC. After you have done so,

click the Next button.

Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen

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Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from

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6. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect your broadband modem to the Router. After you have done so, click

the Next button.

7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect a network cable to your PC. After you have done so, click the Next

button.

Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the

Router Screen

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Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a

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8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to connect the other end of the network cable to the Router.

Then you can also connect additional PCs to the Router.

After you have done so, click the Next button.

9. The Setup Wizard will ask you to power on the Router. After you have done so, click the Next button.

Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable

to the Router Screen

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Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen

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10. Make sure the Router’s Power, Internet, and numbered LEDs (depending on the number of PCs connected) are

lit on its front panel. After you have done so, click the Next button.

11. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the Internet connection type you use: Cable or DHCP or DSL

(PPPoE). If the Setup Wizard cannot detect your Internet connection type, you will see the Advanced Internet
Settings screen, and you will be asked to select your Internet connection type: Static IP, PPTP, L2TP, or

Tels tra. Proceed to the appropriate section for your Internet connection type.

Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s

Status Screen

Cable or DHCP

Host Name - Enter the Host Name if required by your ISP; otherwise, leave this field blank.

Domain Name - Enter the Domain Name if required by your ISP; otherwise, leave this field blank.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP

Settings Screen

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DSL (PPPoE)

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

Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

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.

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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Static IP

Connection - If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu.

Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE)

Settings Screen

IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

Gateway - Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP.

DNS 1-2 - Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter

at least one DNS address.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet

Settings - Static IP Screen

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PPTP

Connection - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) service is used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, select PPTP from the drop-down menu.

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

Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

IP Address - Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask- Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

Gateway - Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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.

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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet

Settings - PPTP Screen

Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on

Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen

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L2TP

Connection - If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) connection, select L2TP from the drop-
down menu.

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

Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

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

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.

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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings -

L2TP Screen

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Telstra

Connection - Telstra is a service used in Australia only. If you are using this service, select Tel stra from the
drop-down menu.

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

Password - Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm - To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

Heart Beat Server - Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat Server server you are using (this should be

provided by your ISP).

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.

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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings -

Telstra Screen

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12. The Router provides a Web-based Utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC.

Password - Enter a password that will control access to the Utility.

Confirm - Enter the password again in the Confirm field.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

13. There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless settings, SecureEasySetup and manual configuration.

If you have other SecureEasySetup devices, such as notebook adapters or printers, then you can use the
Router’s SecureEasySetup feature to create your wireless network. Proceed to the section, “Using the
Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature.”

Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s

Password Screen

If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then proceed to the section, “Manually Configuring the
Router’s Wireless Settings.”

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Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless

Settings Screen

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Using the Router’s SecureEasySetup Feature

Read these instructions before you press any SecureEasySetup buttons. You should locate the SecureEasySetup
buttons of your devices before using the Router’s SecureEasySetup feature.

NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not
support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your
existing devices.

1. Before you push any button, locate the SecureEasySetup button for each of your other SecureEasySetup

devices. If you are not sure where to find this button, click Where is my other SecureEasySetup button?

You will see a screen showing the SecureEasySetup logo. Click the Next button to continue or the Close
button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen.

You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup hardware button. If your device
does not have a hardware button, it most likely will have a software button. Click the Next button for
instructions to locate the software button, or click the Close button to return to the Configure Wireless
Settings screen.

Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen

Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo

You will see a screen with instructions on how to locate the SecureEasySetup software button. Click the
Close button to return to the Configure Wireless Settings screen.

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Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button

Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button

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2. Press the Router’s orange Cisco logo on its front panel. When the logo turns white and begins to flash, press
the SecureEasySetup button on another device. The Router’s Cisco logo will stop flashing when the device
has been added to the network. Then repeat this procedure for each additional SecureEasySetup device.

When you have finished configuring the devices in your wireless network, click the Next button to continue.

NOTE: You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time.

3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Write down these settings if you
need to manually configure any non-SecureEasySetup devices.

Click the Yes button if you are satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save
your new settings.

Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless

Settings Screen

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Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen

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4. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear. Click the Norton Internet Security
Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Internet Security on your computer, or click the Linksys
Parental Control Service button to sign up for a freee trial of the Linksys Parental Control Service. Click Exit

to return to the Setup Wizard.

5. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Online Registration button to register the Router, or click
the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is complete.

If you want to make advanced configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.”

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Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen

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Manually Configuring the Router’s Wireless Settings

1. If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then click the Enter Wireless Settings Manually button.

2. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network.

In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the
network. The default setting is linksys (all lowercase).

Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless

Settings Screen

NOTE: An SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. Your network’s

SSID should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.

Select the operating channel for your wireless network. All of your wireless devices will use this channel to
communicate.

From the Network Mode drop-down menu, select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have
both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed Mode. If you have only

802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you want to disable your
wireless network, select Disable.

Enter a name for the Router in the Device Name field.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen

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3. Select the method of security you want to use: WPA-PSK (also called WPA-Personal), WEP (64-Bit), or WEP
(128-Bit). WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, and WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. WPA is a

stronger security method than WEP. Proceed to the appropriate section for your security method.

If you want to use WPA-RADIUS (also called WPA-Enterprise), then you should select Disabled and use the
Router’s Web-based Utility to configure your wireless security settings. Click the Next button and proceed to
step 4.

If you do not want to use any wireless security method, select Disabled and then click the Next button.
Proceed to step 4.

WPA-PSK

WPA-PSK offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES
for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-32 characters in length.

Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down
menu.

Passphrase - Enter a Passphrase, also called a pre-shared key, of 8-32 characters in the Passphrase field.
The longer and more complex your Passphrase is, the more secure your network will be.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security -

WPA-PSK Screen

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.

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of
encrypting network data transmitted on a
wireless network for greater security.

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radius (remote authentication dial-in user service): a
protocol that uses an authentication server to control
network access.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.

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WEP (64-Bit)

Enter a passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The
passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption,
enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

WEP (128-Bit)

Enter a passphrase or WEP key.

Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The
passphrase is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the
passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If
you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security -

WEP (64-Bit) Screen

WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 128-bit encryption,

enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the Yes button if you are
satisfied with your settings, or click the No button if you do not want to save your new settings.

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Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings

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5. After the settings have been saved, the Safe Surfing screen will appear. Click the Norton Internet Security
Suite button to install the special edition of Norton Internet Security on your computer, or click the Linksys
Parental Control Service button to sign up for a freee trial of the Linksys Parental Control Service. Click Exit

to return to the Setup Wizard.

6. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click the Online Registration button to register the Router, or click
the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.

Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is complete.

If you want to make advanced configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.”

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Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen

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Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook

This section explains how to use SecureEasySetup if you have a computer displaying the SecureEasySetup logo.

NOTE: SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not
support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will
need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your
existing devices.

1. After you have clicked Wireless Setup on the Welcome screen, the first screen that appears will describe the
two steps you will take to configure your notebook. Click the Next button to continue.

To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. If you need more information, click the Help button.

Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start

Wizard Screen

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Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen

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2. The next screen will tell you to press the lighted Cisco logo on the Router. After you have pressed the logo,
click the Next button to continue.

To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. If you need more information, click the Help button.

3. Click the on-screen START button to continue.

To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. If you need more information, click the Help button.
To return to the previous screen, click the Back button.

Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen

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Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen

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4. The Your Wireless Settings screen will appear when the wireless settings have been configured. To save your
configuration settings to a text file on your computer, click the Save button. To print your configuration
settings, click the Print button. (You may need these settings so you can manually configure any non­SecureEasySetup devices you may have.)

To exit the Wireless Setup Wizard, click the Exit button. If you need more information, click the Help button.
To return to the previous screen, click the Back button.

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster is complete.

If you want to make advanced configuration changes, proceed to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.”

Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen

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NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should

Overview

You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup
Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, 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.

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.

use 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.

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.

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.) Click the OK button to continue.

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Figure 6-1: 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.

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 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type

Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type

static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
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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.

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.

Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type

pppoe: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport

Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type

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.

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• L2TP.

Connection. If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) connection, select L2TP from the drop­down menu.

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

Password. Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm. To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

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

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.

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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

• Tels tra.

Connection. Telstra is a service used in Australia only. If you are using this service, select Tel stra from the
drop-down menu.

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

Password. Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm. To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

Figure 6-7: L2TP Connection Type

Figure 6-8: Telstra Connection Type

Heart Beat Server. Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat Server server you are using (this should be provided
by your ISP).

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.

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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.

Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen.

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

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

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.

packet: a unit of data sent over a network

Figure 6-9: Optional Settings

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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.

Figure 6-10: Router IP

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.)

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Figure 6-11: Network Address Server Settings

dynamic ip address: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP 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 at
www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com, DDNS service providers.

DDNS Service. From this pull-down menu, enter the DDNS service with which you have membership.

User Name. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account

Password. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

Host Name. The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.

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 6-12: Time Setting

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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.

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.

Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - DDNS

ddns: allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or
e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g.,
www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address

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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 tables 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 Static

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.

Routing 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

Entry

button to delete a static route.)

Enter Route Name

Destination LAN IP

. 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

Delete This

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.

Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

Interface

wireless networks), the

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

WAN

(Internet), or

Loopback

necessary for certain software programs).

Click the

Change these settings as described here and click the

Changes

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Show Routing Table

to cancel your changes.

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

Save Settings

LAN & Wireless

(Ethernet and

(a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network—

button to apply your changes or

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The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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

Wireless Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your
network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you
have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any

802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, select Disable. SpeedBooster works automatically with all
settings, providing the added bonus of increased speed across your entire network and even greater speed when
using SpeedBooster products only.

Wireless 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.

Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network
settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function
correctly.

Wireless 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 setting,

Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable.

Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)

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 6-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)

default gateway: a device that forwards
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The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security
mode options supported by the Router: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi­Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent
Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These four are briefly discussed
here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless
Security.”

WPA Pre-Shared Key. WPA gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key
Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

WPA RADIUS. This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used

when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm you want to use, TKIP
or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and
the server. Last, enter a Key Renewal Timeout, which instructs the Router how often it should change the
encryption keys.

NOTE: SpeedBooster ONLY works in Infrastructure
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RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a

RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along
with a key shared between the Router and the server. Then, select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to
use), and a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Last, either generate a
WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

WEP. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, select a Default Transmit
Key (choose which Key to use), and a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.
Then either generate a WEP key using the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to
“Appendix B: Wireless Security.”

IMPORTANT: If you are using WPA, always
remember that each device in your wireless
network MUST use the same WPA method
and shared key, or else the network will not
function properly.

Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

(WPA Pre-Shared Key)

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Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

(WPA RADIUS)

radius: a protocol that uses an authentication
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The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

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

Wireless MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable.
If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

Prevent. Clicking this button will block wireless access by MAC Address.

Permit Only. Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address.

Edit MAC Address Filter List. Clicking this button will open the MAC Address Filter List. On this screen, you can
list users, by MAC Address, to whom you wish to provide or block access. For easy reference, click the Wireless
Client MAC List button to display a list of network users by 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.

IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP

encryption, always remember that each
device in your wireless network MUST use
the same WEP encryption method and
encryption key, or else your wireless network

Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS)

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Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)

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The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

This tab 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.

Authentication Type. The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication
to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for
authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.

Basic Rate. The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the
Router can transmit. The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so
they know which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate
for transmission. The default setting is Default, when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates
(1-2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, 18Mbps, and 24Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless
technology, and All, when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates. The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of
data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate
setting.

Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless
network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router
automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will
negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.

Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

CTS Protection Mode. CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having

severe problems with your Wireless-G products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with
heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will
severely decrease performance.

Frame Burst. Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the
manufacturer of your wireless products. If you are not sure how to use this option, keep the default, Disable.

Beacon Interval. The default value is 100. Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval
value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize
the wireless network.

DTIM Interval. This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and
multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it
sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast
and multicast messages. The default value is 1.

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Figure 6-23: MAC Address Filter List

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Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into

multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation
Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor
reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.

RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is
recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will
not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates
the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS)
frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value
of 2347.

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

Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of
encrypting network data transmitted on a
wireless network for greater security

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cts (clear to send): a signal sent by a wireless
device, signifying that it is ready to receive data

beacon interval: data transmitted on your wireless
network that keeps the network synchronized

dtim: a message included in data packets
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The Security Tab - Firewall

Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of

data packets entering your network environment.

Block WAN Requests. Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous
Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users.

The Block WAN Request feature also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports. Both
functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your
network. This feature is enabled by default. Select Disabled to allow anonymous Internet requests.

Filter Multicast. Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If
multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate
computers. Select Enabled to filter multicasting, or Disabled to disable this feature.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection. This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local
networked computers. Select Enabled to filter Internet NAT redirection, or Disabled to disable this feature.

Filter IDENT (Port 113). This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local
network. Select Enabled to filter port 113, or Disabled to disable this feature.

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

Changes to cancel your changes.

The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

fragmentation: breaking a packet into smaller units
when transmitting over a network medium that
cannot support the original size of the packet.

Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the
Router’s firewall.

IPSec Pass-through. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable. IPSec Pass-
Through is enabled by default.

PPTP Pass-through. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be
tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable. PPTP Pass­Through is enabled by default.

L2TP Pass-through. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the
Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, click Enable. L2TP Pass-Through
is enabled by default.

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

Figure 6-25: Security Tab - Firewall

firewall: a set of related programs located at a
network gateway server that protects the resources
of a network from users from other networks.

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Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

vpn: a Vsecurity measure to protect data as it leaves
one network and goes to another over the Internet

ipsec: a VPN protocol used to implement
secure exchange of packets at the IP layer

pptp: a VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol
(PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is
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The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control

The Parental Control screen allows you to sign up and manage your Linksys Parental Controls account. The
Linksys Parental Control Service* gives you powerful tools to control the availability of Internet services, access,
and features, customizable for each member of your family. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: Using the
Linksys Parental Control Service.”

The Linksys Parental Control Service supersedes the Router’s Internet Access Policies. In other words, if you are
using the Linksys Parental Control Service, then the Internet Access Policies on the Access Restrictions Tab ­Internet Access screen will be disabled.

To sign up or manage your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection.

Enable/Disable. If you want to use the Linksys Parental Control feature, click the Enable radio button. If you
want to disable the Linksys Parental Control feature, click the Disable radio button.

Sign Up for Parental Control Service. To sign up for a free trial of the Linksys Parental Control Service, click
this link. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your account. For more information,
refer to “Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service.”

More info. If you would like more information about the Linksys Parental Control Service, click the More info
button.

Status. Displayed here is the status of your Linksys Parental Controls account.

Manage Account. If you have already set up your Parental Controls account, click the Manage Account button

to access it and make changes.

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

Changes to cancel your changes. * Available in US and Canada only.

Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control

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The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as
Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times.

Internet Access Policy. Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an
access policy (after the Save Settings button is clicked). Selecting a policy from the drop-down menu will
display that policy’s settings. To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click the Delete button. To view
all the policies, click the Summary button. (Policies can be deleted from the Summary screen by selecting the
policy or policies and clicking the Delete button. To return to the Internet Access tab, click the Close button.)

Status. Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu,
and click the radio button beside Enable.

You can create two kinds of policies, one kind to manage Internet access and another kind to manage inbound
traffic.

To create an Internet Access policy:

1. Select a number from the Internet Access Policy drop-down menu.

2. To enable this policy, click the radio button beside Enable.

Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

3. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.

4. Click the Edit List button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear.

You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this
policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your
changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click the Close button.

5. Click the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access

for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen.

6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during

which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which
the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.

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Figure 6-29: Internet Policy Summary

Figure 6-30: List of PCs

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7. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting

services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.)
Then enter the range of ports you want to filter.

If the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, then click the Add/Edit
Service button. Then the Port Services screen will appear.

To add a service, enter the service’s name in the Service Name field. Select its protocol from the Protocol
drop-down menu, and enter its range in the Port Range fields. Then click the Add button.

To modify a service, select it from the list on the right. Change its name, protocol setting, or port range. Then
click the Modify button.

Figure 6-31: Port Services

To delete a service, select it from the list on the right. Then click the Delete button.

When you are finished making changes on the Port Services screen, click the Apply button to save changes.
If you want to cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To close the Port Services screen and return to
the Access Restrictions screen, click the Close button.

8. If you want to block websites with specific URL addresses, enter each URL in a separate field next to Website

Blocking by URL Address.

9. If you want to block websites using specific keywords, enter each keyword in a separate field next to Website

Blocking by Keyword.

10. Click the Save Settings button to save the policy’s settings. To cancel the policy’s settings, click the Cancel

Changes button.

ftp: a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network

telnet: a user command and TCP/IP

protocol used for accessing remote PCs

url: the address of a file located on the Internet

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp
servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any
applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some
Internet applications may not require any forwarding.)

To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required. Descriptions of each criteria are
described here.

Application. In this field, enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.

Start/End. This is the port range. Enter the number that starts the port range under Start and the number that
ends the range under End.

Protocol. Enter the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or Both.

IP Address. For each application, enter the IP Address of the PC running the specific application.

Enable. Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application.

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

Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab -

Port Range Forward

tcp: a network protocol for transmitting data that requires
acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent

udp: a network protocol for transmitting data
that does not require acknowledgement from
the recipient of the data that is sent.

ip (internet protocol): a protocol
used to send data over a network

ip address : the address used to identify
a computer or device on a network

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The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of
the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data
returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping
rules.

Port Triggering

Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.

Triggered Range

For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.

Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.

End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range.

Forwarded Range

For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.

Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range.

End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range.

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

Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port

Triggering

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ

The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such
as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port
Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ
hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.

Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static
IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function.

To expose one PC, select Enable. Then, enter the computer's IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

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

Changes to cancel your changes.

QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve
demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.

There are three types of QoS available, Device Priority, Application Priority, and Ethernet Port Priority.

Enabled/Disabled.

Upstream Bandwidth. Select the bandwidth to be used from the drop-down menu.This setting allows you to

limit the outgoing bandwidth for the QoS policies in use, so you can control how much bandwidth a particular
application is allowed to use.

Device Priority

Enter the name of your network device in the Device name field, enter its MAC Address, then select its priority
from the drop-down menu.

To limit outgoing bandwidth for the QoS policies in use, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.

Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ

Ethernet Port Priority

Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for four of the Router’s ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For
each of these ports, select High or Low for Priority. For Flow Control, if you want the Router to control the
transmission of data between network devices, select Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable. The

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Router’s other four ports will be automatically assigned low priority. Incoming Rate Limit limits the incoming

bandwidth. To use this feature, select 8M, 4M, 2M, 1M, 512K, 256K, or 128K (M stands for Mbps, while K stands for kbps). If
you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disable.

Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports are LAN ports
going out to your network.

Application Port Priority

Application Port Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received. Depending on the settings of
the QoS screen, this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the five preset applications and three
additional applications that you specify. For each application, select High or Low for Priority. For

can add three additional applications by entering their respective port numbers in the Specific Port# fields.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol). A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For
example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the
web server using FTP.

HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol). The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World
Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the
client web browser.

Teln et. A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at
a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program.

Specific Port#, you

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol
that defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail.

POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3). A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. It provides a message
store that holds incoming e-mail until users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity.
All pending messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time. POP3 uses the SMTP messaging
protocol.

Application Name. You can add three additional applications by entering their names in the Application Name
fields.

Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
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The Administration Tab - Management

This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for
access and security.

Local Router Access. You can change the Router’s password from here. Enter a new Router password and then
type it again in the Re-enter to confirm field to confirm.

Web Access. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on
the World Wide Web. HTTPS - Uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security.
Select HTTP or HTTPS. Wireless Access Web - If you are using your Wireless Router in a public domain where you
are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the router’s web-based utility. You
will only be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Select Enable
to enable wireless access to the Router’s web-based utility or Disable to disable wireless access to the utility.

Remote Router Access. To access the Router remotely, from outside the network, verify that Enable is selected.
Then, enter the port number that will be open to outside access. You will need to enter the Router’s password
when accessing the Router this way, as usual.

UPnP. When using UPnP features, select Enable. Because allowing this may present a risk to security, this
feature is disabled by default.

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

Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Management

The Administration Tab - Log

The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. To disable the Log function, keep the default
setting, Disable. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enable. When you wish to view
the logs, click Incoming Log or Outgoing Log, depending on which you wish to view.

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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The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components.

Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen.
Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it. Then,
click the Ping button. The Ping Test screen will show if the test was successful. To stop the test, click the Stop
button. Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen. Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen.

Traceroute Test. To test the performance of a connect, click the Traceroute button. Enter the address of the PC
whose connection you wish to test and click the Ping button. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was
successful. To stop the test, click the Stop button. Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen. Click the Close
button to return to the Diagnostics screen.

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

Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 6-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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Figure 6-39: The Ping Test

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The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings
button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by
default.

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can
download from the Linksys international website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing
problems with the Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading
Firmware”.

Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

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Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

firmware: the programming code that runs a
networking device

upgrade: to replace existing software or firmware
with a newer version

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The Administration Tab - Config Management

This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file.

To back up the Router’s configuration file, click the Backup button. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

To restore the Router’s configuration file, click the Browse button to locate the file, and follow the on-screen
instructions. After you have selected the file, click the Restore button.

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

Changes to cancel your changes

Figure 6-43: Administration Tab - Config Management

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The Status Tab - Router

The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status.

Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware.

Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab.

MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.

Router Name. This is the specific name for the Router, which you set on the Setup Tab.

Host Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.

Domain Name. If required by your ISP, this would have been entered on the Setup Tab.

Configuration Type. This shows the information required by your ISP for connection to the Internet. This

information was entered on the Setup Tab. You can Connect or Disconnect your connection here by clicking on
that button.

Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Router

mac address: the unique address that a
manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

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The Status Tab - Local Network

The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network.

MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.

IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.

Subnet Mask. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here.

DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.

Start IP Address. For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the beginning

of that range is shown here.

End IP Address. For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that
range is shown here.

DHCP Clients Table. Clicking this button will open a screen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a
DHCP server. You can delete PCs from that list, and sever their connections, by checking a Delete box and
clicking the Delete button.

Figure 6-45: Status Tab - Local Network

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Figure 6-46: DHCP Clients Table

subnet mask: an address code that
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The Status Tab - Wireless

The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network.

MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.

Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by

the network.

SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.

DHCP Server. If you are using the Router as a DHCP server, that will be displayed here.

Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is

broadcasting.

Figure 6-47: Status Tab - Wireless

Encryption Function. As selected on the Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses

for security.

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network

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Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service

Overview

This chapter will describe the Linksys Parental Control Service*, as well as explain how to sign up for the Service,
manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages.

Introduction

The Linksys Parental Control Service makes it easy for you to keep your family safe on the Internet. The Service
gives you powerful tools to control the availability of Internet services, access, and features, customizable for
each member of the family.

Choosing from 16 different web content categories, you control what each family member is allowed to see.
Each website request triggers a search through our constantly updated database, which determines whether or
not to allow the content through, based on who's logged in. You can also manually block or allow specific
websites based on your own judgment.

To protect your family from unsolicited messages, you can set up e-mail and Instant Message filters. You select
who can send messages to, and receive messages from, your family. If your children are spending too much time
online, you can set time restrictions by hour and day of the week.

To keep you informed of your family's online activities, full reports are available to view or download. You can see
each family member’s blocked and unblocked Internet activities, to keep you “in the loop” on their changing
interests. Setting up and customizing each family member’s settings is a snap with the friendly web-based
menus—even if you're not the family's usual network administrator. Because the Parental Control Service is
based in the Router, not your PCs, it can't be bypassed and keeps every Internet device in your household
equally protected.

* Available in US and Canada only.

database: a collection of data that is
organized so that its contents can easily be
accessed, managed, and updated.

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Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service

There are two ways to access the website you will use to sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account.

Setup Wizard

At the end of the Setup Wizard, you will see the Safe Surfing screen. Click the Linksys Parental Control Service
button to sign up for a free trial service. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your
account. For additional instructions, go to the “Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service” section. After
you have signed up, you will be asked if you want to manage your account. If so, then you can go directly to the
login screen for Linksys Parental Controls Billing and Support Center. Refer to the “Managing Linksys Parental
Controls” section.

Web-based Utility

If you are using the Router’s Web-based Utility, go to the Access Restrictions tab - Parental Control screen. Click
the Enable radio button and then the Save Settings button. Then click the Sign up for Parental Control Service
button. You will be automatically taken to a website where you can create your account. For additional
instructions, go to the “Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service” section. If you would like more
information about the Linksys Parental Control Service, click the More info button. If you have already set up
your Parental Controls account, click the Manage Account button to access it and make changes. For more
information, go to the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section.

Note: To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls
account, you will need an active Internet connection.

Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing

Note: Your screens may look different than the

figures shown in this chapter.

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Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service

To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow
these instructions:

1. After you click Linksys Parental Control Service from the Setup Wizard or the Sign Up for Parental Control

Service button from the Web-based Utility, the Linksys Service Agreement screen will appear. You must scroll
down the entire agreement before you can accept the Agreement. Then click the Accept button. If you do not
want to accept the Agreement, click the Cancel button.

2. The Sign Up screen will appear. Enter a User Name and Password for your account. Enter the Password again

in the Confirm Password field. Then enter your e-mail address in the Email field (service e-mail notifications
will be sent to this e-mail address) and enter it again in the Confirm Email field.

You have a choice of two payment plans, Pay Now or Pay Later. (If the Router you are using is not eligible for
the free trial, then you have one choice, Pay Now.)

If you click Pay Now, go to step 3.

If you click Pay Later, go to step 4.

Note: Your screens may look different than the
figures shown in this chapter.

Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement

Figure 7-4: Sign Up

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3. To pay now, complete the form on the Purchase Service screen. Your account information will automatically

appear.

In the User Information section, enter your address in the Address1, Address2 (if necessary), City, State/Prov,
and Zip Code fields. Select your country from the Country drop-down menu. (Your phone number is optional.)

In the Billing Information section, select your credit card from the Credit Card drop-down menu. Complete the
Credit Card Number field. From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, select the month and year your credit
card expires. In the Full Name on Card field, enter the complete name that appears on the credit card you are
using.

Then click the Finish button. To cancel your sign-up, click the Cancel button.

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4. The Router will now connect to the Parental Control Service.

5. When the sign-up process is complete, you will receive an e-mail message, and you will see the

Congratulations screen.

If you want to create user profiles for your family members now, click the Create Profiles button. For
additional instructions, proceed to step 4 of the “Managing Linksys Parental Controls” section.

Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service

If you want to access the Internet immediately, click the Sign in and Surf button. For more information, go to
the “Using the Linksys Parental Control Service” section.

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Managing Linksys Parental Controls

To manage your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these
instructions:

1. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility.

2. Click the Access Restrictions tab.

3. Click the Manage Account button on the Parental Controls screen. (This screen also lists the status of your

Parental Controls account.)

4. The login screen will appear. For future reference, create a bookmark through your web browser. Complete

the Name (E-mail address) and Password fields.

5. Then click the Go button. The Support Center screen will appear.

Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login

Note: If you have forgotten your password, click
Send me an E-mail reminder and follow the on-

screen instructions.

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Support Center

On the left of the Support Center screen, you can access the Activity Reports, Family Settings, and Suggest a
Rating webpages. These and the Support Center webpage are accessible from every screen. (Click Billing and
Support to return to the Support Center webpage.)

On the Support Center screen, you also have access to the following:

Subscribe to Service

Click Subscribe to Service to sign up for your Parental Controls subscription before your free trial period
expires. The Purchase Linksys Parental Control Service screen will appear. Follow these instructions:

1. Select a subscription option.

2. Complete the Billing Contact Info and Billing Information sections. (Fields marked with an asterisk must be

filled out.)

3. Click the Update button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel changes.

Ask for Help

If you need more information about the Parental Control Service, click this link.

Figure 7-9: Support Center

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Update Account Info

Click this link to update your contact information or change your Parental Controls billing and support password
(this is separate from your Parental Controls user password). The Update Contact Information screen will appear.
Follow these instructions:

1. Complete the First Name and Last Name fields. (Fields marked with an asterisk must be filled out.)

2. Enter your new billing and support password in the Parental Control Password field. Re-enter the new

password in the Confirm Password field.

3. Complete the Email field (the e-mail address you enter will receive service administration notices only).

4. Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel changes.

Reconnect Router

If the Router has lost its connection to the Parental Control Service or if you have reset the Router back to its
factory default settings after you have signed up for Parental Control Service, click Reconnect Router to regain
the connection.

Unsubscribe

If you want to cancel your Parental Control Service account, click this link. Click the Proceed button on the
following screen to cancel your Parental Control Service.

Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information

Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account

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Activity Reports

On the Activity Reports screen, you will be able to view a report of Internet activities for your entire family or a
specific family member. Click Family to view family reports, or click an individual’s name to view his or her
reports. After you have selected Family or a specific name, you will see a choice of reports to view.

Reports

For the family or a specific family member, these are the reports you can view:

• Summary (not available if you selected Family)

• Web Report

• Instant-Messaging Report

• E-mail Report

Summary

Click this link to view a summary of Internet activities, including Top Allowed or Blocked E-mail Addresses, Top
Allowed or Blocked Instant-Message Addresses, and Alerts. (This report is not available for the entire family.)

Web Report

Click this link to view all web-browsing activities. Each entry lists details under five column headings: Date,
Family Member, Reason, Web Site, and Web Category. You can click a column heading to sort entries. To view the
activities during a specific time period, use the Day Range drop-down menu. Click the Refresh button to update
the report. To delete specific entries, click the checkbox next to specific entries, and then click the Delete button.
To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text
file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Previous, or Next.

Figure 7-13: Activity Reports

Instant-Messaging Report

Click Instant-Messaging Report to see all activities with Instant Messages. Each entry lists details under five
column headings: Date, Family Member, Reason, Local Screen Name, and Remote Screen Name. You can click a
column heading to sort entries. To view the activities during a specific time period, use the Day Range drop-down
menu. Click the Refresh button to update the report. To delete specific entries, click the checkbox next to specific
entries, and then click the Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The
reports will be saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First,
Previous, or Next.

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E-mail Report

Click this link to view all e-mail activities. Each entry lists details under five column headings: Date, Family
Member, Reason, Sender’s E-mail Address, and Receiver’s E-mail Address. You can click a column heading to
sort entries. To view the activities during a specific time period, use the Day Range drop-down menu. Click the
Refresh button to update the report. To delete specific entries, click the checkbox next to specific entries, and
then click the Delete button. To save all reports to your computer, click the Download button. The reports will be
saved as a tab-delimited text file called PcReport. To scroll through the entries, click First, Previous, or Next.

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Family Settings

On the Family Settings screen, you will be able to change the settings for a family member or add a new family
member. Click a family member’s name to change his or her Internet privileges. You will see the All Settings
screen, which lists several categories of settings. Refer to the “All Settings” section for more information.

New Family Member

To add a new family member, click the New Family Member button. On the Name & Password screen, follow
these instructions:

1. Enter the nickname and password that the new family member will use to access the Internet. Re-enter the

Password in the Re-enter Password field. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Next
button to continue.

Figure 7-16: Family Settings

2. Click the radio button next to the appropriate age category for the new family member. There are five

categories: Child (under 12), Youth (12-15), Mature Teen (16-17), Adult, and Family Manager. Read the online
category descriptions to learn what types of restrictions are enabled for each category, or refer to the
“Maturity Level” section.

3. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. Click the Cancel button to cancel your change. Click

the Finish button to save this new family member profile (the default restrictions of the age category you
select will be active).

If you want to customize the restrictions for the new family member, click the Customize button. You will see
the All Settings screen, which lists several categories of settings, such as Time, Web Browsing, E-mail, and
Instant-Messaging Restrictions. Follow the on-screen instructions; for more information, refer to the “Time
Restrictions,” “Web Browsing Restrictions,” E-mail Restrictions,” and “Instant-Messaging Restrictions”
sections. Click the I’m Done button when you are finished with your changes.

I’m Done. When you have finished making changes to your Parental Controls account, click the I’m Done button
to exit the Parental Controls Billing & Support Center website.

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All Settings

For each family member you will be able to customize the following privileges:

• Online Reporting

• Maturity Level

• Time Restrictions

• Web Browsing Restrictions

• E-mail Restrictions

• Instant-Messaging Restrictions

• Password

• Delete

I’m Done. When you have finished making changes to your Parental Controls account, click the I’m Done button
to exit the Parental Controls Billing & Support Center website.

Online Reporting

On the Online Reporting screen you can select the kinds of activities you want to monitor. There are three
categories: Web Browsing Restrictions, E-mail, and Instant Messaging. For each category, you have three levels
of monitoring available. Click the radio button next to your choice in each category.

Web Browsing Restrictions. Select one of the following: No reporting of Web sites visited, Report only
blocked Web sites, or Report all Web sites visited.

E-mail. Select one of the following: No e-mail Reporting, Report only Blocked e-mail activity, or Report All
e-mail activity.

Instant Messaging. Select one of the following: No Instant-Messaging/Chat reporting, Report only Blocked
Instant-Messaging/Chat activity, or Report all Instant-Messaging/Chat activity.

Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes.

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Figure 7-18: All Settings

Figure 7-19: Online Reporting

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Maturity Level

On the Maturity Level screen, click the radio button next to the appropriate age category for the designated family
member. There are five categories:

Child (under 12). Web browsing is limited to general interest and unlisted sites. E-mail and instant-messaging
services are prohibited. Internet access is allowed from 3 PM to 8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 9 PM on
weekends.

Youth ( 12-15). Web browsing is limited to “Child” categories plus sex education sites. E-mail services are
prohibited. Instant-messaging services are restricted to a list of approved correspondents. Internet access is
allowed from 3 PM to 10 PM on weekdays, and from 8 AM to 10 PM on weekends.

Mature Teen (16-17). Web browsing is limited to “Youth” categories plus games, lingerie and swimsuits, nudity,
and web communication sites. E-mail and instant-messaging services are prohibited. Internet access is allowed
from 3 PM to 11 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 11 PM on weekends.

Adult. All services are unrestricted. This category is recommended for adults only.

Family Manager. All services are unrestricted. Access to the Parental Controls settings is permitted. This

category is recommended for adults only.

Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. After you select
and save the Maturity Level setting, then you can customize the other settings, such as Time, Web Browsing, E­mail, and Instant-Messaging Restrictions.

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Figure 7-20: Maturity Level

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Time Restrictions

On the Time Restrictions screen, click any hour to allow or deny Internet access (green indicates allowed Internet
access, and red indicates blocked Internet access). To allow Internet access for an entire day, click the day of the
week in the Allow All Day row. To block Internet access for an entire day, click the day of the week in the Block All
Day row. If you want to reset the Time Restrictions to the default settings for a specific age category, click the
appropriate age category in the Reset to row. If you want to always block Internet access, click Always Block. If
you want to always allow Internet access, click Always Allow.

To cancel your changes, click Undo Changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes and return to the
previous screen. Click the Save button to save your changes.

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Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions

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Web Browsing Restrictions

On the Web Browsing Restrictions screen, click Web Site Categories if you want to block and allow Web sites by
category. Click Blocked & Allowed Web sites if you want to block and allow specific Web sites.

Web Site Categories. On the Web Site Categories screen there are 16 categories listed:

• Adult Content

• Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco

• Anonymizers

• Criminal/Illegal Skills

• Gambling

• Games

• General Interest

• Hate/Discrimination

• Lingerie, Swimsuits

• Nudity

• Personals & Dating

• Sex Education

• Unknown

• Violence

• Weapons

• Web Communications

Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions

Click a category title for an online description of the category. Click the checkbox of a category to allow or
block access. A checkmark indicates an allowed category, while a stop sign indicates a blocked category. If
you want to reset the category blocking to the default settings for a specific age category, click the
appropriate age category in the Reset to row. If you want to block all categories, click Block All. If you want
to allow all categories, click Allow All.

To cancel your changes, click Undo Changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes and return to
the previous screen. Click the Save button to save your changes.

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Blocked & Allowed Web Sites. From this screen, you can control access to specific Web sites. To add an

allowed Web site, enter the name of the Web site in the Allow this Web site field. Then click the Add button. To
remove an allowed Web site, select the name of the Web site in the Allow Web Sites field, and then click the
Remove button.

To add a blocked Web site, enter the name of the Web site in the Block this Web site field. Then click the Add
button. To remove a blocked Web site, select the name of the Web site in the Blocked Web Sites field, and
then click the Remove button.

Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites

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E-mail Restrictions

There are three levels of e-mail privileges available:

• May use e-mail freely

• May correspond with approved contacts only

• May not use e-mail

Click the radio button next to the level appropriate for the designated family member. If you restrict e-mails to a
list of approved contacts, then click the word here of click here to set up, next to May correspond with approved
contacts only. The E-mail Settings screen will appear. Then follow these instructions:

4. Enter the family member’s e-mail address.

5. Complete the Incoming Mail Server and Account Name fields. If you are not sure, click the words Click here

of Click here to use suggested names. Suggestions will automatically appear in the Incoming Mail Server and
Account Name fields.

6. Enter the approved contact’s e-mail address. Click the Add Address button to add the approved contact.

To remove an approved contact, click the contact’s e-mail address in the E-mail Correspondents field, and
then click the Remove button.

Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions

On the E-mail Restrictions screen, click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save
your changes.

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Instant-Messaging Restrictions

There are three levels of instant-messaging privileges available. Click the radio button next to the level
appropriate for the designated family member. If you restrict instant messaging to a list of approved contacts,
then follow these instructions for each approved contact:

1. Select an Instant Messaging Service: AOL, Ya hoo!, MSN, or ICQ.

2. Complete the Enter Screen Name field.

3. Click the Add button to add the approved contact.

To remove an approved contact, click the contact’s name in the Instant-Messaging Correspondents field, and
then click the Remove button.

Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Password

To access the Internet, the designated family member must use his or her password. You can change this
password using the Password screen. Enter the new password in the New Password and Re-enter Password
fields. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. Click the Save button to save your changes.

Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions

Delete

To delete a family member, click Delete.

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Suggest a Rating

To find out the categorization or rating of a specific Web site, enter its address and click the Find button. If you
would like to suggest a different rating for a site or a new rating for an unrated site, enter your comments in the
comments field and click the Submit button. Click the Cancel button to cancel your changes.

Using the Parental Control Service

When the Linksys Parental Control Service is actively managing your family’s Internet activities, you must sign in
with the Linksys Parental Control Service before you can access the Internet. Follow these instructions:

Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating

1. Open your web browser.

2. If you are using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, you will see a warning screen. It will ask you if you want to

install an ActiveX plug-in, which will install an icon in the system tray of your desktop taskbar. Click the Ye s
button.

If you are not using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, proceed to step 3.

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3. In your web browser, a Welcome to Parental Controls screen will appear. Log into the Linksys Parental Control

Service. Select your name from the SIGN IN drop-down menu, and enter your password. Select when you
want to be automatically logged out. If you want a pop-screen for logout to appear, click the checkbox next to
Show Sign in status pop-up. Then click the Sign In button.

If you are using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and installed the ActiveX plug-in, an icon will appear in the
system tray, while a separate Status screen will appear in the upper right corner of your desktop.

4. Depending on your profile, the Linksys Parental Control Service will permit or deny Internet access, as well as

regulate e-mail or Instant Messaging activities.

If you enabled the pop-up screen, then it will appear. You can click the Status Page button to return to the
Welcome to Parental Controls screen and see what your login is.

When you have finished your Internet activities, make sure you sign out to securely end your session. If you
have a tray icon, right-click it and click Sign Out. If you have a pop-up screen, click the Sign Out button.

For more information about the tray icon’s additional features, proceed to the “Using the Tray Icon” section.

Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls

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Figure 7-32: Tray Icon

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Using the Tray Icon

When you right-click the tray icon, you have other menu choices:

• Sign In. Click Sign In if you want to log into the Parental Control Service.

• Switch User. If you want to log in as a different user, click Switch User. The Welcome to Parental Controls

screen will appear. Click the Switch Family Members button.

• Administration. If you want to manage your Parental Controls account, click Administration. The login screen

for the Parental Control Billing & Support Center will appear.

• Preferences. To change your preferences for the Status screen, click Preferences. You will have these three

choices:

Enabled. Enables the Status screen.
Disabled. Disables the Status screen.
Force to top. Enables the Status screen and forces it to appear at the top of your current window.

• About Parental Controls. Click About Parental Controls to find out which version you are using.

• Exit. To close the tray icon, click Exit.

If you have exited the tray icon and want to use it, click the Start button, Programs, Parental Controls, and

PCT Helper. The tray icon will re-appear.

Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out)

Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.”
Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router.
Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys
website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. I’m trying to access the Router’s Web-based Utility, but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a

screen saying, “404 Forbidden.”

If you are using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps until you see the Web-based Utility’s login
screen (Netscape Navigator will require similar steps):

1. Click File. Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked.

2. Press CTRL + F5. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages,

not cached ones.

3. Click Tools. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure
the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the OK button.

2. I need to set a static IP address on a PC.

You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps:

• For Windows 98SE and Me:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network.

2. In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP-> associated with your
Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line
with no association to an Ethernet adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.

3. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify an IP address. Enter
a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.
Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device.

4. Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.1.1, which is the default IP
address of the Router. Click the Add button to accept the entry.

5. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain
names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP
has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for
the information.

6. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the Network
window.

7. Restart the computer when asked.

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• For Windows 2000:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and
select the Properties option.

3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

4. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Router.

5. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

6. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the
Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its
website to find the information.

8. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.

9. Restart the computer if asked.

• For Windows XP:
The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using
the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the
instructions for Windows 2000.

1. Click Start and Control Panel.

2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using,
and select the Properties option.

4. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the
Properties button.

5. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Router.

6. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

8. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the
Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its
website to find the information.

9. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.

3. I want to test my Internet connection.

A Check your TCP/IP settings.
For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP:

• Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

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B Open a command prompt.
For Windows 98SE and Me:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.
For Windows 2000 and XP:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the
command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is
selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

C In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key.
The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For
example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original
computer is not the cause of the problem.

D In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping
command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

• If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a
different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

5. I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

• Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

• If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix E:
Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address
of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the System section of “Chapter 6: Configuring the
Wireless-G Broadband Router” for details.

• Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet
connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to
the Setup section of “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router” for details on Internet
connection settings.

• Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link/Act LED.

• Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router’s Internet port.
Verify that the Status page of the Router’s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

• Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Router,
cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Router’s web-based utility to see if you get
an IP address.

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6. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility.

• Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly
connected to the Router.

• Refer to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that
your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

• Set a static IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #2: I need to set a static IP address.”

• Refer to “Problem #11: I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window (for PPPoE
users).”

7. I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to the public.

To use a server like a web, ftp, or mail server, you need to know the respective port numbers they are using.
For example, port 80 (HTTP) is used for web; port 21 (FTP) is used for FTP, and port 25 (SMTP outgoing) and
port 110 (POP3 incoming) are used for the mail server. You can get more information by viewing the
documentation provided with the server you installed.

Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router’s web-based utility. We will be setting up
web, ftp, and mail servers.

1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab.

2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application.

3. Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you
would enter the range 80 to 80.

4. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.

5. Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to. For example,
if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field
provided. Check “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for
details on getting an IP address.

6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below:

Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled

Web server 80 to 80 Both 192.168.1.100 X

FTP server 21 to 21 TCP 192.168.1.101 X

SMTP (outgoing) 25 to 25 Both 192.168.1.102 X

POP3 (incoming) 110 to 110 Both 192.168.1.102 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

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8. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.

If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port
forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet
application. This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific
computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using. The best way to get the information on
what port services to use is to go to the website of the online game or application you want to use. Follow
these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application:

1. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to
the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab.

2. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application.

3. Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you want to host Unreal
Tournament (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to 27900.

4. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.

5. Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to. For example,
if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field
provided. Check “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for
details on getting an IP address.

6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below:

Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled

UT 7777 to 27900 Both 192.168.1.100 X

Halflife 27015 to 27015 Both 192.168.1.105 X

PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 UDP 192.168.1.102 X

VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 UDP 192.168.1.100 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.

If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider
exposing one PC to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an
application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you
disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority
over DMZ hosting. (In other words, data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding settings.
If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding, then the Router will send the data
to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting.)

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Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting:

1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab.

2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you
want to use it at a later time.

3. Go to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab.

4. Select Enable next to DMZ. In the DMZ Host IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you
want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT technology for that computer. Please refer to
“Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting
an IP address.

5. Once completed with the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

10.I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the
Router.

Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you
are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps:

1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
Enter the default password admin, and click the Administrations => Management tab.

2. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the same password in the second
field to confirm the password.

3. Click the Save Settings button.

11.I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window.

If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer. Because the Router is the gateway for
the Internet connection, the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access. Please follow these
directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect
directly to the LAN.

• For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Internet Options.

2. Click the Connections tab.

3. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked.

4. Click the OK button to go back to the previous screen.

5. Click the option Never dial a connection. This will remove any dial-up pop-ups for PPPoE users.

• For Netscape 4.7 or higher:

1. Start Netscape Navigator, and click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies.

2. Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet selected on this screen.

3. Close all the windows to finish.

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