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

the PC Screen

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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

PC Screen

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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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