Linksys WRT54G-TM User Manual

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WRT54G-TM

Wireless-G

Broadband Router

User Guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router

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How to Use This User Guide

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4
Network Layout 4

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6

The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8

Overview 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12

Overview 12
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13
The Setup Tab - DDNS 17
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 18
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 19
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 20
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 21
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25
The Security Tab - Firewall 27
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 32
The Administration Tab - Management 34

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The Administration Tab - Log 34
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36
The Administration Tab - Config Management 36
The Status Tab - Router 37
The Status Tab - Local Network 38
The Status Tab - Wireless 39

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40

Common Problems and Solutions 40
Frequently Asked Questions 47

Appendix B: Wireless Security 54

Security Precautions 54
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 54

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 57
Appendix D: Windows Help 58
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 59

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 59
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 59
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 60

Appendix F: Glossary 61
Appendix G: Specifications 68
Appendix H: Warranty Information 70
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 71
Appendix J: Contact Information 77

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List of Figures

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9
Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10
Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router 10
Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 11
Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power 11
Figure 5-1: Password Screen 12
Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13
Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type 14
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type 14
Figure 5-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type 15
Figure 5-8: Optional Settings 15
Figure 5-9: Router IP 16
Figure 5-10: Network Address Server Settings 16
Figure 5-11: Time Setting 16
Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS 17
Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 18
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 19
Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 19
Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 20
Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 21
Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 21
Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 22
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 22
Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 23
Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 23

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Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 24
Figure 5-24: MAC Address Filter List 24
Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 25
Figure 5-26: Security Tab - Firewall 27
Figure 5-27: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28
Figure 5-29: Internet Policy Summary 28
Figure 5-30: List of PCs 28
Figure 5-31: Port Services 29
Figure 5-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Inbound Traffic 29
Figure 5-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30
Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31
Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32
Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 32
Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - Management 34
Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Log 34
Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 35
Figure 5-40: The Ping Test 35
Figure 5-41: The Traceroute Test 35
Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 36
Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 36
Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Config Management 36
Figure 5-45: Status Tab - Router 37
Figure 5-46: Status Tab - Local Network 38
Figure 5-47: DHCP Clients Table 38
Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Wireless 39
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 57
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 59
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 59
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 59
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 60
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 60

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow
you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet
connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router, this access can be shared over the four
switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G.

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

But what does all of this mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the
Wireless-G Broadband Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions
should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome

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

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What’s in this User Guide?

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

• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.
This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use
the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router.

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

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

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

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

• Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each
computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same
frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the
same wireless network.

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

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

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

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

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

Network Layout

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

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

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

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The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook
Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and
USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also
communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).

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

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

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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.

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

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

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

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

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

devices.

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

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The Back Panel

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

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The Front Panel

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

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

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

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

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.

Pairing Button White/Orange. The button lights up orange when no mobile phone is paired with the Router.

The button lights up white when pairing has been successfully complete.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Overview

This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your
network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want
to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in
“Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.”

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem

1. Power down your network devices.

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

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

4. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

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5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet
network cabling.

Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

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

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

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power

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

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

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Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router

Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. This is mandatory
because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default. If you do not change the other router’s default
IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Router.

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

1. To access the other router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
other router’s default IP address, 192.168.0.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

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

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

3. The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab. In the Network Setup section, there is a setting called
Local IP Address, which is set to 192.168.0.1. Change this to 192.168.2.1.

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

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

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

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

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

Broadband

Internet

Modem

Router

Wireless-G
Broadband

Router

Multiple PCs

Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router

Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router

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

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

Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices

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

Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power

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

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

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Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router

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

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys

Overview

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For
advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

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.

recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup
CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings,
use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility.

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, 192.168.0.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A password request page, shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.)
Leave the User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin.
(You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Then click the OK button.

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Figure 5-1: Password Screen

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel

Changes to cancel your changes.

Internet Setup

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

Internet Connection Type

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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

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

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

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type

Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type

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

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• PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet
connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use
PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type

Figure 5-6: 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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• HeartBeat Signal. HeartBeat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. If your ISP

is Telstra, then select HeartBeat Signal.

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

Heart Beat Server. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will
provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

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.

Optional Settings

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

Figure 5-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type

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.

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Figure 5-8: Optional Settings

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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.

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 192.168.0.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.0.2 or greater, but smaller
than 192.168.0.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.0.100.

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.

Figure 5-9: Router IP

Figure 5-10: Network Address Server Settings

Static DNS (1-3). The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into

Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use
another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can type up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The
Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.

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

Time Setting

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

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Figure 5-11: Time Setting

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The Setup Tab - DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other
server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS
service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com.

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 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS

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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 5-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

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The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

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

Operating Mode

connection to the Internet, select
chosen,

Dynamic Routing

Dynamic Routing

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

Gateway

. If another Router exists on your network, select

Router

. When Router is

will be enabled.

. This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s
layout and exchange routing 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 5-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)

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

Cancel

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

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