LINKSYS WRT54GV5 Users Manual

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Table of Content s

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: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12

Overview 12
Using the Setup Wizard 12
Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 29

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 32

Overview 32
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 33
The Setup Tab - DDNS 37
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 38
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 39
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 40
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 41
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 43
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 44
The Security Tab - Firewall 46
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 46
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 47
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 49

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The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 50
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 51
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 51
The Administration Tab - Management 53
The Administration Tab - Log 53
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 55
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55
The Administration Tab - Config Management 55
The Status Tab - Router 56
The Status Tab - Local Network 57
The Status Tab - Wireless 58

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 59

Common Problems and Solutions 59
Frequently Asked Questions 67

Appendix B: Wireless Security 74

Security Precautions 74
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 74

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 77
Appendix D: Windows Help 78
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 79

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 79
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 79
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 80

Appendix F: Glossary 81
Appendix G: Specifications 88
Appendix H: Warranty Information 90
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 91
Appendix J: Contact Information 93

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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: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 12
Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 12
Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen 13
Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen 13
Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 14
Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen 14
Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen 15
Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen 15
Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen 16
Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 16
Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen 17
Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen 18
Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand
(PPTP Continued) Screen 18
Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen 19
Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen 20
Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen 21
Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 21
Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen 22
Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo 22
Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button 22

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Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button 22
Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 23
Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 23
Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 24
Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 24
Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 25
Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen 25
Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen 26
Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 27
Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 27
Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Norton Screen 28
Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 28
Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 29
Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen 29
Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen 30
Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 30
Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen 31
Figure 6-1: Password Screen 32
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 33
Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type 33
Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type 33
Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type 34
Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type 34
Figure 6-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type 35
Figure 6-8: Optional Settings 35
Figure 6-9: Router IP 36
Figure 6-10: Network Address Server Settings 36
Figure 6-11: Time Setting 36
Figure 6-12: Setup Tab - DDNS 37
Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 38
Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 39
Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 39
Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 40
Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 41

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Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 41
Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 42
Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 42
Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 43
Figure 6-22: MAC Address Filter List 43
Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 44
Figure 6-24: Security Tab - Firewall 46
Figure 6-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 46
Figure 6-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 47
Figure 6-27: Internet Policy Summary 47
Figure 6-28: List of PCs 47
Figure 6-29: Port Services 48
Figure 6-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Inbound Traffic 48
Figure 6-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 49
Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 50
Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 51
Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 51
Figure 6-35: Administration Tab - Management 53
Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Log 53
Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 54
Figure 6-38: The Ping Test 54
Figure 6-39: The Traceroute Test 54
Figure 6-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 55
Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 55
Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Config Management 55
Figure 6-43: Status Tab - Router 56
Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Local Network 57
Figure 6-45: DHCP Clients Table 57
Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wireless 58
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 77
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 79
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 79
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 79
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 80
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 80

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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. The Router’s
SecureEasySetup™ feature makes it a snap to set up WPA when you have other SecureEasySetup devices—
notebooks, printers, other peripherals—comprising your network. Run the Setup Wizard and it will guide you
through the steps. 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”.

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.

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.

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

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

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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: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter walks you through the steps of the Wireless-G Broadband Router’s Setup Wizard to configure its
settings. It also covers the instructions for using the Router’s SecureEasySetup feature to create your
wireless network.

• Chapter 6: 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.

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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 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.

• 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 SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and LEDs 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.

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.

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.

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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: Setting up 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, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

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

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

3. The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab. In the Network Setup section, there is a setting called
Local IP Address, which is set to 192.168.1.1. Change this to 192.168.2.1.

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

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

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

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

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

Broadband

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: Setting up 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: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Overview

The Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. 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 u ses 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

Wizard Screen

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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

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

Telstra. 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

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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 Telstra 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 u se s 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

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

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