Linksys WTR54GS User Manual
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WIRELESS
Model No.
Wireless-G
Travel Router
User Guide
with SpeedBooster
WTR54GS
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
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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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster 6
The Front Panel 6
The Power Plug and Slide 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 8
Overview 8
Hardware Installation 8
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster 10
Overview 10
How to Access the Web-based Utility 11
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 11
The Setup Tab - DDNS 16
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 17
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 18
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 19
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 21
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 23
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 24
The Security Tab - Firewall 26
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
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The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy 28
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 30
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering 32
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 33
The Administration Tab - Management 34
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The Administration Tab - Log 36
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 37
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 38
The Status Tab - Router 39
The Status Tab - Local Network 40
The Status Tab - Wireless 41
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 42
Common Problems and Solutions 42
Frequently Asked Questions 50
Appendix B: Wireless Security 57
Security Precautions 57
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 57
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 60
Appendix D: Windows Help 61
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 62
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 62
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 62
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 63
Appendix F: Glossary 64
Appendix G: Specifications 71
Appendix H: Warranty Information 73
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 74
Appendix J: Contact Information 76
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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Front Panel 6
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Power Plug and Slide 7
Figure 4-1: Connecting to the Internet 8
Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC 9
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 11
Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen 11
Figure 5-3: Basic Setup 11
Figure 5-4: Wireless Internet Type 12
Figure 5-5: Setup Tab - Basic Setup - DHCP Internet Connection Type 12
Figure 5-6: Static IP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-7: PPPoE Connection Type 13
Figure 5-8: PPTP Connection Type 14
Figure 5-9: Static DHCP Client List 15
Figure 5-10: DHCP Client Table 15
Figure 5-11: DynDNS.org 16
Figure 5-12: TZO.com 17
Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 17
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 18
Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing - Routing Table 18
Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 19
Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 21
Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 21
Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2-Personal) 22
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2-Mixed) 22
Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 23
Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List 23
Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 24
Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Firewall 26
Figure 5-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
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Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy 28
Figure 5-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Summary 29
Figure 5-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access PCs List 29
Figure 5-29: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 30
Figure 5-30: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering 32
Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 33
Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Management 34
Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Log 36
Figure 5-34: Incoming Log 36
Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 37
Figure 5-36: Ping Test 37
Figure 5-37: Traceroute Test 37
Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 38
Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 38
Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Router 39
Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Local Network 40
Figure 5-42: DHCP Client Table 40
Figure 5-43: Status Tab - Wireless 41
Figure C-1: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 60
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 62
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 62
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 62
Figure E-4: Wireless MAC Filter List 63
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 63
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Travel Router
with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun,
easily and securely while away from home.
How does the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster do all of this? The Router has a built-in access point,
which lets you connect SpeedBooster-enhanced and regular Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices to the network.
There's also an Ethernet port to connect your wired PC. The Router function ties it together and lets your PCs
share a wired or wireless Internet connection. The travel-friendly form factor includes a built-in power supply and
antenna, and it comes with a travel case. Just plug the Router directly into the wall, and connect the hotel's fast
Internet service cable. Then use the Router's push button setup feature to easily connect and configure your
wireless devices. You just push the button on the Router and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless
device to automatically create a WPA or WEP encryption-secured wireless connection. You can also use multiple
devices on a single hotspot account in a coffee shop or airport lounge and be protected with WPA Personal
encryption or a powerful SPI firewall. The Router also supports VPN pass-through and it can serve as a DHCP
Server.
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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster bridges wireless
networks of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with
each other.
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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster, set it up, and configure it to bridge your network. These instructions
should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
nat (network address translation): NAT
technology translated IP addresses of a
local area network to a different IP address
for the Internet.
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.
lan (local area network): the computers and
networking products that make up the network
in your home or office.
ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that
specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from
a common transmission medium.
802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
802.11g: 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 Travel 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-G Travel
Router with SpeedBooster.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster.
• 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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What’s in this Guide?
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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.
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 (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
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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster, 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.
adapter: 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster has been specifically designed for use with 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 Travel Router with SpeedBooster is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the
Notebook Adapter (WPC54GS) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54GS) for your desktop PC, and USB
Adapter (WUSB54GS) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
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 Travel Router with
SpeedBooster.
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Network Layout
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
The Front Panel
The Router’s ports, LEDs, and buttons are located here.
LEDs
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 be orange.
When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.
Wireless Green. The WLAN LED flashes when there is a successful wireless connection.
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet
port.
Ethernet Green. 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.
Ports
Ethernet This port connects the Router to your networked PC and other Ethernet network devices.
Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
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The Front Panel
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Front Panel
broadband: an always-on, fast Internet
connection.
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Buttons
Reset There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button,
for approximately eight seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.
Secure Easy Setup The Secure Easy Setup sets up and configures your wireless devices. Push the Secure Easy
Setup button on the Router and on your other SecureEasySetup-enabled wireless devices
to automatically create a wireless connection.
The Power Plug and Slide
The Router’s Power Plug is located on the back panel and the Power Slide is located on the top panel.
Power Plug The Power plug is where you will connect the Router to the electrical outlet.
Power Slide Slide the Power Slide button in one direction to release the power plug and the other
direction for it to return inside the Router.
IMPORTANT: If you reset the Router, all of your
settings, including Internet connection, wireless, and
security, will be deleted and replaced with the factory
defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain
these settings.
POWER PLUG
POWER SLIDE
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The Power Plug and Slide
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Power Plug and Slide
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Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For
advanced users, you may follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Webbased Utility (refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster”).
Hardware Installation
1. Power down your network devices.
2. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router’s Internet port to your Internet connection.
NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router,
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the
Setup CD-ROM.
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Figure 4-1: Connecting to the Internet
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3. For setup or if using a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet network cable from the Router’s
Ethernet port to your PC.
4. Slide the Power Slide until the Power Plug is fully extended. Then, plug the Power Plug to an electrical outlet.
Figure 4-2: Connecting to the PC
Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel
Router with SpeedBooster.”
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Hardware Installation
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power
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Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For
advanced users, you may follow the instructions in the previous chapter, “Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G
Travel Router with SpeedBooster”, and then configure the Router through its 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.
Make the necessary changes through the Web-based Utility. On each screen, click the Save Settings button to
apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side
of the screen.
NOTE: For first-time installation of the Router,
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the
Setup CD-ROM.
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.
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How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP
address, 192.168.16.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
A password request page will appear. 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.
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Incoming Internet Type
There are two options for Internet connection. You can use a wired connection or a wireless connection. The
wireless connection can be used as a single incoming wireless connection that others can share. Select the type
of connection you want to use, Wired or Wireless, then continue to the section for that option.
Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen
ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data
over a network.
ip address: the address used to identify a computer
or device on a network.
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How to Access the Web-based Utility
Figure 5-3: Basic Setup
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Wireless Internet Type
Wireless Network. Select the network that you want to connect to from the list and click Select. Click the
Refresh button if your network does not appear.
Internet IP Address. Select your Internet connection type.
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to
Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are
connecting through a dynamic IP address.
• Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP).
Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP
address.
DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
Figure 5-4: Wireless Internet Type
IMPORTANT: You can only connect wirelessly to an open
access network. You cannot connect to a secured network.
Wired Internet Type
Internet Connection Type
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to
Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are
connecting through a dynamic IP address.
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-5: Setup Tab - Basic Setup - DHCP Internet
Connection Type
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• Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP).
Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP
address.
DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
• 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: 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.
Server IP Address. This is server’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with
the IP Address you need to specify here.
Figure 5-6: Static IP Connection Type
static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.
subnet mask: an address code that
determines the size of the network.
default gateway: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network.
Figure 5-7: PPPoE Connection Type
pppoe: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport
Local 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.
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packet: a unit of data sent over a network
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Connection ID/Name. This is the name of the connection.
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.
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.
Optional Settings
Figure 5-8: PPTP Connection Type
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the
Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check
with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain
name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be
transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the
1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting, Auto.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to the Router’s wireless
network settings are performed through the Wireless tab.
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Router IP
IP Address and Subnet Mask. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your
network. The default IP Address is 192.168.16.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. In most cases,
keeping the default values will work.
DHCP Server Setting
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The
Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to
each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, you must 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 select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).
Static DHCP. Every time a PC reboots, it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router. If you want a PC to be
assigned the same IP address every time it reboots, then click the Static IP button.
On the DHCP Client List screen, enter the static local IP address in the Assign this IP field, and enter the MAC
address of the PC in the To this MAC field. Then click the Enabled checkbox. When you have finished your entries,
click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes.
To exit this screen, click the Close button.
Figure 5-9: Static DHCP Client List
If you want to see a list of DHCP clients, click the DHCP Client Table button. On the DHCP Client Table screen, you
will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Addresse, and MAC
Addresse. To save the information, select Static DHCP Client List. From the To Sor t by drop-down menu, you can
sort the table by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, or MAC Address. To view the most up-to-date information,
click the Refresh button. To exit this screen, click the Close button.
Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the
Router’s default IP address is 192.168.16.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller
than 192.168.1.254. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.16.100.
Maximum Number of 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.
IP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
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”
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Figure 5-10: DHCP Client Table
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this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
Static DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
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 Settings
Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click the checkbox if you want
the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
The Setup Tab - DDNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other
server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or
TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disabled.
dynamic ip address: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server.
DDNS
DDNS Service. If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down
menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen
will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
DynDNS.org
User Name, Password, and Host Name. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account you
set up with DynDNS.org.
Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will
change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
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Figure 5-11: DynDNS.org
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TZO.com
E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name
of the service you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this
will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or
Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
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.
Figure 5-12: TZO.com
MAC Address Clone
Enabled/Disabled. To have the MAC Address cloned, select Enabled from the drop-down menu.
MAC Address. Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.
Clone My PC’s MAC. Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
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Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
mac address: the unique address that a
manufacturer assigns to each networking device.
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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.
NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a
different IP address for the Internet. To enable NAT, click Enabled. To disable NAT, click Disabled.
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
. 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
Disabled
by
default.
Static Routing
. A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific
host or network. To set up a static route between the Router and another network, enter the information described
below to set up a new static route by clicking the
Entry
button to change an existing entry. (Click the
Destination LAN IP
assign a static route.
. The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to
Enter the IP address of the host for which you wish to create a static route. If you are
Add New Entry
Delete
button to delete a static route.)
button to add an entry. Click the
Update Selected
building a route to an entire network, be sure that the network portion of the IP address is set to 0. For
example, the Router’s standard IP address is 192.168.16.1. Based on this address, the address of the routed
network is 192.168.16, with the last digit determining the Router’s place on the network. Therefore you would
enter the IP address 192.168.16.0 if you wanted to route to the Router’s entire network, rather than just to the
Router.
Subnet Mask
portion, and which portion is the host portion.
. The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network
For example, a network may have the Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0. This determines (by using the values 255) that the first three numbers of a network IP address
identify this particular network, while the last digit (from 1 to 254) identifies the specific host.
Default Gateway
. This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and
the remote network or host.
Interface
wireless networks) or the
performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks. You can also select
dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet. Finally, selecting
. This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the
Internet
(WAN). From the drop-down menu, you can also select
Both
enables dynamic routing for both
LAN & Wireless
LAN & Wireless
WAN
(Ethernet and
, which
, which performs
networks, as well as data from the Internet.
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing - Routing
Tabl e
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Metric. This determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel.
A node is any device on the network, such as PCs, print servers, routers, etc.
Click the
each route, the Destination (LAN IP address), (Subnet) Mask, (Default) Gateway, and Metric are displayed. Click
the Refresh button to update the information. Click the Close button to close the table.
Change these settings as described here and click the
Changes
Show Routing Table
to cancel your changes.
button to view the Static Routes you’ve already set up.
Save Settings
button to apply your changes or
Show Routing Table. For
Cancel
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless. To use your Router’s wireless connection, click Enabled. To disable your connection, click Disabled.
Network Mode. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If
you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only
802.11g devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select Wireless-B Only.
Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID
must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard
characters in length. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in your wireless network. For added
security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.
Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All
devices in your wireless network must broadcast on the same channel in order to communicate.
SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will
detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If you
do not want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled.
Encryption. The wireless security used on your wireless network is displayed here.
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Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
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