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USER GUIDE

Wireless-G

Broadband Router

Model No: WRT54GL

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Table of Contents

Wreless-G Broadband Router

About This Guide 1

Icon Descriptions 1

Online Resources 1

Copyright and Trademarks 1

Chapter 1: Product Overview 2Front Panel 2

Back Panel 2

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3

General Network Security Guidelines 3

Additional Security Tips 3

Chapter 3: Advanced Confguration 4

Setup > Basic Setup 4

Setup > DDNS 7Setup > MAC Address Clone 8

Setup > Advanced Routing 9

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 9

Wireless > Wireless Security 10

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 12

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 13

Security > Firewall 14

Security > VPN Passthrough 14

Access Restrictions > Internet Access 15

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward 16Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering 16

Applications and Gaming > DMZ 17

Applications and Gaming > QoS 17

Administration > Management 18

Administration > Log 19

Administration > Diagnostics 19

Administration > Factory Deaults 19

Administration > Firmware Upgrade 20

Administration > Confg Management 20

Status > Router 20Status > Local Network 21

Status > Wireless 21

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 22

Appendix B: Specifcations 23

Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Inormation 24

Limited Warranty 24

Wireless Disclaimer 25

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FCC Statement 25

Saety Notices 25

Industry Canada (Canada) 25

IC Statement 25

Rglement dIndustry Canada 25

User Inormation or Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on WasteElectric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 26

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About This Guide


About Ths Gude

Icon Descriptions

While reading through the User Guide you may encounter

various icons designed to call attention to a speciic itemBelow is a description o these icons:

NOTE: This check mark indicates that there isa note o interest and is something that youshould pay special attention to while using theproduct

WARNING: This exclamation point indicatesthat there is a caution or warning and it issomething that could damage your property orproduct

WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthywebsite address or e-mail address

Online Resources

Most web browsers allow you to enter the web addresswithout adding the http:// in ront o the address ThisUser Guide will reer to websites without including http://in ront o the address Some older web browsers may

require you to add it

Resource Webste

Linksys wwwlinksyscom

Linksys International wwwlinksyscom/international

Glossary wwwlinksyscom/glossary

Network Security wwwlinksyscom/security

Copyright and Trademarks

Speciications are subject to change without notice

Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark o CiscoSystems, Inc and/or its ailiates in the US and certainother countries Copyright 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc Allrights reserved Other brands and product names aretrademarks or registered trademarks o their respectiveholders

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Chapter1 Product Overview


Chapter :Product Overvew

Thank you or choosing the Linksys Wireless-G BroadbandRouter The Router lets you access the Internet via a

wireless connection, broadcast at up to 54 Mbps, orthrough one o its our switched ports You can also usethe Router to share resources such as computers, printersand iles A variety o security eatures help to protectyour data and your privacy while online Security eaturesinclude WPA2 security, a Stateul Packet Inspection (SPI)irewall and NAT technology Coniguring the Router iseasy using the provided browser-based utility

Front Panel

SecureEasySetup (Orange/White) The Ciscologo is the Routers SecureEasySetup button Itlights up and will stay orange when the Routeris powered on The color orange indicates thatthe Router is not using the SecureEasySetupeature, while the color white indicates that theRouter is using the SecureEasySetup eature

When the Router enters SecureEasySetupmode, the Cisco logo will turn white andstart lashing Ater the Router has generatedthe SSID and WPA Personal key, the Ciscologo will stop lashing and stay white

To clear the SSID and WPA Personal key, pressand hold down the Cisco logo or ive secondsThe Cisco logo will lash slowly as the Routerresets itsel The Cisco logo will turn orange toindicate a successul reset

NOTE:SecureEasySetup is a eature that makes

it easy to set up your wireless network I youhave SecureEasySetup devices, run the RoutersSetup Wizard CD-ROM and ollow the on-screen instructions to use SecureEasySetup

Power (Green) The Power LED lights upand will stay on while the Router is poweredon When the Router goes through its sel-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, thisLED will lash When the diagnostic is complete,the LED will be solidly lit

DMZ (Green) The DMZ LED indicates whenthe DMZ unction is being used This LED willremain lit as long as DMZ is enabled

WLAN (Green) The WLAN LED lights up whenthe wireless eature is enabled I the LED islashing, the Router is actively sending orreceiving data over the network

, , 3, 4 (Green) These numbered LEDs,corresponding with the numbered ports on theRouters back panel, serve two purposes I theLED is continuously lit, the Router is successullyconnected to a device through that port A

lashing LED indicates network activity overthat port

Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights upwhen there is a connection made through theInternet port A lashing LED indicates networkactivity over the Internet port

Back Panel

Reset There are two ways to reset the Routersactory deaults Either press and hold the ResetButton or approximately ive seconds, or restorethe deaults rom Administration > FactoryDeaults in the Routers web-based utility

InternetThe Internet port is where you will

connect your cable or DSL Internet connection

, , 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connectthe Router to PCs on your wired network andother Ethernet network devices

Power The Power port is where you willconnect the power adapter

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Chapter2 Wireless Security Checklist

3Wreless-G Broadband Router

Chapter :Wreless Securty Checklst

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, sohomes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them

at a rapid pace Because wireless networking operates bysending inormation over radio waves, it can be morevulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired networkLike signals rom your cellular or cordless phones, signalsrom your wireless network can also be intercepted Sinceyou cannot physically prevent someone rom connectingto your wireless network, you need to take some additionalsteps to keep your network secure

. Change the default wrelessnetwork name or SSID

Wireless devices have a deault wireless network nameor Service Set Identiier (SSID) set by the actory Thisis the name o your wireless network, and can be upto 32 characters in length Linksys wireless productsuse lnksys as the deault wireless network name Youshould change the wireless network name to somethingunique to distinguish your wireless network rom otherwireless networks that may exist around you, but do notuse personal inormation (such as your Social Securitynumber) because this inormation may be available oranyone to see when browsing or wireless networks

. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points and routers,you will be asked or a password when you want to changetheir settings These devices have a deault password setby the actory The Linksys deault password is admnHackers know these deaults and may try to use themto access your wireless device and change your networksettings To thwart any unauthorized changes, customizethe devices password so it will be hard to guess

3. Enable MAC address flterng

Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media AccessControl (MAC) address iltering The MAC address is aunique series o numbers and letters assigned to everynetworking device With MAC address iltering enabled,wireless network access is provided solely or wirelessdevices with speciic MAC addresses For example, you canspeciy the MAC address o each computer in your homeso that only those computers can access your wirelessnetwork

4. Enable encrypton

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wirelessnetwork Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and WiredEquivalency Privacy (WEP) oer dierent levels o security

or wireless communication Currently, devices that areWi-Fi certiied are required to support WPA2, but are notrequired to support WEP

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more securethan a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2uses dynamic key encryption To protect the inormationas it passes over the airwaves, you should enable thehighest level o encryption supported by your networkequipment

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be theonly option available on some older devices that do not

support WPA

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless i the underlyingnetwork is not secure

Password protect all computers on the network andindividually password protect sensitive iles

Change passwords on a regular basis

Install anti-virus sotware and personal irewallsotware

Disable ile sharing (peer-to-peer) Some applicationsmay open ile sharing without your consent and/orknowledge

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways awayrom exterior walls and windows

Turn wireless routers, access points, or gatewayso when they are not being used (at night, duringvacations)

Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters

in length Combine letters and numbers to avoid usingstandard words that can be ound in the dictionary

WEB: For more inormation on wirelesssecurity, visit www.lnksys.com/securty

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Chapter3 Advanced Configuration


Chapter 3:Advanced Confguraton

Ater setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (locatedon the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready or use However,

i youd like to change its advanced settings, use theRouters web-based utility This chapter describes eachweb page o the utility and each pages key unctions Youcan access the utility via a web browser on a computerconnected to the Router

The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup,Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications &Gaming, Administration, and Status Additional tabs willbe available ater you click one o the main tabs

NOTE: When irst installing the Router, youshould use the Setup Wizard on the Setup

CD-ROM I you want to conigure advancedsettings, use this chapter to learn about theweb-based utility

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser onyour computer, and enter the Routers deault IP address,9.68.., in theAddress ield Then, press Enter

A password request screen will appear (Non-Windows XPusers will see a similar screen) Leave the User name ield

blank The irst time you open the Web-based utility, usethe deault password admn (You can set a new passwordrom the Administration tabs Management screen) ClickOK to continue

Password Screen

Setup > Basic Setup

The irst screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen Thisallows you to change the Routers general settings

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section conigures the Router to yourInternet connection Most o this inormation can beobtained through your ISP

Internet Connection Type

Select the type o Internet connection your ISP providesrom the drop-down menu The available types are:

Automatic Coniguration - DHCP

Static IP

PPPoE

PPTP

L2TP

Telstra Cable

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By deault, the Routers Internet Connection Type is set

to Automatc Confguraton - DHCP, which should bekept only i your ISP supports DHCP or you are connectingthrough a dynamic IP address (This option usually appliesto cable connections)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Coniguration - DHCP

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Static IP

I you are required to use a permanent IP address toconnect to the Internet, select Statc IP

Internet Connection Type > Static IP

Internet IP Address This is the Routers IP address, whenseen rom the Internet Your ISP will provide you with theIP Address you need to speciy here

Subnet Mask This is the Routers Subnet Mask, as seenby users on the Internet (including your ISP) Your ISP willprovide you with the Subnet Mask

Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the GatewayAddress, which is the ISP servers IP address

DNS 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 Protocolover Ethernet) to establish Internet connections I you areconnected to the Internet through a DSL line, check withyour ISP to see i they use PPPoE I they do, you will have

to enable PPPoE

Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

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

Servce Name I provided by your ISP, enter the ServiceName

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can conigurethe Router to cut the Internet connection ater it has beeninactive or a speciied period o time (Max Idle Time) Iyour Internet connection has been terminated due toinactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as youattempt to access the Internet again To use this option,select Connect on Demand In the Max Idle Time ield,enter the number o minutes you want to have elapsed

beore your Internet connection terminates The deaultMax Idle Time is minutes

Keep Alve: Redal Perod I you select this option,the Router will periodically check your Internetconnection I you are disconnected, then the Routerwill automatically re-establish your connection To use

this option, select Keep Alve In the Redial Period ield,you speciy how oten you want the Router to checkthe Internet connection The deault Redial Period is30 seconds

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service thatapplies to connections in Europe only

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

Internet IP Address This is the Routers IP address, asseen rom the Internet Your ISP will provide you with theIP Address you need to speciy here

Subnet Mask This is the Routers Subnet Mask, as seenby users on the Internet (including your ISP) Your ISP will

provide you with the Subnet MaskGateway Your ISP will provide you with the GatewayAddress


Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can conigurethe Router to cut the Internet connection ater it has beeninactive or a speciied period o time (Max Idle Time) Iyour Internet connection has been terminated due toinactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as you

attempt to access the Internet again To use this option,select Connect on Demand In the Max Idle Time ield,enter the number o minutes you want to have elapsedbeore your Internet connection terminates The deaultMax Idle Time is minutes

Keep Alve: Redal Perod If you select this option, theRouter will periodically check your Internet connection If

you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically

re-establish your connection To use this option, selectKeep Alve In the Redial Periodfield, you specify how often

you want the Router to check the Internet connection The

default value is 30 seconds

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L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only

Internet Connection Type > L2TP


LTP Server This is the IP address o the L2TP ServerYour ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need tospeciy here

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can conigure

the Router to cut the Internet connection ater it has beeninactive or a speciied period o time (Max Idle Time) Iyour Internet connection has been terminated due toinactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as youattempt to access the Internet again To use this option,select Connect on Demand In the Max Idle Time ield,enter the number o minutes you want to have elapsedbeore your Internet connection terminates The deaultMax Idle Time is minutes

Keep Alve: Redal Perod I you select this option,the Router will periodically check your Internetconnection I you are disconnected, then the Routerwill automatically re-establish your connection To usethis option, select Keep Alve In the Redial Period ield,you speciy how oten you want the Router to checkthe Internet connection The deault Redial Period is30 seconds

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections inAustralia only

Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable


Heart Beat Server This is the IP address o the HeartbeatServer Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address youneed to speciy here

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme You can conigurethe Router to cut the Internet connection ater it has beeninactive or a speciied period o time (Max Idle Time) Iyour Internet connection has been terminated due toinactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router toautomatically re-establish your connection as soon as you

attempt to access the Internet again To use this option,select Connect on Demand In the Max Idle Time ield,enter the number o minutes you want to have elapsedbeore your Internet connection terminates The deaultMax Idle Time is minutes

Keep Alve: Redal Perod I you select this option,the Router will periodically check your Internetconnection I you are disconnected, then the Routerwill automatically re-establish your connection To usethis option, select Keep Alve In the Redial Period ield,you speciy how oten you want the Router to checkthe Internet connection The deault Redial Period is30 seconds

Optional Settings

Some o these settings may be required by your ISP Veriywith your ISP beore making any changes

Optional Settings

Router Name In this ield, you can enter a name o up to39 characters to represent the Router

Host Name/Doman Name These ields allow you tosupply a host and domain name or the Router Some ISPs,usually cable ISPs, require these names as identiicationYou may have to check with your ISP to see i yourbroadband Internet service has been conigured with ahost and domain name In most cases, leaving these ieldsblank will work

MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit It speciiesthe largest packet size permitted or Internet transmission

Select Manual i you want to manually enter the largestpacket size that is transmitted To have the Router selectthe best MTU or your Internet connection, keep thedeault setting, Auto

Sze When Manual is selected in the MTUield, this optionis enabled Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range Thedeault size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 00

PPPoE: 49

PPTP or L2TP: 460

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Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on thenetwork connected to the Routers Ethernet ports WirelessSetup is perormed through the Wireless tab

Router IP

This presents both the Routers IP Address and SubnetMask as seen by your network

Router IP Address

Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)

The settings allow you to conigure the Routers DynamicHost Coniguration Protocol (DHCP) server unction The

Router can be used as a DHCP server or your network ADHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to eachcomputer on your network I you choose to enable theRouters DHCP server option, make sure there is no otherDHCP server on your network

Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by actory deault I youalready have a DHCP server on your network, or you dontwant a DHCP server, then select Dsable (no other DHCPeatures will be available)

Startng IP Address Enter a value or the DHCP server tostart with when issuing IP addresses Because the Routersdefault IP address is 19216811, the Starting IP Address must

be 19216812 or greater, but smaller than 1921681253

The default Starting IP Address is 9.68..00

Maxmum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximumnumber o PCs that you want the DHCP server to assignIP addresses to This number cannot be greater than 253The deault is 0

Clent Lease Tme The Client Lease Time is the amounto time a network user will be allowed connection to theRouter with their current dynamic IP address Enter theamount o time, in minutes, that the user will be leasedthis dynamic IP address Ater the time is up, the user willbe automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address Thedeault is 0 minutes, which means one day

Statc DNS (-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is howthe 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,

enter that IP Address in one of these fields You can enter up

to three DNS Server IP Addresses here The Router will use

these for quicker access to functioning DNS serversWINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)manages each PCs interaction with the Internet I youuse a WINS server, enter that servers IP Address hereOtherwise, leave this blank

Time Setting

Select the time zone in which your network unctionsrom this drop-down menu (You can even automaticallyadjust or daylight saving time)

Time Setting

ClickSave Settngs to apply your changes, or clickCancelChanges to cancel your changes

Setup > DDNS

The Router oers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)eature DDNS lets you assign a ixed host and domainname to a dynamic Internet IP address It is useul whenyou are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other

server behind the RouterBeore you can use this eature, you need to signup or DDNS service with a DDNS service provider,wwwdyndnsorg or wwwTZOcom I you do not want touse this eature, keep the deault setting, Dsable

DDNS

DDNS Service

I your DDNS service is provided by DynDNSorg, thenselect DynDNS.org rom the drop-down menu I yourDDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com

The eatures available on the DDNS screen will vary,depending on which DDNS service provider you use

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DynDNS.org

Setup > DDNS > DynDNS

System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamc,

Statc, or Custom The deault selection is DynamcUser Name Enter the User Name or your DDNS account

Password Enter the Password or your DDNS account

Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNSservice

Mal Exchange (Optonal) Enter the address o your mailexchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go toyour mail server

Backup MX This eature allows the mail exchange serverto be a backup To disable this eature, keep the deault,No To enable the eature, select Yes I you are not sure

which setting to select, keep the deault, No

WldCard This setting enables or disables wildcardsor your host For example, i your DDNS address ismyplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, thenx.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard)To disable wildcards, keep the deault, Off To enablewildcards, select On I you are not sure which setting toselect, keep the deault, Off

Internet IP Address The Routers Internet IP address isdisplayed here Because it is dynamic, it will change

Status The status o the DDNS service connection is

displayed hereClickSave Settngs to apply your changes, or clickCancelChanges to cancel your changes

TZO.com

Setup > DDNS > TZO

E-mal Address, Password, and Doman Name Enterthe settings o the account you set up with TZO

Internet IP Address The Routers Internet IP address is

displayed here Because it is dynamic, it will changeStatus The status o the DDNS service connection isdisplayed here


Setup > MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a uniquepiece o hardware or identiication Some ISPs will requireyou to register a MAC address in order to access theInternet I you do not wish to re-register the MAC address

with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you havecurrently registered with your ISP to the Router with theMAC Address Clone eature

Setup > MAC Address Clone

MAC Address Clone

Enable/Dsable To have the MAC Address cloned, selectEnable

User Defned Entry Enter the MAC Address registeredwith your ISP here

Clone Your PCs MAC Clicking this button will clone theMAC address o the computer you are using

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Setup > Advanced Routing

This screen is used to set up the Routers advancedunctions Operating Mode allows you to select thetype(s) o advanced unctions you use Dynamic Routingautomatically adjusts how packets travel on your networkStatic Routing sets up a ixed route to another networkdestination

Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway)

Setup > Advanced Routing (Router)

Advanced Routing

Operatng Mode Select the mode in which this Routerwill unction I this Router is hosting your networksconnection to the Internet, select Gateway I anotherRouter exists on your network, select Router WhenRouter is chosen, Dynamc Routng will be available asan option

Dynamic Routing

RIP This eature enables the Router to automaticallyadjust to physical changes in the networks layout and

exchange routing tables with the other router(s) TheRouter determines the network packets route based onthe ewest number o hops between the source and thedestination This eature is Dsabled by deault From thedrop-down menu, you can also select LAN & Wreless,which perorms dynamic routing over your Ethernet and

wireless networks You can also select WAN (Internet),which perorms dynamic routing with data coming romthe Internet Selecting Both enables dynamic routing orboth networks, as well as data rom the Internet

Static Routing

Select set number To set up a static route betweenthe Router and another network, select a number romthe drop-down list (A static route is a pre-determinedpathway that network inormation must travel to reach aspeciic host or network) Enter the inormation describedbelow to set up a new static route (ClickDelete Ths Entryto delete a static route)

Enter Route Name Enter a name or the Route here,using a maximum o 25 alphanumeric characters

Destnaton LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the addresso the remote network or host to which you want to assigna static route

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines whichportion o a Destination LAN IP address is the networkportion, and which portion is the host portion

Default Gateway This is the IP address o the gatewaydevice that allows or contact between the Router and theremote network or host

Interface This interace tells you whether the DestinationIP Address is on the LAN & Wreless (Ethernet and wirelessnetworks) or the WAN(Internet)

ClickShow Routng Table to view the Static Routes youhave already set up


Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings or wireless networking are set on this

screen

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Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless Network

Wreless Network Mode From this drop-down menu,you can select the wireless standards running on yournetwork I you have both 80211g and 80211b devicesin your network, keep the deault setting, Mxed I youhave only 80211g devices, select G-Only I you haveonly 80211b devices, select B-Only I you do not haveany 80211g and 80211b devices in your network, selectDsable

Wreless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the networkname shared among all points in a wireless networkThe SSID must be identical or all devices in the wirelessnetwork It is case-sensitive and must not exceed32 characters (use any o the characters on the keyboard)Make sure this setting is the same or all points in yourwireless network For added security, you should change

the deault SSID (lnksys) to a unique name

Wreless Channel Select the appropriate channel romthe list provided to correspond with your network settingsAll devices in your wireless network must use the samechannel in order to communicate

Wreless SSID Broadcast When wireless clients surveythe local area or wireless networks to associate with, theywill detect the SSID broadcast by the Router To broadcastthe Routers SSID, keep the deault setting, Enable I youdo not want to broadcast the Routers SSID, then selectDsable

SecureEasySetup I you did not utilize this networkconnection eature during the Setup Wizard, you may useit here by clicking the green logo When you are promptedto start the push button setup, clickOK

Reset Securty Use this button to reset the securitysettings on your network You will need to runSecureEasySetup again on each device on your networkto re-associate it with your network


Wireless > Wireless Security

The Wireless Security settings conigure the security oyour wireless network There are six wireless securitymode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal,WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS,

and WEP (WPA stands or Wi-Fi Protected Access, whichis a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEPstands or Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS standsor Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) Thesesix are briely discussed here For detailed instructionson coniguring wireless security or the Router, reer toChapter 2: Wireless Security

Wireless Security

Security Mode

Select the security method or your wireless network Iyou do not want to use wireless security, keep the deault,Dsabled

WPA Personal

NOTE: I you are using WPA, always rememberthat each device in your wireless network MUSTuse the same WPA method and shared key, orelse the network will not unction properly

Security Mode > WPA Personal

WPA Algorthm WPA supports two encryption methods,TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys Select thetype o algorithm, TKIP or AES The deault is TKIP

WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key o 8-63characters

Group Key Renewal Enter a Group Key Renewal period,which instructs the Router how oten it should change theencryption keys The deault Group Key Renewal period is3600 seconds

WPA Enterprise

This option eatures WPA used in coordination with aRADIUS server (This should only be used when a RADIUSserver is connected to the Router)

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Security Mode > WPA Enterprise

WPA Algorthm WPA supports two encryption methods,TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys Select thetype o algorithm, TKIP or AES The deault is TKIP

RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address o theRADIUS server

RADIUS Port Enter the port number o the RADIUSserver The deault value is 8

Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Routerand the server

Key Renewal Tmeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeoutperiod, which instructs the Router how oten it shouldchange the encryption keys The deault Key RenewalTimeout period is 3600 seconds

WPA2 Personal

Security Mode > WPA2 Personal

WPA Algorthm WPA2 supports two encryptionmethods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys

Select the type o algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES Thedeault selection is TKIP + AES

WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key o 8-63characters

Group Key Renewal Enter a Group Key Renewal period,which instructs the Router how oten it should change theencryption keys The deault Group Key Renewal period is3600 seconds

WPA2 Enterprise

This option eatures WPA2 used in coordination with aRADIUS server (This should only be used when a RADIUSserver is connected to the Router)

Security Mode > WPA2 Enterprise

WPA Algorthm WPA2 supports two encryptionmethods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keysSelect the type o algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES Thedeault selection is TKIP + AES




Key Renewal Tmeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout

period, which instructs the Router how oten it shouldchange the encryption keys The deault Key RenewalTimeout period is 3600 seconds

RADIUS

This option eatures WEP used in coordination with aRADIUS server (This should only be used when a RADIUSserver is connected to the Router)

Security Mode > RADIUS

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IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,

always remember that each device in your

wireless network MUST use the same WEP

encryption method and encryption key, or else

your wireless network will not function properly




Default Transmt Key Select a Deault Transmit Key(choose which Key to use) The deault is

WEP Encrypton Select a level o WEP encryption,64 bts 0 hex dgts or 8 bts 6 hex dgts Thedeault is 64 bts 0 hex dgts

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generateWEP keys Then clickGenerate

Key -4 I you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEPkey(s) manually

WEP

WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secureas WPA

Security Mode > WEP

Default Transmt Key Select a Deault Transmit Key

(choose which Key to use) The deault is

WEP Encrypton Select a level o WEP encryption, 64 bts0 hex dgts or 8 bts 6 hex dgts The deault is64 bts 0 hex dgts

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generateWEP keys Then clickGenerate

Key -4 I you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEPkey(s) manually


Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of

the wireless devices transmitting within your networks radius

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless MAC Filter

Wreless MAC Flter To filter wireless users by MAC Address,either permitting or blocking access, clickEnable If you do

not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default

setting, Dsable

Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MACAddress This button is selected by deault

Permt Only Select this to allow wireless access by MACAddress This button is not selected by deault

Edt MAC Flter Lst Click this to open the MAC AddressFilter List screen On this screen, you can list users, by MAC

Address, to whom you wish to provide or block access For

easy reference, clickWreless Clent MAC Lst to display a listof network users by MAC Address

MAC Address Filter List


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Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

This Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings screen is usedto set up the Routers advanced wireless unctions Thesesettings should only be adjusted by an expert administratoras incorrect settings can reduce wireless perormance

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced Wireless

Authentcaton Type The deault is set to Auto, whichallows either Open System or Shared Key authenticationto be used With Open System authentication, the senderand the recipient do NOT use a WEP key or authenticationWith Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipientuse a WEP key or authentication

Basc Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate

o transmission but a series o rates at which the Routercan transmit The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to theother wireless devices in your network, so they know whichrates will be used The Router will also advertise that it willautomatically select the best rate or transmission Thedeault setting is Default, when the Router can transmitat all standard wireless rates (1-2Mbps, 55Mbps, 11Mbps,18Mbps, and 24Mbps) Other options are -Mbps, oruse with older wireless technology, and All, when theRouter can transmit at all wireless rates The Basic Rateis not the actual rate o data transmission I you want tospeciy the Routers rate o data transmission, conigurethe Transmission Rate setting

Transmsson Rate The rate o data transmission shouldbe set depending on the speed o your wireless networkYou can select rom a range o transmission speeds, or youcan select Auto to have the Router automatically use theastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallbackeature Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possibleconnection speed between the Router and a wirelessclient The deault value is Auto

CTS Protecton Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) ProtectionMode should remain disabled unless you are having severeproblems with your Wireless-G products not being able

to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy80211b traic This unction boosts the Routers abilityto catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severelydecrease perormance

Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide yournetwork with greater perormance, depending on the

manuacturer o your wireless products To turn on theFrame Burst option, select Enable The deault is Dsable

Beacon Interval The deault value is 00 Enter a valuebetween 1 and 65,535 milliseconds The Beacon Intervalvalue indicates the requency interval o the beacon Abeacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronizethe wireless network

DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 255, indicatesthe interval o the Delivery Traic Indication Message(DTIM) A DTIM ield is a countdown ield inormingclients o the next window or listening to broadcastand multicast messages When the Router has buered

broadcast or multicast messages or associated clients, itsends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value Its clientshear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcastand multicast messages The deault value is

Fragmentaton Threshold This value speciies themaximum size or a packet beore data is ragmentedinto multiple packets I you experience a high packeterror rate, you may slightly increase the FragmentationThreshold Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too lowmay result in poor network perormance Only minorreduction o the deault value is recommended In mostcases, it should remain at its deault value o346

RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent datalow, only minor reduction o the deault value, 34, isrecommended I a network packet is smaller than thepreset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism willnot be enabled The Router sends Request to Send (RTS)rames to a particular receiving station and negotiatesthe sending o a data rame Ater receiving an RTS, thewireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) rameto acknowledge the right to begin transmission The RTSThreshold value should remain at its deault value o34

AP Isolaton This isolates all wireless clients and wireless

devices on your network rom each other Wireless deviceswill be able to communicate with the Router but not witheach other To use this unction, select On AP Isolation isturned Offby deault

SecureEasySetup This eature allows you to enable ordisable the SecureEasySetup eature Select Dsabled todisable the eature and turn o the buttons light Theeature is Enabled by deault


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Security > Firewall

The Security > Firewallscreen is used to conigure a irewallthat can ilter out various types o unwanted traic on theRouters local network

Security > Firewall

Firewall

Frewall Protecton To use irewall protection, keep thedeault selection, Enable To turn o irewall protection,select Dsable

Block WAN Requests

Block Anonymous Internet Requests This eaturemakes it more diicult or outside users to work theirway into your network This eature is selectedby deaultDeselect the eature to allow anonymous Internetrequests

Flter Multcast Multicasting allows or multiple

transmissions to speciic recipients at the same time Imulticasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IPmulticast packets to be orwarded to the appropriatecomputers This eature is selected by deault Deselectthis eature to disable it

Flter Internet NAT Redrecton This eature usesport orwarding to block access to local servers romlocal networked computers Select Flter Internet NATRedrecton to ilter Internet NAT redirection This eatureis not selected by deault

Flter IDENT (Port 3) This eature keeps port 113 rombeing scanned by devices outside o your local network

This eature is selected by deault Deselect this eature todisable it


Security > VPN Passthrough

The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable

VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass

through the Routers firewall

Security > VPN Passthrough

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) isa suite o protocols used to implement secure exchangeo packets at the IP layer To allow IPSec tunnels to passthrough the Router, keep the deault, Enable

PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol(PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to betunneled through an IP network To allow PPTP tunnels topass through the Router, keep the deault, Enable

LTP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is themethod used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via theInternet on the Layer 2 level To allow L2TP tunnels to passthrough the Router, keep the deault, Enable


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Access Restrictions > Internet Access

The Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows youto block or allow speciic kinds o Internet usage andtraic, such as Internet access, designated services, andwebsites during speciic days and times

Access Restrictions > Internet Access

Internet Access

Internet Access Polcy Access can be managed by apolicy Use the settings on this screen to establish anaccess policy (ater Save Settngs is clicked) Selecting apolicy rom the drop-down menu will display that policyssettings To delete a policy, select that policys numberand clickDelete To view all the policies, clickSummary(Policies can be deleted rom the Summary screen byselecting the policy or policies and clicking Delete Toreturn to the Internet Access tab, clickClose)

Internet Policy Summary

Status Policies are disabled by deault To enable a policy,select the policy number rom the drop-down menu, andselect Enable

To create an Internet Access policy:

Select a number rom the Internet Access Policy drop-down menu

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To enable this policy, select Enable

Enter a Policy Name in the ield provided

ClickEdt Lst of PCs to select which PCs will be affected

by the policy The List of PCs screen appears You can

select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address You can also

enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy

to affect a group of PCs After making your changes,click Save Settngs to apply your changes or Cancel

Changes to cancel your changes Then clickClose

List o PCs

Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow,depending on whether you want to block or allowInternet access or the PCs you listed on the List of PCsscreen

Decide which days and what times you want this policyto be enorced Select the individual days during whichthe policy will be in eect, or select Everyday Thenenter a range o hours and minutes during which thepolicy will be in eect, or select 4 Hours

Select any Blocked Services or Website Blocking youwish to use

Click Save Settngs to save the policys settings, orclickCancel Changes to cancel the policys settings

Blocked Services

You can ilter access to various services accessed over theInternet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services romthe drop-down menus next to Blocked Services (You canblock up to 20 services) Then enter the range o ports youwant to ilter

I the service you want to block is not listed or you want toedit a services settings, then clickAdd/Edt Servce Thenthe Port Services screen will appear

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To add a service, enter the services name in the ServiceName ield Select its protocol rom the Protocol drop-down menu, and enter its range in the Port Range ieldsThen clickAdd

To modiy a service, select it rom the list on the rightChange its name, protocol setting, or port range Then

clickModfyTo delete a service, select it rom the list on the right ThenclickDelete

When you are inished making changes on the PortServices screen, click Apply to save the changes I youwant to cancel your changes, click Cancel To close thePort Services screen and return to the Access Restrictionsscreen, clickClose

Website Blocking by URL Address

I you want to block websites with speciic URL addresses,

enter each URL in a separate ield next to Website Blockingby URL Address

Website Blocking by Keyword

I you want to block websites using speciic keywords,enter each keyword in a separate ield next to WebsiteBlocking by Keyword


Applications and Gaming > Port Range

ForwardThe Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forward screen

allows you to set up public services on your network, such as

web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized

Internet applications (Specialized Internet applications are

any applications that use Internet access to perform functions

such as videoconferencing or online gaming Some Internet

applications may not require any forwarding)

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward

Port Range Forward

To orward a port, enter the inormation on each line orthe criteria required

Applcaton In this ield, enter the name you wish to givethe application Each name can be up to 12 characters

Start/End This is the port range Enter the number thatstarts the port range in the Start column and the numberthat ends the range in the End column

Protocol Select the protocol used or this application,either TCP or UDP, or Both

IP Address For each application, enter the IP Address othe PC running the speciic application

Enable Select Enable to enable port orwarding or therelevant application


Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering

The Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering screen allowsthe Router to watch outgoing data or speciic portnumbers The IP address o the computer that sends thematching data is remembered by the Router, so that whenthe requested data returns through the Router, the data ispulled back to the proper computer by way o IP addressand port mapping rules

Applications and Gaming > Port Triggering

Port Triggering

Applcaton Enter the application name o the trigger

Triggered Range

For each application, list the triggered port number rangeCheck with the Internet application documentation orthe port number(s) needed

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Start Port Enter the starting port number o the TriggeredRange

End Port Enter the ending port number o the TriggeredRange

Forwarded Range

For each application, list the orwarded port numberrange Check with the Internet application documentationor the port number(s) needed

Start Port Enter the starting port number o theForwarded Range

End Port Enter the ending port number o the ForwardedRange

Enable Select Enable to enable port triggering or theapplicable application

ClickSave Settngs to apply your changes, or clickCancel

Changesto cancel your changes

Applications and Gaming > DMZ

The DMZ eature allows one network computer to beexposed to the Internet or use o a special-purposeservice such as Internet gaming or videoconerencingDMZ hosting orwards all the ports at the same time toone PC The Port Range Forward eature is more securebecause it only opens the ports you want to have opened,while DMZ hosting opens all the ports o one computer,exposing the computer to the Internet

Applications and Gaming > DMZ

DMZ

Any PC whose port is being orwarded must have its DHCP

client unction disabled and should have a new static IPaddress assigned to it because its IP address may changewhen using the DHCP unction

To expose one PC, select Enable Then, enter thecomputers IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address ield Thiseature is disabled by deault


Applications and Gaming > QoS

Quality o Service (QoS) ensures better service tohigh-priority types o network traic, which mayinvolve demanding, real-time applications, such asvideoconerencing

There are three types o QoS available: Device Priority,Ethernet Port Priority, and Application Priority

Wired QoS

Enable/Dsable To enable QoS, select Enable Otherwise,select Dsable QoS is disabled by deault

Upstream Bandwdth Select Auto or Manual romthe drop-down menu Manual allows you to speciy themaximum outgoing bandwidth that applications canutilize

Applications and Gaming > QoS

Device Priority

Enter the name o your network device in the Device nameield, enter its MAC Address, and then select its priorityrom the drop-down menu

Ethernet Port Priority

Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritizeperormance or the Routers our ports, LAN Ports 1-4 Foreach port, select the priority and low control setting

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Prorty Select Hgh or Low in the Priority column TheRouters our ports have been assigned low priority bydeault

Flow Control I you want the Router to control thetransmission o data between network devices, selectEnabled To disable this eature, select Dsabled Ethernet

Port Priority QoS does not require support rom your ISPbecause the prioritized ports LAN ports 1-4 are in yournetwork This eature is enabled by deault

Application Priority

Application Priority QoS manages inormation as it istransmitted and received Depending on the settings othe QoS screen, this eature will assign inormation a highor low priority or the applications that you speciy

Optmze Gamng Applcatons Select this toautomatically allow common game application portsto have a higher priority These games include, but are

not limited to: Counter-Strike , Half-Life, Age of Empires,Everquest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II The deaultsetting is unselected

Applcaton Name Enter the name you wish to give theapplication in theApplication Name ield

Prorty Select Hgh or Low to assign priority to theapplication The deault selection is Low

Specfc Port # Enter the port number or theapplication

Wireless QoS

WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), ormerlyknown as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), isa Wi-Fi Alliance certiied eature, based on the IEEE80211e standard This eature provides QoS to wirelessnetworks It is especially suitable or voice, music andvideo applications; or example, Voice over IP ( VoIP), videostreaming, and interactive gaming I you have otherdevices on your wireless network that support WMM,select Enabled Otherwise, keep the deault, Dsabled

No Acknowledgement This eature prevents the Routerrom re-sending data i an error occurs To use this eature,select Enabled Otherwise, keep the deault setting,

Dsabled


Administration > Management

The Administration > Management screen allows thenetworks administrator to manage speciic Routerunctions or access and security

Administration > Management

Router Password

Local Router Access

Router Password Enter a new Password or the Router

Re-enter to confrm Enter the Password again to confirm

Web Access

Access Server HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) isthe communications protocol used to connect to serverson the World Wide Web HTTPS uses SSL (Secured SocketLayer) to encrypt data transmitted or higher securitySelect HTTP or HTTPS. The deault selection is HTTP

Wreless Access Web I you are using the Router ina public domain where you are giving wireless accessto your guests, you can disable wireless access to theRouters web-based utility You will only be able to accessthe web-based utility via a wired connection i you disablethe setting Keep the deault, Enable, to enable wirelessaccess to the Routers web-based utility, or select Dsableto disable wireless access to the utility

Remote Router Access

Remote Management To access the Router remotely,rom outside the network, select Enable

Management Port Enter the port number that will beopen to outside access You will need to enter the Routerspassword when accessing the Router this way, as usual

Use https To require the use o HTTPS or remote access,select this eature

UPnP

UPnP Keep the deault, Enable to enable the UPnPeature; otherwise, select Dsable


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Administration > Log

The Router can keep logs o all traic or your Internetconnection

Administration > Log

Log

Log To disable the Log unction, keep the deault setting,

Dsable To monitor traic between the network and theInternet, select Enable

When you wish to view the logs, click Incomng Log orOutgong Log, depending on which you wish to view


Administration > Diagnostics

The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you tocheck the connections o your network components

Administration > Diagnostics

Ping Test

Png The Ping test checks the status o a connectionClickPng to open the Ping Testscreen Enter the addresso the PC whose connection you wish to test and howmany times you wish to test it Then, click Png The PingTestscreen will show i the test was successul To stop thetest, clickStop ClickClear Log to clear the screen ClickClose to return to the Diagnostics screen

The Ping Test

Traceroute Test

Traceroute To test the perormance o a connection,clickTraceroute to open the Traceroute Testscreen Enterthe address o the PC whose connection you wish to testand clickTraceroute The Traceroute Testscreen will show

i the test was successul To stop the test, clickStop ClickClear Log to clear the screen ClickClose to return to theDiagnostics screen

The Traceroute Test

Administration > Factory Deaults

The Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows youto restore the Routers coniguration to its actory deaultsettings

Factory Deaults

Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Routers settingsto the deault values, select Yes, and then click SaveSettngs Any settings you have saved will be lost whenthe deault settings are restored


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Administration > Firmware Upgrade

The Administration > Firmware Upgrade screen allows you

to upgrade the Routers firmware Do not upgrade the

firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the

Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

Beore upgrading the irmware, download the Routersirmware upgrade ile rom the Linksys website, wwwlinksyscom Then extract the ile

Upgrade Firmware

Please select a fle to upgrade ClickBrowse and selectthe extracted irmware upgrade ile Then clickUpgradeand follow the on-screen instructions

Administration > Conig Management

This screen is used to back up or restore the Routers

coniguration ile

Administration > Conig Management

Backup Coniguration

To back up the Routers coniguration ile, click BackupThen ollow the on-screen instructions

Restore Coniguration

Please select a fle to restore Click Browse and selectthe coniguration ile Then clickRestore

Status > Router

The Status > Router screen displays the Routers currentstatus


Router Inormation

Frmware Verson This is the Routers current irmware

Current Tme This shows the time, as you set on theSetup tab

MAC Address This is the Routers MAC Address, as seenby your ISP

Router Name This is the speciic name or the Router,which you set on the Setup tab

Host Name I required by your ISP, this would have beenentered on the Setup tab

Doman Name I required by your ISP, this would havebeen entered on the Setup tab

Internet

Configuration Type

This section shows the current network inormationstored in the Router The inormation varies depending onthe Internet connection type selected on the Setup > BasicSetup screen

ClickRefresh to update the on-screen inormation

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Status > Local Network

The Status > Local Network screen displays the status oyour network

Status > Local Network

Local NetworkMAC Address This is the Routers MAC Address, as seenon your local, Ethernet network

IP Address This shows the Routers IP Address, as itappears on your local, Ethernet network

Subnet Mask This shows the current subnet mask beingconigured or your local network

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

Start IP Address For the range o IP Addresses used by

devices on your local, Ethernet network, the beginning othat range is shown here

End IP Address For the range o IP Addresses used bydevices on your local, Ethernet network, the end o thatrange is shown here

DHCP Clents Table Clicking this button will open ascreen to show you which PCs are utilizing the Router as aDHCP server You can delete PCs rom that list, and severtheir connections, by checking a Delete box and clickingthe Delete button

DHCP Clients Table


Status > Wireless

The Status > Wireless screen displays the status o yourwireless network

Status > Wireless

Wireless

MAC Address This is the Routers MAC Address, as seenon your local, wireless network

Mode As selected rom the Wireless > Basic WirelessSettings screen, this displays the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network

SSID As entered on the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settingsscreen, this displays the wireless network name or SSID

DHCP Server The status o the DHCP server unction isdisplayed here

Channel As entered on the Wireless > Basic WirelessSettings screen, this displays the channel on which your

wireless network is broadcasting

Encrypton Functon As selected on the Wireless >Wireless Security screen, this displays the status o theRouters wireless security


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AppendixA Troubleshooting


Appendx A:Troubleshootng

Your computer cannot connect to the Internet.

Follow these instructions until your computer can connectto the Internet:

Make sure that the Router is powered on The PowerLED should be green and not lashing

I the Power LED is lashing, then power o all oyour network devices, including the modem, Router,and computers Then power on each device in theollowing order:

Cable or DSL modem

Router

ComputerCheck the cable connections The computer shouldbe connected to one o the ports numbered 1-4 onthe Router, and the modem must be connected to theInternet port on the Router

The modem does not have an Ethernet port.

The modem is a dial-up modem or traditional dial-upservice To use the Router, you need a cable/DSL modemand high-speed Internet connection

You cannot use the DSL service to connect manually to

the Internet.

Ater you have installed the Router, it will automaticallyconnect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you nolonger need to connect manually

The DSL telephone line does not ft into the Routers

Internet port.

The Router does not replace your modem You still needyour DSL modem in order to use the Router Connectthe telephone line to the DSL modem, insert the setupCD into your computer, and then ollow the on-screeninstructions

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prompted or a username and password. I you want to

get rid o the prompt, ollow these instructions.

Launch the web browser and perorm the ollowing steps(these steps are speciic to Internet Explorer but are similaror other browsers):

Select Tools > Internet Optons

Click the Connectons tab

Select Never dal a connecton

ClickOK

The Router does not have a coaxial port or the cable

connection.

The Router does not replace your modem You still needyour cable modem in order to use the Router Connect yourcable connection to the cable modem, insert the setup

CD into your computer, and then ollow the on-screeninstructions

The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network.

Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the sameon both the computer and the Router I you have enabledwireless security, then make sure the same securitymethod and key are used by both the computer and theRouter

You need to modiy the settings on the Router.

Open the web browser (or example, Internet Explorer or

Fireox), and enter the Routers IP address in the addressield (the deault IP address is 9.68..) Whenprompted, leave the User name ield blank and enter thepassword to the Router (the deault is admn) Click theappropriate tab to change the settings

WEB: I your questions are not addressed here,reer to the Linksys website, www.lnksys.com

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AppendixB Specifications


Appendx B:Specfcatons

Model WRT54GL

Standards IEEE 8023, IEEE 8023u,IEEE 80211g, IEEE 80211b

Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe, Japan)

Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 PortLAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 SwitchedPortsOne Power Port

Button Reset, SecureEasySetup

Cabling Type CAT5

LEDs Power, DMZ, WLAN, LAN (1-4),Internet, SecureEasySetup

RF Power Output 18 dBm

UPnP able/cert Able

Security Features Stateul Packet Inspection (SPI)Firewall, Internet Policy

Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access2 (WPA2),WEP, Wireless MAC Filtering

Envronmental

Dimensions 732" x 189" x 606"(186 x 48 x 154 mm)

Weight 138 oz (391 g)

Power External, 12V DC, 05A

Certifcations FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (80211b,80211g), WPA2, WMM

Operating Temp 32 to 104F (0 to 40C)

Storage Temp -4 to 158F (-20 to 70C)

Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Noncondensing

Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing

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AppendixC Warranty and Regulatory Information


Appendx C:Warranty and RegulatoryInformaton

Limited Warranty

Linksys warrants to You that, or a period o one year(the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will besubstantially ree o deects in materials and workmanshipunder normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksysentire liability under this warranty will be or Linksys atits option to repair or replace the Product or reund Yourpurchase price less any rebates This limited warrantyextends only to the original purchaser

I the Product proves deective during the WarrantyPeriod call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain

a Return Authorization Number, i applicable BE SURETO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHENCALLING I You are requested to return the Product, markthe Return Authorization Number clearly on the outsideo the package and include a copy o your original prooo purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSEDWITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsibleor shipping deective Products to Linksys Linksys paysor UPS Ground shipping rom Linksys back to You onlyCustomers located outside o the United States o Americaand Canada are responsible or all shipping and handlingcharges

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OFTHE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS ORIMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS ANDWARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OFNON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictionsdo not allow limitations on how long an implied warrantylasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You Thiswarranty gives You speciic legal rights, and You may alsohave other rights which vary by jurisdiction

This warranty does not apply i the Product (a) has been

altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed,operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance withinstructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjectedto abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse,negligence, or accident In addition, due to the continualdevelopment o new techniques or intruding upon andattacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that theProduct will be ree o vulnerability to intrusion or attack

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENTWILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUEOR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THETHEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISINGOUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO

USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVENIF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITYEXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCTThe oregoing limitations will apply even i any warranty orremedy provided under this Agreement ails o its essentialpurpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion orlimitation o incidental or consequential damages, so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to You

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, PO Box 18558, Irvine,CA 92623

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Wireless Disclaimer

The maximum perormance or wireless is derived romIEEE Standard 80211 speciications Actual perormancecan vary, including lower wireless network capacity,data throughput rate, range and coverage Perormance

depends on many actors, conditions and variables,including distance rom the access point, volume onetwork traic, building materials and construction,operating system used, intererence and other adverseconditions

FCC Statement

This product has been tested and complies with thespeciications or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 o the FCC Rules These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmul intererence ina residential installation This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio requency energy and, i notinstalled and used according to the instructions, maycause harmul intererence to radio communicationsHowever, there is no guarantee that intererence will notoccur in a particular installation I this equipment doescause harmul intererence to radio or television reception,which is ound by turning the equipment o and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the intererence byone or more o the ollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment ordevices

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than thereceivers

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianor assistance

Saety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk o ire, use only No26 AWG orlarger telecommunication line cord

Do not use this product near water, or example, in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool

Avoid using this product during an electrical storm Theremay be a remote risk o electric shock rom lightning

WARNING: This product contains lead, knownto the State o Caliornia to cause cancer, andbirth deects or other reproductive harm Washhands ater handling

Industry Canada (Canada)

This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 rule

Cet appareil est conorme la norme NMB003 dIndustrieCanada

IC StatementOperation is subject to the ollowing two conditions:

This device may not cause intererence and

This device must accept any intererence, includingintererence that may cause undesired operation othe device

Rglement dIndustry Canada

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User Inormation or Consumer Products

Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on

Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE)

This document contains important inormation or userswith regards to the proper disposal and recycling oLinksys products Consumers are required to comply withthis notice or all electronic products bearing the ollowingsymbol:

Englsh - Envronmental Informaton for Customers nthe European Unon

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipmentbearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging mustnot be disposed o with unsorted municipal waste The symbolindicates that this product should be disposed o separatelyrom regular household waste streams It is your responsibility todispose o this and other electric and electronic equipment viadesignated collection acilities appointed by the government orlocal authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help preventpotential negative consequences to the environment andhuman health For more detailed inormation about the disposal

o your old equipment, please contact your local authorities,waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased theproduct

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Cetna (Czech) - Informace o ochran votnhoprosted pro zkaznky v zemch Evropsk une

Evropsk smrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zazen oznaentmto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidovnos netdnm komunlnm odpadem Tento symbol udv,e dan produkt mus bt likvidovn oddlen od bnhokomunlnho odpadu Odpovdte za likvidaci tohoto produktu

a dalch elektrickch a elektronickch zazen prostednictvmurench sbrnch mst stanovench vldou nebo mstnmiady Sprvn likvidace a recyklace pomh pedchzetpotencilnm negativnm dopadm na ivotn prosted a lidskzdrav Podrobnj inormace o likvidaci starho vybaven silaskav vydejte od mstnch ad, podniku zabvajcho selikvidac komunlnch odpad nebo obchodu, kde jste produktzakoupili

Dansk (Dansh) - Mljnformaton for kunder EU

EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF krver, at udstyr der brer dette symbolp produktet og/eller emballagen ikke m bortskaes som

usorteret kommunalt aald Symbolet betyder, at dette produkt

skal bortskaes adskilt ra det almindelige husholdningsaaldDet er dit ansvar at bortskae dette og andet elektrisk ogelektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpegeta staten eller de lokale myndigheder Korrekt bortskaelseog genvinding vil hjlpe med til at undg mulige skader ormiljet og menneskers sundhed Kontakt venligst de lokalemyndigheder, renovationstjenesten eller den butik, hvor duhar kbt produktet, angende mere detaljeret inormation ombortskaelse a dit gamle udstyr

Deutsch (German) - Umweltnformaton fr Kundennnerhalb der Europschen Unon

Die Europische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische

Ausrstung, die direkt am Gert und/oder an der Verpackung mitdiesem Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertemGemeindeaball entsorgt werden dar Das Symbol weist darauhin, dass das Produkt von regulrem Haushaltmll getrenntentsorgt werden sollte Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, diesesGert und andere elektrische und elektronische Gerte berdie dar zustndigen und von der Regierung oder rtlichenBehrden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgenOrdnungsgemes Entsorgen und Recyceln trgt dazu bei,potentielle negative Folgen r Umwelt und die menschlicheGesundheit zu vermeiden Wenn Sie weitere Inormationen zurEntsorgung Ihrer Altgerte bentigen, wenden Sie sich bitte andie rtlichen Behrden oder stdtischen Entsorgungsdiensteoder an den Hndler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben

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Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoonEuroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele

Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/E nuete kohaselt onseadmeid, millel on tootel vi pakendil kesolev smbol ,keelatud krvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejtmetega Seesmbol nitab, et toode tuleks krvaldada eraldi tavalistestolmejtmevoogudest Olete kohustatud krvaldama kesoleva

ja ka muud elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi vi kohalikeametiasutuste poolt ette nhtud kogumispunktide kauduSeadmete korrektne krvaldamine ja ringlussevtt aitab vltidavimalikke negatiivseid tagajrgi keskkonnale ning inimestetervisele Vanade seadmete krvaldamise kohta tpsemainormatsiooni saamiseks vtke palun hendust kohalikeametiasutustega, jtmekitlusirmaga vi kauplusega, kust tetoote ostsite

Espaol (Spansh) - Informacn medoambental paraclentes de la Unn Europea

La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos quelleven este smbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje

no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos noseleccionados El smbolo indica que el producto en cuestindebe separarse de los residuos domsticos convencionales convistas a su eliminacin Es responsabilidad suya desechar este ycualesquiera otros aparatos elctricos y electrnicos a travs delos puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposicin el gobierno ylas autoridades locales Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estosaparatos estar contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuenciasnegativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas Sidesea obtener inormacin ms detallada sobre la eliminacinsegura de su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales,al servicio de recogida y eliminacin de residuos de su zona opregunte en la tienda donde adquiri el producto

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Franas (French) - Informatons envronnementalespour les clents de lUnon europenne

La directive europenne 2002/96/CE exige que lquipementsur lequel est appos ce symbole sur le produit et/ou sonemballage ne soit pas jet avec les autres ordures mnagres Cesymbole indique que le produit doit tre limin dans un circuitdistinct de celui pour les dchets des mnages Il est de votre

responsabilit de jeter ce matriel ainsi que tout autre matriellectrique ou lectronique par les moyens de collecte indiquspar le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivitsterritoriales Llimination et le recyclage en bonne et due ormeont pour but de lutter contre limpact naste potentiel de cetype de produits sur lenvironnement et la sant publique Pourplus dinormations sur le mode dlimination de votre ancienquipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publicslocaux, le service de traitement des dchets, ou lendroit o vousavez achet le produit

Italano (Italan) - Informazon relatve allambenteper clent resdent nellUnone Europea

La direttiva europea 2002/96/EC richiede che le apparecchiaturecontrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/osullimballaggio non siano smaltite insieme ai riiuti urbaninon dierenziati Il simbolo indica che questo prodotto nondeve essere smaltito insieme ai normali riiuti domestici responsabilit del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti siale altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediantele speciiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o daglienti pubblici locali Il corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggioaiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negativeper lambiente e per la salute dellessere umano Per ricevereinormazioni pi dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchieapparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare glienti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento riiuti o il

negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto

Latveu valoda (Latvan) - Ekoloska nformcjaklentem Eropas Savenbas jursdkcj

Direktv 2002/96/EK ir prasba, ka aprkojumu, kam pievienotazme uz paa izstrdjuma vai uz t iesaiojuma, nedrkstizmest neirot veid kop ar komunlajiem atkritumiem(tiem, ko rada vietji iedzvotji un uzmumi) zme nozmto, ka ierce ir jizmet atkritumos t, lai t nenonktu kop arparastiem mjsaimniecbas atkritumiem Jsu pienkums ir oun citas elektriskas un elektroniskas ierces izmest atkritumos,izmantojot paus atkritumu savkanas veidus un ldzekus, konodroina valsts un pavaldbu iestdes Ja izmeana atkritumos

un prstrde tiek veikta pareizi, tad mazins iespjamaiskaitjums dabai un cilvku veselbai Skkas zias parnovecojua aprkojuma izmeanu atkritumos js varat saemtvietj pavaldb, atkritumu savkanas dienest, k ar veikal,kur iegdjties o izstrdjumu

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Letuvka (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja,skrta Europos Sjungos vartotojams

Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad rangos, kuri irkurios pakuot yra paymta iuo simboliu (veskite simbol),negalima alinti kartu su neriuotomis komunalinmisatliekomis is simbolis rodo, kad gamin reikia alinti atskirainuo bendro buitini atliek srauto Js privalote utikrinti, kad

i ir kita elektros ar elektronin ranga bt alinama per tamtikras nacionalins ar vietins valdios nustatytas atliek rinkimosistemas Tinkamai alinant ir perdirbant atliekas, bus ivengtagalimos alos aplinkai ir moni sveikatai Daugiau inormacijosapie js senos rangos alinim gali pateikti vietins valdiosinstitucijos, atliek alinimo tarnybos arba parduotuvs, kuriosesigijote t gamin

Malt (Maltese) - Informazzjon Ambjental gal Kljentfl-Unjon Ewropea

Id-Direttiva Ewropea 2002/96/KE titlob li t-tagmir li jkun ih is-simbolu uq il-prodott u/jew uq l-ippakkjar ma jistax jintremama skart muniipali li ma iex isseparat Is-simbolu jindika

li dan il-prodott gandu jintrema separatament minn ma l-iskart domestiku regolari Hija responsabbilt tiegek li tarmidan it-tagmir u kull tagmir ieor ta l-elettriku u elettronikupermezz ta ailitajiet ta bir appuntati apposta mill-gvern jewmill-awtoritajiet lokali Ir-rimi bmod korrett u r-riikla jginjipprevjeni konsegwenzi negattivi potenzjali gall-ambjent ugas-saa tal-bniedem Gal aktar inormazzjoni dettaljatadwar ir-rimi tat-tagmir antik tiegek, jekk jogbok ikkuntattjalill-awtoritajiet lokali tiegek, is-servizzi gar-rimi ta l-iskart, jewil-anut minn ejn xtrajt il-prodott

Magyar (Hungaran) - Krnyezetvdelm nformc azeurpa uns vsrlk szmra

A 2002/96/EC szm eurpai unis irnyelv megkvnja, hogyazokat a termkeket, amelyeken, s/vagy amelyek csomagolsnaz albbi cmke megjelenik, tilos a tbbi szelektlatlan lakossgihulladkkal egytt kidobni A cmke azt jelli, hogy az adotttermk kidobsakor a szokvnyos hztartsi hulladkelszlltsirendszerektl elklntett eljrst kell alkalmazni Az nelelssge, hogy ezt, s ms elektromos s elektronikusberendezseit a kormnyzati vagy a helyi hatsgok ltalkijellt gyjtredszereken keresztl szmolja el A megelelhulladkeldolgozs segt a krnyezetre s az emberi egszsgrepotencilisan rtalmas negatv hatsok megelzsben Haelavult berendezseinek elszmolshoz tovbbi rszletesinormcira van szksge, krjk, lpjen kapcsolatba a helyihatsgokkal, a hulladkeldolgozsi szolglattal, vagy azzal

zlettel, ahol a termket vsrolta

Nederlands (Dutch) - Mleu-nformate voor klantenn de Europese Une

De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijt voor dat apparatuur dieis voorzien van dit symbool op het product o de verpakking,niet mag worden ingezameld met niet-gescheiden huishoudelijkaval Dit symbool geet aan dat het product apart moet wordeningezameld U bent zel verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging

van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via dedaarvoor door de landelijke o plaatselijke overheid aangewezeninzamelingskanalen De juiste vernietiging en recycling vandeze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voorhet milieu en de gezondheid Voor meer inormatie over hetvernietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op metde plaatselijke autoriteiten o avalverwerkingsdienst, o met dewinkel waar u het product hebt aangeschat

Norsk (Norwegan) - Mljnformasjon for kunder EU

EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF krever at utstyr med lgende symbolavbildet p produktet og/eller pakningen, ikke m kastes

sammen med usortert avall Symbolet indikerer at dette

produktet skal hndteres atskilt ra ordinr avallsinnsamlingor husholdningsavall Det er ditt ansvar kvitte deg meddette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avall via egneinnsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunenebestemmer Korrekt avallshndtering og gjenvinning vilvre med p orhindre mulige negative konsekvenser ormilj og helse For nrmere inormasjon om hndtering avdet kasserte utstyret ditt, kan du ta kontakt med kommunen,en innsamlingsstasjon or avall eller butikken der du kjpteproduktet

Polsk (Polsh) - Informacja dla klentw w UnEuropejskej o przepsach dotyczcych ochrony

rodowskaDyrektywa Europejska 2002/96/EC wymaga, aby sprztoznaczony symbolem znajdujcym si na produkcie i/lub jegoopakowaniu nie by wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymiodpadami komunalnymi Symbol ten wskazuje, e produktnie powinien by usuwany razem ze zwykymi odpadami zgospodarstw domowych Na Pastwu spoczywa obowizekwyrzucania tego i innych urzdze elektrycznych orazelektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez wadzekrajowe lub lokalne Pozbywanie si sprztu we waciwy sposbi jego recykling pomog zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnymkonsekwencjom dla rodowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego W celuuzyskania szczeg

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