Linksys WRT54GS User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

Broadband Router

Wireless-G

WRT54GS (EU/LA/UK)

User Guide

WIRELESS with SpeedBooster

GHz

802.11g

2,4

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

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TableofContents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4

Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4

Network Layout 4

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

The Back Panel 6

The Front Panel 7

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8

Overview 8

Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8

Connecting One Router to Another 10

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13

Overview 13

Using the Setup Wizard 13

Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 30

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 33

Overview 33

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34

The Setup Tab - DDNS 39

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 40

The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 41

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 42

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 43

The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 45

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 46

The Security Tab - Firewall 48

The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 48

The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50

The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53

The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54

The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55

QoS 55

The Administration Tab - Management 57

The Administration Tab - Log 57

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59

The Administration Tab - Config Management 60

The Status Tab - Router 61

The Status Tab - Local Network 62

The Status Tab - Wireless 63

Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 64

Overview 64

Introduction 64

Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 65

Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 66

Managing Linksys Parental Controls 69

Support Center 70

Activity Reports 72

Family Settings 74

Suggest a Rating 82

Using the Parental Control Service 82

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 85

Common Problems and Solutions 85

Frequently Asked Questions 94

Appendix B: Wireless Security 101

Security Precautions 101

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 101

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 104

Appendix D: Windows Help 105

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 106

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 106

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106

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For the Router’s Web-based Utility 107

Appendix F: Glossary 108

Appendix G: Specifications 114

Appendix H: Warranty Information 116

Appendix I: Regulatory Information 117

Appendix J: Contact Information 124

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ListofFigures

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7

Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem 8

Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9

Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9

Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10

Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10

Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 11

Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices 11

Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power 12

Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 13

Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 13

Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen 14

Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen 14

Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 15

Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen 15

Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen 16

Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen 16

Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen 17

Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 17

Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 18

Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen 18

Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen 19

Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen 19

Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen 20

Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen 21

Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen 22

Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 22

Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen 23

Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo 23

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Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button 23

Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button 23

Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 24

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

Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 25

Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 25

Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 26

Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen 26

Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen 27

Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 28

Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 28

Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 29

Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 29

Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 30

Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen 30

Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen 31

Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 31

Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen 32

Figure 6-1: Password Screen 33

Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34

Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type 34

Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type 34

Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type 35

Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type 35

Figure 6-7: L2TP Connection Type 36

Figure 6-8: Telstra Connection Type 36

Figure 6-9: Optional Settings 37

Figure 6-10: Router IP 38

Figure 6-11: Network Address Server Settings 38

Figure 6-12: Time Setting 39

Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - DDNS 40

Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 41

Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 42

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Figure 6-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 42

Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 43

Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 44

Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 44

Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 45

Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 45

Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 46

Figure 6-23: MAC Address Filter List 46

Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 47

Figure 6-25: Security Tab - Firewall 49

Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 49

Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50

Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51

Figure 6-29: Internet Policy Summary 51

Figure 6-30: List of PCs 51

Figure 6-31: Port Services 52

Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53

Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54

Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55

Figure 6-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 55

Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Management 57

Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Log 57

Figure 6-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58

Figure 6-39: The Ping Test 58

Figure 6-40: The Traceroute Test 58

Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59

Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59

Figure 6-43: Administration Tab - Config Management 60

Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Router 61

Figure 6-45: Status Tab - Local Network 62

Figure 6-46: DHCP Clients Table 62

Figure 6-47: Status Tab - Wireless 63

Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing 65

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Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 65

Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement 66

Figure 7-4: Sign Up 66

Figure 7-5: Purchase Service 67

Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 68

Figure 7-7: Congratulations 68

Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login 69

Figure 7-9: Support Center 70

Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service 70

Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information 71

Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 71

Figure 7-13: Activity Reports 72

Figure 7-14: Types of Reports 72

Figure 7-15: Web Report 73

Figure 7-16: Family Settings 74

Figure 7-17: New Family Member 74

Figure 7-18: All Settings 75

Figure 7-19: Online Reporting 75

Figure 7-20: Maturity Level 76

Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions 77

Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 78

Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories 78

Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 79

Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions 80

Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings 80

Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 81

Figure 7-28: Password 81

Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating 82

Figure 7-30: Security Warning 82

Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 83

Figure 7-32: Tray Icon 83

Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 83

Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 84

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Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 84

Figure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 84

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 104

Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 106

Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 106

Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 106

Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 107

Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 107

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