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- Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Broadband Router WIRELESS WRK54G Model No.
- Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wireless-G Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview... - Page 4 Wireless-G Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Config Management The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions...
- Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power...
- Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Firewall Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. -
Page 8: What's In This User Guide
Wireless-G Broadband Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. - Page 9 Wireless-G Broadband Router • 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. •...
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Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name. - Page 11 Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
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Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel security, and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. -
Page 13: The Front Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router’s SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Broadband Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.”... -
Page 15: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices
Wireless-G Broadband Router 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. -
Page 16: Hardware Installation For Connection To Another Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. This is mandatory router; however, if you are using a non-Linksys router, because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default. -
Page 17: Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices
Wireless-G Broadband Router 9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router. Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter 10. -
Page 18: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys Overview recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility. Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. -
Page 19: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. -
Page 20: Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type
Wireless-G Broadband Router • 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. -
Page 21: Figure 5-7: L2Tp Connection Type
Wireless-G Broadband Router • L2TP. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only. User Name. Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Password. Enter the Password provided by your ISP. L2TP Server. Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using; this should be provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand. -
Page 22: Figure 5-9: Optional Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Host Name/Domain Name. -
Page 23: Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. -
Page 24: The Setup Tab - Ddns
Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. -
Page 25: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone
Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. -
Page 26: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
Wireless-G Broadband Router 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. -
Page 27: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. Wireless 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 G-Only. -
Page 28: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security IMPORTANT: If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are four wireless security the same WPA method and shared key, or else the mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, network will not function properly. -
Page 29: Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal)
Wireless-G Broadband Router WPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. -
Page 30: Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)
Wireless-G Broadband Router RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server. -
Page 31: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable. -
Page 32: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. -
Page 33: The Security Tab - Firewall
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Firewall Block WAN Requests. Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports. -
Page 34: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Policy. -
Page 35: Figure 5-33: Port Services
Wireless-G Broadband Router Then, enter the range of ports you want to filter. If the service you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, then click the Add/Edit Service button. Then the Port Services screen will appear. To add a service, enter the service’s name in the Service Name field. -
Page 36: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab 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. -
Page 37: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. -
Page 38: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz
Wireless-G Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. -
Page 39: Figure 5-38: Applications And Gaming Tab - Qos Adding An New Application
Wireless-G Broadband Router Category. From this drop-down menu, you can select the Category for which you will set bandwidth priority. These Categories include applications, ethernet ports, MAC addresses, and online games. Application. With this option you can select None, Add a New Application, Online Game, or select from the list of applications you want to set. - Page 40 Wireless-G Broadband Router Summary. This section will display a summary of all the categories of applications with QoS assigned. Priority This displays the bandwidth allocation priority of High, Medium, Normal, or Low, that you set for the application. Name This displays the application name or the entries you entered to be allocated. Information This displays the Port Range or MAC Address entered when you added a new application.