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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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Wireless-G Broadband Router

Restore Configuration

Please select a file to restore 

Click 

Browse

 and select 

the configuration file. Then click 

Restore

.

Status > Router

The 

Status >  Router

  screen  displays  the  Router’s  current 

status.

Status > Router

Router Information

Firmware  Version 

The  version  number  of  the  Router’s 

current firmware is displayed.

Current  Time 

The  time  set  on  the  Router’s  clock  is 

displayed.

MAC Address 

The Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your 

ISP, is displayed.

Router Name 

The Router Name of the Router is displayed 

(if it was entered on the

 Setup > Basic Setup

 screen).

Host Name 

The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it 

was entered on the

 Setup > Basic Setup

 screen).

Domain  Name 

The  Domain  Name  of  the  Router  is 

displayed  (if  it  was  entered  on  the

  Setup  >  Basic  Setup

 

screen).

Internet

Configuration Type

This  section  shows  the  current  network  information 

stored in the Router. The information varies depending on 

the Internet connection type selected on the 

Setup > Basic 

Setup

 screen.

Click 

Refresh

 to update the on-screen information.

Status > Local Network

The 

Status > Local Network

  screen  displays  the  status  of 

your network.

 

Status > Local Network

Local Network

MAC  Address 

The  MAC  address  of  the  Router’s  local, 

wired interface is displayed.

IP Address 

The Router’s IP address, as it appears on your 

local network, is displayed.

Subnet  Mask 

The  Subnet  Mask  of  the  Router  is 

displayed.

DHCP  Server 

The  status  of  the  Router’s  DHCP  server 

function is displayed.

Start IP Address 

For the range of IP addresses that can 

be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP 

address is displayed.

End  IP  Address 

For  the  range  of  IP  addresses  that  can 

be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP 

address is displayed.

DHCP  Clients  Table 

Click  this  button  to  view  a  list  of 

computers or other devices that are using the Router as 

a DHCP server.

DHCP Clients Table

Summary of Contents for WRT54G2 - Wireless-G Broadband Router

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Wireless G Broadband Router Model WRT54G2...

Page 2: ...ail address Online Resources Website addresses in this document are listed without http in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it If you use an older web browser you...

Page 3: ...er 13 Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security Firewall 15 Security VPN Passthrough 15 Access Restrictions Internet Access 16 Applications and Gaming Port Range Forward 17 Applications Gaming P...

Page 4: ...Industry Canada Statement 28 Avis d Industrie Canada 29 Wireless Disclaimer 29 Avis de non responsabilit concernant les appareils sans fil 29 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Dire...

Page 5: ...the client device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WaituntiltheLEDisoff andthentryagain The LED flashes amber when a Wi Fi Protected Setup session is active and a second session begins The Router suppo...

Page 6: ...ine where you want to mount the Router Make 1 sure that the wall you use is smooth flat dry and sturdy Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet Drill two holes into the wall...

Page 7: ...lity to enable Media Access Control MAC address filtering The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device With MAC address filtering enabled wireless netw...

Page 8: ...Address field Then press Enter A password request screen will appear Non Windows XP users will see a similar screen Leave the User name field blank Then enter the password you set up during the Setup...

Page 9: ...periodically check your Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Router will automatically re establish your connection To use this option select Keep Alive In the Redial Period field spe...

Page 10: ...s a service that applies to connections in Australia only If your ISP uses HeartBeat Signal HBS then select Telstra Cable Internet Connection Type Telstra Cable User Name and Password Enter the User N...

Page 11: ...than 192 168 1 253 The default is 192 168 1 100 Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to This number cannot be greater than...

Page 12: ...assigned by the DDNS service Internet IP Address The Router s Internet IP address is displayed Because it is dynamic it will change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed Click...

Page 13: ...You can also select WAN Internet which performs dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet Finally selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks as well as data from the Internet S...

Page 14: ...s select Wireless G Only If you have only Wireless B devices select Wireless B Only If your network has no wireless devices or if you want to disable wireless networking select Disabled Wireless Netwo...

Page 15: ...n manually configure those client devices Wireless Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of yourwirelessnetwork Therearesixwirelesssecuritymode options supported by t...

Page 16: ...cryption keys Select the type of algorithm AES or TKIP AES The default is AES RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server The...

Page 17: ...rase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys Then click Generate Key 1 4 If you did not enter a Passphrase enter the WEP key s manually WEP WEP is a basic encryption method which is not...

Page 18: ...a WEP key for authentication Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit The Router will advertise its Basic Rate...

Page 19: ...o begin transmission The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347 AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other Wireless de...

Page 20: ...k or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic such as Internet access designated services and websites during specific days and times Access Restrictions Internet Access Internet Access Inte...

Page 21: ...creen appears Port Services To add a service enter the service s name in the Service Name field Select its protocol from the Protocol drop down menu and enter its range in the Port Range fields Then c...

Page 22: ...eck with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed StartPort EnterthestartingportnumberoftheTriggered Range End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range Forwa...

Page 23: ...ority Application Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received Depending on the settings of the QoS screen this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the app...

Page 24: ...will need to enter the Router s password when accessing the Router this way as usual Use https To require the use of HTTPS for remote access select this feature UPnP UPnP Keep the default Enable to en...

Page 25: ...Save Settings Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored Administration Factory Defaults Administration Upgrade Firmware The Administration Upgrade Firmware scree...

Page 26: ...section shows the current network information stored in the Router The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup Basic Setup screen Click Refresh to update th...

Page 27: ...ork screen click Close Status Wireless The Status Wireless screen displays the status of your wireless network Status Wireless Wireless MAC Address The MAC address of the Router s local wireless inter...

Page 28: ...t the setup CD into your computer and then follow the on screen instructions When you double click the web browser you are prompted for a username and password If you want to get rid of the prompt fol...

Page 29: ...RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able cert Able Security Features Stateful Packet Inspection SPI Firewall Internet Policy Wireless Security Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 WEP Wireless MAC Filtering Environm...

Page 30: ...ct or software will be uninterrupted or error free Also due to the continual development of new techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks Linksys does not warrant that the product software...

Page 31: ...fective product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to you without charge Customers outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all sh...

Page 32: ...iation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20...

Page 33: ...ntenne ou d un autre metteur ou fonctionner avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actu...

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