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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

Broadband Router

Wireless-

WRT54GS

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

with SpeedBooster

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Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No Broadband Router Wireless G WRT54GS User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2 4802 11g with SpeedBooster Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine...

Page 2: ...there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and...

Page 3: ...ng the Wireless G Broadband Router 13 Overview 13 The Setup Tab Basic Setup 14 The Setup Tab DDNS 18 The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 19 The Setup Tab Advanced Routing 20 The Wireless Tab Basic Wireles...

Page 4: ...ly Settings 49 Suggest a Rating 57 Using the Parental Control Service 57 Appendix A Troubleshooting 60 Common Problems and Solutions 60 Frequently Asked Questions 69 Appendix B Wireless Security 75 Se...

Page 5: ...Connection Type 14 Figure 5 4 Static IP Connection Type 14 Figure 5 5 PPPoE Connection Type 15 Figure 5 6 PPTP Connection Type 15 Figure 5 7 HeartBeat Signal Connection Type 16 Figure 5 8 Optional Set...

Page 6: ...ment 33 Figure 5 34 Administration Tab Log 33 Figure 5 35 Administration Tab Diagnostics 34 Figure 5 36 The Ping Test 34 Figure 5 37 The Traceroute Test 34 Figure 5 38 Administration Tab Factory Defau...

Page 7: ...lowed Web Sites 54 Figure 6 25 E mail Restrictions 55 Figure 6 26 E mail Settings 55 Figure 6 27 Instant Messaging Restrictions 56 Figure 6 28 Password 56 Figure 6 29 Suggest a Rating 57 Figure 6 30 S...

Page 8: ...m a wireless network The Wireless G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster bridges wireless networks of both 802 11b and 802 11g standards and wired networks allowing them to communicate with each other A...

Page 9: ...explains how to sign up for the Service manage your account and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix descri...

Page 10: ...ix provides the Router s technical specifications Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Router s warranty information Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the...

Page 11: ...ter and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming range and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well If the wireless network is...

Page 12: ...less PrintServer WPS54GU2 WPS11 and Wireless Ethernet Bridges WET54G WET11 When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network you can use the Wireless G Broadband Router s four LAN...

Page 13: ...Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection 1 2 3 4 These ports 1 2 3 4 connect the Router to PCs on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices...

Page 14: ...lit as long as DMZ is enabled WLAN Green The WLAN LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection If the LED is flashing the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the net...

Page 15: ...e Router to Another Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1 Power down your network devices 2 Locate an optimum location for the Router The best place for the Router is usually...

Page 16: ...se the power adapter supplied with the Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless G Bro...

Page 17: ...the User Name field blank In the Password field enter the password you have set the default password is admin Then click the OK button 3 The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab In th...

Page 18: ...or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Broadband Router Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router and then connect them to the Broadband Router s numbered ports using...

Page 19: ...cal outlet Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router Use of a different adapter may result in product damage Now that the hardware installation is complete proceed to Chapter 5 Con...

Page 20: ...he Router change the Password from its default There are seven main tabs Setup Wireless Security Access Restrictions Applications Gaming Administration and Status Additional tabs will be available aft...

Page 21: ...on DHCP which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet se...

Page 22: ...t applies to connections in Europe only Specify Internet IP Address This is the Router s IP address as seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here Sub...

Page 23: ...button next to Keep Alive In the Redial Period field you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection The default Redial Period is 30 seconds Optional Settings Some of these...

Page 24: ...umber of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to This number cannot be greater than 253 The default is 50 Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network us...

Page 25: ...is pull down menu enter the DDNS service with which you have membership User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account Host Name The is the DDNS...

Page 26: ...your ISP you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature Enable Disable To have the MAC Address cloned click the radio butto...

Page 27: ...set up a static route between the Router and another network select a number from the Static Routing drop down list A static route is a pre determined pathway that network information must travel to r...

Page 28: ...SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters use any of the characters on the keyboard Make sure this setting is the same for a...

Page 29: ...rithm TKIP or 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 WPA RADIUS This option featu...

Page 30: ...ethod which is not as secure as WPA To use WEP select a Default Transmit Key choose which Key to use and a level of WEP encryption 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits Then either generate...

Page 31: ...his button will block wireless access by MAC Address Permit Only Clicking this button will allow wireless access by MAC Address Edit MAC Address Filter List Clicking this button will open the MAC Addr...

Page 32: ...Fallback feature Auto Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client The default value is Auto CTS Protection Mode CTS Clear To Send Protection Mod...

Page 33: ...nly minor reduction of the default value 2347 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will not be enabled The Router sends Request to Sen...

Page 34: ...of packets at the IP layer To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router click Enable IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default PPTP Pass through Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP allows the...

Page 35: ...unt you will need an active Internet connection Enable Disable If you want to use the Linksys Parental Control feature click the Enable radio button If you want to disable the Linksys Parental Control...

Page 36: ...e two kinds of policies one kind to manage Internet access and another kind to manage inbound traffic To create an Internet Access policy 1 Select a number from the Internet Access Policy drop down me...

Page 37: ...ort range Then click the Modify button To delete a service select it from the list on the right Then click the Delete button When you are finished making changes on the Port Services screen click the...

Page 38: ...art End This is the port range Enter the number that starts the port range under Start and the number that ends the range under End Protocol Enter the protocol used for this application either TCP or...

Page 39: ...ports you want to have opened while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer exposing the computer to the Internet Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabl...

Page 40: ...the Router this way as usual UPnP When using UPnP features select Enable As allowing this may present a risk to security this feature is disabled by default Change these settings as described here an...

Page 41: ...the Stop button Click the Clear Log button to clear the screen Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Traceroute Test To test the performance of a connect click the Traceroute but...

Page 42: ...re Upgrade Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware which you can download from the Linksys website Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experienc...

Page 43: ...you set on the Setup Tab Host Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Domain Name If required by your ISP this would have been entered on the Setup Tab Configuratio...

Page 44: ...server that will be displayed here Start IP Address For the range of IP Addresses used by devices on your local Ethernet network the beginning of that range is shown here End IP Address For the range...

Page 45: ...ixed G Only or Disabled used by the network SSID As entered on the Wireless tab this will display the wireless network name or SSID DHCP Server If you are using the Router as a DHCP server that will b...

Page 46: ...ed in You can also manually block or allow specific websites based on your own judgment To protect your family from unsolicited messages you can set up e mail and Instant Message filters You select wh...

Page 47: ...Support Center Refer to the Managing Linksys Parental Controls section Web based Utility If you are using the Router s Web based Utility go to the Access Restrictions tab Parental Control screen Click...

Page 48: ...ment before you can accept the Agreement Then click the Accept button If you do not want to accept the Agreement click the Cancel button 2 The Sign Up screen will appear Enter a User Name and Password...

Page 49: ...Code fields Select your country from the Country drop down menu Your phone number is optional In the Billing Information section select your credit card from the Credit Card drop down menu Complete th...

Page 50: ...gratulations screen If you want to create user profiles for your family members now click the Create Profiles button For additional instructions proceed to step 4 of the Managing Linksys Parental Cont...

Page 51: ...tions tab 3 Click the Manage Account button on the Parental Controls screen This screen also lists the status of your Parental Controls account 4 The login screen will appear For future reference crea...

Page 52: ...to Service Click Subscribe to Service to sign up for your Parental Controls subscription before your free trial period expires The Purchase Linksys Parental Control Service screen will appear Follow t...

Page 53: ...Confirm Password field 3 Complete the Email field the e mail address you enter will receive service administration notices only 4 Click the Save button to save your changes or click the Cancel button...

Page 54: ...ding to sort entries To view the activities during a specific time period use the Day Range drop down menu Click the Refresh button to update the report To delete specific entries click the checkbox n...

Page 55: ...heading to sort entries To view the activities during a specific time period use the Day Range drop down menu Click the Refresh button to update the report To delete specific entries click the checkb...

Page 56: ...7 Adult and Family Manager Read the online category descriptions to learn what types of restrictions are enabled for each category or refer to the Maturity Level section 3 Click the Back button to ret...

Page 57: ...ategories Web Browsing Restrictions E mail and Instant Messaging For each category you have three levels of monitoring available Click the radio button next to your choice in each category Web Browsin...

Page 58: ...llowed from 3 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 10 PM on weekends Mature Teen 16 17 Web browsing is limited to Youth categories plus games lingerie and swimsuits nudity and web communication si...

Page 59: ...et access for an entire day click the day of the week in the Block All Day row If you want to reset the Time Restrictions to the default settings for a specific age category click the appropriate age...

Page 60: ...ion Unknown Violence Weapons Web Communications Click a category title for an online description of the category Click the checkbox of a category to allow or block access A checkmark indicates an allo...

Page 61: ...allowed Web site select the name of the Web site in the Allow Web Sites field and then click the Remove button To add a blocked Web site enter the name of the Web site in the Block this Web site field...

Page 62: ...e mail address 5 Complete the Incoming Mail Server and Account Name fields If you are not sure click the words Click here of Click here to use suggested names Suggestions will automatically appear in...

Page 63: ...d button to add the approved contact To remove an approved contact click the contact s name in the Instant Messaging Correspondents field and then click the Remove button Click the Cancel button to ca...

Page 64: ...Control Service When the Linksys Parental Control Service is actively managing your family s Internet activities you must sign in with the Linksys Parental Control Service before you can access the I...

Page 65: ...reen will appear in the upper right corner of your desktop 4 Depending on your profile the Linksys Parental Control Service will permit or deny Internet access as well as regulate e mail or Instant Me...

Page 66: ...Parental Control Billing Support Center will appear Preferences To change your preferences for the Status screen click Preferences You will have these three choices Enabled Enables the Status screen...

Page 67: ...assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps For Windows 98SE and Me 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network 2 In The following network components are in...

Page 68: ...he following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface If you are using the Classic interface where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions please follo...

Page 69: ...a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem If you do NOT get a reply there may be a problem with the connection Try the ping command from a different co...

Page 70: ...hese steps to set up port forwarding through the Router s web based utility We will be setting up web ftp and mail servers 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the I...

Page 71: ...port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for...

Page 72: ...ased utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the default password admin and click the Administrations Management tab 2 Enter a different password in the Router Passw...

Page 73: ...d or make the Power LED stop flashing If the firmware upgrade failed use the TFTP program it was downloaded along with the firmware Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP pr...

Page 74: ...eck if other PCs work If they do ensure that your workstation s IP settings are correct IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway and DNS Restart the computer that is having a problem If the PCs are conf...

Page 75: ...so that it s higher up above your other networking gear Change CTS Protection to Disable under advanced wireless settings 21 I do not see a speed improvement while surfing wirelessly with my SpeedBoo...

Page 76: ...nection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto sensing Fast Ethernet 10 100 switch on the LAN side of the Router What is Net...

Page 77: ...ct at the same time even if on the same LAN not a problem with 1 0 1 3 As far as hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the serve...

Page 78: ...Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection For Netscape Navigator click Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the...

Page 79: ...duct supports the following IEEE 802 11b functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS feature Fragmentation Power Management What is ad hoc mode W...

Page 80: ...s of users around the globe What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communicati...

Page 81: ...o I resolve issues with signal loss There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss...

Page 82: ...mation on implementing these security features refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless G Broadband Router Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know...

Page 83: ...harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating W...

Page 84: ...tween the device and the server Last enter a Group Key Renewal period which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server Thi...

Page 85: ...nstructions 1 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com 2 Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web Utility s Administration tab and the Upgrade Firmware screen will appear 3 Enter the...

Page 86: ...Cs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete...

Page 87: ...the OK button 2 When the IP Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on yo...

Page 88: ...ess cloning or MAC filtering Another screen will show the Ethernet adapter s IP address Shown in the example as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show something different For the Router s Web based Util...

Page 89: ...an access point AES Advanced Encryption Standard A method that uses up to 256 bit key encryption to secure data Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together a...

Page 90: ...s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A...

Page 91: ...Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networ...

Page 92: ...A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A...

Page 93: ...computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A...

Page 94: ...A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wir...

Page 95: ...00 RJ 45 Port LAN Four 10 100 RJ 45 Switched Ports One Power Port One Reset Button Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 LEDs Power DMZ WLAN LAN 1 2 3 4 Internet RF Power Output 18 dBm UPnP able cert Able Security f...

Page 96: ...al 12V DC 1 0A Certification FCC IC 03 CE Operating Temp 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temp 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Conden...

Page 97: ...UDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warran...

Page 98: ...ntenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC R...

Page 99: ...sten ja sit koskevien n iden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen Linksys d clare la Wireless G Broadband Router est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives la directive 199...

Page 100: ...roducts Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 823 3002 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to cal...

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