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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics
Wireless-G Home Router
The Status Tab - Traffic Statistics
The Router provides current statistical data for the interface of the Internet, LAN and Wireless. The data are
captured in ethernet packet or data bytes (8 bits), for both inbound and outbound traffic. Rebooting of the Router
will lose the current statistics data. You may check with your ISP for the actual usage of the Internet traffic
volume.
Status
. Displays the current status of each interface.
Clients Count.
For Wireless Interface. If the Extension Link between the Routers are set, it displays in "X+Y"
format, "X" is the current local AP associated client and "Y" is the client that is associated via the extension link
from the Extension Router.
Sent Packets.
Ethernet packets sent out from this interface.
Received Packets
. Ethernet packets received from this interface.
Total Packets
. Total inbound and outbound packets on this interface.
Sent Bytes
. Bytes (8 data bit) sent out from this interface.
Received Bytes
. Bytes (8 data bit) received from this interface.
Total Bytes
. Total inbound and outbound bytes (8 data bit) on this interface.
Figure 5-54: Traffic Statistics
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Wireless-G Home Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
The
Wireless
screen on the Status Tab displays the Router's current status and the configuration of your wireless
network. All information is read-only.
MAC Address
. This is the Router's MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Network Mode
. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, B-Only, or
Disabled) used by the network.
SSID
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
Wireless Channel
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network
is broadcasting.
Encryption Function
. As selected on the Wireless tab, this will display disable or enable the Router use
encryption for security.
Security Mode
. As selected on the Wireless tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for
security.
AP Working Mode
. Shows the status of the current Router's Wireless Access Point(AP) working mode.
Extension Link Status
. Shows the link status from the Extension Router to the Main Router, it's not applicable if
the Router is working in default Standard AP mode. Displays Up for connected and Down for disconnected.
Wireless RF Scheduling
. As selected on the Wireless tab, this will display Wireless RF Scheduling information.
Figure 5-55: Status Tab - Wireless
NOTE:
Network Clients that show on the Welcome screen directly map from the current Router's
DHCP client table. If a client (a Computer or other Network device) has a fixed IP setting, the
Welcome screen may not be able to display its name, and due to the Table Aging control, some
network clients also may not show on the Welcome screen, for example, a longtime inactive
network client or a client with no access to the Router.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Home Router
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.”
Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router.
Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys
website at www.linksys.com.
Common Problems and Solutions
1.
I’m trying to access the Router’s Web-based Utility, but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a
screen saying, “404 Forbidden.”
If you are using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps until you see the Web-based Utility’s login
screen (Netscape Navigator will require similar steps):
1.
Click
File
. Make sure
Work Offline
is NOT checked.
2.
Press
CTRL + F5
. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages,
not cached ones.
3.
Click
Tools
. Click
Internet Options
. Click the
Security
tab. Click the
Default level
button. Make sure
the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the
OK
button.
2.
I need to set a static IP address on a PC.
You can 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 installed box, select the TCP/IP-> associated with your
Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line
with no association to an Ethernet adapter. Highlight it and click the
Properties
button.
3.
In the TCP/IP properties window, select the
IP address
tab, and select
Specify an IP address
. Enter
a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.
Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or network device.
4.
Click the
Gateway
tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter
192.168.1.1
, which is the default IP
address of the Router. Click the
Add
button to accept the entry.
5.
Click the
DNS
tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain
names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your
ISP has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website
for the information.
6.
Click the
OK
button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click
Close
or the
OK
button for the Network
window.
7.
Restart the computer when asked.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Home Router
•
For Windows 2000:
1.
Click
Start
,
Settings
, and
Control Panel
. Double-click
Network and Dial-Up Connections
.
2.
Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and
select the
Properties
option.
3.
In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
,
and click the
Properties
button. Select
Use the following IP address
option.
4.
Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Router.
5.
Enter the Subnet Mask,
255.255.255.0
.
6.
Enter the Default Gateway,
192.168.1.1
(Router’s default IP address).
7.
Toward the bottom of the window, select
Use the following DNS server addresses
, and enter the
Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its
website to find the information.
8.
Click the
OK
button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the
OK
button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
9.
Restart the computer if asked.
•
For Windows XP:
The 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 follow the
instructions for Windows 2000.
1.
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
2.
Click the
Network and Internet Connections
icon and then the
Network Connections
icon.
3.
Right-click the
Local Area Connection
that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using,
and select the
Properties
option.
4.
In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
. Click the
Properties
button.
5.
Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Router.
6.
Enter the Subnet Mask,
255.255.255.0
.
7.
Enter the Default Gateway,
192.168.1.1
(Router’s default IP address).
8.
Toward the bottom of the window, select
Use the following DNS server addresses
, and enter the
Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its
website to find the information.
9.
Click the
OK
button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the
OK
button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
3.
I want to test my Internet connection.
A
Check your TCP/IP settings.
For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP:
•
Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Home Router
B
Open a command prompt.
For Windows 98SE and Me:
•
Click
Start
and
Run
. In the
Open
field, type
command
. Press the
Enter
key or click the
OK
button.
For Windows 2000 and XP:
•
Click
Star
t and
Run
. In the
Open
field, type
cmd
. Press the
Enter
key or click the
OK
button. In the
command prompt, type
and press the
Enter
key.
•
If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
•
If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is
selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.
C
In the command prompt, type
ping
followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the
Enter
key.
The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For
example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter
ping 1.2.3.4
and press the
Enter
key.
•
If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.
•
If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original
computer is not the cause of the problem.
D
In the command prompt, type
ping www.yahoo.com
and press the
Enter
key.
•
If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping
command from 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 computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.
4.
I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.
•
Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.
•
If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix E:
Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address
of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the System section of “Chapter 6: Configuring the
Wireless-G Home Router” for details.
•
Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet
connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers).
Please refer to
the Setup section of “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router” for details on Internet
connection settings.
•
Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link/Act LED.
•
Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router’s Internet port.
Verify that the Status page of the Router’s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.
•
Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Router,
cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Router’s web-based utility to see if you get
an IP address.

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