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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Router
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Router
The
Router
screen on the Status Tab displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-
screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type you use.
Router Information
Firmware Version
. This is the Router’s current firmware.
Current Time
. This shows the time, based on the time zone you selected on the Setup Tab.
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP.
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.
Internet Connection
Connection Type
. This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using.
IP Address
. The Router’s Internet IP Address is displayed here.
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
. The Router’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here
for DHCP and static IP connections.
DNS1-3
. Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the Router.
IP Release
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device
connected to the Router’s Internet port.
IP Renew
. Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the device
connected to the Router’s Internet port—with a new IP address.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the on-screen information. Help information is shown on the right-hand side
of the screen.
Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Router
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The
Local Network
screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network.
Local Network
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.
IP Address
. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network.
Subnet Mask
. When the Router is using a Subnet Mask, it is shown here.
DHCP Server
DHCP Server
. The status of the Router’s use as a DHCP server is 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 of IP Addresses used by devices on your local, Ethernet network, the end of that
range is shown here.
DHCP Client Table
. Clicking this button will open a screen showing you which PCs are utilizing the Router as a
DHCP server. On the
DHCP Client Table
screen, you will see a list of DHCP clients (PCs and other network devices)
with the following information: Client Names, Interfaces, IP Addresses, MAC Addresses, and the length of time
before their assigned IP addresses expire. From the
To Sort by
drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client
Name, Interface, IP Address, or MAC Address.To view the most up-to-date information, click the
Refresh
button.
To exit this screen, click the
Close
button.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Figure 5-40: DHCP Client Table
Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Local Network
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
The
Wireless
screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your Wireless-A and/or Wireless-G networks.
Wireless Network
MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Mode
. As selected from the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s Wireless-G networking mode.
SSID
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this displays the wireless network name or SSID of your Wireless-G
network.
Channel
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this displays the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
SSID Broadcast
. As selected on the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s SSID Broadcast feature.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Wireless
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Compact Wireless-G Broadband 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
Compact Wireless-G Broadband 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:
•
Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. Refer to Windows Help for details.
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