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Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

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Figure 5-22: MAC Address Filter List

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Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

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Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Firewall

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Figure 5-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

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Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control

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Figure 5-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

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Figure 5-28: Internet Policy Summary

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Figure 5-29: List of PCs

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Figure 5-30: Port Services

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Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

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Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ

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Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Management

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Figure 5-34: Administration Tab - Log

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Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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Figure 5-36: The Ping Test

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Figure 5-37: The Traceroute Test

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Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

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Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

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Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Router

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Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Local Network

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Figure 5-42: DHCP Clients Table

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Figure 5-43: Status Tab - Wireless

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Figure 6-1: Safe Surfing

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Figure 6-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control

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Figure 6-3: Linksys Service Agreement

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Figure 6-4: Sign Up

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Figure 6-5: Purchase Service

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Figure 6-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service

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Figure 6-7: Congratulations

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Figure 6-8: Parental Controls Login

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Figure 6-9: Support Center

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Figure 6-10: Subscribe to Service

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Figure 6-11: Update Contact Information

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Figure 6-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account

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Figure 6-13: Activity Reports

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Figure 6-14: Types of Reports

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Figure 6-15: Web Report

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Figure 6-16: Family Settings

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Figure 6-17: New Family Member

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Figure 6-18: All Settings

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Figure 6-19: Online Reporting

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Figure 6-20: Maturity Level

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Figure 6-21: Time Restrictions

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Figure 6-22: Web Browsing Restrictions

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Figure 6-23: Web Site Categories

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Figure 6-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites

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Figure 6-25: E-mail Restrictions

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Figure 6-26: E-mail Settings

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Figure 6-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions

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Figure 6-28: Password

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Figure 6-29: Suggest a Rating

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Figure 6-30: Security Warning

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Figure 6-31: Welcome to Parental Controls

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Figure 6-32: Tray Icon

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Figure 6-33: Pop-up Screen (Login)

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Figure 6-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out)

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Figure 6-35: Right-Click Tray Icon

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Figure 6-36: Re-activate Tray Icon

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Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

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Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen

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Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address

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Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address

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Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List

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Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband

Router with SpeedBooster 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 with SpeedBooster do all of this? A router is a device that allows

access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster, this

access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless network, broadcast at either 11Mbps for

Wireless-B or 54Mbps for Wireless-G. In addition, WEP encryption provides greater security opportunities while

the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. All of

these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed through the easy-to-use browser-based

utility.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

PCs on a wired network create a Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the

network is called “wired”.

PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the

same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form 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. And since this Router has SpeedBooster

technology, your wireless network performance increases by up to 30% from old 802.11g standards. In fact, even

non-SpeedBooster-equipped devices on your network will see a speed improvement when communicating with

SpeedBooster-enhanced equipment!

With your networks all connected, wired, wireless, and the Internet, you can now share files and Internet

access—and even play games. All the while, the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster protects your

networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when you first install the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup

Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G

Broadband Router with SpeedBooster, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These

instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.

lan

(Local Area Network): The

computers and networking products

that make up the network in your home

or office

802.11b

: an IEEE wireless networking standard

that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of

11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

802.11b

: an IEEE wireless networking standard

that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of

54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and

backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.

browser

: an application program that

provides a way to look at and interact with all

the information on the World Wide Web.

mbps

: one million bits per second; a unit of

measurement for data transmission

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router

This chapter describes the Router’s physical features.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

This chapter explains how to use the Router’s Web-Based Utility.

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Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service

This chapter 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.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the Router’s firmware should you need to do so.

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Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

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Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use

the Router’s MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

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Appendix F: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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Appendix G: Specifications

This appendix provides the Router’s technical specifications.

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Appendix H: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty information.

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Appendix I: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information.

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Appendix J: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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