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Linksys WRT54Gv4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Instant Wireless
®
Series
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
Use this guide to install:
WRT54G
User Guide
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FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
•
Access points with 2.4 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation dis-
tance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compli-
ance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be oper-
ated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir
un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless® Series products included in the Instant
Wireless® Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of
the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
For 11Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were
applied:
•
EMC:
EN 301 489-1, EN 301.89-17
•
Safety:
EN 60950
•
Radio:
ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not com-
pliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights
Reserved.
Instant Wireless, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of
Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks and brand names are the proper-
ty of their respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router will be free
from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of pur-
chase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User
Guide.
If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You
can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO
HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK-
AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number
clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of pur-
chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall
be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-
UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-
WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD-
UCTS.
Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom-
panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod-
ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:
Linksys
P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router has been tested and found to com-
ply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• I
ncrease 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
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Instant Wireless
®
Series
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
The Wireless-G Broadband Router
1
Features
2
The Router’s Functions
2
IP Addresses
3
Router Setup Overview
4
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G
Broadband Router
6
The Router’s Back Panel
6
The Router’s Front Panel LEDs
7
Chapter 3: Connect the Router
10
Overview
10
Wired Connection to a PC
10
Wireless Connection to a PC
12
Chapter 4: Configure the PCs
13
Overview
13
Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs
14
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
16
Configuring Windows XP PCs
18
Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings
20
Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility
25
Overview
25
How to Access the Web-based Utility
25
Setup
26
Security
35
System
37
DHCP
42
Status
44
Help
47
Advanced Tabs
48
Advanced Wireless
49
Filters
53
Port Forwarding
57
Routing
60
DDNS
63
•
Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin
73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehto-
jen mukainen.
•
Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router est
conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive
1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
•
Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467
MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâti-
ment, au-dessus d'un espace
public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enreg-
istrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de
bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
•
France F:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respec-
tivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.
2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for out-
door installations.
Please contact ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow.
•
Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-
gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
•
Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for proce-
dure to follow.
•
Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare
con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' per-
messa.
•
Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
•
The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
•
Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
UG-WRT54G-122402A JL
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 1: Introduction
s EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL Router
Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’s
almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) prod-
ucts found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the coun-
try—but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can
also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.
Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing
802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G stan-
dard as your needs grow.
The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box.
First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or
Wireless-B devices to the network.
There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex
10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs
directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network
as you need.
Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole
network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt
all wireless transmissions.
The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT
technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through,
and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet.
Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.
With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or
office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers,
and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!
1
The Wireless-G Broadband Router
Instant Wireless
®
Series
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
65
Common Problems and Solutions
65
Frequently Asked Questions
76
Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail &
Web Addresses
84
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security
87
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP
Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
90
Appendix E: Glossary
93
Appendix F: Specifications
110
Environmental
111
Appendix G: Warranty Information
112
Appendix H: Contact Information
113
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Wireless-G Broadband Router
3
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including
PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “location,” or
address, on the network.
This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You can
assign static IP addresses or use the Router to assign IP addresses dynamically.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or
other device on the network.
Since a static IP address remains valid until you
disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will always
have that same IP address until you change it.
Static IP addresses must be
unique and are commonly used with network devices such as server PCs or
print servers.
If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact
your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account.
If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Router. You can
get that information from your ISP.
IP Addresses
Note:
Since the Router is a device that connects two networks, it
needs two IP addresses—one for the LAN, and one for the Internet.
In
this User Guide, you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address” and
the “LAN IP address.”
Since the Router uses NAT technology, the only IP address that can be
seen from the Internet for your network is the Router’s Internet IP
address.
However, even this Internet IP address can be blocked, so that the
Router and network seem invisible to the Internet—see the Block
WAN Requests description under Filters in “Chapter 6: The Router’s
Web-based Utility.”
Instant Wireless
®
Series
2
•
Compatibility with Draft 802.11g (2.4GHz) and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards
•
Setup Wizard for Easy Installation
•
Wireless Security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption
•
Enhanced Security Management Functions: Internet Access Policies with
Time Schedules, Website Blocking, IP and MAC Address Filtering; Port
Filtering; Wireless MAC Address Filtering; and NAT Technology
•
Access Your Corporate Network Remotely through Virtual Private
Networking (VPN)—Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through
•
Supports Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) Service, Static and
Dynamic Routing (RIP1 and 2), DMZ Hosting
•
Web-based Utility for Easy Configuration from Any Web Browser
•
DHCP Server Capability to Assign IP Addresses Automatically
•
All Ethernet Ports Support Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X)—No Need for
Crossover Cables
•
Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
•
1-Year Limited Warranty
Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.
In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the
group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet. The Router processes and
regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
The Router’s NAT feature protects your network of PCs so users on the public,
Internet side cannot “see” your PCs.
This is how your network remains private.
The Router protects your network by inspecting every packet coming in
through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on your net-
work. The Router inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server,
or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the packet to the
appropriate PC on the LAN side.
Remember that the Router’s ports connect to two sides. The LAN ports connect
to the LAN, and the Internet port connects to the Internet.
The LAN and
Internet ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps.
The Router’s Functions
Features

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