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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Layout

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the notebook

adapters for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to

enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless-G PrintServer, as well as 802.11b

and 802.11g wireless Ethernet bridges.

When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G

Broadband Router’s four Ethernet ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's Ethernet

ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at

www.linksys.com

for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with

SRX200.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Router’s Ports and Reset Button

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with SRX200

The Router’s Ports and Reset Button

The Router's ports and Reset button are located on one of the side panels.

ETHERNET

1, 2, 3, 4

Color-coded yellow, these ports connect the Router to PCs and other Ethernet devices on your

network.

INTERNET

Color-coded blue, the

INTERNET

port is where you will connect your broadband Internet

connection.

Reset

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the

Reset

button, which

is color-coded red, for approximately five seconds, using a object with a sharp point, such as a

ball-point pen, or restore the default settings from the Administration tab - Factory Defaults in

the Router's Web-based Utility.

Power

Color-coded black, the

Power

port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Side Panel

broadband

: an always-on, fast Internet connection

port

: the connection point on a computer or networking

device used for plugging in cables or adapters

IMPORTANT:

Resetting the Router will erase

all of your settings (wireless security, network

settings, etc.) and replace them with the

factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you

want to retain these settings.

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The Router’s LEDs

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

The Router’s LEDs

The Router’s LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on another side panel.

ETHERNET

1, 2, 3, 4

Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back

panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected

to a device through that port. If the LED is flashing, that port is actively transmitting or

receiving data.

INTERNET

Green. The

INTERNET

LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet

port. If the LED is flashing, that port is actively transmitting or receiving data.

WIRELESS

Green. The

WIRELESS

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 wireless network.

DMZ

Green. The

DMZ

LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit

as long as DMZ is enabled.

POWER

Green. The

POWER

LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the

Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When

the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

dmz

: removes the Router's firewall protection from

one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet

Figure 3-2: The Router’s LEDs

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

Overview

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router

with SRX200

Overview

Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For

advanced users, you may follow the instructions in this chapter, and then configure the Router through its Web-

based Utility (refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router”).

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 at the center of your

wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

3.

Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless

network. Normally, the higher you place the antennas, the better the performance will be.

4.

Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s yellow Ethernet ports using standard Ethernet

network cabling.

5.

Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s blue Internet port. Then, connect the other end of

the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.

6.

Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end to an electrical outlet.

Proceed to the next section, “Placement Options.”

Figure 4-1: Connect a PC

IMPORTANT:

Make sure that you use the power adapter that is supplied with the

Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem

Figure 4-3: Connect the Power

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Placement Options

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

Placement Options

There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four

rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface (this uses a stand). The third way is to

mount it on a wall. The second and third options are explained in further detail below.

Stand Option

1.

Line up the center of the Router’s stand with the center of the Router’s labeled edge.

2.

Insert the Router into the stand.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router.”

There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four

rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface (this uses an optional stand). The third

way is to mount it on a wall. The second and third options are explained in further detail below.

Wall-Mount Option

The Router has two wall-mount slots on its back panel.

1.

Determine where you want to mount the Router.

2.

Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 60 mm (2.36 inches) apart.

3.

Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 5 mm (0.2 inches) of its head exposed.

4.

Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5.

Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-

mount slots.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router.”

Figure 4-4: Router’s Stand

Figure 4-5: Wall-Mount Measurements

60 mm

(2.36 inches)

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