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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
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
SRX400.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
The Router’s Ports and Reset Button
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
with SRX400
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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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
The Router’s LEDs
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
The Router’s LEDs
The Router’s LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on another side panel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 SRX400
Overview
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
with SRX400
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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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
Placement Options
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400
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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