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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
This screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults
. Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings
you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
This screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are
experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
Firmware Upgrade
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com
. Then extract the file.
Please select a file to upgrade
. In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or
click the
Browse
button to find this file.
Start to Upgrade
. After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Note:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have
exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all
of your configuration settings.
Note:
The Router will lose all of the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware,
write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all
of your configuration settings.
download
: to receive a file transmitted over a network.
firmware
: the programming code
that runs a networking device.
upgrade
: to replace existing software or
firmware with a newer version.
Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Router
Dual-Band Wireless A+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.
Internet 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.
Login Status
. The status of the connection is displayed only for a PPPoE connection. For this dial-up style
connection, click the
Connect
button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet
connection. When your PPPoE connection is active, you can click the
Disconnect
button to end the connection.
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. For additional information, click
More
.
Figure 5-33: Status Tab - Router
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The
Local Network
screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network.
Local Network
Local MAC Address
. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network.
Router 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 remove a DHCP client from this list and sever its network
connection, click its
Delete
button. 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. For additional information, click
More
.
Figure 5-35: DHCP Client Table
Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Local Network
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Dual-Band Wireless A+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
Wireless-A
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-A networking mode.
Turbo Mode
. As selected from the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s Wireless-A Turbo Mode.
Network Name (SSID)
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this displays the wireless network name or SSID of your
Wireless-A network.
Channel
. As entered on the Wireless tab, this displays the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
Security
. As selected on the Wireless Security tab, this displays the wireless security method used by the Router.
SSID Broadcast
. As selected on the Wireless tab, this displays the status of the Router’s SSID Broadcast feature.
Wireless-G
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.
Network Name (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.
Security
. As selected on the Wireless Security tab, this displays the wireless security method used by the Router.
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. For additional information, click
More
.
Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Wireless
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Dual-Band Wireless A+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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