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Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

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Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal)

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Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise)

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Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal)

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Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise)

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Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS)

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Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)

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Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter

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Figure 5-25: MAC Address Filter List

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Figure 5-26: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

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Figure 5-27: Security Tab - Firewall

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Figure 5-28: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough

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Figure 5-29: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

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Figure 5-30: Internet Policy Summary

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Figure 5-31: List of PCs

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Figure 5-32: Port Services

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Figure 5-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

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Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

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Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ

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Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS

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Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - Management

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Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Log

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Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

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Figure 5-40: The Ping Test

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Figure 5-41: The Traceroute Test

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Figure 5-42: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

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Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

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Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Config Management

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Figure 5-45: Status Tab - Router

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Figure 5-46: Status Tab - Local Network

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Figure 5-47: DHCP Clients Table

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Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Wireless

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Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Voice

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Figure 5-50: Status Tab - Voice - Call Log

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Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Voice - Error List

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Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

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Figure E-1: MAC Address/Physical Address

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Figure E-2: MAC Address Filter List

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Figure E-3: MAC Address Clone

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The Wireless-G Broadband

Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 2 Phone Ports 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 2 Phone Ports, this

access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B

or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G.

Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful

Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Just run the Setup Wizard and

it will guide you through the steps to set up your network. You can also access the Router’s features 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 LAN, or 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. This is sometimes called

a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports bridges wireless

networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each

other.

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 2 Phone Ports protects your

networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users.

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of 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

lan

(local area network): The computers and

networking products that make up the network in

your home or office.

nat

(network address translation): NAT technology

translates IP addresses of a local area network to a

different IP address for the Internet.

wpa

(wi-fi protected access): a wireless security

protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a

RADIUS server.

spi

(stateful packet inspection)

firewall

: a technology

that inspects incoming packets of information before

allowing them to enter the network.

firewall

: Security measures that protect the

resources of a local network from intruders.

NOTE:

The Setup Wizard is not compatible with

Mac

®

computers. Refer to Chapter 4: Connecting the

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports and

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with 2 Phone Ports.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this User Guide?

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, 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 2 Phone

Ports.

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.

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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 with 2 Phone Ports

This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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 with 2 Phone Ports

This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-G Broadband

Router with 2 Phone Ports.

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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 with 2 Phone Ports.

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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 firmware on the Router 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 MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this User Guide?

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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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 technical specifications for the Router.

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Appendix H: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.

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Appendix I: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.

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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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