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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide Broadband Router WIRELESS with SpeedBooster WRT54GS Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Config Management The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Router’s Internet Port to the other Router's Numbered Ethernet Port...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 10 This appendix supplies the Router’s warranty information. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Router’s regulatory information. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
  • Page 12 Broadband Router’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.

  • Page 14: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel (Cisco logo) Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up and will stay orange when the Router is powered on.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” You may wish to run some applications, such as Parental Control, for only certain PCs on your network and will need to run the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router to do this.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router.

  • Page 17: Connecting One Router To Another

    Modem Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- Linksys router, refer to the other router’s documentation for instructions on how to change its local IP address to 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 18: Figure 4-6: Connect The Broadband Router's Internet Port To The Other Router's Numbered Ethernet Port

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Broadband Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router. Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Router’s Internet Port to the other Router's Numbered Ethernet Port 9.

  • Page 19: Figure 4-8: Connecting The Power

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Broadband Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.

  • Page 20: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Broadband Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.

  • Page 21: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-7: Telstra Cable Connection Type

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • Telstra Cable. Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Heart Beat Server. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-9: Optional Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Host Name/Domain Name.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-12: Time Setting

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address.

  • Page 26: The Setup Tab - Ddns

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.

  • Page 27: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.

  • Page 28: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.

  • Page 29: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings.

  • Page 30: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Wpa2 Personal)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster WPA2 Personal. WPA2 gives you two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (Radius)

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster RADIUS. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the Router and the server.

  • Page 33: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter. To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

  • Page 34: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Authentication Type.
  • Page 35 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended.

  • Page 36: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - Firewall Firewall Protection. Enable this feature to employ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network environment. Block WAN Requests. Enable the Block WAN Request feature by checking the box beside Block Anonymous Internet Requests and you can prevent your network from being “pinged,”...

  • Page 37: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Use the settings on this tab to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall. IPSec Pass-through. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.

  • Page 38: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Policy.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-33: Port Services

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Blocked Services You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting services from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services. (You can block up to 20 services.) Then enter the range of ports you want to filter.

  • Page 40: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.

  • Page 41: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 42: The Applications And Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.
  • Page 43 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable. Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports LAN ports 1-4 are in your network. Application Port Priority Application Port Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received. Depending on the settings of the QoS screen, this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the applications that you specify.

  • Page 44: The Administration Tab - Management

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Local Router Access. You can change the Router’s password from here. Enter a new Router password and then type it again in the Re-enter to confirm field to confirm.

  • Page 45: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it.

  • Page 46: The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults

    Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware”.

  • Page 47: The Administration Tab - Config Management

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Config Management This screen is used to back up or restore the Router’s configuration file. To back up the Router’s configuration file, click the Backup button. Then follow the on-screen instructions. To restore the Router’s configuration file, click the Browse button to locate the file, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 48: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. Current Time. This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab. MAC Address.

  • Page 49: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address.

  • Page 50: The Status Tab - Wireless

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network. Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by the network.

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 52 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: •...
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 55 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 8. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application.
  • Page 56 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab. 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time.
  • Page 57 “Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.” 14. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 58 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 6. You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected. • Click the Save Settings button to continue. •...
  • Page 59 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster • For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some service providers use your full e-mail address as the user name. If you are sure you have enter the right user name, try using username@[isp.com], where isp.com is the name of your service provider.

  • Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Frequently Asked Questions After using SecureEasySetup, my existing wireless devices can no longer connect to the Router. SecureEasySetup uses WPA-Personal encryption. If your current wireless devices do not support WPA-Personal security, then you cannot use SecureEasySetup on your network. You will need to manually configure your network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices.
  • Page 61 Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu ->...
  • Page 62 How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the System tab of the Router’s web-based utility. If the Router’s Internet connection is working well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless...
  • Page 63 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting.
  • Page 64 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other.
  • Page 65 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster What is ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide.
  • Page 66 How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11 (in North America). If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Page 67: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 68 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 69 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.

  • Page 70: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Click Firmware Upgrade from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Firmware Upgrade screen will appear.

  • Page 71: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 72: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section 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. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 73: For The Router's Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. NOTE: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

  • Page 74: Appendix F: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 75 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 76 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 77 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 78 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 79: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT54GS Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Channels 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe, Japan) Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports One Power Port Buttons One Reset Button...
  • Page 80 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Unit Weight 13.6 oz (0.385 kg) Power External, 12V DC, 0.5A Certification FCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11g), WPA2, WMM Operating Temp. 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 70° C (-4° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity...

  • Page 81: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 82: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with 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.
  • Page 83 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Déclaration d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 84 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 85 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
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  • Page 87 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 88 Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix I: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 89: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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