Linksys WRT54GP2 - Wireless-G Broadband Router User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with
2 Phone Ports 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 8
Overview 8
Connection Instructions 9
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 10
Overview 10
How to Access the Web-based Utility 12
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 12
The Setup Tab - DDNS 18
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 20
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 23
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 25
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26
The Security Tab - Filter 27
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
The Voice Tab - Systems 30
The Voice Tab - Line1 Settings 31
The Voice Tab - Line2 Settings 34
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 37
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38

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The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 39
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 41
The Administration Tab - Management 44
The Administration Tab - Log 46
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 47
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 48
The Status Tab - Voice 49
The Status Tab - Router 50
The Status Tab - Local Network 51
The Status Tab - Wireless 52
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53
Common Problems and Solutions 53
Frequently Asked Questions 61
Appendix B: Wireless Security 69
Security Precautions 69
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 69
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 72
Appendix D: Windows Help 73
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter 74
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 74
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 74
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 75
Appendix F: Glossary 76
Appendix G: Specifications 83
Appendix H: Warranty Information 85
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 86
Appendix J: Contact Information 88

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List of Figures
Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel 6
Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram 8
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9
Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone 9
Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem 9
Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 12
Figure 5-2: Router Login 12
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) 12
Figure 5-4: Static IP 13
Figure 5-5: PPPoE 13
Figure 5-6: RAS (for Singtel) 14
Figure 5-7: PPTP 14
Figure 5-8: Heart Beat Signal 15
Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 18
Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) 18
Figure 5-11: Setup Tab - MAC Clone 19
Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 20
Figure 5-13: Routing Table Entry List 21
Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22
Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 23
Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 23
Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 24
Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 25
Figure 5-19: Wireless Client MAC List 25
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26
Figure 5-21: Security Tab - Filter 27
Figure 5-22: Filtered MAC Address 28
Figure 5-23: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29

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Figure 5-24: Voice Tab - System 30
Figure 5-25: Voice Tab - Line1 31
Figure 5-26: Voice Tab - Line2 34
Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 37
Figure 5-28: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38
Figure 5-29: Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 39
Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 41
Figure 5-31: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 42
Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Management 44
Figure 5-1: Backup & Restore Configuration 45
Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Log 46
Figure 5-34: Incoming Log Table 46
Figure 5-35: Outgoing Log Table 46
Figure 5-36: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 47
Figure 5-37: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 48
Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Voice 49
Figure 5-39: Status Tab - Router 50
Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Local Network 51
Figure 5-41: DHCP Active IP Table 51
Figure 5-42: Status Tab - Wireless 52
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 74
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 74
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 74
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 75
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 75

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router 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 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, this access can be shared over the three
switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at either up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-
G. In addition, the WPA standard provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is protected
through NAT technology. All of these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed through the
easy-to-use browser-based utility.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. Multiple computers can share
Internet access, so you don’t need more than one high-speed Internet connection. After you set up your babyTEL
account, you can also use your Internet access to make phone calls, even while you’re surfing the Internet.
Plus, 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 not only are useful in homes
and offices, but also can 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 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 protects your networks from
unauthorized and unwelcome users.
To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly
recommendsthatyouruntheSetupWizardontheSetupCD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set uptheRouter, use
the instructions in the Quick Installation or this User Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need
to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that
specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from
a common transmission medium
lan (local area network): the computers and
networkingproductsthatmakeupthenetwork
in your home or office
802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz
802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and
backward compatibility with 802.11b devices
browser: an application program that
provides a way to look at and interact with all
the information on the World Wide Web
mbps:onemillion bits per second; a unitof
measurement for data transmission
nat (network address translation): NAT
technology translated 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
IntegrityProtocol) encryption, which canbe
used in conjunction with a RADIUS server

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
•Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.
•Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
•Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones (or
fax machines).
•Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
This chapter explains how to configure the Router using your web browser and the Router’s Web-based
Utility. You will configure the Router using the settings provided by your ISP.
•Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding installation and use of the Router.
•Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
•Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so.
•Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
•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.
•Appendix F: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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What’s in this Guide?
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•Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router.
•Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.
•Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.
•Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys and babyTEL resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each
computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same
frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the
same wireless network.
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure
and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other.
Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or
peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral,
such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure
mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point or wireless router, such as the
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, which serves as the main point of communications in a
wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in
succession to extend the roaming range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your
Ethernet hardware as well.
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the
wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless
transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or
access point. The drawback of this mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to
communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless-
equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been specifically designed for use with both your
802.11b and 802.11g products. Now, products using these standards can communicate with each other.
infrastructure: a wireless network
that is bridged to a wired network via
an access point
ssid: your wireless network’s name
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly to each other
(peer-to-peer) without the use of an
access point
access point: a device that allows wireless-
equipped computers and other devices to
communicate with a wired network. Also used
to expand the range of a wireless network
adapter: a device that adds
network functionality to your PC
ethernet: IEEE standard network protocol that
specifies how data is placed on and retrieved
from a common transmission medium
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users

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Network Layout
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such
as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your
desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband
Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges
(WET54G, WET11).
When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Broadband Router’s
three LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of
Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).
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
2 Phone Ports.

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The Back Panel
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The Back Panel
The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
Phone1 For your primary babyTEL line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your
telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Phone2 If you have a second babyTEL line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the Router to your
second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Ethernet 1-3 These three Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or
additional switches.
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. (Note: babyTEL does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory defaults. Contact babyTEL for help.)
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Important: If you reset the Broadband Router,
all of your settings, including Internet
connection, wireless, and security, will be
deletedand replacedwith the factorydefaults.
Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want
to retain these settings.
Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back 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

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The Front Panel
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The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. The LED flashes while the
Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware.
WLAN Green. The WLAN 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.
Ethernet 1-3 Green. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is solidly lit, the Router is connected
to a device through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, or 3). If the LED is flashing, the
Router is sending or receiving data over that port.
Phone 1-2 Green. The Phone LED serves two purposes. The LED is solidly lit when there is a registered
connection to babyTEL through the corresponding port (Phone1 or Phone2).
It is not lit when there is no registered connection. The LED flashes when the phone is being
used or an incoming call has been detected.
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL modem.
If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Connecting the Router.”
Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel

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Overview
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Overview
To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and
cable or DSL modem. The following diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired connections to one
desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.
Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram
Telephone
Router
Cable/DSL Modem
Internet
Desktop PC
Notebook PC

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Connection Instructions
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Connection Instructions
1. Beforeyou begin, makesure that allof your hardware ispowered off, includingthe Router, PCs, switches,and
cable or DSL modem.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router.
Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
3. If necessary, disconnect the RJ-11 telephone cable of your telephone from the telephone wall jack. Then
connect that end to the Router’s Phone1 port.
4. If you have a second babyTEL phone line, repeat step 3 to connect a telephone or fax machine to the Router’s
Phone2 port.
5. Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
6. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
7. Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.
8. Power on your PC(s).
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
Figure 4-5: Connect the Power
Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone
Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem
NOTE: Make sure your telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse).

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Overview
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Overview
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 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.
This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be
accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic wireless network
setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
•Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
•Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is
admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
•Wireless. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your wireless network.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Voice, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status.
Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
•Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
•DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen.
•MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
•Advanced Routing. Alter Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing settings.
Wireless
•Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen.
•Wireless Security. Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network.

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•Wireless Network Access. To block specific users for wireless network access, set up MAC address filtering.
•Advanced Wireless. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
Security
•Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address filtering.
•VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.
Voice
•Access to the Voice tab is restricted by babyTEL. For more information please contact babyTEL.
Applications & Gaming
•Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.
•Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.
•UPnP Forwarding. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.
•DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
•QoS. Enable QoS (Quality of Service) to maximize network performance.
Administration
•Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. You can also
back up and restore the Router’s configuration if necessary.
•Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.
•Factory Defaults. babyTEL does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory default settings.
•Firmware Upgrade. babyTEL does not allow the user to upgrade the router's firmware.

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How to Access the Web-based Utility
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Status
•Voice. This screen provides status information about your babyTEL phone lines.
•Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.
•Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.
•Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here.
How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.
A screen will appear asking you for your User Name and Password. Leave the User Name field blank, and enter
admin in the Password field. Then click the OK button.
Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the
Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help
information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click More.
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
The Router supports six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and
Heart Beat Signal. Each Basic Setupscreen and available features will differ depending on what kind of
connection type you select.
Obtain an IP automatically
By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be used
only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
Figure 5-2: Router Login
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
(Obtain an IP automatically)

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP.
IP Address. 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.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for
end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to
enable it.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name. If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it
has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access
disconnects.
Keep Alive and Redial Period.Thisoption keeps your PPPoE-enabled Internet accessconnected indefinitely,
even when it sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If
the connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option,
click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
When you are finished, click the Save Settings button. Then click the Status tab, and click theConnect
button to start the connection.
Figure 5-4: Static IP
Figure 5-5: PPPoE
Note: For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE
applications that are installed on your PCs.
static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.
pppoe: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport
subnet mask: an address code that
determines the size of the network
default gateway: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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RAS (for SingTel)
Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in
Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel.
RAS Plan. Select the type of plan you have.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it
has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access
disconnects.
Keep Alive and Redial Period.Thisoption keeps your PPPoE-enabled Internet accessconnected indefinitely,
even when it sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If
the connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option,
click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
When you are finished, click the Save Settings button. Then click the Status tab, and click theConnect
button to start the connection.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only.
IP Address. 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.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it
has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your
Figure 5-6: RAS (for Singtel)
Figure 5-7: PPTP