Linksys WRT54GS User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
Broadband Router
Wireless-G
WRT54GS (EU/LA/UK)
User Guide
WIRELESS with SpeedBooster
GHz
802.11g
2,4

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster
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TableofContents
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 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8
Overview 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8
Connecting One Router to Another 10
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Broadband Router 13
Overview 13
Using the Setup Wizard 13
Using SecureEasySetup to Configure Your Notebook 30
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 33
Overview 33
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34
The Setup Tab - DDNS 39
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 40
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 41
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 42
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 43
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 45
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 46
The Security Tab - Firewall 48
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 48
The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55
QoS 55
The Administration Tab - Management 57
The Administration Tab - Log 57
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59
The Administration Tab - Config Management 60
The Status Tab - Router 61
The Status Tab - Local Network 62
The Status Tab - Wireless 63
Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 64
Overview 64
Introduction 64
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 65
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 66
Managing Linksys Parental Controls 69
Support Center 70
Activity Reports 72
Family Settings 74
Suggest a Rating 82
Using the Parental Control Service 82
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 85
Common Problems and Solutions 85
Frequently Asked Questions 94
Appendix B: Wireless Security 101
Security Precautions 101
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 101
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 104
Appendix D: Windows Help 105
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 106
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 106
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106

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For the Router’s Web-based Utility 107
Appendix F: Glossary 108
Appendix G: Specifications 114
Appendix H: Warranty Information 116
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 117
Appendix J: Contact Information 124

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ListofFigures
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem 8
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9
Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another 10
Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10
Figure 4-6: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port 11
Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices 11
Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power 12
Figure 5-1: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Language Selection Screen 13
Figure 5-2: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 13
Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s License Agreement Screen 14
Figure 5-4: Setup Wizard’s Disconnect the Modem from the PC Screen 14
Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Modem to the Router Screen 15
Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Connect a Network Cable to a PC Screen 15
Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Connect the Network Cable to the Router Screen 16
Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Power on the Router Screen 16
Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Check the Router’s Status Screen 17
Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen 17
Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen 18
Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Static IP Screen 18
Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - PPTP Screen 19
Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s Keep Alive/Connect on Demand (PPTP Continued) Screen 19
Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - L2TP Screen 20
Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Advanced Internet Settings - Telstra Screen 21
Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Set the Router’s Password Screen 22
Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 22
Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s SecureEasySetup Screen 23
Figure 5-20: SecureEasySetup Logo 23

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Figure 5-21: Additional Information - Hardware Button 23
Figure 5-22: Additional Information - Software Button 23
Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 24
Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 24
Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 25
Figure 5-26: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 25
Figure 5-27: Setup Wizard’s Configure Wireless Settings Screen 26
Figure 5-28: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Settings Screen 26
Figure 5-29: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Screen 27
Figure 5-30: Setup Wizard’s Wireless Security - WEP (64-Bit) Screen 28
Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 28
Figure 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Safe Surfing Screen 29
Figure 5-33: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 29
Figure 5-34: Setup Wizard’s Welcome - Start Wizard Screen 30
Figure 5-35: SecureEasySetup Welcome Screen 30
Figure 5-36: Configure Wireless Settings #1 Screen 31
Figure 5-37: Configure Wireless Settings #2 Screen 31
Figure 5-38: Your Wireless Settings Screen 32
Figure 6-1: Password Screen 33
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 34
Figure 6-3: DHCP Connection Type 34
Figure 6-4: Static IP Connection Type 34
Figure 6-5: PPPoE Connection Type 35
Figure 6-6: PPTP Connection Type 35
Figure 6-7: L2TP Connection Type 36
Figure 6-8: Telstra Connection Type 36
Figure 6-9: Optional Settings 37
Figure 6-10: Router IP 38
Figure 6-11: Network Address Server Settings 38
Figure 6-12: Time Setting 39
Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - DDNS 40
Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 41
Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 42

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Figure 6-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 42
Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 43
Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 44
Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 44
Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 45
Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 45
Figure 6-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 46
Figure 6-23: MAC Address Filter List 46
Figure 6-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 47
Figure 6-25: Security Tab - Firewall 49
Figure 6-26: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 49
Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 50
Figure 6-28: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 51
Figure 6-29: Internet Policy Summary 51
Figure 6-30: List of PCs 51
Figure 6-31: Port Services 52
Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 53
Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 54
Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 55
Figure 6-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 55
Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Management 57
Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Log 57
Figure 6-38: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 58
Figure 6-39: The Ping Test 58
Figure 6-40: The Traceroute Test 58
Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 59
Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 59
Figure 6-43: Administration Tab - Config Management 60
Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Router 61
Figure 6-45: Status Tab - Local Network 62
Figure 6-46: DHCP Clients Table 62
Figure 6-47: Status Tab - Wireless 63
Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing 65

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Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 65
Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement 66
Figure 7-4: Sign Up 66
Figure 7-5: Purchase Service 67
Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 68
Figure 7-7: Congratulations 68
Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login 69
Figure 7-9: Support Center 70
Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service 70
Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information 71
Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 71
Figure 7-13: Activity Reports 72
Figure 7-14: Types of Reports 72
Figure 7-15: Web Report 73
Figure 7-16: Family Settings 74
Figure 7-17: New Family Member 74
Figure 7-18: All Settings 75
Figure 7-19: Online Reporting 75
Figure 7-20: Maturity Level 76
Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions 77
Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 78
Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories 78
Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 79
Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions 80
Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings 80
Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 81
Figure 7-28: Password 81
Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating 82
Figure 7-30: Security Warning 82
Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 83
Figure 7-32: Tray Icon 83
Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 83
Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 84

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Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 84
Figure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 84
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 104
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 106
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 106
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 106
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 107
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 107