Cisco WRT54GX User's Guide

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.Broadband RouterWireless-GWRT54GXUser GuideWIRELESSGHz2.4802.11gwith SRX

4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topolog

5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Back PanelWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front PanelWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Front PanelThe Router’s LEDs, where

8Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Route

9Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterOverviewWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Rou

10Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupThe

11Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• Static IP. If you are require

12Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• PPTP. Point-to-Point Tunnelin

13Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXOptional SettingsSome of these

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or

14Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Basic SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXNetwork Address Server Settings

15Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - DDNSWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Setup Tab - DDNSThe Router offers

16Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Setup Tab - MAC Addre

17Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Setup Tab - Advanced R

18Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChange these set

19Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Wireless Tab - Wir

20Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWEP. WEP is a basic en

21Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC FilterWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Wireless Tab - W

22Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Wireless

23Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Security Tab - FirewallWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXRTS Threshold. Should you encou

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Networ

24Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Access Re

25Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Access Restrictions Tab - Internet AccessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX5. Click the

26Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range ForwardWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Ap

27Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Applications and

28Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - ManagementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWhen you have finished

29Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - LogWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXUPnPUPnP. UPnP allows Windows

30Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXTraceroute Test.

31Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Config ManagementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Administrati

32Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Status Tab - Local Netwo

33Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Status Tab - WirelessThe Wire

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 30The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 30The Administration Tab - C

34Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - System PerformanceWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXThe Status Tab - System

35Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Status Tab - System PerformanceWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXPackets Sent. The numbe

36Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two

37Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• For Windows 2000:1. Click Start, Settings, and Control

38Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for details. Make

39Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX6. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’

40Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX8. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Int

41Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXFollow these steps to set DMZ hosting:1. Access the Rout

42Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory d

43Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX6. You may see the login status display as Connecting. P

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXList of FiguresFigure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6Figure 3-2: The Router’s Reset Button 6Figure 3-3: The Router’

44Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your us

45Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the maximum number of IP

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXI set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXthat version contains new features that you would like to u

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXHow do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Port

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXmaintain contact with the wireless network even when not ac

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWhat is WEP?WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy

51Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless net

52Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXSSID. There are several things to keep in

53Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a R

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXFigure 5-27: Port Services 25Figure 5-28: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 26Figure 5-29: Applicat

54Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareThe Broadband Router's firmware is upgraded thr

55Appendix D: Windows HelpWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix D: Windows HelpAll Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows

56Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98SE or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppen

57Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWindo

58Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix F: Glossary802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum

59Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXCTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is ready to rec

60Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXFirewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the r

61Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXMbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data tra

62Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.Softwar

63Appendix F: GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXURL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtua

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadba

64Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix G: SpecificationsModel WRT54GXStandards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g

65Appendix G: SpecificationsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXPower External, 12V DC, 1.0ACertification FCC, IC-03, CEOperating Temp. 0° C to 40° C

66Appendix H: Warranty InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix H: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, fo

67Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix I: Regulatory InformationFCC STATEMENTThis product has been tested an

68Appendix I: Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXEN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Caution:

69Appendix J: Contact InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRXAppendix J: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for inform

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRXWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX• Appendix H: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Router’s