® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Broadband Router WIRELESS with SpeedBooster User Guide Model No. WRT54GS 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the Wireless-G Broadband Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Wireless-G Broadband Router. 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WRT54GS-UG-40217NC KL Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout 4 4 4 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel 6 6 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem Connecting One Router to Another 8 8 8 10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Overview The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Setup Tab - DDNS The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab - Firewall The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log 13 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 27 27 28 29 31 32 33 33 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless 34 35 35 36 37 38 Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Overview Introduction Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service Managing Linksys Parental Controls Support Center Activity Reports Family Settings Suggest a Rating Using the Parental Control Service 39 39 39 40 41 44 45 47 49 57 57 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 60 60 69 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 75 75 75 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 78 Appendix D: Windows Help 79 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 80 Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router's Web-based Utility 80 80 81 Appendix F: Glossary Appendix G: Specifications Appendix H: Warranty Information Appendix I: Regulatory Information Appendix J: Contact Information 82 88 90 91 93 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: The Router with the Internet Connection is connected through the Internet Port Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type Figure 5-7: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type Figure 5-8: Optional Settings Figure 5-9: Router IP Figure 5-10: Network Address Server Settings Figure 5-11: Time Setting Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter Figure 5-22: MAC Address Filter List Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Firewall Figure 5-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control Figure 5-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Figure 5-28: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-29: List of PCs Figure 5-30: Port Services Figure 5-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward Figure 5-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Management Figure 5-34: Administration Tab - Log Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Diagnostics Figure 5-36: The Ping Test Figure 5-37: The Traceroute Test Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-40: Status Tab - Router Figure 5-41: Status Tab - Local Network Figure 5-42: DHCP Clients Table Figure 5-43: Status Tab - Wireless Figure 6-1: Safe Surfing Figure 6-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control Figure 6-3: Linksys Service Agreement Figure 6-4: Sign Up Figure 6-5: Purchase Service Figure 6-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service Figure 6-7: Congratulations Figure 6-8: Parental Controls Login Figure 6-9: Support Center Figure 6-10: Subscribe to Service 24 24 25 27 27 28 29 29 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 40 40 41 41 42 43 43 44 45 45 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster Figure 6-11: Update Contact Information Figure 6-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account Figure 6-13: Activity Reports Figure 6-14: Types of Reports Figure 6-15: Web Report Figure 6-16: Family Settings Figure 6-17: New Family Member Figure 6-18: All Settings Figure 6-19: Online Reporting Figure 6-20: Maturity Level Figure 6-21: Time Restrictions Figure 6-22: Web Browsing Restrictions Figure 6-23: Web Site Categories Figure 6-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites Figure 6-25: E-mail Restrictions Figure 6-26: E-mail Settings Figure 6-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions Figure 6-28: Password Figure 6-29: Suggest a Rating Figure 6-30: Security Warning Figure 6-31: Welcome to Parental Controls Figure 6-32: Tray Icon Figure 6-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) Figure 6-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) Figure 6-35: Right-Click Tray Icon Figure 6-36: Re-activate Tray Icon Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 46 46 47 47 48 49 49 50 50 51 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 78 80 80 80 81 81 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. How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster 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 SpeedBooster, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless network, broadcast at either 11Mbps for Wireless-B or 54Mbps for Wireless-G. In addition, WEP encryption provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is protected through a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and 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 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 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. The Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other. And since this Router has SpeedBooster technology, your wireless network performance increases by up to 30% from old 802.11g standards. In fact, even non-SpeedBooster-equipped devices on your network will see a speed improvement when communicating with SpeedBooster-enhanced equipment! 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 SpeedBooster protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users. You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when you first install 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 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster, 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 SpeedBooster. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web. lan (Local Area Network): The computers and networking products that make up the network 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. 802.11b: 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. 1 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. · Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. · Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter describes the Router's physical features. · Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. · Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Router's Web-Based Utility. · Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service This chapter explains how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages. · 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. · 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 inst ...