® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g Voice Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Guide Model No. WRTP54G Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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 © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with the Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide: This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Router. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Router. This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Router. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. WRTP54G-NA-UG-51215B BW Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout 5 5 5 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Front Panel 7 7 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions Placement Options 9 9 10 11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility 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 13 13 16 17 21 23 24 26 27 30 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings The Security Tab - Firewall The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS The Administration Tab - Management The Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Wireless The Voice Tab 31 33 34 35 37 38 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 53 53 67 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 77 77 78 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 81 Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router's Web-based Utility 81 82 82 Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 83 85 91 93 95 105 List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem Figure 4-3: Connect a PC Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 4-5: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-6: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) Figure 5-4: Static IP Figure 5-5: PPPoE Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) Figure 5-8: Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Figure 5-9: Setup Tab Advanced Routing Figure 5-10: Routing Table Entry List Figure 5-11: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 16 16 17 18 19 22 22 23 24 25 26 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-Preshared Key) 27 Figure 5-13: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-RADIUS) 28 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 28 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 29 Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 30 Figure 5-17: MAC Address Filter List 30 Figure 5-18: Wireless Client MAC List 30 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31 Figure 5-20: Security Tab - Firewall 33 Figure 5-21: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 34 Figure 5-22: Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 35 Figure 5-23: Filtered MAC Address 35 Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 37 Figure 5-25: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38 Figure 5-26: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 40 Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 41 Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - Management 43 Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Log 44 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 45 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-31: Administration Tab -Diagnostics Figure 5-32: Ping Test Figure 5-33: Traceroute Test Figure 5-34: Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-35: Status Tab - Local Network Figure 5-36: DHCP Active IP Table Figure 5-37: Status Tab - Router Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Wireless Figure 5-39: Wireless Client MAC List Figure 5-40: Voice Tab Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure C-2: MAC/Adapter Address Figure C-3: MAC/Physical Address Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone Figure C-5: MAC Address Filter 46 46 46 47 48 48 49 51 51 52 81 81 82 82 82 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. Plus, after you have set up your Internet phone service, you can make phone or fax calls using your Internet connection. How does the 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 with 2 Phone Ports, this access can be shared over the four 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 have set up your Internet phone service account, you can also use your Internet access to make Internet phone or fax 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. All the while, the Router protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users. 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". Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server. nat (network address translation): NAT technology translated IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. 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. ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. 1 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 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, which is sometimes called a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The Router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other. To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router, use the instructions in this User Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. What's in this Guide? This guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most users will only need to use the following chapters: · Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 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 Router 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. · When you're finished with the basic steps, then you are ready to connect to the Internet. 2 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports You also have other chapters available for reference: · · · Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router's applications and this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. 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: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This appendix instructs you on how to find the MAC address or Ethernet address of your PC's Ethernet network adapter. 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: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. · · · · · · Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 3 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports · Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. · Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. 4 Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 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. Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. 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. infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different ...