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Model No.
Broadband Router
Wir
eless-
G
WR
T54GS
User Guide
WIRELESS
GH
z
2.4
802.11g
with SpeedBooster
2
Table of Contents
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User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction
8
Welcome
8
What's in this Guide
9
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
11
Network Topology
11
Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode
11
Network Layout
11
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
13
The Back Panel
13
Figure 3-1: the Router's Back Panel
13
The Front Panel
14
Figure 3-2: the Router's Front Panel
14
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
15
Overview
15
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem
15
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Modem
15
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices
16
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power
16
Connecting One Router to Another
17
Figure 4-4: Connecting the Router Behind Another
17
Figure 4-5: Diagram for Connection to Another Router
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Figure 4-6: Connect the Broadband Router's Internet Port to the Other Router's Numbered Ethernet Port
18
Figure 4-7: Connecting Your Network Devices
18
Figure 4-8: Connecting the Power
19
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
20
Overview
20
Figure 5-1: Password Screen
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type
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Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type
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Figure 5-5: Pppoe Connection Type
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Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type
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Figure 5-7: Telstra Cable Connection Type
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Figure 5-8: L2TP Connection Type
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Figure 5-9: Optional Settings
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Figure 5-10: Router IP
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Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings
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Figure 5-12: Time Setting
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The Setup Tab - DDNS
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Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - Dyndns
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Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO
26
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
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Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
27
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
28
Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway)
28
Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router)
28
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
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Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
29
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
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Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal)
30
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise)
30
Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal)
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Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise)
31
Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS)
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Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP)
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The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
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Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
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Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List
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The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
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Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
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The Security Tab - Firewall
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Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Firewall
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The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
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Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
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The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
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Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
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Figure 5-31: Internet Policy Summary
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Figure 5-32: List of Pcs
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Figure 5-33: Port Services
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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
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Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
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The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
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Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
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The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Qos
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Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
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Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS
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The Administration Tab - Management
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The Administration Tab - Log
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Figure 5-38: Administration Tab - Management
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Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Log
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The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
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Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Diagnostics
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Figure 5-41: the Ping Test
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Figure 5-42: the Traceroute Test
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The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
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The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
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Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
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Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
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The Administration Tab - Config Management
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Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Config Management
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The Status Tab - Router
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Figure 5-46: Status Tab - Router
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The Status Tab - Local Network
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Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Local Network
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Figure 5-48: DHCP Clients Table
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The Status Tab - Wireless
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Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Wireless
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
51
Common Problems and Solutions
51
Frequently Asked Questions
60
Appendix B: Wireless Security
67
Security Precautions
67
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
67
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
70
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware
70
Appendix D: Windows Help
71
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
72
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
72
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
72
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen
72
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address
72
For the Router's Web-Based Utility
73
Appendix F: Glossary
74
Appendix G: Specifications
79
Appendix H: Warranty Information
81
Appendix I: Regulatory Information
82
Appendix J: Contact Information
89
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