Cisco Linksys WRT54GS Manuale utente

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Model No.

Broadband Router

Wireless-G

WRT54GS

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

with SpeedBooster

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

Table of Contents

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 38

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 39

The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 40

The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 41

The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 42

The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 44

The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 45

The Security Tab - Firewall 47

The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 47

The Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 48

The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 49

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The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 51

The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 52

The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 53

QoS 53

The Administration Tab - Management 55

The Administration Tab - Log 55

The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 56

The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 57

The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 57

The Administration Tab - Config Management 58

The Status Tab - Router 59

The Status Tab - Local Network 60

The Status Tab - Wireless 61

Chapter 7: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 62

Overview 62

Introduction 62

Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 63

Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 64

Managing Linksys Parental Controls 67

Support Center 68

Activity Reports 70

Family Settings 72

Suggest a Rating 80

Using the Parental Control Service 80

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 83

Common Problems and Solutions 83

Frequently Asked Questions 92

Appendix B: Wireless Security 99

Security Precautions 99

Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 99

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 102

Appendix D: Windows Help 103

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 104

Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 104

Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 104

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For the Router’s Web-based Utility 105

Appendix F: Glossary 106

Appendix G: Specifications 112

Appendix H: Warranty Information 114

Appendix I: Regulatory Information 115

Appendix J: Contact Information 118

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List of Figures

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 5-32: Setup Wizard’s Confirm New Settings Screen 28

Figure 5-31: Setup Wizard’s Norton 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: HeartBeat Signal Connection Type 36

Figure 6-8: Optional Settings 36

Figure 6-9: Router IP 37

Figure 6-10: Network Address Server Settings 37

Figure 6-11: Time Setting 37

Figure 6-12: Setup Tab - DDNS 38

Figure 6-13: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 39

Figure 6-14: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 40

Figure 6-15: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 40

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Figure 6-16: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 41

Figure 6-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 42

Figure 6-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 42

Figure 6-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 43

Figure 6-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 43

Figure 6-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 44

Figure 6-22: MAC Address Filter List 44

Figure 6-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 45

Figure 6-24: Security Tab - Firewall 47

Figure 6-25: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 47

Figure 6-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 48

Figure 6-27: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 49

Figure 6-28: Internet Policy Summary 49

Figure 6-29: List of PCs 49

Figure 6-30: Port Services 50

Figure 6-31: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 51

Figure 6-32: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 52

Figure 6-33: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 53

Figure 6-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 53

Figure 6-35: Administration Tab - Management 55

Figure 6-36: Administration Tab - Log 55

Figure 6-37: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 56

Figure 6-38: The Ping Test 56

Figure 6-39: The Traceroute Test 56

Figure 6-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 57

Figure 6-41: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 57

Figure 6-42: Administration Tab - Config Management 58

Figure 6-43: Status Tab - Router 59

Figure 6-44: Status Tab - Local Network 60

Figure 6-45: DHCP Clients Table 60

Figure 6-46: Status Tab - Wireless 61

Figure 7-1: Safe Surfing 63

Figure 7-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 63

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Figure 7-3: Linksys Service Agreement 64

Figure 7-4: Sign Up 64

Figure 7-5: Purchase Service 65

Figure 7-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 66

Figure 7-7: Congratulations 66

Figure 7-8: Parental Controls Login 67

Figure 7-9: Support Center 68

Figure 7-10: Subscribe to Service 68

Figure 7-11: Update Contact Information 69

Figure 7-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 69

Figure 7-13: Activity Reports 70

Figure 7-14: Types of Reports 70

Figure 7-15: Web Report 71

Figure 7-16: Family Settings 72

Figure 7-17: New Family Member 72

Figure 7-18: All Settings 73

Figure 7-19: Online Reporting 73

Figure 7-20: Maturity Level 74

Figure 7-21: Time Restrictions 75

Figure 7-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 76

Figure 7-23: Web Site Categories 76

Figure 7-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 77

Figure 7-25: E-mail Restrictions 78

Figure 7-26: E-mail Settings 78

Figure 7-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 79

Figure 7-28: Password 79

Figure 7-29: Suggest a Rating 80

Figure 7-30: Security Warning 80

Figure 7-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 81

Figure 7-32: Tray Icon 81

Figure 7-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 81

Figure 7-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 82

Figure 7-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 82

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Figure 7-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 82

Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 102

Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 104

Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 104

Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 104

Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 105

Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 105

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