Linksys Router WRT54GL User Manual

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DynDNS.org
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
System Select  the  DynDNS  service  you  use:  Dynamc, 
Statc
, or Custom  . The default selection is  Dynamc .
User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account .
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account .
Host  Name The  is  the  DDNS  URL  assigned  by  the  DDNS 
service  .
Mal Exchange (Optonal) Enter the address of your mail 
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Click  Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel 
Changes  to cancel your changes  .
Setup > Advanced Routing
This  screen  is  used  to  set  up  the  Router’s  advanced 
functions .  Operating  Mode  allows  you  to  select  the 
type(s)  of  advanced  functions  you  use  .  Dynamic  Routing 
automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network  . 
Static  Routing  sets  up  a  fixed  route  to  another  network...

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Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Network
Wreless  Network  Mode From  this  drop-down  menu, 
you  can  select  the  wireless  standards  running  on  your 
network  .  If  you  have  both  802 .11g  and  802 .11b  devices 
in  your  network,  keep  the  default  setting,  Mxed  .  If  you 
have  only  802 .11g  devices,  select 
G-Only  .  If  you  have 
only  802 .11b  devices,  select 
B-Only  .  If  you...

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Security Mode > WPA Enterprise
WPA Algorthm WPA supports two encryption methods, 
TKIP  and  AES,  with  dynamic  encryption  keys  .  Select  the 
type of algorithm, TKIP or AES . The default is TKIP .
RADIUS  Server  Address Enter  the  IP  Address  of  the 
RADIUS server  .
RADIUS  Port   Enter  the  port  number  of  the  RADIUS 
server  . The default value is  8
 .
Shared  Key Enter  the  key  shared...

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IMPORTANT:  If  you  are  using  WEP  encryption, 
always  remember  that  each  device  in  your 
wireless  network  MUST  use  the  same  WEP 
encryption  method  and  encryption  key,  or  else 
your wireless network will not function properly  .
RADIUS  Server  Address Enter  the  IP  Address  of  the 
RADIUS server  .
RADIUS  Port   Enter  the  port  number  of  the  RADIUS 
server  . The default value is...

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Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
This Wireless  >  Advanced  Wireless  Settings  screen  is  used 
to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions  . These 
settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator 
as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance  .
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced Wireless
Authentcaton  Type The  default  is  set  to Auto,  which 
allows  either  Open...

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Security > Firewall
The Security > Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall 
that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the 
Router’s local network  . 
Security > Firewall
Firewall
Frewall  Protecton To  use  firewall  protection,  keep  the 
default  selection, Enable  .  To  turn  off  firewall  protection, 
select Dsable .
Block WAN Requests
Block  Anonymous  Internet  Requests This...

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Access Restrictions > Internet Access
The Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows you 
to  block  or  allow  specific  kinds  of  Internet  usage  and 
traffic,  such  as  Internet  access,  designated  services,  and 
websites during specific days and times  .
Access Restrictions > Internet Access
Internet Access
Internet  Access  Polcy Access  can  be  managed  by  a 
policy  .  Use  the  settings  on...

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To  add  a  service,  enter  the  service’s  name  in  the Service 
Name   field .  Select  its  protocol  from  the Protocol  drop-
down  menu,  and  enter  its  range  in  the Port  Range   fields . 
Then click Add .
To  modify  a  service,  select  it  from  the  list  on  the  right . 
Change  its  name,  protocol  setting,  or  port  range  .  Then 
click Modfy .
To delete a service, select it from the list on the...

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Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered 
Range  .
End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered 
Range  .
Forwarded Range
For  each  application,  list  the  forwarded  port  number 
range . Check with the Internet application documentation 
for the port number(s) needed  .
Start  Port Enter  the  starting  port  number  of  the 
Forwarded Range  .
End Port Enter the ending port number of the...