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    USER GUIDE
    Wireless-G 
    Broadband Router
    with SpeedBooster
    Model No: WRT54GS 
    						
    							
    About This Guide
    
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    Copyright and Trademarks
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    Table of Contents
    
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    Chapter 1: Product Overview
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    Front Panel.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  1
    Back Panel  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
    Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2
    General Network Security Guidelines .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  2
    Additional Security Tips  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 2
    Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 3
    Setup > Basic Setup  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3
    Setup > DDNS.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  6
    Setup > MAC Address Clone.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  7
    Setup > Advanced Routing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 7
    Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8
    Wireless > Wireless Security  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 9
    Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .11
    Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .11
    Security > Firewall  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .12
    Security > VPN Passthrough.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .13
    Access Restrictions > Internet Access .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .13
    Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .15
    Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .15
    Applications and Gaming > DMZ  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .16
    Applications and Gaming > QoS .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .16
    Administration > Management.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .17
    Administration > Log  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .17
    Administration > Diagnostics .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
    Administration > Factory Defaults.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .18
    Administration > Firmware Upgrade  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
    Administration > Config Management  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
    Status > Router .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
    Status > Local Network .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
    Status > Wireless  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .20
    Appendix A: Troubleshooting  21
    Appendix B: Specifications   22 
    						
    							
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    Limited Warranty.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .23
    Wireless Disclaimer  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .24
    FCC Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .24
    Safety Notices.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .24
    Industry Canada (Canada)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .24
    IC Statement  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .24
    Règlement d’Industry Canada  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .24
    User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 
    Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .25 
    						
    							
    Chapter 1Product Overview
    
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    Chapter 
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    Product Overv  ew
    Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband 
    Router  with  SpeedBooster.  The  Router  lets  you  access 
    the  Internet  via  a  wireless  connection,  broadcast  at  up 
    to  54   Mbps,  or  through  one  of  its  four  switched  ports. 
    You  can  also  use  the  Router  to  share  resources  such  as 
    computers, printers and files. A variety of security features 
    help  to  protect  your  data  and  your  privacy  while  online. 
    Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet 
    Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Configuring 
    the  Router  is  easy  using  the  provided  browser-based 
    utility.
    Front Panel
    Secure  Easy  Setup  (Orange/White)  The  Cisco 
    logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It 
    lights up and will stay orange when the Router 
    is  powered  on. The  color  orange  indicates  that 
    the  Router  is  not  using  the  SecureEasySetup 
    feature, while the color white indicates that the 
    Router  is  using  the  SecureEasySetup  feature. 
    When  the  Router  enters  SecureEasySetup 
    mode,  the  Cisco  logo  will  turn  white  and 
    start  flashing.  After  the  Router  has  generated 
    the  SSID  and  WPA  Shared  Key,  the  Cisco 
    logo  will  stop  flashing  and  stay  white. 
     
    To clear the SSID and WPA Shared Key, press and 
    hold down the Cisco logo for five seconds. The 
    Cisco logo will flash slowly as the Router resets 
    itself. The Cisco logo will turn orange to indicate 
    a successful reset.
    NOTE: SecureEasySetup is a feature that makes 
    it  easy  to  set  up  your  wireless  network.  If  you 
    have SecureEasySetup devices, run the Router’s 
    Setup  Wizard  CD-ROM  and  follow  the  on-
    screen instructions to use SecureEasySetup.
    Power (Green)   The  Power  LED  lights  up 
    and  will  stay  on  while  the  Router  is  powered 
    on.  When  the  Router  goes  through  its  self-
    diagnostic  mode  during  every  boot-up,  this 
    LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, 
    the LED will be solidly lit.
    DMZ (Green)   The  DMZ  LED  indicates  when 
    the  DMZ  function  is  being  used.  This  LED  will 
    remain lit as long as DMZ is enabled.
    WLAN (Green)   The WLAN LED lights up when 
    the  wireless  feature  is  enabled.  If  the  LED  is 
    flashing,  the  Router  is  actively  sending  or 
    receiving data over the network.
    ,  2,  3,  4  (Green)  These  numbered  LEDs, 
    corresponding with the numbered ports on the 
    Router’s  back  panel,  serve  two  purposes.  If  the 
    LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully 
    connected  to  a  device  through  that  port.  A 
    flashing  LED  indicates  network  activity  over 
    that port.
    Internet  (Green)  The  Internet  LED  lights  up 
    when  there  is  a  connection  made  through  the 
    Internet port.
    Back Panel
    Reset There are two ways to reset the Router’s 
    factory  defaults.  Either  press  and  hold  the 
    Reset  Button,  for  approximately  five  seconds, 
    or  restore  the  defaults  from  Administration 
    >  Factory  Defaults  in  the  Router’s  web-based 
    utility. 
    Internet  The  Internet  port  is  where  you  will 
    connect your cable or DSL Internet connection. 
    , 2, 3, 4  These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect 
    the  Router  to  PCs  on  your  wired  network  and 
    other Ethernet network devices. 
    Power The  Power  port  is  where  you  will  
    connect the power adapter.            
    						
    							
    Chapter 2Wireless Security Checklist
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    Wireless  networks  are  convenient  and  easy  to  install,  so 
    homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them 
    at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by 
    sending  information  over  radio  waves,  it  can  be  more 
    vulnerable  to  intruders  than  a  traditional  wired  network. 
    Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals 
    from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since 
    you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting 
    to your wireless network, you need to take some additional 
    steps to keep your network secure. 
    .   Change the default w  reless   
     
    network name or SSID
    Wireless  devices  have  a  default  wireless  network  name 
    or  Service  Set  Identifier  (SSID)  set  by  the  factory.  This 
    is  the  name  of  your  wireless  network,  and  can  be  up 
    to  32  characters  in  length.  Linksys  wireless  products 
    use  l  nksys  as  the  default  wireless  network  name.  You 
    should  change  the  wireless  network  name  to  something 
    unique  to  distinguish  your  wireless  network  from  other 
    wireless  networks  that  may  exist  around  you,  but  do  not 
    use  personal  information  (such  as  your  Social  Security 
    number)  because  this  information  may  be  available  for 
    anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks. 
    2.   Change the default password
    For  wireless  products  such  as  access  points  and  routers, 
    you will be asked for a password when you want to change 
    their  settings. These  devices  have  a  default  password  set 
    by  the  factory.  The  Linksys  default  password  is  adm  n. 
    Hackers  know  these  defaults  and  may  try  to  use  them 
    to  access  your  wireless  device  and  change  your  network 
    settings. To  thwart  any  unauthorized  changes,  customize 
    the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.
    3.   Enable MAC address f  lter  ng
    Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access 
    Control  (MAC)  address  filtering.  The  MAC  address  is  a 
    unique  series  of  numbers  and  letters  assigned  to  every 
    networking  device.  With  MAC  address  filtering  enabled, 
    wireless  network  access  is  provided  solely  for  wireless 
    devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can 
    specify the MAC address of each computer in your home 
    so  that  only  those  computers  can  access  your  wireless 
    network. 
    4.   Enable encrypt  on
    Encryption  protects  data  transmitted  over  a  wireless 
    network.  Wi-Fi  Protected  Access  (WPA/WPA2)  and  Wired 
    Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security 
    for  wireless  communication.  Currently,  devices  that  are 
    Wi-Fi  certified  are  required  to  support WPA2,  but  are  not 
    required to support WEP.
    A  network  encrypted  with  WPA/WPA2  is  more  secure 
    than  a  network  encrypted  with WEP,  because WPA/WPA2 
    uses  dynamic  key  encryption. To  protect  the  information 
    as  it  passes  over  the  airwaves,  you  should  enable  the 
    highest  level  of  encryption  supported  by  your  network 
    equipment. 
    WEP  is  an  older  encryption  standard  and  may  be  the 
    only  option  available  on  some  older  devices  that  do  not 
    support WPA.
    General Network Security Guidelines
    Wireless  network  security  is  useless  if  the  underlying 
    network is not secure. 
    Password  protect  all  computers  on  the  network  and 
    individually password protect sensitive files.
    Change passwords on a regular basis.
    Install  anti-virus  software  and  personal  firewall 
    software.
    Disable  file  sharing  (peer-to-peer).  Some  applications 
    may  open  file  sharing  without  your  consent  and/or 
    knowledge.
    Additional Security Tips
    Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away 
    from exterior walls and windows.
    Turn  wireless  routers,  access  points,  or  gateways 
    off  when  they  are  not  being  used  (at  night,  during 
    vacations).
    Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters 
    in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using 
    standard words that can be found in the dictionary. 
    WEB:  For  more  information  on  wireless 
    security, visit www.l  nksys.com/secur  ty
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    Chapter 3:  
    Advanced Conf  gurat  on
    After  setting  up  the  Router  with  EasyLink  Advisor  or  the 
    Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be 
    ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced 
    settings,  use  the  Router’s  web-based  utility. This  chapter 
    describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key 
    functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on 
    a computer connected to the Router.
    The  web-based  utility  has  these  main  tabs:  Setup, 
    Wireless,  Security,  Access  Restrictions,  Applications  & 
    Gaming,  Administration,  and  Status.  Additional  tabs  will 
    be available after you click one of the main tabs.
    NOTE:  When  first  installing  the  Router,  you 
    should  use  the  Setup  Wizard  on  the  Setup 
    CD-ROM.  If  you  want  to  configure  advanced 
    settings,  use  this  chapter  to  learn  about  the 
    web-based utility.
    How to Access the Web-Based Utility
    To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on 
    your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 
    92.  68.  . 
    , in the Address field. Then, press Enter.
    A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP 
    users  will  see  a  similar  screen.)  Leave  the User  name  field 
    blank. The  first  time  you  open  the Web-based  utility,  use 
    the default password  adm  n. (You can set a new password 
    from  the  Administration  tab’s Management  screen.)  Click 
    the OK button to continue.
    Password Screen
    Setup > Basic Setup
    The  first  screen  that  appears  is  the Setup  >  Basic  Setup 
    screen.  This  allows  you  to  change  the  Router’s  general 
    settings. 
    Setup > Basic Setup
    Internet Setup
    The  Internet  Setup  section  configures  the  Router  to  your 
    Internet  connection.  Most  of  this  information  can  be 
    obtained through your ISP.
    Internet Connection Type
    Select  the  type  of  Internet  connection  your  ISP  provides 
    from the drop-down menu. The available types are:
    Automatic Configuration - DHCP
    Static IP
    PPPoE
    PPTP
    Telstra Cable
    L2TP
    Automatic Configuration - DHCP
    By  default,  the  Router’s  Internet  Connection  Type  is  set 
    to Automat  c  Conf  gurat  on  -  DHCP,  which  should  be 
    kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting 
    through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies 
    to cable connections.)
    Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
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    Static IP
    If  you  are  required  to  use  a  permanent  IP  address  to 
    connect to the Internet, select 
    Stat  c IP.
    Internet Connection Type > Static IP
    Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when 
    seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the 
    IP Address you need to specify here.
    Subnet  Mask This  is  the  Router’s  Subnet  Mask,  as  seen 
    by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will 
    provide you with the Subnet Mask.
    Gateway Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the  Gateway 
    Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
    DNS Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  at  least  one  DNS 
    (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
    PPPoE
    Some  DSL-based  ISPs  use  PPPoE  (Point-to-Point  Protocol 
    over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are 
    connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with 
    your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have 
    to enable PPPoE.
    Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
    User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and 
    Password provided by your ISP.
    Connect on Demand: Max Idle T  me  You can configure 
    the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been 
    inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle  Time).  If 
    your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated  due  to 
    inactivity,  Connect  on  Demand  enables  the  Router  to 
    automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
    attempt  to  access  the  Internet  again.  To  use  this  option, 
    select Connect  on  Demand.  In  the Max  Idle  Time  field, 
    enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  have  elapsed 
    before  your  Internet  connection  terminates.  The  default 
    Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.
    Keep  Al ve:  Red  al  Per  od  If  you  select  this  option, 
    the  Router  will  periodically  check  your  Internet 
    connection.  If  you  are  disconnected,  then  the  Router 
    will  automatically  re-establish  your  connection.  To  use 
    this  option,  select Keep  Al  ve.  In  the Redial  Period  field, 
    you  specify  how  often  you  want  the  Router  to  check 
    the  Internet  connection.  The  default  Redial  Period  is  
    30 seconds.
    PPTP
    Point-to-Point Tunneling  Protocol  (PPTP)  is  a  service  that 
    applies to connections in Europe only.
    Internet Connection Type > PPTP
    Spec fy  Internet  IP  Address  This  is  the  Router’s  IP 
    address,  as  seen  from  the  Internet.  Your  ISP  will  provide 
    you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
    Subnet  Mask This  is  the  Router’s  Subnet  Mask,  as  seen 
    by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will 
    provide you with the Subnet Mask.
    Gateway Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the  Gateway 
    Address.
    User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and 
    Password provided by your ISP.
    Connect on Demand: Max Idle T  me  You can configure 
    the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been 
    inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle  Time).  If 
    your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated  due  to 
    inactivity,  Connect  on  Demand  enables  the  Router  to 
    automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
    attempt  to  access  the  Internet  again.  To  use  this  option, 
    select Connect  on  Demand.  In  the Max  Idle  Time  field, 
    enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  have  elapsed 
    before  your  Internet  connection  terminates.  The  default 
    Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.
    Keep  Al ve:  Red  al  Per  od  If  you  select  this  option, 
    the  Router  will  periodically  check  your  Internet 
    connection.  If  you  are  disconnected,  then  the  Router 
    will  automatically  re-establish  your  connection.  To  use 
    this  option,  select Keep  Al  ve.  In  the Redial  Period  field, 
    you  specify  how  often  you  want  the  Router  to  check 
    the  Internet  connection.  The  default  Redial  Period  is  
    30 seconds.     
    						
    							
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    Telstra Cable
    Telstra  Cable  is  a  service  that  applies  to  connections  in 
    Australia only.
    Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
    User  Name  and  Password
     Enter  the  User  Name  and 
    Password provided by your ISP.
    Heart Beat Server This is the IP address of the  Heartbeat 
    Server. Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the  IP  Address  you 
    need to specify here.
    Connect on Demand: Max Idle T  me  You can configure 
    the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been 
    inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle  Time).  If 
    your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated  due  to 
    inactivity,  Connect  on  Demand  enables  the  Router  to 
    automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
    attempt  to  access  the  Internet  again.  To  use  this  option, 
    select Connect  on  Demand.  In  the Max  Idle  Time  field, 
    enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  have  elapsed 
    before  your  Internet  connection  terminates.  The  default 
    Max Idle Time is 5 minutes
    Keep  Al ve:  Red  al  Per  od  If  you  select  this  option, 
    the  Router  will  periodically  check  your  Internet 
    connection.  If  you  are  disconnected,  then  the  Router 
    will  automatically  re-establish  your  connection.  To  use 
    this  option,  select Keep  Al  ve.  In  the Redial  Period  field, 
    you  specify  how  often  you  want  the  Router  to  check 
    the  Internet  connection.  The  default  Redial  Period  is  
    30 seconds.
    L2TP
    L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
    Internet Connection Type > L2TP
    User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and 
    Password provided by your ISP.
    L2TP  Server This  is  the  IP  address  of  the  L2TP  Server. 
    Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to 
    specify here.
    Connect on Demand: Max Idle T  me  You can configure 
    the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been 
    inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle  Time).  If 
    your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated  due  to 
    inactivity,  Connect  on  Demand  enables  the  Router  to 
    automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
    attempt  to  access  the  Internet  again.  To  use  this  option, 
    select Connect  on  Demand.  In  the Max  Idle  Time  field, 
    enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  have  elapsed 
    before  your  Internet  connection  terminates.  The  default 
    Max Idle Time is 5 minutes
    Keep  Al ve:  Red  al  Per  od  If  you  select  this  option, 
    the  Router  will  periodically  check  your  Internet 
    connection.  If  you  are  disconnected,  then  the  Router 
    will  automatically  re-establish  your  connection.  To  use 
    this  option,  select Keep  Al  ve.  In  the Redial  Period  field, 
    you  specify  how  often  you  want  the  Router  to  check 
    the  Internet  connection.  The  default  Redial  Period  is  
    30 seconds.
    Optional Settings
    Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify 
    with your ISP before making any changes.
    Optional Settings
    Router Name In this field, you can enter a name of up to 
    39 characters to represent the Router. 
    Host  Name/Doma  n  Name  These  fields  allow  you  to 
    supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, 
    usually  cable  ISPs,  require  these  names  as  identification. 
    You  may  have  to  check  with  your  ISP  to  see  if  your 
    broadband  Internet  service  has  been  configured  with  a 
    host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields 
    blank will work. 
    MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies 
    the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. 
    Select  Manual  if  you  want  to  manually  enter  the  largest 
    packet  size  that  is  transmitted. To  have  the  Router  select 
    the  best  MTU  for  your  Internet  connection,  keep  the 
    default setting, Auto.
    S ze  When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option 
    is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The 
    default Size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
    DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra:   500
    PPPoE:  492
    PPTP or L2TP:   460
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    Network Setup
    The  Network  Setup  section  changes  the  settings  on  the 
    network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless 
    Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
    Router IP
    This  presents  both  the  Router’s  IP  Address  and  Subnet 
    Mask as seen by your network.
    Router IP Address
    Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
    The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic 
    Host  Configuration  Protocol  (DHCP)  server  function.  The 
    Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A 
    DHCP  server  automatically  assigns  an  IP  address  to  each 
    computer  on  your  network.  If  you  choose  to  enable  the 
    Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other 
    DHCP server on your network. 
    Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
    DHCP  Server
     DHCP  is  enabled  by  factory  default.  If  you 
    already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t 
    want a DHCP server, then select  D  sable (no other DHCP 
    features will be available).
    Start ng IP Address  Enter a value for the DHCP server to 
    start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s 
    default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must 
    be  192.168.1.2  or  greater,  but  smaller  than  192.168.1.253. 
    The default Starting IP Address is   92.  68.  .  00.
    Max mum Number of DHCP Users  Enter the maximum 
    number  of  PCs  that  you  want  the  DHCP  server  to  assign 
    IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. 
    The default is 50.
    Cl ent  Lease  T  me  The  Client  Lease  Time  is  the  amount 
    of time a network user will be allowed connection to the 
    Router  with  their  current  dynamic  IP  address.  Enter  the 
    amount  of  time,  in  minutes,  that  the  user  will  be “leased” 
    this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will 
    be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The 
    default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
    Stat c DNS (  -3)  The Domain Name System (DNS) is how 
    the  Internet  translates  domain  or  website  names  into 
    Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at 
    least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, 
    enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up 
    to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use 
    these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
    WINS The  Windows  Internet  Naming  Service  (WINS) 
    manages  each  PC’s  interaction  with  the  Internet.  If  you 
    use  a  WINS  server,  enter  that  server’s  IP  Address  here. 
    Otherwise, leave this blank.
    Time Setting
    Select  the  time  zone  in  which  your  network  functions 
    from  this  drop-down  menu.  (You  can  even  automatically 
    adjust for daylight saving time.)
    Time Setting
    Click the  Save Sett  ngs button to apply your changes, or 
    click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes.
    Setup > DDNS
    The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) 
    feature.  DDNS  lets  you  assign  a  fixed  host  and  domain 
    name  to  a  dynamic  Internet  IP  address.  It  is  useful  when 
    you  are  hosting  your  own  website,  FTP  server,  or  other 
    server behind the Router. 
    Before  you  can  use  this  feature,  you  need  to  sign 
    up  for  DDNS  service  with  a  DDNS  service  provider,  
    www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. If you do not want to 
    use this feature, keep the default setting,  D  sable.
    DDNS
    DDNS Service
    If  your  DDNS  service  is  provided  by  DynDNS.org,  then 
    select DynDNS.org  from  the  drop-down  menu.  If  your 
    DDNS  service  is  provided  by  TZO,  then  select TZO.com. 
    The  features  available  on  the DDNS  screen  will  vary, 
    depending on which DDNS service provider you use.      
    						
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