Wireless-G Broadband Router

LINKSYS

Cisco

About This Guide 1
Icon Descriptions. ..... 1
Online Resources. ..... 1
Copyright and Trademarks. ..... 1
Chapter 1: Product Overview 2
Front Panel. ..... 2
Back Panel. ..... 2
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3
General Network Security Guidelines. ..... 3
Additional Security Tips ..... 3
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 4
Setup > Basic Setup ..... 4
Setup > DDNS. ..... 7
Setup > MAC Address Clone. ..... 8
Setup > Advanced Routing ..... 9
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings ..... 9
Wireless > Wireless Security ..... 10
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. ..... 12
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings ..... 13
Security > Firewall ..... 14
Security > VPN Passthrough ..... 14
Access Restrictions > Internet Access ..... 15
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forward ..... 16
Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering ..... 16
Applications and Gaming > DMZ ..... 17
Applications and Gaming > QoS ..... 17
Administration > Management ..... 18
Administration > Log ..... 19
Administration > Diagnostics ..... 19
Administration > Factory Defaults ..... 19
Administration > Firmware Upgrade ..... 20
Administration > Config Management ..... 20
Status > Router ..... 20
Status > Local Network ..... 21
Status > Wireless ..... 21
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 22
Appendix B: Specifications 23
Appendix C: Warranty and Regulatory Information 24
Limited Warranty ..... 24
Wireless Disclaimer ..... 25

FCC Statement .....25
Safety Notices .....25
Industry Canada (Canada) .....25
IC Statement .....25
Règlement d'Industry Canada .....25
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) .....26

About This Guide

Icon Descriptions

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Online Resources

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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 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. 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