Linksys WRT54GP2 Network Router User Manual


 
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5
Network Topology 5
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 5
Network Layout 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 7
The Back Panel 7
The Front Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 11
Overview 11
Connection Instructions 12
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 13
Overview 13
How to Access the Web-based Utility 16
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 17
The Setup Tab - DDNS 24
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 26
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 27
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 29
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 30
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 32
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 33
The Security Tab - Filter 35
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 37
The Voice Tab 38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 39
The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 40
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 43
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 44
The Administration Tab - Management 47
The Administration Tab - Log 49
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 50
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 50
The Status Tab - Voice 51
The Status Tab - Router 52
The Status Tab - Local Network 53
The Status Tab - Wireless 54
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 55
Common Problems and Solutions 55
Frequently Asked Questions 69
Appendix B: Wireless Security 81
Security Precautions 81
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 82
Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address
for Your Ethernet Adapter 85