Wireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introductions EtherFast® Cable/DSL RouterWireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’salmost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) prod-ucts found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the coun-try—but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices canalso interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G stan-dard as your needs grow.The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box.First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G orWireless-B devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCsdirectly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a networkas you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your wholenetwork share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encryptall wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NATtechnology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through,and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet.Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home oroffice network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers,and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!1The Wireless-G Broadband RouterInstant Wireless® SeriesAppendix A: Troubleshooting 65Common Problems and Solutions65Frequently Asked Questions76Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail &Web Addresses 84Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security87Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IPAddress for Your Ethernet Adapter90Appendix E: Glossary 93Appendix F: Specifications110Environmental 111Appendix G: Warranty Information112Appendix H: Contact Information113
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