Firmware Release WRT54GC

New Firmware Released for WAG160N.

Firmware Version: v1.05.7
Release Date : 04/12/2007


Fixes :
- Resolves security issue with UDP port 916 reported by Secunia and Daniel Niggebrugge by allowing users to disable the use of the setup wizard.

Click here to download the frimware.

WRT54GR and WRE54G v3.

How to connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.

WRE54G uses Wireless Distribution System to communicate with the wireless devices.

• Make sure the firmwares on both the devices are latest.
• Connect a computer to the WRT54GR.
• Connect the WRE54G to WRT54GR.
• On the computer Open Internet Explorer [or any browser].
• In the address bar type : 192.168.1.1 [default IP Address] a popup should appear.
• Make sure the Popup blocker is Disabled.
• The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page click on Wireless [Second TAB on the top].
• In this TAB you can configure the wireless settings for tyhe router like the MODE, Name of the network [SSID] and the CHANNEL.
• Whatever settings you do here you need to copy the same on the Range Expander.
• Minimise the WRT54GR Setup Page. Open a new Internet Explorer.
• In the Address Bar type : 192.168.1.240 [Default IP Address of WRE54G].
  The default password is admin.
• Once in the Setup page configure the wireless settings same as that of the WRT54GR.
• Also if the wireless network is encrypted, do the relevant settings on the Range Expander.
• Save Settings. Turn OFF the WRT54GR and WRE54G.
• Place the WRE54G where the signal is weak.
• Turn the WRT54GR ON wait for 10 seconds.
• Turn the WRE54G ON. Check the lights.
• The ACTIVITY led lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection and will flash whenever there is wireless network activity.
• The LINK led lights up when the Range Expander is powered ON. This light will appear blue when the Range Expander is connected to a functioning Access Point or wireless router. It will light up RED when there is NO Access Point or Wireless router to connected to or the settings on the RE does not match with the router.

WAG200G

Wireless-G ADSL 2+ Router

WAG200G Features :

• Supports 802.11g and 802.11b wireless LAN.
• Built-in ADSL modem with G.lite, g.992.3, g.992.5, G.dmt, and T1. 413 support [Firmware upgrade is required for older devices to get this feature activated]
• Supports 4 10/100 Auto MDI/MDI-X LAN switch ports
• Enhanced security management functions: Port Filtering, MAC and IP Address Filtering and wireless security.
• Build-in web graphical user interface for easy configuration from any web browser
• Support for RFC1483, 2516 PPPoE and 2364 PPPoA connections
• Statefull Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with Denial of Service (DoS) prevention
• Wireless Access Lists to enhance wireless security
• Supports VPN Passthrough for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP Protocols
• Supports Static and Dynamic Routing (RIP1 and 2)
• DHCP Server capability to assign IP addresses automatically
• Supports Remote administration and remote
• E-mail and Web-based Logging of Security Events
• Supports traffic and event logging
• Support for NTP (Network Time Protocol) for Synchronizing with a Real-Time Server
• Support for Wireless SSID Broadcast Disable

Specification

• Power 12VDC 1A
• Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, g.992.1 (g.dmt), g.992.2 (g.lite), g.992.3, g.992.5, T1.413i2
• Ports Power, ADSL, Ethernet (1-4)
• Buttons Reset [Also can be reset through the WEB Based UI]
• Cabling Type CAT 5 UTP
• LEDs Power, Wireless, Ethernet (1-4), DSL, Internet
• Transmit Power 18 dBm
• UPnP able.

BEFSR41.

BEFSR41 : EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port SwitchShare Your High-Speed Internet Connection Throughout Your Home or Office

Connects to a Broadband modem or to an Ethernet backbone;
Equipped with a 4-port 10/100 switch;
Connects all of your PCs to the Internet with only one purchased IP address;
Creates a firewall to protect your PCs from outside intruders;
Configurable through your networked PCs Web browser;
Supports Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Passthrough;
Remotely administered through your Internet connection;
The switch dramatically speeds up your gaming and multimedia connections;
Can simultaneously act as both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server on the LAN and DHCP client on the WAN;
Compatible with virtually all standard Internet applications;
Administrators can block specific interior user’s Internet access; and
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host option provides two-way communication between one PC and your Internet services.

Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the Internet -- all at the same time. The built-in 4-port switch lets you attach four local PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows. Once your computers are connected to the Internet through the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And you can share all kinds of files between computers -- music, digital pictures, and other documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and ease backup to CD-R. Play head-to-head computer games within the household, or against Internet opponents. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another's hard drive starts to fill up. You can ure the router in 2 ways : Either from the Setup CD provided in the box or thru the Web based Interface. The default IP Address is 192.168.1.1 and the password is admin.

Settings for Cable and Wireless.

Settings for Cable and Wireless in UK for any Linksys Modem.

Encapsulation : RFC2364 PPPoA.

Multiplexing : VC

QoS : UBR.

Auto Detect : Disable.

VPI : 0. VCI : 38.

Username : is provided by cable and wireless

Password : is provided by cable and wireless.

Make sure Keep Alive is selected. And Save Settings.