Wireless Router WRT54G2 Worksheet

Router Wall Mounting

• Wall mounting hardware is included with this router, ensure you use safe and secure hardware
• The screws are designed to be 152 mm (6 inches) apart
• To install the router, make sure the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, sturdy, and within reach of an electrical outlet

Wireless Security

• Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install
• Use WPA/WPA2 or WEP for security
• Enable encryption in settings

Static IP

• Use this setting if your internet connection requires a permanent IP address
• This router provides a setting for internet IP and a Subnet mask which may be required by your ISP
• Ensure you have the Gateway and static DNS address from your ISP

PPPoE

• Used by some DSL-based ISPs
• Select ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically’ if your internet connection uses DHCP
• The 'Max Idle Time' setting allows you to terminate the connection after a set number of minutes (defaults to 5 minutes)

Keep Alive Setting

• This setting automatically re-establishes your internet connection if it drops
• Use the ‘Redial Period’ field to set how often the router checks for connection
• The default setting is 30 seconds

Telstra Cable

• Used by some internet providers in Australia
• This setting should only be selected if your ISP provides L2TP services
• Requires input of Username, Password, and Heartbeat Server IP address from Telstra

L2TP

• Used by some internet providers in Israel
• Requires a Username, Password, and L2TP Server IP address

DHCP

• DHCP is enabled by default
• Select 'Disable' to stop using DHCP if another DHCP server is present on your network
• The 'Starting IP Address' setting allows you to configure a range of IP addresses for DHCP

DDNS

• Dynamic Domain Name System
• DDNS allows you to assign a permanent domain name to a dynamic IP address
• Use DDNS when hosting a website, FTP server, or other services

DNS Services

• Two DDNS providers are supported, DynDNS.org and TZO.com
• Select 'DynDNS.org' or 'TZO.com' from the dropdown menu for your preferred DDNS service
• DDNS screen settings will vary depending on the service provider

Fragmentation Threshold

• Sets the maximum size of a packet before the data is fragmented
• Higher values may cause poor network performance, only reduce slightly if required
• The default value is 2346

RTS Threshold

• This setting defines the size of a packet that will trigger the RTS/CTS mechanism
• Should only be reduced slightly if you experience inconsistent data flow
• This threshold is typically left at the default value of 2347

Blocking Internet Requests

• The ‘Block Anonymous Internet Requests’ setting makes it harder for outside users to access your network
• It is enabled by default, deselect to allow anonymous requests

Filter Multicast

• Multicast allows multiple recipients to receive data simultaneously
• Filter Multicast is enabled by default, you can disable it to allow multicast packets

Filter Internet NAT Redirection

• This feature is not enabled by default
• Select this setting to block access to local servers from devices on your network

Wireless Network Security

• Use WPA/WPA2 encryption for wireless networks to protect data going through the airwaves
• Change the default SSID (network name) to something unique
• Use a strong password for your network and change it regularly
• Turn off file sharing to prevent unauthorized access

Router Setup

• The Router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1
• The default password is "admin"
• The Router can be configured with a web browser
• Setup Wizard can be used for initial configuration

Internet Connection Types

• Internet Setup section configures the Router to your internet connection
• Common internet connection types include:
  • Automatic Configuration - DHCP
  • Static IP
  • PPPoE
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • Telstra Cable

Wireless Security Modes

• The Router supports six wireless security modes:
  • WPA2 Personal
  • WPA Personal
  • WPA2 Enterprise
  • WPA Enterprise
  • RADIUS
  • WEP
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) can be used to simplify the configuration of client devices
• WPA2 is the most secure security standard and supports two encryption methods:
  • AES
  • TKIP + AES

Router Configuration

• Use WPA2 Personal security mode and AES encryption algorithm for the highest level of security
• Set a strong WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters
• Configure Group Key Renewal period to instruct the Router how often it should change encryption keys
• The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds
• In the Security Mode section, you can access the RADIUS Server Address and RADIUS Port fields when selecting WPA2 Enterprise or WPA Enterprise security modes

This quiz covers essential topics on router setup and configurations, including wall mounting, wireless security protocols, static IP settings, and PPPoE configurations. Test your knowledge on how to securely and effectively set up your router to ensure a stable internet connection.