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... notice. This question mark provides you might need to do while using the Gateway. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: ... Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Other brands and product names ...
... notice. This question mark provides you might need to do while using the Gateway. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is provided with a figure number and description, like this : Figure 0-1: ... Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of their respective holders. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Other brands and product names ...
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... this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4 The Gateway's Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 8 Overview 8 Wired Ethernet Connection to a Computer 8 Wireless Connection to a Computer 10 Wired USB Connection to a Computer 11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 19 Overview 19 How to Access the...
... this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4 The Gateway's Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 8 Overview 8 Wired Ethernet Connection to a Computer 8 Wireless Connection to a Computer 10 Wired USB Connection to a Computer 11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 19 Overview 19 How to Access the...
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Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 53 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 53 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 54 Appendix D: Glossary 55 Appendix E: Specifications 61 Appendix F: Warranty Information 62 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 63 Appendix H: Contact Information 65
Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 53 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 53 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 54 Appendix D: Glossary 55 Appendix E: Specifications 61 Appendix F: Warranty Information 62 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 63 Appendix H: Contact Information 65
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Wireless-G Cable Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network 4 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Cable Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Ethernet Connection 9 Figure 4-3: Power Connection 9 Figure 4-4: Cable Connection 10 Figure 4-5: Power Connection 10 Figure 4-6: Cable Connection 11 Figure 4-7: USB Connection 11 Figure 4-8: Power Connection 11 Figure 4-9: Add New Hardware Wizard 12 Figure 4-10: Search for Driver 12 Figure 4-11...
Wireless-G Cable Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network 4 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Cable Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Ethernet Connection 9 Figure 4-3: Power Connection 9 Figure 4-4: Cable Connection 10 Figure 4-5: Power Connection 10 Figure 4-6: Cable Connection 11 Figure 4-7: USB Connection 11 Figure 4-8: Power Connection 11 Figure 4-9: Add New Hardware Wizard 12 Figure 4-10: Search for Driver 12 Figure 4-11...
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Wireless-G Cable Gateway Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP 21 Figure 5-3: Static IP 22 Figure 5-4: Basic Wireless Settings 23 Figure 5-5: Press the SecureEasySetup Button on Only One Wireless Client 23 Figure 5-6: WPA-Personal Security Enabled 24 Figure 5-7: Wireless Security 24 Figure 5-8: WPA-Personal 25 Figure 5-9: WPA2-Personal ...26: DMZ 37 Figure 5-27: Security 38 Figure 5-28: Ping Test 39 Figure 5-29: Advanced Administration 40 Figure 5-30: Gateway 40 Figure 5-31: Connection 41 Figure 5-32: Local Network 42 Figure 5-33: Modem Log 42 Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen...
Wireless-G Cable Gateway Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP 21 Figure 5-3: Static IP 22 Figure 5-4: Basic Wireless Settings 23 Figure 5-5: Press the SecureEasySetup Button on Only One Wireless Client 23 Figure 5-6: WPA-Personal Security Enabled 24 Figure 5-7: Wireless Security 24 Figure 5-8: WPA-Personal 25 Figure 5-9: WPA2-Personal ...26: DMZ 37 Figure 5-27: Security 38 Figure 5-28: Ping Test 39 Figure 5-29: Advanced Administration 40 Figure 5-30: Gateway 40 Figure 5-31: Connection 41 Figure 5-32: Local Network 42 Figure 5-33: Modem Log 42 Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen...
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... This is how your home network. All of these security features, as well as you a blazing fast connection to the Wireless-G Cable Gateway via USB, or use browser-based utility. You can also connect your computer to the Internet, far faster than a dial... equipped with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called a WLAN, or Wired Local Area Network. The Gateway's firewall protects your network of PCs so users on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all of...
... This is how your home network. All of these security features, as well as you a blazing fast connection to the Wireless-G Cable Gateway via USB, or use browser-based utility. You can also connect your computer to the Internet, far faster than a dial... equipped with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called a WLAN, or Wired Local Area Network. The Gateway's firewall protects your network of PCs so users on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all of...
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... describes the basics of networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to...
... describes the basics of networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Cable Gateway • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? Wireless-G Cable Gateway • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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... that same IP address until you disable it needs two IP addresses-one for the LAN, and one for Internet Protocol. The Gateway inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other device on the public, Internet side cannot "see the...an IP address to your computers. Remember that connects two networks together. see " your network devices. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is a network device that the Gateway's ports connect to two sides. IP Addresses What's an IP Address? There are commonly used with ...
... that same IP address until you disable it needs two IP addresses-one for the LAN, and one for Internet Protocol. The Gateway inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other device on the public, Internet side cannot "see the...an IP address to your computers. Remember that connects two networks together. see " your network devices. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is a network device that the Gateway's ports connect to two sides. IP Addresses What's an IP Address? There are commonly used with ...
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Wireless-G Cable Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your cable Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they ... devices, typically computers. DHCP frees you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. By default, the Gateway's DHCP Server function is added to the other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are called...a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one DHCP server on a local network, known as the Gateway. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If you will automatically assign it a new dynamic ...
Wireless-G Cable Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your cable Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they ... devices, typically computers. DHCP frees you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. By default, the Gateway's DHCP Server function is added to the other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are called...a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one DHCP server on a local network, known as the Gateway. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If you will automatically assign it a new dynamic ...
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Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Back Panel The Gateway's buttons and ports, where network cables are connected, are used for five seconds to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings. Reset Press this button and hold it in for turning the Gateway on the back panel. Do not reset the Gateway if you will...
Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Back Panel The Gateway's buttons and ports, where network cables are connected, are used for five seconds to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings. Reset Press this button and hold it in for turning the Gateway on the back panel. Do not reset the Gateway if you will...
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...lit when it has locked on a downstream signal. The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). Green or red. Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Front Panel The Gateway's LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on the signal. The ... when it has locked on the front panel. Green or red. If the LED lights up and flashes when the Gateway is trying to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Front Panel NOTE: If the US and DS LEDs are installed. The LED is solid green when a PC ...
...lit when it has locked on a downstream signal. The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). Green or red. Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Front Panel The Gateway's LEDs, which displays information about network activity, are located on the signal. The ... when it has locked on the front panel. Green or red. If the LED lights up and flashes when the Gateway is trying to Know the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Front Panel NOTE: If the US and DS LEDs are installed. The LED is solid green when a PC ...
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... installing your broadband connection. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Overview To set up the Gateway, you will have to connect the Gateway to your Cable line, computers, and other end of your network's hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Wired Ethernet Connection to the cable company's instructions.) Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Overview Figure 4-1: Cable Connection 8
... installing your broadband connection. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Overview To set up the Gateway, you will have to connect the Gateway to your Cable line, computers, and other end of your network's hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Wired Ethernet Connection to the cable company's instructions.) Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Overview Figure 4-1: Cable Connection 8
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... will need what is not set up , please refer to an Ethernet port on the PC that you have Internet access. 6. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 9 Wired Ethernet Connection to configure the Gateway. Repeat this number, your PC's Ethernet adapter is called a MAC Address for more computers, a switch, or other end to your...
... will need what is not set up , please refer to an Ethernet port on the PC that you have Internet access. 6. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 9 Wired Ethernet Connection to configure the Gateway. Repeat this number, your PC's Ethernet adapter is called a MAC Address for more computers, a switch, or other end to your...
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Before you begin, make sure the computer's wireless adapter has its SSID set up your network's hardware is provided by your account. Connect the coaxial cable that is powered off, including the Gateway and all of the Gateway in order to set to linksys (the Gateway's default setting), and its default, linksys, and enable encryption. IMPORTANT: Make sure...
Before you begin, make sure the computer's wireless adapter has its SSID set up your network's hardware is provided by your account. Connect the coaxial cable that is powered off, including the Gateway and all of the Gateway in order to set to linksys (the Gateway's default setting), and its default, linksys, and enable encryption. IMPORTANT: Make sure...
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... your Windows operating system. Plug the other end of a USB cable to your cable service provider to the Cable port that is on your computer should recognize the device and ask for your PCs and the Gateway. 1. Continue to the section for driver installation. 6. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to a Computer First, make sure that all...
... your Windows operating system. Plug the other end of a USB cable to your cable service provider to the Cable port that is on your computer should recognize the device and ask for your PCs and the Gateway. 1. Continue to the section for driver installation. 6. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to a Computer First, make sure that all...
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When the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Setup CD into your device (Recommended) and click the Next button. Figure 4-10: Search for Windows 98 1. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Drivers for Driver Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to a Computer Figure 4-11: CD-ROM Drive 12 Figure 4-9: Add New Hardware Wizard 3. Select Search for the best driver for the driver software and click the Next button. Select CD-ROM drive as the only location where Windows will search for your CD-ROM drive and click Next. 2.
When the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Setup CD into your device (Recommended) and click the Next button. Figure 4-10: Search for Windows 98 1. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Drivers for Driver Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to a Computer Figure 4-11: CD-ROM Drive 12 Figure 4-9: Add New Hardware Wizard 3. Select Search for the best driver for the driver software and click the Next button. Select CD-ROM drive as the only location where Windows will search for your CD-ROM drive and click Next. 2.
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...Computer Figure 4-12: Select Updated Driver Figure 4-13: Install Driver Figure 4-14: Driver Installation Complete 13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to restart your account. Windows will be able to activate your PC, click the Start button, choose Shut Down... Finish. 8. If no files are found, check your computer's documentation or contact your Windows 98 CD-ROM. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is called a MAC Address for more information. 7. If prompted, insert your CD-ROM drive). When asked if...
...Computer Figure 4-12: Select Updated Driver Figure 4-13: Install Driver Figure 4-14: Driver Installation Complete 13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to restart your account. Windows will be able to activate your PC, click the Start button, choose Shut Down... Finish. 8. If no files are found, check your computer's documentation or contact your Windows 98 CD-ROM. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is called a MAC Address for more information. 7. If prompted, insert your CD-ROM drive). When asked if...
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... path. If you have Internet access. 7. When asked if you to activate your cable ISP. Contact your Cable ISP to restart your Windows Millennium CD-ROM. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for Driver Figure 4-17: Driver Installation Complete 14 The Windows Millennium... 2. The 12-digit modem MAC address is complete. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to your computer manufacturer. If prompted, insert your Windows Millennium CD-ROM into your cable ISP, the LED will detect new hardware connected to a Computer Figure 4-15...
... path. If you have Internet access. 7. When asked if you to activate your cable ISP. Contact your Cable ISP to restart your Windows Millennium CD-ROM. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for Driver Figure 4-17: Driver Installation Complete 14 The Windows Millennium... 2. The 12-digit modem MAC address is complete. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to your computer manufacturer. If prompted, insert your Windows Millennium CD-ROM into your cable ISP, the LED will detect new hardware connected to a Computer Figure 4-15...
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.... Select Search for a suitable driver for Driver 15 Figure 4-18: Found New Hardware 3. Figure 4-19: Welcome Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to confirm that it has detected new hardware. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 1. Windows will notify you that the device has been identified by your PC...
.... Select Search for a suitable driver for Driver 15 Figure 4-18: Found New Hardware 3. Figure 4-19: Welcome Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wired USB Connection to confirm that it has detected new hardware. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 1. Windows will notify you that the device has been identified by your PC...