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... 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Gateway. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking...
... 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Gateway. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking...
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... a device that connects two networks together. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 2: Planning your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks, it needs two IP addresses-one for the LAN, and one for the Internet. IP stands for your network remains private. Since the Gateway uses NAT technology, the only IP address that can be seen from the Internet for Internet Protocol. see the Block WAN Requests description under Security in through the Internet port before...
... a device that connects two networks together. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 2: Planning your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks, it needs two IP addresses-one for the LAN, and one for the Internet. IP stands for your network remains private. Since the Gateway uses NAT technology, the only IP address that can be seen from the Internet for Internet Protocol. see the Block WAN Requests description under Security in through the Internet port before...
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... a VPN Gateway-to -VPN Gateway VPN. (See Figure 2-2.) In her hotel room, a traveling businesswoman dials up her office's VPN settings. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. When he were physically connected. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can be installed. For additional information and instructions about creating your Network Why do I need a VPN? Firewalls help to Chapter 2: Planning your own VPN, please visit Linksys's website at...
... a VPN Gateway-to -VPN Gateway VPN. (See Figure 2-2.) In her hotel room, a traveling businesswoman dials up her office's VPN settings. As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. When he were physically connected. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can be installed. For additional information and instructions about creating your Network Why do I need a VPN? Firewalls help to Chapter 2: Planning your own VPN, please visit Linksys's website at...
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... the Gateway's Web-Based Utility. LAN (1-4) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to your computer and other , Linksys products, your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the Gateway. With these settings. 8 Figure 3-1: Back Panel ADSL The ADSL port connects to retain these , and many other network devices. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Gateway to factory defaults will connect the power adapter. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL...
... the Gateway's Web-Based Utility. LAN (1-4) The LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to your computer and other , Linksys products, your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the Gateway. With these settings. 8 Figure 3-1: Back Panel ADSL The ADSL port connects to retain these , and many other network devices. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Back Panel Important: Resetting the Gateway to factory defaults will connect the power adapter. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL...
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... other network devices to the Gateway's Power port (see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 6. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway. If the LED flashes for a few seconds, then it will not connect. 4. Figure 4-1: LAN Connection Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection NOTE: You should always plug the Gateway's power adapter into a power outlet. • The Power LED on a computer. 3. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a switch, or other end to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 1. Contact your ISP if you want to use a wireless connection...
... other network devices to the Gateway's Power port (see "Appendix A: Troubleshooting." 6. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway. If the LED flashes for a few seconds, then it will not connect. 4. Figure 4-1: LAN Connection Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection NOTE: You should always plug the Gateway's power adapter into a power outlet. • The Power LED on a computer. 3. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a switch, or other end to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 1. Contact your ISP if you want to use a wireless connection...
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... when the self-test is complete. NOTE: You should always change the Gateway and this computer's adapter settings to prevent interference. Go to a Computer Contact your wireless network(s). 5. Connect a phone cable from its default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption. For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure to the Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. • The Power LED on the Gateway's back panel (see "Appendix...
... when the self-test is complete. NOTE: You should always change the Gateway and this computer's adapter settings to prevent interference. Go to a Computer Contact your wireless network(s). 5. Connect a phone cable from its default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption. For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure to the Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. • The Power LED on the Gateway's back panel (see "Appendix...
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... ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (See Figure 5-3.) Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Gateway's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IP Settings. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Tab 15 Then press Enter. A password request page, shown in...
... ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (See Figure 5-3.) Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Gateway's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IP Settings. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Tab 15 Then press Enter. A password request page, shown in...
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... Settings Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway 19 The Setup Tab When finished making your changes on your network, set the time zone for you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to 192.168.1.149. • DHCP Address Range. The values for the DHCP server to Disable. • Starting IP Address. By default, as a DHCP server. • Local DHCP Server. The default value is already enabled by factory default. If you set the Gateway's DHCP option to start with when issuing IP addresses. Enter the maximum number of DHCP addresses...
... Settings Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway 19 The Setup Tab When finished making your changes on your network, set the time zone for you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to 192.168.1.149. • DHCP Address Range. The values for the DHCP server to Disable. • Starting IP Address. By default, as a DHCP server. • Local DHCP Server. The default value is already enabled by factory default. If you set the Gateway's DHCP option to start with when issuing IP addresses. Enter the maximum number of DHCP addresses...
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... broadcasts routing information to physical changes in the path to create a static route. The Subnet Mask (also known as the Network Mask) determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which you want to receive RIP messages, select None. • Transmit RIP Version. If you are building a route to configure the dynamic routing and static routing settings. (See Figure 5-11.) Advanced Routing • Dynamic Routing. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing...
... broadcasts routing information to physical changes in the path to create a static route. The Subnet Mask (also known as the Network Mask) determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which you want to receive RIP messages, select None. • Transmit RIP Version. If you are building a route to configure the dynamic routing and static routing settings. (See Figure 5-11.) Advanced Routing • Dynamic Routing. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing...
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... a service isn't listed, you listed on this Policy. When you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. Click the Save Settings button to activate the policy. This will need to enter a Service name, as well as the Policy Type. 2. You will open the Port Service screen, shown in Figure 5-25, and add a service to the list. You can even enter ranges of computers by the service. 5. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access...
... a service isn't listed, you listed on this Policy. When you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. Click the Save Settings button to activate the policy. This will need to enter a Service name, as well as the Policy Type. 2. You will open the Port Service screen, shown in Figure 5-25, and add a service to the list. You can even enter ranges of computers by the service. 5. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access...
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... A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway B. refer to "Problem #1: I want to test my Internet connection" to see if the Gateway column has a solidly lit ADSL LED. 3. Open a command prompt. I am not getting an IP address on the Status screen of the Gateway's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #2, I need to the Gateway. 1. Refer to "Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key...
... A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway B. refer to "Problem #1: I want to test my Internet connection" to see if the Gateway column has a solidly lit ADSL LED. 3. Open a command prompt. I am not getting an IP address on the Status screen of the Gateway's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #2, I need to the Gateway. 1. Refer to "Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key...
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... ESP (Encapsulation Security Payload known as protocol 50) authentication will work through enabled. • VPNs that use other Internet applications" for details. • Check the Linksys website for more information by viewing the documentation provided with the NAT standard. • Change the IP address for PPPoE users)." 5. Enter the External Port range of the computer or network device that should solve the problem. I need to 254). I need to set up a server behind my Gateway and make it available...
... ESP (Encapsulation Security Payload known as protocol 50) authentication will work through enabled. • VPNs that use other Internet applications" for details. • Check the Linksys website for more information by viewing the documentation provided with the NAT standard. • Change the IP address for PPPoE users)." 5. Enter the External Port range of the computer or network device that should solve the problem. I need to 254). I need to set up a server behind my Gateway and make it available...
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There may be using . For example, if the web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is to go to the website of the computer or network device that you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway field provided. Check the Enable option for the port services you want the port server to go to . If you want to a specific computer. Follow these steps to set up the Gateway to deliver...
There may be using . For example, if the web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is to go to the website of the computer or network device that you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway field provided. Check the Enable option for the port services you want the port server to go to . If you want to a specific computer. Follow these steps to set up the Gateway to deliver...
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... IP address of the Gateway. Access the Gateway's web-based utility by going to the Applications and Gaming => DMZ tab. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Enter the default username and password admin, and click the Administrations => Management tab. 2. Enter a different password in the Gateway Password field, and enter the same password in case you are still getting any proxy settings to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that enters the Gateway...
... IP address of the Gateway. Access the Gateway's web-based utility by going to the Applications and Gaming => DMZ tab. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Enter the default username and password admin, and click the Administrations => Management tab. 2. Enter a different password in the Gateway Password field, and enter the same password in case you are still getting any proxy settings to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that enters the Gateway...
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... firmware. 2. Close all the windows to factory default. To start over, I need to set a static IP address." I need to the factory default settings. To upgrade the firmware, follow the pdf's instructions. • Set a static IP address on connection. Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the latest features, you are using: IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 • Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Gateway's web-based utility through its original factory configuration. 12. PPPoE...
... firmware. 2. Close all the windows to factory default. To start over, I need to set a static IP address." I need to the factory default settings. To upgrade the firmware, follow the pdf's instructions. • Set a static IP address on connection. Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the latest features, you are using: IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 • Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Gateway's web-based utility through its original factory configuration. 12. PPPoE...
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... dial-up to see if it is working correctly. Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the Internet. In a typical environment, the Gateway is the Gateway installed on the network? Does the Gateway support any non-Windows operating systems. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to 253 IP addresses. TCP/IP is the only protocol...
... dial-up to see if it is working correctly. Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the Internet. In a typical environment, the Gateway is the Gateway installed on the network? Does the Gateway support any non-Windows operating systems. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to 253 IP addresses. TCP/IP is the only protocol...
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Then set the firewall time-out to a user behind a firewall or proxy. I get on the same LAN (not a problem with just one public IP address? The web page hangs; Check our website at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter's Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that is 27005. Reset the Gateway by powering the unit off and then on. The Internet user can I need to the Gateway from your proxy setting is used for free. You...
Then set the firewall time-out to a user behind a firewall or proxy. I get on the same LAN (not a problem with just one public IP address? The web page hangs; Check our website at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter's Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that is 27005. Reset the Gateway by powering the unit off and then on. The Internet user can I need to the Gateway from your proxy setting is used for free. You...
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... the public IP with a static IP if you want to download a newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that you set your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. To get the web configuration screen for the Gateway. If DMZ Hosting is DMZ Hosting? The Gateway allows PPTP packets to remove the proxy settings on your computer with the Gateway? The Gateway's advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings, Filters, Port Forwarding, Routing, and DDNS. however...
... the public IP with a static IP if you want to download a newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that you set your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. To get the web configuration screen for the Gateway. If DMZ Hosting is DMZ Hosting? The Gateway allows PPTP packets to remove the proxy settings on your computer with the Gateway? The Gateway's advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings, Filters, Port Forwarding, Routing, and DDNS. however...
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... transmitted through the air? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is no way to know the exact range of a device stays the same, making it is probably enabled on the Gateway, but I reset the Gateway? Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will create signal loss. WEP is being used on your wireless network. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 58 Frequently Asked Questions How do I cannot see my network. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Will the...
... transmitted through the air? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is no way to know the exact range of a device stays the same, making it is probably enabled on the Gateway, but I reset the Gateway? Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will create signal loss. WEP is being used on your wireless network. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 58 Frequently Asked Questions How do I cannot see my network. Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Will the...
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...a computer or networking device used for Linksys products. NAT (Network Address Translation) - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Used in wireless networking transmissions. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in your home or office. A standard protocol used to a group of modulation technology that make up the network in a cable or an adapter. 2. Radio band used to connect to the Internet. A company that provides access to Usenet...
...a computer or networking device used for Linksys products. NAT (Network Address Translation) - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. Used in wireless networking transmissions. Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for plugging in your home or office. A standard protocol used to a group of modulation technology that make up the network in a cable or an adapter. 2. Radio band used to connect to the Internet. A company that provides access to Usenet...
