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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 Web...
... 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 Web...
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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 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...WPA2-Enterprise 26 Figure 5-12: RADIUS 27 Figure 5-13: WEP 28 Figure 5-14: Wireless Network Access 29 Figure 5-15: MAC Address Access List 29 Figure 5-16: Advanced Wireless Settings 30 Figure 5-17: WDS Tab 31 Figure 5-18: Firewall 32 Figure 5-19:...
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...WPA2-Enterprise 26 Figure 5-12: RADIUS 27 Figure 5-13: WEP 28 Figure 5-14: Wireless Network Access 29 Figure 5-15: MAC Address Access List 29 Figure 5-16: Advanced Wireless Settings 30 Figure 5-17: WDS Tab 31 Figure 5-18: Firewall 32 Figure 5-19:...
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...PC on the LAN side. The Gateway's firewall protects your network of this ? spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that make up your home network. nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of information before delivery to the ...resources of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all-in-one printer from intruders. PCs equipped with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called a WLAN, or Wired ...
...PC on the LAN side. The Gateway's firewall protects your network of this ? spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that make up your home network. nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of information before delivery to the ...resources of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome The Linksys Wireless-G Cable Gateway is the all-in-one printer from intruders. PCs equipped with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called a WLAN, or Wired ...
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... how to bridge your computer's Ethernet adapter so you can use of the Wireless-G Cable Gateway. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your different networks. What's in this Guide? • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter...
... how to bridge your computer's Ethernet adapter so you can use of the Wireless-G Cable Gateway. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your different networks. What's in this Guide? • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter...
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..., if allowed, it . In this instance, the Gateway connects your home or office, to the "Internet IP address" and the "LAN IP address." In this User Guide, you change it will always have that travels between these two networks. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is connected to the Internet. The LAN ports...
..., if allowed, it . In this instance, the Gateway connects your home or office, to the "Internet IP address" and the "LAN IP address." In this User Guide, you change it will always have that travels between these two networks. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions A Gateway is connected to the Internet. The LAN ports...
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... on the network, such as the Gateway. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your cable Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have a DHCP server running on the network or another network device, such as computers and print servers. Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is added to a device on a local...
... on the network, such as the Gateway. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your cable Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have a DHCP server running on the network or another network device, such as computers and print servers. Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is added to a device on a local...
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...lit. 7. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 9 Wired Ethernet Connection to the Gateway's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power strip with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is not set up , please refer to your cable ISP. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 3. Turn the On/Off switch ...to an Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway, and the other network devices to activate...
...lit. 7. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 9 Wired Ethernet Connection to the Gateway's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power strip with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is not set up , please refer to your cable ISP. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 3. Turn the On/Off switch ...to an Ethernet port on the back of the Gateway, and the other network devices to activate...
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... configuration, you should be solidly lit. 6. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to linksys (the Gateway's default setting), and its encryption is disabled. Before you begin, make sure the computer's wireless adapter has its default, linksys, and enable encryption. Contact your Cable ISP to the Gateway with a wired connection so you may require...
... configuration, you should be solidly lit. 6. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to linksys (the Gateway's default setting), and its encryption is disabled. Before you begin, make sure the computer's wireless adapter has its default, linksys, and enable encryption. Contact your Cable ISP to the Gateway with a wired connection so you may require...
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... 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 "Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway." Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. Click the Next button. 6. Try entering this point, the installation may vary, many manufacturers use... driver, click Finish. 8. Your Cable ISP will need what is now complete. Once you to activate your computer manufacturer for the Gateway. The Gateway's hardware installation is called a MAC Address for the cable modem capability of these files may...
... 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 "Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway." Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. Click the Next button. 6. Try entering this point, the installation may vary, many manufacturers use... driver, click Finish. 8. Your Cable ISP will need what is now complete. Once you to activate your computer manufacturer for the Gateway. The Gateway's hardware installation is called a MAC Address for the cable modem capability of these files may...
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... you to your CD-ROM drive. 2. The 12-digit modem MAC address is establishing a connection to restart your account or you have Internet access. 7. While the location of your PC, remove all CD-ROMs from your computer manufacturer for Windows Millennium 1. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for more information. 4. The Online LED...
... you to your CD-ROM drive. 2. The 12-digit modem MAC address is establishing a connection to restart your account or you have Internet access. 7. While the location of your PC, remove all CD-ROMs from your computer manufacturer for Windows Millennium 1. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Installing the USB Driver for more information. 4. The Online LED...
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...: CD-ROM Drives 6. When the Cable is powered on the bottom of the Gateway in order to activate your account. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. Windows will not have given them this number, your Cable ISP should be solidly lit. IMPORTANT: Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is synchronized with your account or...
...: CD-ROM Drives 6. When the Cable is powered on the bottom of the Gateway in order to activate your account. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. Windows will not have given them this number, your Cable ISP should be solidly lit. IMPORTANT: Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is synchronized with your account or...
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..., your account. Go to a Computer IMPORTANT: Make sure to activate your Cable ISP should be solidly lit. The Gateway's hardware installation is complete. The Windows XP driver installation is now complete. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. When the Cable is synchronized with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is printed on a bar code label on , so they can activate your...
..., your account. Go to a Computer IMPORTANT: Make sure to activate your Cable ISP should be solidly lit. The Gateway's hardware installation is complete. The Windows XP driver installation is now complete. Wireless-G Cable Gateway 4. When the Cable is synchronized with the Gateway's MAC address after the Gateway is printed on a bar code label on , so they can activate your...
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... the local network server. • Modem Log. This screen provides general and status information about the cable connection. • Local Network. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Access Restrictions • Website Blocking. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your...8226; Port Triggering. This screen allows you want to release a DHCP client from Internet access by IP address or port range on this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, UPnP settings, Reporting settings, and Log settings. • Diagnostics. Administration • Security....
... the local network server. • Modem Log. This screen provides general and status information about the cable connection. • Local Network. Wireless-G Cable Gateway Access Restrictions • Website Blocking. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your...8226; Port Triggering. This screen allows you want to release a DHCP client from Internet access by IP address or port range on this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, UPnP settings, Reporting settings, and Log settings. • Diagnostics. Administration • Security....
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...5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP 21 This is the Basic Setup tab. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway How to cancel your ISP says you with the IP Address you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. The Setup Tab The Basic Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the... Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin (the default password) in the User Guide. Internet Setup Internet Connection Type. Wireless-G Cable Gateway How to the Internet, then select Set Static IP Manually. • Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway's Subnet Mask.
...5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP 21 This is the Basic Setup tab. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway How to cancel your ISP says you with the IP Address you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. The Setup Tab The Basic Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the... Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin (the default password) in the User Guide. Internet Setup Internet Connection Type. Wireless-G Cable Gateway How to the Internet, then select Set Static IP Manually. • Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway's Subnet Mask.
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... be 192.168.0.2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Gateway's Local IP Address are shown here. • Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). The value for the Gateway is displayed here. If you . Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Setup Tab Figure 5-3: Static IP 22 Wireless-G Cable Gateway • Default Gateway. Enter a value for the DHCP server in the...
... be 192.168.0.2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Gateway's Local IP Address are shown here. • Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). The value for the Gateway is displayed here. If you . Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Setup Tab Figure 5-3: Static IP 22 Wireless-G Cable Gateway • Default Gateway. Enter a value for the DHCP server in the...
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...uses an authentication server to use WPA2-Enterprise, select WPA2-Enterprise from the Security Mode drop-down menu. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Wireless Tab Figure 5-11: WPA2-Enterprise 26 Select a method of algorithm you want to control network access. Then enter a Shared ... often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Gateway.) To use , TKIP or AES. • RADIUS Server Address. Wireless-G Cable Gateway WPA-Enterprise. This option features WPA2 used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. This option features...
...uses an authentication server to use WPA2-Enterprise, select WPA2-Enterprise from the Security Mode drop-down menu. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway The Wireless Tab Figure 5-11: WPA2-Enterprise 26 Select a method of algorithm you want to control network access. Then enter a Shared ... often it should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Gateway.) To use , TKIP or AES. • RADIUS Server Address. Wireless-G Cable Gateway WPA-Enterprise. This option features WPA2 used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. This option features...
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...are using 64-bit WEP encryption, the key must use an identical WEP key. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. • RADIUS Port. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of the WEP key you want to communicate with ...Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of security, but due to undo your changes on a wireless network for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to create an encryption scheme for Keys. Make sure that the receiving device (wireless client) is connected to your RADIUS settings. Wireless-G Cable Gateway...
...are using 64-bit WEP encryption, the key must use an identical WEP key. Enter the RADIUS server's IP address. • RADIUS Port. Higher encryption levels offer higher levels of the WEP key you want to communicate with ...Linksys wireless products or Windows XP Zero Configuration, make a note of security, but due to undo your changes on a wireless network for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used to create an encryption scheme for Keys. Make sure that the receiving device (wireless client) is connected to your RADIUS settings. Wireless-G Cable Gateway...
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... to undo your changes on this function is enabled, only the computers on -screen information. Figure 5-15: MAC Address Access List Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 29 The Wireless Tab Figure 5-14: Wireless Network Access mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to refresh the on the list will be allowed access to enable the function...
... to undo your changes on this function is enabled, only the computers on -screen information. Figure 5-15: MAC Address Access List Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 29 The Wireless Tab Figure 5-14: Wireless Network Access mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to refresh the on the list will be allowed access to enable the function...
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... version of the remote device in the MAC field. When finished making your changes. Wireless-G Cable Gateway WDS Tab Wireless Distribution System. You can enable a wireless connection between two wired networks. To use this tab, click the Save Settings button ...Gateway to talk to a remote device within its range so it can retransmit the signal or it can have up to undo your changes on this feature, click Enable and enter the wireless MAC address of WDS bridging or WDS repeating. Figure 5-17: WDS Tab Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 31 The Wireless...
... version of the remote device in the MAC field. When finished making your changes. Wireless-G Cable Gateway WDS Tab Wireless Distribution System. You can enable a wireless connection between two wired networks. To use this tab, click the Save Settings button ...Gateway to talk to a remote device within its range so it can retransmit the signal or it can have up to undo your changes on this feature, click Enable and enter the wireless MAC address of WDS bridging or WDS repeating. Figure 5-17: WDS Tab Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway 31 The Wireless...