Linksys AG300 - Manuals

ADSL Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network 4 Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6 Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel 7 Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position 8 Figure 3-4: Gateway Using Stand 8 Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line 9 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 10 Figure 4-3...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome ADSL Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the AG300 ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a high-speed Internet connection as well as access to local resources, including files and printers. How does the Gateway do all ...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? ADSL Gateway What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL Gateway. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes applications of the ADSL Gateway and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Net...

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s Functions ADSL Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks together. In this instance, the Gateway connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of computers in your h...

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkIP Addresses ADSL Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. You can get t...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayPorts and Reset Button on Side Panel ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel The Gateway’s ports and Reset button are located on a side panel. Line The Line port connects to the ADSL line. Ethernet (1-...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayLEDs on Side Panel ADSL Gateway LEDs on Side Panel The Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity, are located on the other side panel. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on. ETHERNET (1-4) Green. The ETHERNET LED serves...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Bottom Panel ADSL Gateway The Bottom Panel The Gateway has a built-in stand available. If you place the Gateway flat on a surface, then you can leave the stand in the closed position. However, if you want the Gateway to be upright, swivel the stand cl...

9 Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverview ADSL Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway Overview The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for the modem with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request t...

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverview ADSL Gateway Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway Overview Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Gateway’s web-based utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. T...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverview ADSL Gateway Security • Firewall. To disable or enable the firewall, set up filters, and block WAN requests, click this tab. • VPN. To enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough, or to set up an IPSec VPN tunnel, use this screen. Ac...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayHow to Access the Web-based Utility ADSL Gateway • Reboot. If you need to do a hard or soft reboot of the Gateway, use this screen. Status • Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway. • Local Network. This provides status information...

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway • Multiplexing: Select LLC or VC , depending on your ISP. • QoS Type: Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic; UBR (Unspecific Bit Rate) for application that ar...

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway RFC 1483 Routed If you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then select RFC 1483 Routed . • Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Addre...

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway Bridged Mode Only If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a stand-alone modem, select Bridged Mode Only . All NAT and routing settings are disabled in this mode. Optional Settings (required by so...

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway • Starting IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value must be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Gateway is 192.168.1.1. • Maximum Number of DHCP U...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway The Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the NAT, dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode. In this section, you will configure the Gateway’s general routin...

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway • Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask (also known as the Network Mask), which determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. • Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway de...

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab ADSL Gateway The Security Tab The Security tab gives you access to firewall and VPN (virtual private network) settings. The Firewall Tab This panel shows firewall and filter settings. Use these features to enhance the security of your networ...

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab ADSL Gateway Page button to go to the previous page of information. Click the Next Page button to move to the next page of information. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or c...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restriction Tab ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction Tab The Internet Access Tab The Internet Access tab allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific computers and block website...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway The Applications & Gaming Tab The Single Port Forwarding Tab Single Port Forwarding Use the Single Port Forwarding screen when you want to open a specific port so users on the Internet can see the servers be...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway The Port Range Forwarding Tab The Port Range Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e- mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized...

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway The Port Triggering Tab Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature, the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Gate...

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway The QoS Tab QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing. ...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab The Management Tab The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), IGMP (I...

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway SNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. To enable SNMP, click Enabled . To disable SNMP, click Disabled . If enabled, then specify the IP address(es) allowed to have SNMP access. Select All to al...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway The Reporting Tab The Reporting screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. It also provides logs for VPN and firewall events. Reporting • Log. To enable l...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway The Diagnostics Tab Ping Test Ping Test Parameters • Ping Target IP. Enter the IP address that you want to ping. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (WAN) IP address. • Ping Size. Enter the size of the packe...

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway The Factory Defaults Tab Restore Factory Defaults. If you wish to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your settings, click Yes . To begin the restore process, click the Save Settings button to ...

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab ADSL Gateway The Status Tab The Gateway Tab This screen displays information about the Gateway and its Internet connection. Gateway Information This section displays the Gateway’s Firmware Version, MAC Address, and Current Time. Internet Conne...

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab ADSL Gateway The Local Network Tab The Local Network information that is displayed is the local MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server status, and DHCP start and end IP addresses. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Clien...

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab ADSL Gateway The DSL Connection Tab This screen shows information about the DSL connection and PVC connections. DSL Status This section shows the following: DSL Status, DSL Modulation Mode, DSL Path Mode, Downstream Rate, Upstream Rate, Downst...

43 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions ADSL Gateway Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation...

51 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions ADSL Gateway • If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove the Gateway to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings...

55 Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions ADSL Gateway Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can us...

56 Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP Instructions ADSL Gateway Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run . In the Open field, enter cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /al...

57 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware ADSL Gateway Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from www.linksys.com . 2. Extract the file on your computer. 3. Open the Gateway’s Web-based Utility and click the Administration tab. 4. C...

63 Appendix E: Specifications ADSL Gateway Appendix E: Specifications Model Number AG300 Standards ANS I T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), G.992.4 (ADSL2 Lite), G.992.5 (ADSL2+),G.994.1 (G.hs), G.996.1 (G.test) Ports Power, ADSL, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Power, Re...

64 Appendix E: Specifications ADSL Gateway Operating Temp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF) Storage Temp. -20º~70ºC (-4º~158ºF) Operating Humidity 10~85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non-Condensing

66 Appendix G: Regulatory Information ADSL Gateway Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against...

72 ADSL Gateway Appendix H: Contact Information Appendix H: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at:http://www.linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-...