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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network 4 Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 8 Figure 3-2: Power Button and LEDs on Side Panel 9 Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position 10 Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line 12 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 12 Figure 4-3: Co...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a high-speed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. Since the Gateway is wireles...

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

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s Functions Wireless-G 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 computer...

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkWhat is a VPN? Wireless-G 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. ...

6 Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkWhy do I need a VPN? Wireless-G ADSL Gateway telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can connect to a VPN Gateway using any computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec, such as SSH Sentinel.) There are two basic ways to create a VPN conn...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayPorts and Reset Button on Side Panel Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G 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 connec...

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayLEDs and Power Button on Side Panel Wireless-G ADSL Gateway LEDs and Power Button on Side Panel The Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity, are located on the other side panel. The Gateway’s power button is also located on this panel. ...

10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Bottom Panel Wireless-G 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 uprig...

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayOverview Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G 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, ...

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayWired Connection to a Computer Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wired Connection to a Computer 1. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gatew...

13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayWireless Connection to a Computer Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, ...

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayOverview Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G 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...

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayOverview Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Access Restriction • Internet Access. This screen allows you to control the Internet usage and traffic on your local network. Applications & Gaming • Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common ser...

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayHow to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless network. • DSL Connection. This screen provides status information about the DSL connection. How to Access the Web-b...

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Pcr Rate: For the Peak Cell Rate, divide the DSL line rate by 424 to get the maximum rate the sender can send cells. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider). • Scr Rate: The Sustai...

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Optional Settings (required by some ISPs) • Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Gateway. Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to ...

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DDNS Tab The Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own websi...

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure NAT (Network Address Translation), dynamic routing, static routing, and PVC routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode. In ...

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless Tab The Basic Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to choose your wireless network mode and wireless security. Wireless Network • Wireless Network Mode. If you have both 802.11g and 802...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Pre-Shared Key is also known as WPA PSK or WPA Personal. Enter a WPA Pre-Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Gateway how often it...

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway You can also input the key or keys manually, by typing in the key input boxes. 64-bit keys must be made up of exactly 10 hex digits, while a 128-bit key must be made up of exactly 26 hex digits. When finish...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless On this screen you can access the advanced wireless features, including Authentication Type, Control TX Rate, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, Fragmentati...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab Wireless-G 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 s...

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab Wireless-G 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 sa...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Access Restriction Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction Tab The Internet Access Tab The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific co...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab Wireless-G 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 ...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab Wireless-G 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 appl...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DMZ Tab The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing through DMZ Hosting. DMZ ho...

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Edit list of QoS Settings In addition to PVC-based QoS, you can assign different levels of priority to different packets based on information in the packets. To do this, click the Edit list...

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G 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 P...

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway fields provided. To specify a range of IP addresses, select IP range and enter the range of IP addresses in the fields provided. • Use https. Clear this check box if you do not want to use HTTPS encry...

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • UPnP. To enable UPnP, click Enable . Otherwise, click Disable . • Please select a PVC connection to bind. Select the number of the PVC over which the applications requiring UPnP will run. IGMP-Proxy...

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G 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. Report...

44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G 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...

45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab Wireless-G 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 Sa...

46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab Wireless-G 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 (if an...

47 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Local Network Tab The Local Network information that is displayed is the local Mac Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, Start IP Address, and End IP Address. To view the DHCP Clients Table, clic...

49 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DSL Connection Tab This screen shows information about the DSL connection and the PVC connection. DSL Status This section shows the following: DSL Status, DSL Modulation Mode, DSL Path Mode, Downstream Ra...

50 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G 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 an...

58 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G 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/...

65 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific a...

68 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix C: 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...

69 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-G 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 i...

76 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix F: Specifications Model Number WAG54G Standards IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3u, 802.1p, 802.1Q; ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3, G.992.5; ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 Ports Antenna, Power, ADSL, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons One power butt...

78 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix G: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept...

91 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix H: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive rem...

92 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix I: Contact Information Appendix I: 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,...