Linksys AG041 - Manual

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: A Network with the Gateway 4 Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway 6 Figure 2-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway 7 Figure 3-1: Back Panel 8 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 9 Figure 4-1: Connect your network 10 Figure 4-2: Connect your ADSL modem 10 Figure...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch. This Gateway will allow your computers to share a high-speed Internet connection with its built-in modem, as well as share resources, including...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL Gateway. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the ADSL Gateway and its documentation. • Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkT...

4 Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkThe Gateway’s Functions ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 ...

5 Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkWhat is a VPN? ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 G...

6 Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkWhy do I need a VPN? ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 ...

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Back Panel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway The Back Panel The Gateway’s ports, where a network cable and DSL cable are connected, are located on the back panel. The Gateway’s buttons are also located on the ...

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Front Panel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Front Panel The Gateway's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on. Ethernet (1-4) ...

10 Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverview ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway Overview The Gateway’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked computers to accept the IP addresses that the Gatew...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverview ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayHow to Access the Web-based Utility ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Applications & Gaming • Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common services or applications on your network. • Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other spe...

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Setup Tab Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings bu...

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IP Settings. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically if your ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to ...

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch RFC 2364 PPPoA Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish Internet connections. If your ISP uses a PPPoA, enable PPPoA. • User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Passwor...

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 che...

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch • Time Setting. This is where you set the time zone for your Gateway. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to und...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the dynamic routing and static routing settings. Advanced Routing • Dynamic Routing. With Dynamic Routing you can enable the Gateway to automat...

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Security Tab Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. This screen contains Filters and the option to Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and bl...

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch VPN Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. The VPN screen allows you to configure your VPN settings to make your network...

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup From the Advanced IPSec VPN Tunnel Setup screen, you can adjust the settings for specific VPN tunnels. Phase 1 • Phase 1 is used to create a security association (SA), often called th...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restrictions Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access The Access Restrictions tab allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific computers ...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications and Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen provides options for customization of port services for common applications. When users send this type of...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications and Gaming Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Port Range Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specializ...

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Figure 5-25: Administration tab - Management The Administration Tab Management The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Manag...

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch UPnP UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Gateway for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. UPnp. To enable UPnP, click Enabled . When finished making your...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Reporting The Reporting tab 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. Log Log. To enable l...

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Diagnostics Ping Test Ping Test Parameters • Ping Target IP. Enter the IP Address that you want to ping in the field. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (WAN) IP address. • Ping Size. Ent...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the international Linksys website and then extracted. 2. Double-c...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab Gateway This screen displays information about your Gateway and its WAN (Internet) Connections. Gateway Information Gateway Information displays the Software Version, MAC Address, and Current Time...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status Tab ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Local Network The Local Network information that is displayed is the Local Mac Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Clients button. DHCP Clients Table...

39 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 install...

47 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 16. The Power LED flashes continuously. The Power LED lights up when the device is first powered up. In the meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking p...

51 Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayIntroduction ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Gateway Introduction This document demonstrates how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using ...

52 Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Step 1: Create an IPSec Policy 1. Click the Start button, select Run , and type secpol.msc in the Open f...

55 Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Step 3: Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1: win->Router 1. From the IP Filter List tab, click the filter list win->Router. 2. Cli...

60 Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 16. Click the Connection Type tab, and select All network connections . Then click the OK or Close button to finish. 17. From the Rules tab, cl...

61 Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Step 5: Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility 1. Open your web browser, and enter 192.168.1.1 in the Address field. Press the Ente r ke...

62 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me Instructions ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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 Ad...

63 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP Instructions ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch 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,...

64 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware The Gateway's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Firmware Upgrade tab from the Administration tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that...

65 Appendix E: Windows Help Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix E: Windows Help Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a c...

70 Appendix G: Specifications ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix G: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), T1.413i2 Ports Power, LINE (ADSL), Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Power Switch Cabling Type CAT 5 UTP (Ethernet), Standard Telephone (ADSL) LE...

71 Appendix H: Warranty Information ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY 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 norma...

72 Appendix I: Regulatory Information ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix I: 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...

73 Appendix J: Contact Information ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix J: 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 ...