Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other b...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4 The Gateway’s Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 What is a VPN? 5 Why do I need a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 8 Ports and Reset Butt...
Page 4 - Windows 98 or Me Instructions; Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 68 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 68 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 69 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 70 Appendix E: Glossary 71 Appendix F: Specifications 76 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 78 Ap...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel
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...
Page 8 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
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...
Page 9 - What’s in this User Guide?
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...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Network; The Gateway’s Functions; IP Addresses; What’s an IP Address?
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...
Page 12 - Dynamic IP Addresses
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. ...
Page 13 - VPN Gateway to VPN 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...
Page 15 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway; Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel
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...
Page 16 - LEDs and Power Button on Side Panel
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. ...
Page 17 - The Bottom 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...
Page 18 - Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway; Overview
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, ...
Page 19 - Wired Connection to a Computer
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...
Page 20 - Wireless Connection to a Computer
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, ...
Page 21 - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway; Setup
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...
Page 22 - Access Restriction; Status
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...
Page 23 - How to Access the Web-based Utility; The Setup Tab; The Basic Setup Tab; Internet Setup
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...
Page 24 - Dynamic IP; Static IP
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...
Page 28 - Optional Settings (required by some ISPs); Network Setup
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 ...
Page 30 - The DDNS Tab; DDNS
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...
Page 31 - The Advanced Routing Tab; Advanced Routing
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 ...
Page 33 - The Wireless Tab; The Basic Wireless Settings Tab; Wireless Network; The Wireless Security Tab
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...
Page 34 - WPA RADIUS
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...
Page 35 - The Wireless Access Tab; Wireless Network Access
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...
Page 36 - The Advanced Wireless Settings Tab; Advanced Wireless
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...
Page 37 - The Security Tab; The Firewall Tab; Firewall
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...
Page 38 - The VPN Tab; VPN Passthrough
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...
Page 41 - The Access Restriction Tab; The Internet Access Tab
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...
Page 43 - The Applications & Gaming Tab; The Single Port Forwarding Tab
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 ...
Page 44 - The Port Range Forwarding Tab; The Port Triggering Tab
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...
Page 45 - The DMZ Tab; The QoS Tab; QoS
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...
Page 46 - Edit list of QoS Settings
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...
Page 47 - The Administration Tab; The Management Tab; Gateway Access
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...
Page 48 - SNMP
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...
Page 49 - WLAN
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...
Page 50 - The Reporting Tab; Reporting
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...
Page 51 - The Diagnostics Tab; Ping Test; The Backup&Restore Tab; Backup Configuration
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...
Page 52 - The Factory Defaults Tab; Upgrade from LAN; The Reboot Tab; Reboot
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...
Page 53 - The Status Tab; The Gateway Tab; Gateway Information
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...
Page 54 - The Local Network Tab
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...
Page 56 - The DSL Connection Tab; DSL Status
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...
Page 57 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
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...
Page 65 - Frequently Asked Questions
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/...
Page 72 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
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...
Page 75 - Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
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...
Page 76 - Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
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...
Page 83 - Appendix F: Specifications
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...
Page 85 - Appendix G: Regulatory Information
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...
Page 98 - Appendix H: Warranty Information
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...
Page 99 - Appendix I: Contact Information
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,...
