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    USER GUIDE ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch Model: AG241 (EU)[...]

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    About This Guide i ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons: NO TE: This check mark indicates that there is a not e of interest and is something that y ou should pay special attentio[...]

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    T able of Contents ii ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Chapter 1: Product O verview 1 F ront Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back P anel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Conguration 2 How to [...]

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    Chapter 1 Produc t Over view 1 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Chapter 1: Pr oduc t O v er view Thank you for choosing the Linksys ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch, the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity in your home . The internal ADSL modem function gives you an Internet connection tha t is far faster than a dial-up and does not tie[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 2 SubProduct Chapter 2: C onfigura tion F ollow the steps in this chapter to use the Gateway ’ s web-based utility to configure the Gateway . This chapter describes each web page in the Utility and each page’ s key functions. The utility can be accessed via a web br owser from a computer connected t o the Gateway . For a[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 3 SubProduct email; or VBR , Variable Bite Rate for Burst y traffic and bandwidth sharing with other application. Pcr R ate • Peak Cell Rate, divide the DSL line r ate by 424 to find the PCR to get the maximum rate the sender can send cells. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider). Scr Rate • S[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 4 SubProduct IP Address • This is the G ateway’ s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Y our ISP will provide you with the IP Address y ou need to specify here. Subnet Mask • This is the Gatew ay ’ s Subnet Mask. Y our ISP will provide y ou with the Subnet Mask . Default G atew ay • Y our ISP will provide you w[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 5 SubProduct Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP . V erify with your ISP befor e mak ing any changes . Optional Settings Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name f or the Gatewa y. Some ISPs require these names as identification. Y ou ma y have to chec[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 6 SubProduct The Setup T ab > DDNS The G ateway offers a D ynamic D omain Name System (DDNS) featur e. DDNS lets y ou assign a fix ed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address . It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP ser ver , or other server behind the Gateway . Before you can use this featur[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 7 SubProduct DDNS Ser vice T ransmit RIP V ersion. T o transmit RIP messages, select the protocol you want: RIP1 , RIP1- Compa tible , or RIP2 . Receiv e RIP V ersion T o receive RIP messages, selec t the protocol y ou want: RIP1 or RIP2 . Static Routing If the G ateway is connected to more than one network, it may be necess[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 8 SubProduct The Securit y T ab > VPN Virtual Private Networking ( VPN) is a security measure that creat es a secure connection between two remote locations. The Security > VPN screen allows you to configur e your VPN settings to make your network mor e secure. Security > VPN VPN Passthr ough IPSec Passthrough Inter[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 9 SubProduct Key Management Select Auto (IKE) or Manual from the drop -down menu. The two methods are described below . Auto (IKE) Select Auto (IKE) and enter a series of numbers or letters in the Pre-shared Key field . Based on this word , which MUST be entered at both ends of the tunnel if this method is used, a key is gen[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 10 SubProduct Key Life T ime I n the Key Lifetime field , y ou may optionally select to have the key expir e at the end of a time period of your choosing. Ent er the number of seconds y ou’ d like the key to be used until a r e -key negotiation between each endpoint is completed . Phase 2 Encryption The encryption method s[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 11 SubProduct T o create a new Internet Access policy: Select a number fr om the 1. Internet Access Policy dr op - down menu. Enter a P olic y Name in the 2. Enter Policy Name field. T o enable this polic y , click 3. Enable . Click 4. Edit List of PCs to select which PCs will be affected by the policy . The List of PCs scr [...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 12 SubProduct Enter the application’ s IP address in the IP Address field. Then click Enabled to enable forwarding for the chosen application. When finished making your changes, click S av e Settings to save the changes, or click Canc el Changes to undo your changes. The Applications & Gaming T ab > P ort Range F or[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 13 SubProduct The Applications & Gaming T ab > DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet f or use of a special-purpose ser vice such as Internet gaming and videoconfer encing through DMZ Hosting. DMZ hosting for wards all the por ts for one computer at the same time, which differs from P o[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 14 SubProduct The Administra tion T ab > M anagement When you click the Administra tion tab, you will see the Management scr een. This screen allows y ou to change the Gateway ’ s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Net work Management Protocol) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Pla y) features. Administrat[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 15 SubProduct Denial of Service Thr esholds Enter the thresholds of events you w ant to receive . SMTP Mail S erver Enter the IP address of the SMTP server . E-Mail Address for Aler t Logs Enter the e -mail address for alert logs. Return E-Mail address Enter the address for the return e -mail. T o view the logs , click V iew[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 16 SubProduct The Administra tion T ab > Firmwar e Upgrade The Firmw are Upgrade scr een allows you to upg rade the Gateway’ s firmware . Do not upgrade the firmwar e unless you are experiencing problems with the Gatewa y or the new firmware has a f eature you want t o use. Administration > F irmware Upgrade Before u[...]

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    Chapter 2 Configuration 17 SubProduct The Status T ab > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Status > Local Network The Local Network information that is displayed here includes the local MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet M ask, DHCP Server , Star t IP Address, and End IP A ddress. T o view the DH[...]

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    Appendix A T roubleshooting 18 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Appendix A: T r oubleshooting I can ’t connect to the Internet. V erify the proper LEDs are lit on the Gateway . 1. Make sure the P ower LED has a steady green ligh t • and is not flashing. V erify the Ethernet LED has a fairly steady green • light. It will flash occasionally , [...]

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    Appendix B Specific ations 19 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Appendix B: Specifications Model AG241 Standards IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, ANSI T1.413i2, AG241-E1: Annex-B, AG241-DE: UR-2 Ports Power, LINE (ADSL), Ethernet (1-4) Buttons One Reset Button, One On/Off Switch Cabling Type UTP[...]

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    Appendix C Warranty Inf ormation 20 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Appendix C: W arran t y Informa tion Limited Warranty Linksys warr ants that this Linksys hardwar e product will be substantially free of def ec ts in materials and workmanship arising under normal use during the W arranty Period, which begins on the da te of pur chase by the ori[...]

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    Appendix C Warranty Inf ormation 21 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch and a copy of your da ted proof of original purchase when returning your product. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be rejected. Do not include any other items with the product you are returning to Linksys. Defective product cov ered[...]

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    Appendix D Regula tor y Information 22 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Appendix D: Regulat or y Information FCC Sta tement This produc t has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FC C Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot ec tion against harmful interference[...]

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    Appendix D Regula tor y Information 23 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch User Inf ormation for Consumer Pr oduc ts Cov ered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on W aste Elec tric and Elec tronic Equipment ( WEEE) This document contains impor tant inf ormation f or users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are re[...]

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    Appendix D Regula tor y Information 24 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuv atele klientidele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil k äesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sor teerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol n?[...]

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    Appendix D Regula tor y Information 25 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplink osaugos informacija, skir ta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos dir ekty va 2002/96/EC numat o, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra paž ymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kar tu su nerūšiuotomis komunalin[...]

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    Appendix D Regula tor y Information 26 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Português (P ortuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Eur opeia A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe est e símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbol[...]

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    27 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Appendix E: Sof tware License A greemen t Soft ware in Linksy s Produc ts This product from Cisco-Linksys LL C or from one of its affiliates Cisc o Systems-Linksys (Asia) Pte Lt d. or Cisco- Linksys K .K . (“Linksys”) contains sof tware (including firmware) originating [...]

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    28 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch your Linksys product and/or the Soft ware is being used in accordanc e with the terms of this Agreement; (iii) to pro vide improv ements to the wa y Linksys delivers technology to you and to other Linksys customers; (iv) to enable Linksys to c omply with the terms of an y a[...]

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    29 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch GNU General Public License is intended t o guarantee your freedom to share and change free software –to make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the Free Software F oundation ’ s software and to any other program w[...]

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    30 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch If the modified pr ogram normally reads commands c . interactively when run, y ou must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way , to print or displa y an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice tha t there [...]

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    31 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch If, as a consequence of a cour t judgment or allegation 7. of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to paten t issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order , agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do[...]

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    32 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2.1, February 1999 Copyright ( C ) 1991, 1999 Fr ee Sof tware F oundation, Inc. 51 Fr ank lin Street, F ifth Floor , B oston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is per mitted t o copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license documen[...]

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    33 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch freedom and the wherewithal t o run that progr am using a modified version of the Library . The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow . Pay close attention to the differenc e between a “ work based on the librar y ” and a “work[...]

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    34 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you; rather , the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Library . In addition, mere aggregation[...]

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    35 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch Use a suitable shared librar y mechanism for link ing b) with the Librar y . A suitable mechanism is one that (1) uses at run time a cop y of the library already present on the user ’ s computer system, rather than copying librar y functions into the executable , and (2) [...]

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    36 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice . This section is intended [...]

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    37 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch OpenSSL License Copyright © 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Pr ojec t. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binar y forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following c onditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the[...]

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    38 Appendix E Sof tware License Agreement ADSL2 Gateway with 4-P ort Switch DIREC T , INDIREC T , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA GES (INCL UDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO , PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; L OSS OF USE, DA T A, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON AN Y THEORY OF LIABILIT Y , WHE[...]