Nortel Networks WAG54G manual

Model No . ADSL Gatew ay Wir eless- G WA G 5 4 G User Guide WIRELESS GHz 802.11g 2,4[...]

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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 Button on Side Panel 8 LEDs and Power Button on Si[...]

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 Appendix H: Warranty Information 91 Appendix I: Cont[...]

Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y 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: Connect the Power 12 Figure 4-4: Connect the ADSL L[...]

Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Figure 5-24: Advanced Wireless Settings 29 Figure 5-25: Firewall 30 Figure 5-26: Firewall Log 30 Figure 5-27: VPN 31 Figure 5-28: VPN Settings Summary 32 Figure 5-29: Advanced IPSec Settings 33 Figure 5-30: VPN Log 33 Figure 5-31: Internet Access 34 Figure 5-32: Internet Policy Summary 34 Figure 5-33: List of PCs 35 Figure [...]

Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 69 Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade 70[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction We lc om e 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 wireless, Internet access can be shared over the w[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’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: Introduction This chapter describes applications of the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Networ[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the regulator y information regarding the Gateway . • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork The Gateway’s Functions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Y our Network The Gatewa y’ s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks together . In this instance , the Gateway connects your Local Area Ne twork (LAN), or the group of com puters in your home or office , to the Int[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork What 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 . Y ou can get that in formation from your ISP . [...]

6 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork Why do I need a VPN? Wireless-G ADSL Gateway telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (traveler s can connect to a VPN Gateway using any computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec , such as SSH Sentinel.) There are two basic w ays to create a VPN connection: • VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway • Co[...]

7 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork Why do I need a VPN? Wireless-G ADSL Gateway e-mails are sent to their destination, or when you have to connect to your company's network when you are out on the road? How is your data protected? That is when a VPN can help. VPNs secure data moving outs ide of your network as if it were still within that net[...]

8 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway P orts and Reset Button on Side P anel The Gateway’ s ports and Reset button ar e located on a side panel. Line The Line port connects to the ADSL line . Ethernet (1-4) The Et[...]

9 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway LEDs and Power B utton on Side Panel Wireless-G ADSL Gateway LEDs and P ower Button on Side P anel 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. Press the power button to turn the Ga[...]

10 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Bottom Panel Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Bottom P anel 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 clockwise 90º and posit[...]

11 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview The installation technician from your ISP should have left th e setup information for the modem with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you ca n call your ISP to request that data. Aft[...]

12 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wired Connectio n to a Computer Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wired Connection to a Computer 1. Make sure that all of your network’s har dware is power ed off , including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’ s side panel to the wall jack of the [...]

13 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wireless Connection to a Co mputer 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 hardw are is powered off , including the Gateway and all computers. 2.[...]

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview 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 and each page’ s key functions. The utilit[...]

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Access Restriction • Internet Access. This screen allows you to control the Internet usage and traffic on your local network. Applications & Ga ming • Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common services o r applications that require forwardi[...]

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway How 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 st atus information about the DSL connection. How to Access the W eb-based Utility T o access the web -based util[...]

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The 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 Sustain Cell Rate sets the average cell rate that [...]

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G 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 addre ss, when seen from the W AN, or the Internet. Y o ur ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to spe[...]

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway IP oA If you are required to use Internet Protocol over Asynchronous T ransfer Mode , sele ct IP oA . The related settings are the same as for RFC 1483 Rou ted (see above). RFC 2516 PPP oE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protoc ol over Ether ne[...]

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway RFC 2364 PPP oA Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protoc ol over A TM) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line , check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoA. If they do, you will have to enable [...]

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Optional Settings (requir ed by some ISPs) • Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allo w you to supply a host and domain name for the Gateway . Some ISPs require these names as identification. Y ou ma y have to check with your ISP to see if your broadba[...]

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Client Lease Time . The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a computer will be allowed connection to the Gateway with its curr ent dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time , in minutes, that the computer will be “leased” this dynamic IP addre[...]

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DDNS T ab The Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host a nd domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is us eful when you are hosting your own website , FTP server , or other server behin d the[...]

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Advanced Routing T ab The Advanced Routing scr een allows you to configure NA T (Network Address T ranslation), dynamic routing, static routing, and PVC routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode . In this section, you ca n disable or enable t[...]

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Gateway . Enter the IP address of the gateway devic e that allows for contact between the Gateway and the remote network or host. • Hop Count. Hop Count is the number of hops to eac h node until the destination is reached (16 hops maximum). Enter the H[...]

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless T ab The Basic Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to choose your wireless network mode and wir eless security . Wireless Netw ork • Wireless Network Mode . If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep t[...]

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway WP A Pre-Shar ed Key WP A Pre-Shared Key is also known as WP A PSK or WPA Personal. Enter a WP A Pre-Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Gateway how often it should generate new encryption keys. WP A R[...]

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Y ou 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 finished making your changes on this tab , click the [...]

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Advanced Wireless Settings T ab Advanced Wireless On this screen you can access the advanced wireless features, including Authentication T ype , Control TX Ra te , Beacon Inter v al, DTIM Interval, Fragmentation Threshold, and RTS Threshold. • Authe[...]

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Security T ab The Security tab gives you access to firewall and VPN (virtual private network) settings. The Firewa ll T ab This panel shows firewall and filter settings. Use these features to enhance the security of your network. Firewall Y ou can ena[...]

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Pa g e button to go to the pr evious 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 sav e these changes, or click the Cancel Change[...]

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • Delete: Click this button to delete the selected tunnel. • Summary: Click this button to see a summ ary of your IPSec settings and the tunnels’ status. • IPSec VPN T unnel: Click En abled to enable the selected tunnel, or Disabled to disable it.[...]

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • T o use manual key management , select Manual, ente r authentication and encryption keys (these must be identical to those entered at the remote end), and enter inbound and o utbound SPIs (security parameter indexes). The SPIs must be exactly compleme[...]

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction T ab The Internet Access T ab The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. Y ou ca n set up Internet access policies for specific computers and block websites by URL address or [...]

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected b y the policy . The List of PCs scr een will appear . Y ou can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Addr ess, and you can enter a range of IP Addresses to select a group of P[...]

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Applications & G aming Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Applications & Gaming T ab The Single Port Forwarding T a b Single P ort Forwarding Use the Single Port Forwarding screen when you want to open a specific port so users on the Internet can see th e servers be hind the Gateway (su[...]

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Applications & G aming Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Port Range Forwarding T ab The Port Range Forwarding screen sets up public services on yo ur network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e- mail servers, or other specialized Inter net applications. (Specialized Internet applications [...]

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Applications & G aming Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DMZ T ab The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-pu rpose service such as Internet gaming and videoco nferencing through DMZ Hosting . DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one compute[...]

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Applications & G aming 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 informatio n in the packets. T o do this, click the Edit list of Qo S Settings button. A window titled QoS [...]

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration T ab The Management T ab The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’ s access settin gs as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), UPnP (Universal P lug and Play), IGMP (Internet Group Multic[...]

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway fields provided. T o specify a range of IP ad dr esses, select IP r ange 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 encryption on remote management links. Remote Up[...]

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • UPnP . T o enable UPnP , click Enable . Otherwise , click Disable . • Please select a PVC connection to bind. Select the number of the PVC over which the applications r equiring UPnP will run. IGMP-Proxy If your multimedia application or devic[...]

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Reporting T ab The Reporting screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addr esses for your Internet connection. It also provides logs for VPN and firewall events. Reporting • Log. T o enable log reporting, click En[...]

44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Diagnostics T ab Ping T est Ping T est P ar ameters • Ping T arget IP . Enter the IP address that you want to ping. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (W AN) IP address. • Ping Size . Enter the size of the packet. • Number [...]

45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Factory Defaults T ab Restore Factory Defaults. If you w is h to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your settings, click Ye s . T o beg in the restore process, click the Sa ve Se ttings button to save these c hanges[...]

46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Status T ab The Gateway T ab This screen displays information about the Gateway and its Internet connection. Gatewa y Information This section displays the Gateway’ s Fir mware V ersion , MAC Address, and (if an NTP server has been contacted) Current [...]

47 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Local Network T ab The Local Network information that is displayed is the local Mac Address, IP Add ress, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server , Start IP Address, and End IP Address. T o view the DHCP Clients T able, clic k the DHCP Client Ta b l e button. T o view[...]

48 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Wireless T ab The Wireless network information that is displayed is t he Wireless Firmware Version, MAC Address, Mode , SSID , DHCP Ser ver , Ch annel, and Encryption Function. Click the Wireless Clients Connected button to view a list of the wireless c[...]

49 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The DSL Connection T ab 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 Mod e , Downstream Rate , Upstream Rate , Downstream Margin, Upstr[...]

50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F r equently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Gateway . Read t[...]

51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 7. T oward the bottom of the window , select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS ser ver (pro vided b y your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information. 8. Click the OK button in [...]

52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway For Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT , 2000, and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In[...]

53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user , and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop- up window . ” 5. I can’t get my Virtual Priv ate Netw ork (VPN) wo rking thr ough the Ga tewa y . Access the Gateway’ s web interface by going to htt[...]

54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway field provided. Check “ Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Eth ernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. 6. Check the Ena ble option for the port services you want to use . Consider the example below: Customized Applicatio[...]

55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 8. I can’t get the Internet game, server , or applicatio n to work. If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game , server , or a pplication to function properly , consider exposing one computer to the Internet using DeMilitar ized Zone (DMZ) hosting[...]

56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. Start Netscape Na vigator , and click Edit , Preferences , Advanced , and Proxies . 2. Make sure you have Direct connection to the Inter net selected on this screen. 3. Close all the windows to finish. 11. T o sta rt over , I ne[...]

57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 1. T o connect to the Gateway , go to the web browser , and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway . 2. Enter the username and password, if asked. (The default username and password is admin.) 3. On the Setup screen, select the option Ke ep Ali[...]

58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently 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 . Y ou can remove the Gateway to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided b[...]

59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway What is Network Address T ranslation and what is it used for? Network Address T ranslation (NA T ) tr anslates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to o ne public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a compu[...]

60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothi ng but junk characters are being display ed on the screen. Wha t do I need to do? Force your Ethernet adapter to 10Mbps or h alf duple x m ode , and turn off the “ Auto-negotiate” feature of your Ethernet adapte[...]

61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ether net and TCP/IP is compatible with the Gateway . How many ports can be simultan eously forwarded? Theoretically , the Gateway can establish 520 sessions at the same time , but you can only forw[...]

62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway What IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g f eatur es are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • [...]

63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway What is the IS M band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S . have set aside bandwidth for un licensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particula r , is being made available worldwide . Thi[...]

64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway How do I reset the Gateway? Press the Reset button on the back panel for about ten se conds. This will reset the Gatew ay to its default settings. How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testi[...]

65 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, kee[...]

66 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G ADSL Gateway SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenient, [...]

67 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G ADSL Gateway WP A Pre-Shared K ey . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES , enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which in[...]

68 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering feature of t[...]

69 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 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 butt on. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all . Then press the Enter key . 3. [...]

70 Appendix D: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware T o upg rade 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 W eb-based Utility and click the Administr ation tab . 4. Click the Firmware Upgr[...]

71 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to [...]

72 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G ADSL Gateway DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name [...]

73 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G ADSL Gateway IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer .[...]

74 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G ADSL Gateway RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r that holds up to eight wir es. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server - Any comp[...]

75 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-G ADSL Gateway TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing softwar e or firmware with a newer version. Uploa[...]

76 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix F: Specifications Model Number W AG54G 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, Ether net (1-4) Buttons One power button and one reset button Cabling T ype Cate[...]

77 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Unit Weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb .) Power 12VDC 1A Certifications CE Operating T emp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF) Storage T emp . -20º~70ºC (-4º~158ºF) Operating Humidity 10~85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non-Condensing[...]

78 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Appendix G: Regulator y 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 harm ful interfer ence , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfe[...]

79 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint FCC Part 68 Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A lab el is attached to the equipm ent that contains, among other information, its FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number . If requested, this information must be pro vided to the teleph[...]

80 Appendix G: Regulatory Informatio n Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint Déclaration d’Industrie Candada Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d'Industrie Canada. Industry Can ada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must a ccept any inter[...]

81 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Dir ective) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

82 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wirele[...]

83 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Ser vices and T elecommunicat ions (BIPT) m ust be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www .bipt.be for more details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met e en r eikwijdte van[...]

84 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only . Outdoor usage is not recommended. This product is designed for use with the standard, integral or dedicated (external) antenna(s) that is/are shipped together with the equipment. However , some applications may [...]

85 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Windows 2000 1. Ope n the Con trol P anel . 2. Dou ble-click Network and Dial-Up Connections . 3. Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties . 4. From the Properties screen, click the Configure button. 5. Click the Advanced tab , and select P ower Outp ut . 6. From t[...]

86 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply wit[...]

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90 Appendix G: Regulatory Information Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

91 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Appendix H: Warrant y Information Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a period of three ye ars (the “W arranty Period”), you r Linksys Product will be substantially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use . Y our exc lusive remed y and Linksys' ent ire l[...]

92 Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Appendix I: Contact Information Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys ? Visit us online for information on the latest products and update s to your existing products at: http://www .link sys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Add[...]

93 Wireless-G ADSL Gatewa y Appendix I: Contact Information Note: For some countries, support may be available only in English. Switzerlan d support.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@li nksys.com (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksy s.com or support.s pan[...]