Linksys AM300 User manual

Model No.
WIRED
ADSL Modem
AM300
User Guide

ADSL Modem
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ADSL Modem
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL Modem 3
The Back Panel 3
The Front Panel 4
Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL Modem 5
Overview 5
Wall-Mount Option 5
Connecting Using the Ethernet Port 6
Connecting Using the USB Port 7
Chapter 4: Configuring the ADSL Modem 8
Overview 8
How to Access the Web-based Utility 10
The Setup Tab 10
The Security Tab 17
The Applications and Gaming Tab 22
The Administration Tab 25
The Status Tab 29
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30
Common Problems and Solutions 30
Frequently Asked Questions 33
Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 35
Appendix C: Glossary 36
Appendix D: Specifications 41
Appendix E: Warranty Information 42
Appendix F: Regulatory Information 43
Appendix G: Contact Information 49

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Back Panel 3
Figure 2-2: Front Panel 4
Figure 3-1: DSL Connection 5
Figure 3-2: DSL Connection 6
Figure 3-3: Ethernet Connection 6
Figure 3-4: Power Connection 6
Figure 3-5: DSL Connection 6
Figure 3-6: Power Connection 6
Figure 3-7: USB Connection 6
Figure 3-1: Setup Wizard 7
Figure 3-2: DSL Connection 7
Figure 3-3: Power Connection 7
Figure 3-4: USB Connection 7
Figure 4-1: Password Screen 10
Figure 4-2: Basic Setup Tab 10
Figure 4-3: Dynamic IP 11
Figure 4-4: Static IP 11
Figure 4-5: RFC Routed 11
Figure 4-6: RFC 2516 PPPoE 12
Figure 4-7: RFC 2364 PPPoA 12
Figure 4-8: Bridged Mode Only 13
Figure 4-9: Optional Settings 14
Figure 4-10: DynDNS.org 15
Figure 4-11: TZO.com 15
Figure 4-12: Advanced Routing 16
Figure 4-13: Routing Table 16
Figure 4-14: Firewall 17
Figure 4-15: Access Control 18

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Figure 4-16: Access Control Edit 18
Figure 4-17: Schedule Rule 19
Figure 4-18: Edit Schedule Rule 19
Figure 4-19: MAC Filtering 20
Figure 4-20: URL Blocking 20
Figure 4-21: Intrusion Detection 21
Figure 4-22: VPN Passthrough 21
Figure 4-23: Port Range Forwarding 22
Figure 4-24: Port Triggering 23
Figure 4-25: NAT Mapping Table 23
Figure 4-26: NAT Mapping Table Details 23
Figure 4-27: DMZ 24
Figure 4-28: Management 25
Figure 4-29: SNMP 25
Figure 4-30: Log 26
Figure 4-31: Incoming Log 26
Figure 4-32: Outgoing Log 26
Figure 4-33: Diagnostic Tests 27
Figure 4-34: Ping Test 27
Figure 4-35: Traceroute Test 27
Figure 4-36: Firmware Upgrade 28
Figure 4-37: Factory Defaults 28
Figure 4-38: Reboot 28
Figure 4-39: Status 29
Figure 4-40: Local Network 29
Figure 4-41: DHCP Clients Table 29
Figure B-1: Upgrade Firmware 35