Linksys WAG54GP2 User manual

Model No.
ADSL Gateway
Wireless-G
WAG54GP2
User Guide
WIRELESS
GHz
2.4
802.11g
with 2 Phone Ports

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Planning Your Network 1
The Gateway’s Functions 1
IP Addresses 1
What is a VPN? 2
Why do I need a VPN? 4
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 8
Overview 8
Wired Connection to a Computer 9
Wireless Connection to a Computer 10
Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway 11
Overview 11
How to Access the Web-based Utility 13
The Setup Tab 14
The Wireless Tab 28
The Security Tab 34
The Access Restrictions Tab 39
The Applications and Gaming Tab 42
The Administration Tab 46
The Status Tab 52
The Voice Tab 55
Chapter 5: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service 56
Overview 56
Introduction 56
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 57
Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service 58
Managing Linksys Parental Controls 61
Support Center 62
Activity Reports 64
Family Settings 66

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Suggest a Rating 74
Using the Parental Control Service 74
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 77
Common Problems and Solutions 77
Frequently Asked Questions 85
Chapter 6: Wireless Security 91
Important Information for Wireless Products 91
Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer
and the Gateway 94
Introduction 94
Environment 94
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel 95
Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 105
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 105
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 106
Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 107
Appendix E: Windows Help 108
Appendix F: Glossary 109
Appendix G: Specifications 114
Appendix H: Warranty Information 116
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 117
Appendix J: Contact Information 119

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ListofFigures
Figure 1-1: Network 1
Figure 1-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway 3
Figure 1-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway 4
Figure 2-1: Back Panel 6
Figure 2-2: Front Panel 7
Figure 3-1: Connecting your networking devices 9
Figure 3-2: Connecting your ADSL line 9
Figure 3-3: Connecting your phones 9
Figure 3-4: Connecting the power 9
Figure 4-1: Password Screen 13
Figure 4-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 14
Figure 4-3: Basic Setup Tab - RFC 1483 Bridged 15
Figure 4-4: Basic Setup Tab - RFC 1483 Routed 17
Figure 4-5: Basic Setup Tab - IPoA 18
Figure 4-6: Basic Setup Tab - RFC 2516 PPPoE 19
Figure 4-7: Basic Setup Tab - RFC 2364 PPPoA 21
Figure 4-8: Basic Setup Tab - Bridged Mode Only 22
Figure 4-9: Basic Setup Tab - DNS Proxy and Optional Settings 23
Figure 4-10: Basic Setup Tab - Network Setup 24
Figure 4-11: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 25
Figure 4-12: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) 25
Figure 4-13: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26
Figure 4-14: Routing Table 27
Figure 4-15: PVC Selection Table 27
Figure 4-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network 28
Figure 4-17: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Pre-Shared Key) 29
Figure 4-18: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA RADIUS) 29
Figure 4-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Professional) 30
Figure 4-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 30
Figure 4-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 31

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Figure 4-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access 32
Figure 4-23: MAC Address Access/Filter List 32
Figure 4-24: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 33
Figure 4-25: Security Tab - Firewall 34
Figure 4-26: Security Tab - VPN 35
Figure 4-27: VPN Settings Summary 35
Figure 4-28: Auto Key Management 36
Figure 4-29: Manual Key Management 36
Figure 4-30: System Log 37
Figure 4-31: Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup 37
Figure 4-32: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 39
Figure 4-33: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 40
Figure 4-34: Internet Policy Summary 40
Figure 4-35: List of PCs 41
Figure 4-36: Port Services 41
Figure 4-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding 42
Figure 4-38: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 43
Figure 4-39: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 43
Figure 4-40: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 44
Figure 4-41: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 44
Figure 4-42: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS Function 45
Figure 4-43: Administration Tab - Management 46
Figure 4-44: Administration Tab - Reporting 49
Figure 4-45: System Log 49
Figure 4-46: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 50
Figure 4-47: Administration Tab - Backup&Restore 50
Figure 4-48: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 50
Figure 4-49: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 51
Figure 4-50: Administration Tab - Reboot 51
Figure 4-51: Status Tab - Gateway 52
Figure 4-52: Status Tab - Local Network 52
Figure 4-53: Status Tab - Wireless 53
Figure 4-54: Status Tab - DSL Connection 53

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Figure 4-55: Status Tab - Voice 54
Figure 4-56: Voice Tab - Voice Authentication 55
Figure 5-1: Safe Surfing 57
Figure 5-2: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control 57
Figure 5-3: Linksys Service Agreement 58
Figure 5-4: Sign Up 58
Figure 5-5: Purchase Service 59
Figure 5-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 60
Figure 5-7: Congratulations 60
Figure 5-8: Parental Controls Login 61
Figure 5-9: Support Center 62
Figure 5-10: Subscribe to Service 62
Figure 5-11: Update Contact Information 63
Figure 5-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account 63
Figure 5-13: Activity Reports 64
Figure 5-14: Types of Reports 64
Figure 5-15: Web Report 65
Figure 5-16: Family Settings 66
Figure 5-17: New Family Member 66
Figure 5-18: All Settings 67
Figure 5-19: Online Reporting 67
Figure 5-20: Maturity Level 68
Figure 5-21: Time Restrictions 69
Figure 5-22: Web Browsing Restrictions 70
Figure 5-23: Web Site Categories 70
Figure 5-24: Blocked & Allowed Web Sites 71
Figure 5-25: E-mail Restrictions 72
Figure 5-26: E-mail Settings 72
Figure 5-27: Instant-Messaging Restrictions 73
Figure 5-28: Password 73
Figure 5-29: Suggest a Rating 74
Figure 5-30: Security Warning 74
Figure 5-31: Welcome to Parental Controls 75

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Figure 5-32: Tray Icon 75
Figure 5-33: Pop-up Screen (Login) 75
Figure 5-34: Pop-up Screen (Sign Out) 76
Figure 5-35: Right-Click Tray Icon 76
Figure 5-36: Re-activate Tray Icon 76
Figure C-1: Local Security Screen 95
Figure C-2: Rules Tab 95
Figure C-3: IP Filter List Tab 95
Figure C-4: IP Filter LIst 96
Figure C-5: Filters Properties 96
Figure C-6: New Rule Properties 96
Figure C-7: IP Filter List 97
Figure C-8: Filters Properties 97
Figure C-9: New Rule Properties 97
Figure C-10: IP Filter List Tab 98
Figure C-11: Filter Acton Tab 98
Figure C-12: Security Methods Tab 98
Figure C-13: Authentication Methods 99
Figure C-14: Preshared Key 99
Figure C-15: New Preshared Key 99
Figure C-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 100
Figure C-17: Connection Type Tab 100
Figure C-18: Properties Screen 100
Figure C-19: IP Filter List Tab 101
Figure C-20: Filter Action Tab 101
Figure C-21: Authentication Methods Tab 101
Figure C-22: Preshared Key 102
Figure C-23: New Preshared Key 102
Figure C-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 102
Figure C-25: Connection Type 103
Figure C-26: Rules 103
Figure C-27: Local Computer 103
Figure C-28: VPN Tab 104

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Figure D-1: IP Configuration Screen 105
Figure D-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 105
Figure D-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 106
Figure E-1: Upgrade Firmware 107

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Chapter 1: Planning Your Network
The Gateway’s Functions
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Chapter1:PlanningYourNetwork
The Gateway’s Functions
A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks.
This Gateway connects your local network, or the group of computers in your home or office, to the Internet. The
Gateway processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
The Gateway’s NAT feature protects your network of computers so users on the public, Internet side cannot “see”
your computers. This is how your network remains private. The Gateway protects your network by inspecting
every packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate computer on your network.
The Gateway inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if
allowed, it will forward the packet to the appropriate computer on your network.
Remember that the Gateway’s ports connect to two sides. The network ports connect to your network, and the
ADSL port connects to the Internet. The network ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps.
IP Addresses
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including computers, print servers, and
Gateways, requires an IP address to identify its “location,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the
Internet and network connections. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You
can assign static IP addresses or use the Gateway to assign IP addresses dynamically.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a computer or other device on the network.
Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned
it will always have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses must be unique and are
commonly used with network devices such as server computers or print servers.
NOTE: Since the Gateway is a device that connects
two networks, it needs two IP addresses—one for
your network, and one for the Internet. In this User
Guide, you’ll see references to these address.”
Since the Gateway uses NAT technology, the only IP
address that can be seen from the Internet for your
network is the Gateway’s Internet IP address.
However, even this Internet IP address can be blocked,
so that the Gateway and network seem invisible to the
Internet—see the Block WAN Requests description
under Security in Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway.
Figure 1-1: Network

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What is a VPN?
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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. You can get that information from your ISP.
Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, such as computers and print servers.
These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the computer or device.
After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a computer logs onto the network (or the Internet) and
its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will automatically assign it a new dynamic IP address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
Computers and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP
server. The computer or networking device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from
having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.
A DHCP server can either be a designated computer on the network or another network device, such as the
Gateway. By default, the Gateway’s DHCP Server function is enabled.
If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you
run more than one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP
addresses. To disable DHCP on the Gateway, see the DHCP section in Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway.
What is a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a connection between two endpoints - a VPN Gateway, for instance - in
different networks that allows private data to be sent securelybetween networks. This establishes a private
network that can send data securely between these two locations or networks.
This is done by creating a “tunnel”. A VPN tunnel connects the two computers or networks and allows data to be
transmitted over the Internet as if it were still within those networks. While not a literal tunnel, this is a
connection secured by encrypting the data sent between the two networks.
VPN was created as a cost-effective alternative to using a private, dedicated, leased line for a private network.
Using industry standard encryption and authentication techniques - IPSec, short for IP Security - the VPN creates
a secure connection that, in effect, operates as if you were directly connected to your local network. Virtual
Private Networking can be used to create secure networks linking a central office with branch offices,
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.)

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What is a VPN?
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There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection:
• VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway
• Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Gateway
The VPN Gateway creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions between
them are secure. A computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec can be one of the two endpoints. Any
computer with the built-in IPSec Security Manager (Microsoft 2000 and XP) allows the VPN Gateway to create a
VPN tunnel using IPSec (refer to Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP computer and the
VPN Gateway). Other versions of Microsoft operating systems require additional, third-party VPN client software
applications that support IPSec to be installed.
Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Gateway
The following is an example of a computer-to-VPN Gateway VPN. In her hotel room, a traveling businesswoman
dials up her ISP. Her notebook computer has VPN client software that is configured with her office's VPN settings.
She accesses the VPN client software that supports IPSec and connects to the VPN Gateway at the central office.
As VPNs utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the VPN, the businesswoman now has a secure con-
nection to the central office's network, as if she were physically connected.
IMPORTANT: You must have at least one VPN Gateway
on one end of the VPN tunnel. At the other end of the
VPN tunnel, you must have a second VPN Gateway or a
computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec.
Figure 1-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway

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Why do I need a VPN?
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VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway
An example of a VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway VPN would be as follows. At home, a telecommuter uses his VPN
Gateway for his always-on Internet connection. His Gateway is configured with his office's VPN settings. When he
connects to his office's Gateway, the two Gateways create a VPN tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data. As VPNs
utilize the Internet, distance is not a factor. Using the VPN, the telecommuter now has a secure connection to the
central office's network, as if he were physically connected.
For additional information and instructions about creating your own VPN, please visit Linksys’s website at
www.linksys.com or refer to Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP computer and the
VPN Gateway.
Why do I need a VPN?
With the flexibility that comes with computer networking, there is also an increased risk in security. This is why
firewalls were first introduced. Firewalls help to protect data inside of a local network. But what do you do once
information is sent outside of your local network, when emails 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 outside of your network as if it were still within that
network.
When data is sent out across the Internet from your computer, it is always open to attacks. You may already have
a firewall, which will help protect data moving around or held within your network from being corrupted or
intercepted by entities outside of your network, but once data moves outside of your network - when you send
data to someone via email or communicate with an individual over the Internet - the firewall will no longer protect
that data.
At this point, your data becomes open to hackers using a variety of methods to steal not only the data you are
transmitting but also your network login and security data. Some of the most common methods are as follows:
1) MAC Address Spoofing
Packets transmitted over a network, either your local network or the Internet, are preceded by a packet header.
These packet headers contain both the source and destination information for that packet to transmit efficiently.
A hacker can use this information to spoof (or fake) a MAC address allowed on the network. With this spoofed
MAC address, the hacker can also intercept information meant for another user.
Figure 1-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway

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Why do I need a VPN?
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2) Data Sniffing
Data “sniffing” is a method used by hackers to obtain network data as it travels through unsecured networks,
such as the Internet. Tools for just this kind of activity, such as protocol analyzers and network diagnostic tools,
are often built into operating systems and allow the data to be viewed in clear text.
3) Man in the Middle Attacks
Once the hacker has either sniffed or spoofed enough information, he can now perform a “man in the middle”
attack. This attack is performed, when data is being transmitted from one network to another, by rerouting the
data to a new destination. Even though the data is not received by its intended recipient, it appears that way to
the person sending the data.
These are only a few of the methods hackers use and they are always developing more. Without the security of
your VPN, your data is constantly open to such attacks as it travels over the Internet. Data travelling over the
Internet will often pass through many different servers around the world before reaching its final destination.
That's a long way to go for unsecured data and this is when a VPN serves its purpose.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports
The Back Panel
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The Back Panel
The Gateway’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the back panel. The Gateway’s Reset
button is also located on the back panel.
LINE The LINE port connects to the ADSL line.
Phone (1 and 2) The Phone ports connect to phones you wish to connect to your network.
Ethernet (1-4) The Ethernet ports connect to your computer and other network devices.
Reset Button There are two ways to Reset the Gateway's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for
approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Factory Defaults screen of the
Administration tab in the Gateway’s Web-Based Utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Important: Resetting the Gateway to factory defaults
will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless
and Wired network settings, etc.) and replace them
with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Gateway if
you want to retain these settings.
Figure 2-1: Back Panel

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The Front Panel
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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) Green. The Ethernet LEDs serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Gateway is
successfully connected to a device through the network ports. If the LED is blinking, it is an
indication of any network activity.
Wireless Green. The Wireless LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the
LED is blinking, the Gateway is actively sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices
on the network.
Phone 1 and 2 Green. The Phone LEDs light up when a phone is connected to the corresponding port on the
back panel
DSL Green. The DSL LED lights up whenever there is a successful DSL connection. The LED blinks
while establishing the ADSL connection.
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up green when an Internet connection to the Internet Service
Provider (ISP) session is established. The Internet LED lights up red when the connection to
the ISP fails.
Figure 2-2: Front Panel

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Overview
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Chapter3:ConnectingtheWireless-GADSLGateway
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 Gateway assigns them (if applicable), and you will also
have to configure the Gateway with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for your modem with you after
installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that data.
After you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin
installation and setup of the Gateway.
If you want to use a computer with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Gateway, continue to “Wired Connection
to a computer.” If you want to use a computer with a wireless adapter to configure the Gateway, continue to
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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Wired Connection to a Computer
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Wired Connection to a Computer
1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all
computers.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the
Gateway, and the other end to an Ethernet port on a computer. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a
switch, or other network devices to the Gateway.
3. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line.
4. Connect any telephones you wish to run through your ADSL line to the Gateway’s Phone ports.
5. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power
outlet. Turn the On/Off switch to On.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly and
the switch is turned on. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up steady when the self-
test is complete. If the LED flashes for one minute or longer, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
6. Power on one of your computers that is connected to the Gateway.
Figure 3-3: Connecting your phones
Figure 3-1: Connecting your networking devices
Figure 3-4: Connecting the power
NOTE: You should always plug the Gateway’s power
adapter into a power strip with surge protection.
IMPORTANT: For countries that have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors, make sure to only place
the microfilters between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Modem and the wall jack
or your ADSL will not connect.
For countries that do not have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors (e.g. France, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, etc.), except for ISDN users, the microfilter has to be used between
the modem and the wall jack, because the microfilter will have the RJ-11 connector.
Annex B users must use the included special cable to connect the gateway to the wall jack (RJ-45
to RJ-12). If you require splitters or special jacks, please contact your service provider.
NOTE: A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each phone and
wall jack to prevent interference. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.
Figure 3-2: Connecting your ADSL line

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Wireless Connection to a Computer
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Wireless Connection to a Computer
If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions:
1. Before you begin, 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 Gateway’s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line.
3. Connect any telephones you wish to run through your ADSL line to the Gateway’s Phone ports.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Turn the
On/Off switch to On.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly and
the switch is turned on. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then light up steady when the self-test is
complete. If the LED flashes for one minute or longer, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
5. Power on one of the computers on your wireless network(s).
6. For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure the computer’s wireless adapter
has its SSID set to linksys (the Gateway’s default setting), and that Wireless Security is disabled. After you
have accessed the Gateway, you can change the Gateway and this computer’s adapter settings to match the
your usual network settings.
The Gateway’s hardware installation is now complete.
Go to Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway.
NOTE: You should always change the SSID from its
default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.
NOTE: A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each phone and
wall jack to prevent interference. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT: For countries that have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors, make sure to only place the
microfilters between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Modem and the wall jack or your
ADSL will not connect.
For countries that do not have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors (e.g. France, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom, etc.), except for ISDN users, the microfilter has to be used between the modem and
the wall jack, because the microfilter will have the RJ-11 connector.
Annex B users must use the included special cable to connect the gateway to the wall jack (RJ-45 to
RJ-12). If you require splitters or special jacks, please contact your service provider.

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Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway
Overview
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Chapter4:ConfiguringtheGateway
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 utility can be accessed via your web
browser through use of a computer connected to the Gateway. For a basic network setup, most users only have to
use the following screens of the Utility:
• Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Gateway’s default username
and password is admin. To secure the Gateway, change the Password from its default.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration,
Status and Voice. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
• Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
• DDNS. To enable the Gateway’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature, complete the fields on this
screen.
• Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Dynamic Routing, and Static Routing configurations.
Wireless
• Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your Wireless Network Mode and Wireless Security on this screen.
• Wireless Security. There are three Wireless Security settings for configuring the security of your wireless
network: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, and WEP.
• Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your wireless network access list.
• Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features.
Note: For added security, you should change the
password through the Administration tab.
Have You: Enabled TCP/IP on your computers?
computers communicate over the network with this
protocol. Refer to Windows Help for more
information on TCP/IP.