Linksys HG200 User Manual

Model No.HG200User GuideWIRELESSGHz802.11g2,4GatewayHome Wireless-G

4Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsHome Wireless-G GatewayChapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsA Gateway is a n

5Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkIP AddressesHome Wireless-G GatewaySince you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G GatewayPorts and Reset Button on Side PanelHome Wireless-G GatewayChapter 3: Getting to Know the Home

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G GatewayLEDs on Side PanelHome Wireless-G GatewayLEDs on Side PanelThe Gateway's LEDs, which indic

8Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Bottom PanelHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Bottom PanelThe Gateway has a built-in stand availab

9Chapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G GatewayOverviewHome Wireless-G GatewayChapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G GatewayOverviewThe installa

10Chapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G GatewayWired Connection to a ComputerHome Wireless-G GatewayWired Connection to a Computer1. Make sure tha

11Chapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G GatewayWireless Connection to a ComputerHome Wireless-G GatewayWireless Connection to a ComputerIf you wan

12Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayOverviewHome Wireless-G GatewayChapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayOverviewFollow th

13Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayOverviewHome Wireless-G GatewaySecurityOn this screen you can disable or enable the firewall, set

Home Wireless-G GatewayCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of

14Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayHow to Access the Web-based UtilityHome Wireless-G GatewayStatus• Gateway. This screen provides st

15Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G Gateway• Pcr Rate: For the Peak Cell Rate, divide the DSL line rate b

16Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G GatewayRFC 1483 RoutedIf you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, the

17Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G GatewayRFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point P

18Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G GatewayBridged Mode OnlyIf you are using your Gateway as a bridge, wh

19Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G Gateway• Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of ti

20Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe DDNS TabThe Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (D

21Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Advanced Routing TabThe Advanced Routing screen allows you

22Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Setup TabHome Wireless-G Gateway• Select set number. Select the number of the static route fro

23Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabThe Basic Wireless Settings TabThis screen

Home Wireless-G GatewayTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4The Gateway’s

24Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless Security TabThe Wireless Security settings con

25Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabHome Wireless-G GatewayWEP. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secu

26Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless Access TabWireless Network AccessWireless Netw

27Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Advanced Wireless Settings TabAdvanced WirelessOn this

28Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Security TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Security TabThis screen shows the VPN passthrough, fire

29Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Security TabHome Wireless-G Gateway• Filter Java Applets. Java is a programming language for w

30Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Access Restrictions TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Access Restrictions TabThe Internet Access T

31Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Access Restrictions TabHome Wireless-G Gateway4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select w

32Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabThe Single Po

33Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Port Range Forwarding TabThe Port Range

Home Wireless-G GatewayAppendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 65Windows 98 or Me Instructions 65Windows 2000 or

34Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Port Triggering TabPort Triggering is us

35Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe DMZ TabThe DMZ screen allows one local u

36Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe QoS TabQoSQuality of Service (QoS) ensur

37Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabThe Management TabThe Managemen

38Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewaySNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and managem

39Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Reporting TabThe Reporting screen provides you wi

40Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Diagnostics TabPing TestPing Test Parameters• Pin

41Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Factory Defaults TabRestore Factory Defaults. If

42Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Administration TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Reboot TabThis screen allows you to do a soft or

43Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Status TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Status TabThe Gateway TabThis screen displays information

Home Wireless-G GatewayList of FiguresFigure 2-1: Network 4Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel 7Figure 3-

44Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Status TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Local Network TabThe Local Network information that is di

45Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Status TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe Wireless TabThe Wireless network information that is disp

46Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayThe Status TabHome Wireless-G GatewayThe DSL Connection TabThis screen shows information about the

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “Comm

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gateway7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS serv

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G GatewayFor Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gateway3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gatewayfield provided. Check “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Add

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gateway8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.If y

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gateway• For Netscape 4.7 or higher:1. Start Netscape Navigator, and click E

Home Wireless-G GatewayFigure 5-23: Internet Access 30Figure 5-24: Internet Policy Summary 30Figure 5-25: List of PCs 31Figure 5-26: Add/Edit Service

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsHome Wireless-G Gateway1. To connect to the Gateway, go to the web browser, and enter http:/

55Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G Gateway• If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection

56Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayWhat is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Add

57Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayThe web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk character

58Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayIs the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Et

59Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayWhat IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported?The product support

60Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayWhat is the ISM band?The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S.

61Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsHome Wireless-G GatewayHow do I reset the Gateway?Press the Reset button on the back panel for

62Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity PrecautionsHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix B: Wireless SecurityLinksys wants to make wireless networking as sa

63Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksHome Wireless-G GatewaySSID. There are several things to keep in mind about th

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeHome Wireless-G GatewayChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Home Wireless-G Gateway. This Gateway w

64Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless NetworksHome Wireless-G GatewayWPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server,

65Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me InstructionsHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix C: Finding

66Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP InstructionsHome Wireless-G GatewayWindows 2000 or XP

67Appendix D: Upgrading FirmwareHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix D: Upgrading FirmwareTo upgrade the Gateway’s firmware:1. Download the Gateway’s firmw

68Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix E: Glossary802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate

69Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayCable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects t

70Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network acce

71Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayIPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.

72Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayPing (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is

73Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewaySpread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Home Wireless-G GatewayWhat’s in this User Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and

74Appendix E: GlossaryHome Wireless-G GatewayVPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to a

75Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix F: Regulatory InformationCompliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Rele

76Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayThe following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requi

77Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayCE MarkingFor the Linksys Wireless-B and Wireless-G products, the following CE mark, notifi

78Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayDans la cas d’une utilisation en extérieur, la puissance de sortie est limitée pour certain

79Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayWireless AdaptersWireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum po

80Appendix F: Regulatory InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayTechnical Documents on www.linksys.com/internationalFollow these steps to access technical

81Appendix G: Warranty InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix G: Warranty InformationLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of two years (the

82Appendix H: SpecificationsHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix H: SpecificationsModel Number HG200 v1.0Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u,

83Appendix H: SpecificationsHome Wireless-G GatewayOperating Humidity 10~85% Non-CondensingStorage Humidity 5~90% Non-Condensing

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?Home Wireless-G Gateway• Appendix H: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the regulatory inf

84Appendix I: Contact InformationHome Wireless-G GatewayAppendix I: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the