Linksys AG041 User Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.®Model No.WIREDUser Guidewith 4-Port SwitchAG041 (EU)ADSL Gateway

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch• Appendix G: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the technical specifica

4Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchChapter 2: Planning your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsA Gatewa

5Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkWhat is a VPN?ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchSince you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact

6Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkWhy do I need a VPN?ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switchtelecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can con

7Chapter 2: Planning your NetworkWhy do I need a VPN?ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switchdata inside of a local network. But what do you do once informatio

8Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Back PanelADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchChapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Back PanelThe

9Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Front PanelADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Front PanelThe Gateway's LEDs, where information ab

10Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverviewADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchChapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverviewThe Gateway’s setup consi

11Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayConnecting to a ComputerADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch5. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power por

12Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverviewADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchChapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverviewFollow the steps in thi

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trade

13Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayHow to Access the Web-based UtilityADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchApplications & Gaming• Single Port Forw

14Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Setup TabBasic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basi

15Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchRFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IPIP Settings. Select Obtain an IP Addre

16Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchRFC 1483 RoutedIf you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then s

17Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchRFC 2364 PPPoA Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Prot

18Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchOptional Settings (Required by some ISPs)• Host Name and Domain N

19Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch• Time Setting. This is where you set the time zone for your Gate

20Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAdvanced RoutingThe Advanced Routing screen allows you to configu

21Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch• Show Routing Table. Click the Show Routing Table button to open

22Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Security TabFirewallWhen you click the Security tab, you w

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning your Network 4The Gateway’

23Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchVPNVirtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that

24Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switchtype of encryption that is being used by the VPN device at the

25Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAdvanced VPN Tunnel SetupFrom the Advanced IPSec VPN Tunnel Se

26Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch• Key Life Time. In the Key Lifetime field, you may select to

27Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restrictions TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Access Restrictions TabInternet AccessThe Acces

28Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restrictions TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch2. Click the Edit List button. This will open the L

29Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Applications and Gaming TabSingle Port Forw

30Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchPort Range ForwardingThe Port Forwarding screen

31Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications and Gaming TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchDMZThe DMZ screen allows one local user to be e

32Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchFigure 5-25: Administration tab - ManagementThe Administ

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchWindows 98 or Me Instructions 62Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 64Appendix E: Windows

33Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchUPnP UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure t

34Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchReportingThe Reporting tab provides you with a log of al

35Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchDiagnosticsPing TestPing Test Parameters• Ping Target IP

36Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchFirmware UpgradeTo upgrade the Gateway’s firmware:1. Cli

37Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe Status TabGateway This screen displays information about you

38Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status TabADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchLocal NetworkThe Local Network information that is displayed is

39Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two part

40Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following

41Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchB. Open a command prompt.For Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start

42Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch4. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Gateway’s we

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchList of FiguresFigure 2-1: A Network with the Gateway 4Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway 6Figure 2-3: VPN Gateway-to-

43Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch6. I need to set up a server behind my Gateway and make it av

44Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch5. Enter the IP address of the computer or network device tha

45Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch10. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy setting

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchSubnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Gateway: 192.168.1.1• Perform the u

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch16. The Power LED flashes continuously.The Power LED lights up w

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchDoes the LAN connection of the Gateway support 100Mbps Ethernet?

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchThe web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk c

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchIs the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Any platform that sup

51Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayIntroductionADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix B: Configurin

52Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchFigure 5-23: Applications & Gaming - Port Triggering 30Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming - DMZ 31Figure 5-25:

53Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

54Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

55Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

56Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

57Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

58Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

59Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

60Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

61Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the GatewayHow to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelADSL Gateway with 4-Port Sw

62Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me InstructionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix C:

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchFigure B-23: New Preshared Key 59Figure B-24: Tunnel Setting Tab 59Figure B-25: Connection Type 60Figure B-26: Rules 60

63Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP InstructionsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchWindows 20

64Appendix D: Upgrading FirmwareADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix D: Upgrading FirmwareThe Gateway's firmware is upgraded through the Web-U

65Appendix E: Windows HelpWireless-G ADSL GatewayAppendix E: Windows HelpWindows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many fe

66Appendix F: GlossaryADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix F: GlossaryAdapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your computer.

67Appendix F: GlossaryADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.Encryption - Encoding data

68Appendix F: GlossaryADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchNAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area networ

69Appendix F: GlossaryADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchSwitch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large num

70Appendix G: SpecificationsADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix G: SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.li

71Appendix H: Warranty InformationADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix H: Warranty InformationLIMITED WARRANTYLinksys warrants to You that, for a p

72Appendix I: Regulatory InformationADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix I: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested and com

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

73Appendix J: Contact InformationADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchAppendix J: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?ADSL Gateway with 4-Port SwitchWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and u