Linksys AG300 User Manual

Model No.ADSL GatewayAG300User Guide

4Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsADSL GatewayChapter 2: Planning Your NetworkThe Gateway’s FunctionsA Gateway is a network devi

5Chapter 2: Planning Your NetworkIP AddressesADSL GatewaySince you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out

6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayPorts and Reset Button on Side PanelADSL GatewayChapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayPorts and Reset

7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayLEDs on Side PanelADSL GatewayLEDs on Side PanelThe Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity,

8Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL GatewayThe Bottom PanelADSL GatewayThe Bottom PanelThe Gateway has a built-in stand available. If you place the G

9Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverviewADSL GatewayChapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayOverviewThe installation technician from your ISP sho

10Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL GatewayConnecting the Gateway to a ComputerADSL Gateway3. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the

11Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverviewADSL GatewayChapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverviewFollow the steps in this chapter and use t

12Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayOverviewADSL GatewaySecurity• Firewall. To disable or enable the firewall, set up filters, and block WAN requ

13Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayHow to Access the Web-based UtilityADSL Gateway• Reboot. If you need to do a hard or soft reboot of the Gatew

ADSL GatewayCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Syste

14Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway• Multiplexing: Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type: Select from the

15Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayRFC 1483 RoutedIf you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then select RFC 1483 Rout

16Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayRFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

17Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayBridged Mode OnlyIf you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway

18Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway• Starting IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing

19Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayDynDNS.org • User Name, Password, and Host Name. Enter the User Name, Password, and

20Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayThe Advanced Routing TabThe Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the NAT,

21Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL Gateway• Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask (also known as the Network Mask), which determi

22Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Setup TabADSL GatewayApply. To enable the selection criteria on one line of the table, click that line’s

23Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL GatewayThe Security TabThe Security tab gives you access to firewall and VPN (virtual pr

ADSL GatewayTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this User Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4The Gateway’s Functions 4

24Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL GatewayPage button to go to the previous page of information. Click the Next Page button

25Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway• Delete: Click this button to delete the selected tunnel.• Summary: Click this b

26Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Security TabADSL Gateway• To use manual key management, select Manual, enter authentication and encryptio

27Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restriction TabADSL GatewayThe Access Restriction TabThe Internet Access TabThe Internet Access ta

28Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Access Restriction TabADSL Gateway4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affect

29Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabThe Single Port Forwarding TabS

30Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabADSL GatewayThe Port Range Forwarding TabThe Port Range Forwarding screen se

31Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabADSL GatewayThe Port Triggering TabPort Triggering is used for special appli

32Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabADSL GatewayThe QoS TabQoSQuality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to

33Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Applications & Gaming TabADSL GatewayFragment packets’ size of AF and BE traffic to be equal to the s

ADSL GatewayAppendix F: Warranty Information 65Appendix G: Regulatory Information 66Appendix H: Contact Information 72

34Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL GatewayThe Administration TabThe Management TabThe Management screen allows you to

35Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL GatewaySNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. To enabl

36Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL Gateway• PVC Available. Select the number of the PVC over which you wish IGMP-Prox

37Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL GatewayThe Reporting TabThe Reporting screen provides you with a log of all incomi

38Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL GatewayThe Diagnostics TabPing TestPing Test Parameters• Ping Target IP. Enter the

39Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Administration TabADSL GatewayThe Factory Defaults TabRestore Factory Defaults. If you wish to restore th

40Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status TabADSL GatewayThe Status TabThe Gateway TabThis screen displays information about the Gateway and

41Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status TabADSL GatewayThe Local Network TabThe Local Network information that is displayed is the local M

42Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL GatewayThe Status TabADSL GatewayThe DSL Connection TabThis screen shows information about the DSL connection and PV

43Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL GatewayAppendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems

ADSL GatewayList of FiguresFigure 2-1: Network 4Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel 7Figure 3-3: Bottom P

44Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresse

45Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL GatewayFor Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command

46Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy sett

47Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gatewayfield provided. Check “Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Yo

48Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.If you are havi

49Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway• For Netscape 4.7 or higher:1. Start Netscape Navigator, and click Edit, Prefer

50Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and SolutionsADSL Gateway1. To connect to the Gateway, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.

51Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL Gateway• If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable

52Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL GatewayWhat is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Address Transl

53Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL GatewayThe web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being

ADSL GatewayFigure 5-25: List of PCs 28Figure 5-26: Add/Edit Service 28Figure 5-27: Single Port Forwarding 29Figure 5-28: Port Range Forwarding 30Figu

54Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsADSL GatewayIs the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet and

55Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 98 or Me InstructionsADSL GatewayAppendix B: Finding the MAC Add

56Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP InstructionsADSL GatewayWindows 2000 or XP Instructio

57Appendix C: Upgrading FirmwareADSL GatewayAppendix C: Upgrading FirmwareTo upgrade the Gateway’s firmware:1. Download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade

58Appendix D: GlossaryADSL GatewayAppendix D: GlossaryThis glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product.

59Appendix D: GlossaryADSL GatewayDMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen&q

60Appendix D: GlossaryADSL GatewayIP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility

61Appendix D: GlossaryADSL GatewayRJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.Roaming - The ability to take a wire

62Appendix D: GlossaryADSL GatewayTKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for ea

63Appendix E: SpecificationsADSL GatewayAppendix E: SpecificationsModel Number AG300Standards ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lit

1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeADSL GatewayChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the AG300 ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your

64Appendix E: SpecificationsADSL GatewayOperating Temp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF)Storage Temp. -20º~70ºC (-4º~158ºF)Operating Humidity 10~85% Non-Condensing

65Appendix F: Warranty InformationADSL GatewayAppendix F: Warranty InformationLinksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty

66Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL GatewayAppendix G: Regulatory InformationFCC StatementThis product has been tested and complies with the spec

67Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL GatewayUser Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electr

68Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL Gateway

69Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL Gateway

70Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL Gateway

71Appendix G: Regulatory InformationADSL GatewayFor more information, visit www.linksys.com.

72ADSL GatewayAppendix H: Contact InformationAppendix H: Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest prod

2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?ADSL GatewayWhat’s in this User Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the

3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide?ADSL Gateway• Appendix H: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variet