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Home Wireless-G Gateway

Copyright and Trademarks

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

How to Use this Guide

Your Guide to the Home Wireless-G Gateway has been designed to make understanding networking with the Gateway easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:

This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Gateway.

This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is something that could damage your property or the Gateway.

This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Gateway.

In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:

word: definition.

Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:

Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description

Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.

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Contents 4802GHz.11g Home Wireless-G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Network23 Internet Access Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Home Wireless-G Gateway IP Addresses Planning Your NetworkGateway’s Functions What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Dynamic IP AddressesGetting to Know the Home Wireless-G Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side PanelWireless LEDs on Side PanelBottom Panel Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed PositionConnecting the Home Wireless-G Gateway OverviewWired Connection to a Computer Connect the Adsl LineWireless Connection to a Computer Wireless Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewaySetup Security Access RestrictionsAdministration Applications & GamingBasic Setup Tab How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Internet SetupRFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP Static IPRFC 1483 Routed RFC 1483 RoutedRFC 2516 PPPoE RFC 2364 PPPoANetwork Setup Bridged Mode OnlyOptional Settings required by some ISPs Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway Setup Tab TZO.com Ddns TabDynDNS.org Advanced Routing Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless TabBasic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless Security Tab 15 Pre-Shared Key16 WEP Wireless Access Tab Wireless Network AccessAdvanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced WirelessFirewall Security TabVPN Passthrough Additional FiltersBlock WAN Requests 22 Firewall LogAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Tab25 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming TabSingle Port Forwarding Tab Port Range Forwarding Tab 28 Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering Tab 29 Port TriggeringDMZ Tab 30 DMZApplication-based QoS QoS TabQoS Management Tab Administration TabGateway Access UPnP IGMP-ProxyEmail Alerts Reporting TabReporting Backup Configuration Diagnostics TabBackup&Restore Tab Restore ConfigurationUpgrade from LAN Factory Defaults TabFirmware Upgrade Tab Reboot Tab RebootGateway Information Status TabGateway Tab Internet ConnectionLocal Network Tab 42 Local Network45 Wireless PVC Connection DSL Connection TabDSL Status Need to set a static IP address on a computer Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED flashes continuously Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Does the Gateway support IPX or AppleTalk?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Gateway support ICQ send file?What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Gateway?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is roaming?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is the ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Gateway?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Home Wireless-G Gateway Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure C-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressFigure D-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix D Upgrading FirmwareAppendix E Glossary Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Appendix F Regulatory Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety EN Belgium Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power EirpWireless Adapters Open the Wireless Network Connection windowHome Wireless-G Gateway Appendix G Warranty Information Lite, G.922.3, G.992.5, T1.413i2 Appendix H SpecificationsModel Number HG200 Standards Operating Humidity Outside of Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationEurope Mail Address