Linksys HG200 manual Administration Tab, Management Tab, Gateway Access

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Home Wireless-G Gateway

The Administration Tab

The Management Tab

The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol)-Proxy, and WLAN management features.

Gateway Access

Local Gateway Access. To ensure the Gateway’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Gateway’s Web-based Utility. The default username and password is admin.

•Gateway Userlist. Select the number of the user from the drop-down menu.

•Gateway Username. Enter the default username, admin. It is recommended that you change the default username to one of your choice.

•Gateway Password. It is recommended that you change the default password, admin, to one of your choice.

•Re-enter to confirm. Re-enter the Gateway’s new Password to confirm it.

Remote Gateway Access. This feature allows you to access the Gateway from a remote location, via the Internet.

•Remote Management. This feature allows you to manage the Gateway from a remote location via the Internet. To enable Remote Management, click Enable.

IMPORTANT: Enabling remote management allows anyone with your password to configure the Gateway from somewhere else on the Internet.

•Management Port. Enter the port number you will use to remotely access the Gateway.

•Allowed IP. Specify the IP address(es) allowed to remotely manage the Gateway. To allow all IP addresses with no restrictions, select All. To specify a single IP address, select IP address and enter the IP address in the fields provided. To specify a range of IP addresses, select IP range and enter the range of IP addresses in the fields provided.

Remote Upgrade. This feature allows the Gateway’s firmware to be upgraded remotely by a TFTP server. To enable Remote Upgrade, click Enable.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway

Figure 5-32: Management

Figure 5-33: Allowed IP - IP Range

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Contents 4802GHz.11g Home Wireless-G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Network Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel23 Internet Access Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Home Wireless-G Gateway What’s an IP Address? Planning Your NetworkGateway’s Functions IP AddressesDynamic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersPorts and Reset Button on Side Panel Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G GatewayLEDs on Side Panel WirelessBottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Bottom PanelOverview Connecting the Home Wireless-G GatewayConnect the Adsl Line Wired Connection to a ComputerWireless Connection to a Computer Setup Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayWireless Applications & Gaming Access RestrictionsAdministration SecurityInternet Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup TabStatic IP RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IPRFC 1483 Routed RFC 1483 RoutedRFC 2364 PPPoA RFC 2516 PPPoEOptional Settings required by some ISPs Bridged Mode OnlyNetwork Setup Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway Setup Tab DynDNS.org Ddns TabTZO.com Advanced Routing Advanced Routing Tab13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless TabWireless Network 15 Pre-Shared Key Wireless Security Tab16 WEP Wireless Network Access Wireless Access TabAdvanced Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings TabAdditional Filters Security TabVPN Passthrough Firewall22 Firewall Log Block WAN RequestsInternet Access Tab Access Restrictions Tab25 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Tab Applications and Gaming TabSingle Port Forwarding 28 Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Tab29 Port Triggering Port Triggering Tab30 DMZ DMZ TabQoS QoS TabApplication-based QoS Gateway Access Administration TabManagement Tab IGMP-Proxy UPnPReporting Reporting TabEmail Alerts Restore Configuration Diagnostics TabBackup&Restore Tab Backup ConfigurationFirmware Upgrade Tab Factory Defaults TabUpgrade from LAN Reboot Reboot TabInternet Connection Status TabGateway Tab Gateway Information42 Local Network Local Network Tab45 Wireless DSL Status DSL Connection TabPVC Connection Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a computer 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED flashes continuously Does the Gateway support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway?Does the Gateway support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?What is DMZ Hosting? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What are the advanced features of the Gateway?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible?What is roaming? What Ieee 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is WEP? What is the ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Gateway?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Home Wireless-G Gateway Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure C-1 IP Configuration ScreenFigure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix D Upgrading Firmware Figure D-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix 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 Location Frequency Range MHz Power Eirp Applicable Power Levels in FranceOpen the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless AdaptersHome Wireless-G Gateway Appendix G Warranty Information Model Number HG200 Standards Appendix H SpecificationsLite, G.922.3, G.992.5, T1.413i2 Operating Humidity Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationOutside of Europe Mail Address