Linksys HG200 manual Home Wireless-G Gateway

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Home Wireless-G Gateway

For Windows 98 and Me:

•Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:

•Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Gateway.

•If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

C.In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Gateway’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter

key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Gateway.

•If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

D. In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

3.I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

•Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

1.Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 1483 Routed, RFC 2516 PPPoE, or RFC 2364 PPPoA. Please refer to the Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway” for details on Internet connection settings.

2.Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Gateway column has a solidly lit ADSL LED.

3.Make sure the cable connecting from your Gateway’s ADSL port is connected to the wall jack of the ADSL service line. Verify that the Status page of the Gateway’s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

4.Turn off the computer and Gateway. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Gateway, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Gateway’s web-based utility to see if you get an IP address.

4.I am not able to access the Setup page of the Gateway’s web-based utility.

•Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Gateway.

1.Refer to “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

2.Set a static IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #1: I need to set a static IP address.”

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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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 Tab PVC 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
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