Linksys HG200 manual Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work

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Home Wireless-G Gateway

8.I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.

If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one computer to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In other words, data that enters the Gateway will be checked first by the forwarding settings. If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding, then the Gateway will send the data to whichever computer or network device you set for DMZ hosting.)

Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting:

1.Access the Gateway’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Go to the Applications and Gaming => DMZ tab. Click Enabled and enter the IP of the computer.

2.Check the Port Forwarding pages and disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time.

Once completed with the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

9.I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Gateway.

Reset the Gateway to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps:

1.Access the Gateway’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Enter the default username and password admin, and click the Administrations => Management tab.

2.Enter a different password in the Gateway Password field, and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password.

3.Click the Save Settings button.

10.I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window.

If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer. Because the Gateway is the gateway for the Internet connection, the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access. Please follow these directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect directly to the LAN.

For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:

1.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Internet Options.

2.Click the Connections tab.

3.Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked.

4.Click the OK button to go back to the previous screen.

5.Click the option Never dial a connection. This will remove any dial-up pop-ups for PPPoE users.

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 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 Setup Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewayWireless 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 PPPoAOptional Settings required by some ISPs Bridged Mode OnlyNetwork Setup Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway Setup Tab DynDNS.org Ddns TabTZO.com Advanced Routing Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless TabWireless Network 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 Tab Applications and Gaming TabSingle Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Tab 28 Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering Tab 29 Port TriggeringDMZ Tab 30 DMZQoS QoS TabApplication-based QoS Gateway Access Administration TabManagement Tab UPnP IGMP-ProxyReporting Reporting TabEmail Alerts Backup Configuration Diagnostics TabBackup&Restore Tab Restore ConfigurationFirmware Upgrade Tab Factory Defaults TabUpgrade from LAN Reboot Tab RebootGateway Information Status TabGateway Tab Internet ConnectionLocal Network Tab 42 Local Network45 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 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?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 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 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