Linksys HG200 Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible?, Can the Gateway act as my Dhcp server?

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Home Wireless-G Gateway

Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible?

Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Gateway.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?

Theoretically, the Gateway can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports.

What are the advanced features of the Gateway?

The Gateway’s advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings, Filters, Port Forwarding, Routing, and

DDNS.

What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Gateway?

The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session will work through the Gateway; however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP Addresses?

Consult your ISP to obtain this information.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Gateway?

Under the Port Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the computer on which you are using mIRC.

Can the Gateway act as my DHCP server?

Yes. The Gateway has DHCP server software built-in.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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 Planning Your Network Gateway’s FunctionsIP Addresses 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 Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabBasic Setup 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 WirelessSecurity Tab VPN PassthroughFirewall 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 Diagnostics Tab Backup&Restore TabBackup Configuration Restore ConfigurationFirmware Upgrade Tab Factory Defaults TabUpgrade from LAN Reboot Tab RebootStatus Tab Gateway TabGateway Information 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 To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED flashes continuously Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Gateway installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway? 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? What are the advanced features of the Gateway? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is the ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? 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