Linksys HG200 manual What’s in this User Guide?

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Home Wireless-G Gateway

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Home Wireless-G Gateway.

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes applications of the Home Wireless-G Gateway and this User Guide.

•Chapter 2: Planning Your Network

This chapter describes the basics of networking.

•Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G Gateway This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G Gateway

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network.

•Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway

This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Gateway.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Home Wireless-G Gateway.

•Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

•Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Gateway.

•Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Gateway if you should need to do so.

•Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

•Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Gateway.

•Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Gateway.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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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 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 Wireless Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewaySetup 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 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 WirelessSecurity Tab VPN PassthroughFirewall 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 Diagnostics Tab Backup&Restore TabBackup Configuration Restore ConfigurationUpgrade from LAN Factory Defaults TabFirmware Upgrade Tab Reboot Tab RebootStatus Tab Gateway TabGateway Information 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 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?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