Linksys WAG54G manual Table of Contents

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Network	4
The Gateway’s Functions	4
IP Addresses	4
Why do I need a VPN?	5
What is a VPN?	6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway	8
The Back Panel	8
The Front Panel	9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway	10
Overview	10
Wired Connection to a Computer	11
Wireless Connection to a Computer	11
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway	13
Overview	13
How to Access the Web-based Utility	15
The Setup Tab	15
The Wireless Tab	23
The Security Tab	26
The Access Restrictions Tab	31
The Applications and Gaming Tab	33
The Administration Tab	36
The Status Tab	41
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	45
Common Problems and Solutions	45
Frequently Asked Questions	53
Appendix B: Wireless Security	59
Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a
Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Gateway	62

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