Linksys AG300 manual Getting to Know the Adsl Gateway, Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel

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ADSL Gateway

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway

Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel

The Gateway’s ports and Reset button are located on a side panel.

Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel

Line

The Line port connects to the ADSL line.

Ethernet (1-4) The Ethernet ports connect to your computers and other network devices.

Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Gateway's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Factory Defaults screen of the Administration tab in the Gateway’s Web-based Utility.

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Gateway to factory defaults will erase all of your settings (including Internet connection and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Gateway if you want to retain these settings.

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Contents Adsl Gateway How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Adsl Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Network25 List of PCs Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Adsl Gateway Planning Your Network Gateway’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Dynamic IP AddressesPorts and Reset Button on Side Panel Getting to Know the Adsl GatewayPower LEDs on Side PanelBottom Panel Bottom Panel with Stand Closed PositionConnecting the Adsl Gateway Connecting the Gateway to a ComputerOverview Connect a PC Configuring the Adsl Gateway SetupAccess Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabBasic Setup Tab Internet SetupRFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP Static IPRFC 1483 Routed IPoARFC 2516 PPPoE RFC 2364 PPPoABridged Mode Only Optional Settings required by some ISPsNetwork Setup Ddns Tab DdnsDynDNS.org TZO.comAdvanced Routing Tab Advanced RoutingPVC Routing Policy 15 Routing TableConfiguring the Adsl Gateway Setup Tab Security Tab Firewall TabFirewall Additional FiltersVPN Tab VPN PassthroughIPSec VPN Tunnel 20 VPN Settings Summary 21 Advanced VPN Settings Access Restriction Tab Internet Access Tab25 List of PCs Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding TabSingle Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Tab 28 Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering Tab DMZ TabEdit list of QoS Settings QoS TabQoS PVC QoS PriorityConfiguring the Adsl Gateway Applications & Gaming Tab Administration Tab Gateway AccessManagement Tab UPnP IGMP-ProxyIGMP-Snooping Reporting Tab ReportingEmail Alerts Diagnostics Tab Backup&Restore TabBackup Configuration Restore ConfigurationFactory Defaults Tab Firmware Upgrade TabReboot Tab Upgrade from LANStatus Tab Gateway TabGateway Information Internet ConnectionLocal Network Tab 43 Local NetworkDSL Connection Tab DSL StatusPVC Connection Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a computer Want to test my Internet connection Adsl Gateway Adsl 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 a MAC Address?How do I reset the Gateway? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible?Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure B-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressFigure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Glossary Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Appendix E Specifications Storage Humidity Appendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAdsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Adsl Gateway Appendix H Contact Information Europe Mail Address