ADSL Gateway
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the AG300 ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a
How does the Gateway do all of this? By connecting the Internet, as well as your computers and peripherals, to the Gateway, you create a LAN, or Local Area Network. The Gateway lets devices on the network communicate with each other, and it can direct and control communications for your network.
To protect your data and privacy, the Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep out Internet intruders. Sensitive communications can be protected by powerful data encryption. In addition, you can safeguard your family with parental control features such as Internet access restrictions and keyword blocking. You can configure the Gateway’s settings through the
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer’s hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.
With your PCs and peripherals all connected to each other and to the Internet, you can now share files and Internet
Linksys recommends using the Setup
lan (local area network): The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office.
network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users
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