Linksys AG300 manual What’s in this User Guide?

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ADSL Gateway

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL Gateway.

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes applications of the ADSL Gateway and this User Guide.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Network

This chapter describes the basics of networking.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway

This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway.

Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway

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

Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL 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 ADSL Gateway.

Appendix B: 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 C: Upgrading Firmware

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

Appendix D: Glossary

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

Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Gateway.

Appendix F: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Gateway.

Appendix G: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents Adsl Gateway Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 PositionOverview Connecting the Adsl GatewayConnecting the Gateway to a Computer 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 PPPoANetwork Setup Bridged Mode OnlyOptional Settings required by some ISPs 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 FiltersIPSec VPN Tunnel VPN TabVPN Passthrough 20 VPN Settings Summary 21 Advanced VPN Settings Access Restriction Tab Internet Access Tab25 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming TabSingle Port Forwarding Tab 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 Management Tab Administration TabGateway Access UPnP IGMP-ProxyIGMP-Snooping Email Alerts Reporting TabReporting 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 NetworkPVC 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 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