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ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

What’s in this Guide?

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

•Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the ADSL Gateway and its documentation.

•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 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: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Computer and the Gateway

This appendix instructs you on how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside the VPN Gateway and a Windows 2000 or XP computer.

•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 Ethenet 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 your Gateway if you should need to do so.

•Appendix E: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

•Appendix F: Glossary

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents Adsl Gateway How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch A Network with the Gateway List of Figures23 Applications & Gaming Port Triggering Figure B-23 New Preshared Key Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Gateway’s Functions Planning your NetworkIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers What is a VPN?Dynamic IP Addresses Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkVPN Gateway to VPN Gateway Why do I need a VPN?VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway Back Panel Getting to Know the Adsl GatewayDSL Front PanelConnecting to a Computer Connecting the Adsl GatewayISP a company that provides access to the Internet OverviewConnect power Setup Configuring the Adsl GatewayAccess Restrictions SecurityAdministration How to Access the Web-based UtilityApplications & Gaming StatusSetup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Static IP RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IPRFC 2516 PPPoE RFC 1483 RoutedRFC 2364 PPPoA Bridged Mode OnlyNetwork Setup Optional Settings Required by some ISPsDynDNS.org DdnsAdvanced Routing Advanced RoutingStatic Routing 12 Routing Table Firewall Security TabSoftware instructions for the computer VPN15 VPN with Manual Key Management Phase Advanced VPN Tunnel SetupConfiguring the Adsl Gateway Security Tab Internet Access Access Restrictions Tab19 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming TabPort Triggering Port Range ForwardingDMZ Administration Tab Gateway AccessManagement UPnP Log ReportingEmail Alerts Smtp the standard e-mail protocol on the InternetDiagnostics Factory DefaultsPing Test Ping Test Parameters 29 Administration tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeGateway Status TabGateway Information Internet ConnectionsDSL Connection Local NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a computer Want to test my Internet connection Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work VPN IpsecTo 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 disconnecting Power LED flashes continuously Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway?Does the Gateway support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?What is DMZ Hosting? What is a MAC Address? What are the advanced features of the Gateway?How do I reset the Gateway? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible?Environment IntroductionCreate an IPSec Policy How to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-RouterFigure B-4 IP Filter LIst Filter List 2 Router -winFigure B-7 IP Filter List Tunnel 1 win-Router Configure Individual Tunnel RulesFigure B-13 Authentication Methods Tunnel 2 Router-win Figure B-16 Tunnel Setting TabFigure B-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure B-22 Preshared Key Figure B-25 Connection Type Assign New IPSec PolicyFigure B-28 VPN Tab Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based UtilityWindows 98 or Me Instructions Figure C-1 IP Configuration ScreenFigure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix D Upgrading Firmware Figure D-1 Upgrade FirmwareAppendix E Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix F Glossary Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Standards Appendix G SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationAppendix J Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address