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ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Applications & Gaming

•Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common services or applications on your network.

•Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network, click this tab.

•Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

•DMZ. To allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this screen.

DMZ: removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet

Administration

•Management. On this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, SNMP, and UPnP settings.

•Reporting. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

•Diagnostics. Use this screen to do a Ping Test.

•Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Gateway’s factory defaults, use this screen.

•Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Gateway’s firmware.

Status

•Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway.

•Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

•DSL Connection. This screen provides status information about the DSL connection.

SNMP: a widely used network monitoring and control protocol

ping:: an Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online

firmware:: the programming code that runs a networking device

ipgrade:: to replace existing software or firmware with a newer version

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Gateway’s default

IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A password request page will appear. (non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter admin (the default user name) in the User Name field, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

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Contents Adsl Gateway Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch List of Figures A Network with the Gateway23 Applications & Gaming Port Triggering Figure B-23 New Preshared Key Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Planning your Network Gateway’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?What is a VPN? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersDynamic IP Addresses Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkWhy do I need a VPN? VPN Gateway to VPN GatewayVPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway Getting to Know the Adsl Gateway Back PanelFront Panel DSLConnecting the Adsl Gateway Connecting to a ComputerISP a company that provides access to the Internet OverviewConnect power Configuring the Adsl Gateway SetupAccess Restrictions SecurityHow to Access the Web-based Utility AdministrationApplications & Gaming StatusInternet Setup Setup TabBasic Setup RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP Static IPRFC 1483 Routed RFC 2516 PPPoEBridged Mode Only RFC 2364 PPPoAOptional Settings Required by some ISPs Network SetupDdns DynDNS.orgStatic Routing Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing 12 Routing Table Security Tab FirewallVPN Software instructions for the computer15 VPN with Manual Key Management Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup PhaseConfiguring the Adsl Gateway Security Tab Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access19 List of PCs Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port TriggeringDMZ Management Administration TabGateway Access UPnP Reporting LogEmail Alerts Smtp the standard e-mail protocol on the InternetPing Test Ping Test Parameters DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Firmware Upgrade 29 Administration tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab GatewayGateway Information Internet ConnectionsLocal Network DSL ConnectionNeed to set a static IP address on a computer Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch TCP UDP VPN Ipsec Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Frequently Asked Questions Power LED flashes continuouslyWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway?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?Introduction EnvironmentHow to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Create an IPSec PolicyBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-RouterFilter List 2 Router -win Figure B-4 IP Filter LIstFigure B-7 IP Filter List Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1 win-RouterFigure B-13 Authentication Methods Figure B-16 Tunnel Setting Tab Tunnel 2 Router-winFigure B-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure B-22 Preshared Key Assign New IPSec Policy Figure B-25 Connection TypeCreate a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility Figure B-28 VPN TabFigure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure C-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressFigure D-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix D Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix F Glossary Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix G Specifications StandardsAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementOutside of Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact InformationEurope Mail Address