Linksys AG041 manual Table of Contents

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction1

Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning your Network	4
The Gateway’s Functions	4
IP Addresses	4
What is a VPN?	5
Why do I need a VPN?	6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway	8
The Back Panel	8
The Front Panel	9
Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway	10
Overview	10
Connecting to a Computer	10
Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway	12
Overview	12
How to Access the Web-based Utility	13
The Setup Tab	14
The Security Tab	22
The Access Restrictions Tab	27
The Applications and Gaming Tab	29
The Administration Tab	32
The Status Tab	37
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	39
Common Problems and Solutions	39
Frequently Asked Questions	47
Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000
or XP Computer and the Gateway	51
Introduction	51
Environment	51
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel	52

Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 62