How to Access the Web-based Utility, Setup Tab | Linksys HG200

Home Wireless-G Gateway

Status

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

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

•Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless network.

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

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 login screen will appear (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.

The Setup Tab

The Basic Setup Tab

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes.

Internet Setup

•Internet Connection Type. The Gateway supports five Encapsulation methods: RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 1483 Routed, RFC 2516 PPPoE, RFC 2364 PPPoA, and Bridged Mode Only. Select the appropriate type of encapsulation from the drop-down menu. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what type of encapsulation you select.

•VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section.

•Multiplexing: Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP.

•QoS Type: Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic; UBR (Unspecific Bit Rate) for application that are none-time sensitive, such as e-mail; or VBR (Variable Bite Rate) for Bursty traffic and bandwidth-sharing with other applications.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway

Figure 5-1: Login Screen

Figure 5-2: Basic Setup

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Contents

4802GHz.11g Home Wireless-G Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Network 23 Internet Access Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Home Wireless-G Gateway Planning Your Network Gateway’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Dynamic IP Addresses Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Wireless LEDs on Side Panel Bottom Panel Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Connecting the Home Wireless-G Gateway Overview Wired Connection to a Computer Connect the Adsl Line Wireless Connection to a Computer Wireless Configuring the Home Wireless-G GatewaySetup Access Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility Setup TabBasic Setup Tab Internet Setup RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP Static IP RFC 1483 Routed RFC 1483 Routed RFC 2516 PPPoE RFC 2364 PPPoA Network Setup Bridged Mode OnlyOptional Settings required by some ISPs Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway Setup Tab TZO.com Ddns TabDynDNS.org Advanced Routing Tab Advanced Routing 13 Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless TabBasic Wireless Settings Tab Wireless Security Tab 15 Pre-Shared Key 16 WEP Wireless Access Tab Wireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless Security Tab VPN PassthroughFirewall Additional Filters Block WAN Requests 22 Firewall Log Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Tab 25 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming TabSingle Port Forwarding Tab Port Range Forwarding Tab 28 Port Range Forwarding Port Triggering Tab 29 Port Triggering DMZ Tab 30 DMZ Application-based QoS QoS TabQoS Management Tab Administration TabGateway Access UPnP IGMP-Proxy Email Alerts Reporting TabReporting Diagnostics Tab Backup&Restore TabBackup Configuration Restore Configuration Upgrade from LAN Factory Defaults TabFirmware Upgrade Tab Reboot Tab Reboot Status Tab Gateway TabGateway Information Internet Connection Local Network Tab 42 Local Network 45 Wireless PVC 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 Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G 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 disconnecting Power 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 the Ieee 802.11g standard?Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What Ieee 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming? What is the ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I reset the Gateway?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Home Wireless-G Gateway Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Figure D-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Appendix E Glossary Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Home Wireless-G Gateway Appendix F Regulatory Information Radio EN 300 EMC EN 301 489-1, EN 301 Safety EN Belgium Applicable Power Levels in France Location Frequency Range MHz Power Eirp Wireless Adapters Open the Wireless Network Connection window Home Wireless-G Gateway Appendix G Warranty Information Lite, G.922.3, G.992.5, T1.413i2 Appendix H SpecificationsModel Number HG200 Standards Operating Humidity Outside of Europe Mail Address Appendix I Contact InformationEurope Mail Address