Linksys WAG325N manual Chapter Advanced Configuration, How to Access the Web-Based Utility

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Chapter 4:

Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Gateway with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Gateway will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Gateway’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Gateway.

The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

NOTE: When first installing the Gateway, you should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD- ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter.

NOTE: For New Zealand residents, refer to the note under RFC 2364 PPPoA.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Gateway’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then, press Enter.

A login screen appears. Use the default user name and password, admin, unless you have changed them during the Setup Wizard. (You can set a new user name and password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Login Screen

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Gateway’s general settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Gateway to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Select the appropriate encapsulation method from the drop-down menu. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on which encapsulation method you select. These are the available methods:

•RFC 2364 PPPoA

•RFC 2516 PPPoE

•RFC 1483 Routed

•IPoA

•RFC 1483 Bridged

•Bridge Mode Only

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