User manual LINKSYS AG241

[. . . ] ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch WIRED User Guide Model No. AG241 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your Guide to the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch has been designed to make understanding networking with the Gateway easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Gateway. This exclamation point means there is a Caution or Warning and is something that could damage your property or the Gateway. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Gateway. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the "Table of Contents". AG241-EU-UG-50208 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Pot Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions IP Addresses What is a VPN?Why do I need a VPN? 4 4 4 5 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch The Back Panel The Front Panel 8 8 9 Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch Overview Wired Connection to a Computer 10 10 11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility The Setup Tab The Security Tab The Access Restrictions Tab The Applications and Gaming Tab The Administration Tab The Status Tab Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Introduction Environment How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 13 13 15 15 22 27 29 32 37 39 47 53 53 54 64 65 10/100 8-Port VPN Router List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway Figure 2-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Ethernet Connection Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection Figure 4-3: Power Connection Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Tab Figure 5-3: Dynamic IP Figure 5-4: Static IP Figure 5-5: IPoA Figure 5-6: RFC 2516 PPPoE Figure 5-7: RFC 2364 PPPoA Figure 5-8: Bridged Mode Only Figure 5-9: Optional Settings Figure 5-10: DynDNS. org Figure 5-11: TZO. com Figure 5-12: Advanced Routing Figure 5-13: Routing Table List Figure 5-14: Firewall Figure 5-15: VPN Figure 5-16: VPN Settings Summary Figure 5-17: Manual Key Management Figure 5-18: System Log Figure 5-19: Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup Figure 5-20: Internet Access 4 6 7 8 9 11 11 11 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure 5-21: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-22: List of PCs Figure 5-23: Port Services Figure 5-24: Single Port Forwarding Figure 5-25: Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-26: Port Triggering Figure 5-27: DMZ Figure 5-28: QOS Figure 5-29: Management Figure 5-30: Reporting Figure 5-31: System Log Figure 5-32: Ping Test Figure 5-33: Backup&Restore Figure 5-34: Factory Defaults Figure 5-35: Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-36: Reboot Figure 5-37: Status Figure 5-38: Local Network Figure 5-39: DHCP Clients Table Figure 5-40: DSL Connection Figure B-1: Local Security Screen Figure B-2: Rules Tab Figure B-3: IP Filter List Tab Figure B-4: IP Filter LIst Figure B-5: Filters Properties Figure B-6: New Rule Properties Figure B-7: IP Filter List Figure B-8: Filters Properties Figure B-9: New Rule Properties Figure B-10: IP Filter List Tab 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 37 37 37 38 54 54 54 55 55 55 56 56 56 57 10/100 8-Port VPN Router Figure B-11: Filter Acton Tab Figure B-12: Security Methods Tab Figure B-13: Authentication Methods Figure B-14: Preshared Key Figure B-15: New Preshared Key Figure B-16: Tunnel Setting Tab Figure B-17: Connection Type Tab Figure B-18: Properties Screen Figure B-19: IP Filter List Tab Figure B-20: Filter Action Tab Figure B-21: Authentication Methods Tab Figure B-22: Preshared Key Figure B-23: New Preshared Key Figure B-24: Tunnel Setting Tab Figure B-25: Connection Type Figure B-26: Rules Figure B-27: Local Computer Figure B-28: VPN Tab Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure D-1: Upgrade Firmware 57 57 58 58 58 59 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 61 62 62 62 63 64 64 65 66 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome The Linksys ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity in your home. [. . . ] Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192. 168. 1. 1, which is the default IP address of the Gateway. Enter the Host and Domain names (e. g. , John for Host and home for Domain). If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the Network window. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway. Enter the Default Gateway, 192. 168. 1. 1 (Gateway's default IP address). Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 39 ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch 7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. · For Windows XP: The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway. Enter the Default Gateway, 192. 168. 1. 1 (Gateway's default IP address). Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP: · Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows NT 4. 0: · Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [. . . ]