User manual LINKSYS HG200

[. . . ] 2, 4 GHz Home Wireless-G 802. 11g Gateway WIRELESS User Guide Model No. HG200 Home Wireless-G Gateway 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 Home Wireless-G Gateway 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. 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HG200_V1. 0-UG-50329A JL Home Wireless-G Gateway Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this User Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway's Functions IP Addresses 4 4 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Home Wireless-G Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel LEDs on Side Panel The Bottom Panel 6 6 7 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Home Wireless-G Gateway Overview Wired Connection to a Computer Wireless Connection to a Computer 9 9 10 11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Home Wireless-G Gateway Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility The Setup Tab The Wireless Tab The Security Tab The Access Restrictions Tab The Applications and Gaming Tab The Administration Tab The Status Tab 12 12 14 14 23 28 30 32 37 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 47 47 55 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 62 62 62 Home Wireless-G Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 65 65 66 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Specifications Appendix I: Contact Information 67 68 75 81 82 84 Home Wireless-G Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Figure 3-4: Gateway Using Stand Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Figure 4-4: Connect the ADSL Line Figure 4-5: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Login Screen Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Figure 5-3: RFC 1483 Bridged - Dynamic IP Figure 5-4: RFC 1483 Bridged - Static IP Figure 5-5: RFC 1483 Routed 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 Figure 5-14: Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-15: Pre-Shared Key Figure 5-16: WEP Figure 5-17: Wireless Network Access Figure 5-18: MAC Address Filter List Figure 5-19: Wireless Client MAC List Figure 5-20: Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 5-21: Security Figure 5-22: Firewall Log 4 6 7 8 8 10 10 10 11 11 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 26 27 28 29 Home Wireless-G Gateway Figure 5-23: Internet Access Figure 5-24: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-25: List of PCs Figure 5-26: Add/Edit Service Figure 5-27: Single Port Forwarding Figure 5-28: Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-29: Port Triggering Figure 5-30: DMZ Figure 5-31: QoS Figure 5-32: Management Figure 5-33: Allowed IP - IP Range Figure 5-34: Reporting Figure 5-35: System Log Figure 5-36: Ping Test Figure 5-37: Backup&Restore Figure 5-38: Factory Defaults Figure 5-39: Firmware Upgrade Figure 5-40: Reboot Figure 5-41: Gateway Figure 5-42: Local Network Figure 5-43: DHCP Active IP Table Figure 5-44: ARP/RARP Table Figure 5-45: Wireless Figure 5-46: Networked Computers Figure 5-47: DSL Connection Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade 30 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 44 44 45 45 46 65 65 66 67 Home Wireless-G Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Home Wireless-G Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a highspeed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. [. . . ] In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify an IP address. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway. Make sure that each IP address is unique for each computer or network device. 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 47 Home Wireless-G Gateway 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. [. . . ] From the pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter's power setting. If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98, then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter. Wireless Access Points, Routers, or Other Wireless Products If you have a wireless access point, router or other wireless product, use its Web-based Utility to configure its power output setting (refer to the product's documentation for more information). 79 Appendix F: Regulatory Information Home Wireless-G Gateway Technical Documents on www. linksys. com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: 1. Note: If you have questions regarding the compliance of these products or you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact your local sales office. [. . . ]