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For a Web server, enable port forwarding for port 8080 to the
IP
address of the server and set up the Web
server to receive on that port, as well. (Configuring the server for static
IP
address use is recommended.)
For an
FTP
server, enable port forwarding for port 21 to the
IP
address of the server. (Configuring the
server for static
IP
address use is recommended.)
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Connections
How many computers can be connected through the Gateway?
The Gateway is capable of 253 connections, but having no more than 45 connections is recommended.
As the number of connections increases, the available speed for each computer decreases.
Security
What is the default username for the Gateway?
The default username for the Gateway is
admin
(all lower case). To activate the password to protect the
Gateway, change the default password, which is blank by default. Remote management is not available
on the Gateway until the default password is changed.
Does the Gateway function as a firewall?
Yes. The Gateway provides its security through the use of a
NAT
and
SPI
(Stateful Packet Inspection)
firewall, which acts as a physical barrier between your network and the Internet.
What is NAT and how does it protect my network?
NAT
(Network Address Translation) is a type of security that masks the private
IP
addresses of the
computers on your network with a single public
IP
address. With
NAT
, the private
IP
address of the
computers on your network is never transmitted over the Internet.
Which Virtual Private Networking (VPN) protocols are supported?
The Gateway supports pass-through for
PPTP
,
L2TP
, and
IPS
ec.
Can I use Internet firewall or security programs with my network?
Because the Gateway has firewall security, it is not necessary to use any other program for security. The
use of third-party firewall or Internet security software is not recommended, since certain programs
create problems on a private network (BlackIce Defender, Norton Internet Security, and ZoneAlarm, for
example).
