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Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
How to Access the Web-based Utility

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Applications & Gaming

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Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common services or applications on your network.

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Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network,
click this tab.

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Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.

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DMZ. To allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this
screen.

Administration

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Management. On this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, SNMP, and UPnP settings.

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Reporting. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

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Diagnostics. Use this screen to do a Ping Test.

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Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Gateway’s factory defaults, use this screen.

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Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Gateway’s firmware.

Status

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Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway.

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

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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 password request page will appear. (non-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

button.

DMZ

: removes the Router's firewall protection from one

PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet

firmware

:: the programming code that runs a networking device

ping

:: an Internet utility used to determine

whether a particular IP address is online

SNMP

: a widely used network

monitoring and control protocol

ipgrade

:: to

replace existing software or

firmware with a newer version

Summary of Contents for AG041

Page 1: ...A Division of Cisco Systems Inc Model No WIRED User Guide with 4 Port Switch AG041 EU ADSL Gateway ...

Page 2: ...ng this User Guide In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents AG041 UG EU 40429NC BW This exclamation point means there is a Ca...

Page 3: ...ter 10 Chapter 5 Configuring the ADSL Gateway 12 Overview 12 How to Access the Web based Utility 13 The Setup Tab 14 The Security Tab 22 The Access Restrictions Tab 27 The Applications and Gaming Tab 29 The Administration Tab 32 The Status Tab 37 Appendix A Troubleshooting 39 Common Problems and Solutions 39 Frequently Asked Questions 47 Appendix B Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Co...

Page 4: ...ons 62 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63 Appendix D Upgrading Firmware 64 Appendix E Windows Help 65 Appendix F Glossary 66 Appendix G Specifications 70 Appendix H Warranty Information 71 Appendix I Regulatory Information 72 Appendix J Contact Information 73 ...

Page 5: ...Figure 5 6 Internet Setup RFC 2516 PPPoE 16 Figure 5 7 Internet Setup RFC 2364 PPPoA 17 Figure 5 8 Internet Setup Bridged Mode Only 17 Figure 5 9 Setup Tab Optional Settings 18 Figure 5 10 Setup Tab DDNS 19 Figure 5 11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing 20 Figure 5 12 Routing Table 21 Figure 5 13 Security Tab Firewall 22 Figure 5 14 Security Tab VPN 23 Figure 5 15 VPN with Manual Key Management 24 Figure ...

Page 6: ... 1 Local Security Screen 52 Figure B 2 Rules Tab 52 Figure B 3 IP Filter List Tab 52 Figure B 4 IP Filter LIst 53 Figure B 5 Filters Properties 53 Figure B 6 New Rule Properties 53 Figure B 7 IP Filter List 54 Figure B 8 Filters Properties 54 Figure B 9 New Rule Properties 54 Figure B 10 IP Filter List Tab 55 Figure B 11 Filter Acton Tab 55 Figure B 12 Security Methods Tab 55 Figure B 13 Authentic...

Page 7: ...unnel Setting Tab 59 Figure B 25 Connection Type 60 Figure B 26 Rules 60 Figure B 27 Local Computer 60 Figure B 28 VPN Tab 61 Figure C 1 IP Configuration Screen 62 Figure C 2 MAC Address Adapter Address 62 Figure C 3 MAC Address Physical Address 63 Figure D 1 Upgrade Firmware 64 ...

Page 8: ...seful in homes and offices but also can be fun To create your network install and set up the Gateway To guide you through the process use the instructions in the Quick Installation or the directions in this User Guide to help you These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Gateway and for more advanced users this User Guide shows you many of the Gateway s Advanced uses as ...

Page 9: ...s well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the ADSL Gateway Appendix B Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Computer and the Gateway This appendix instructs you on how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private network inside the VPN Gateway and a Windows 2000 or XP computer Appendix C Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Et...

Page 10: ...s for the Gateway Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Gateway Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support ...

Page 11: ...requires an IP address to identify its location or address on the network This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices You can assign static IP addresses or use the Gateway to assign IP addresses dynamically Static IP Addresses A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a computer or other dev...

Page 12: ...What is a VPN A VPN or Virtual Private Network is a connection between two endpoints a VPN Gateway for instance in different networks that allows private data to be sent securely over a shared or public network such as the Internet This establishes a private network that can send data securely between these two locations or networks This is done by creating a tunnel A VPN tunnel connects the two c...

Page 13: ...ent software that supports IPSec and connects to the VPN Gateway at the central office As VPNs utilize the Internet distance is not a factor Using the VPN the businesswoman now has a secure con nection to the central office s network as if she were physically connected VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway An example of a VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway VPN would be as follows At home a telecommuter uses his VPN ...

Page 14: ...y A hacker can use this information to spoof or fake a MAC address allowed on the network With this spoofed MAC address the hacker can also intercept information meant for another user 2 Data Sniffing Data sniffing is a method used by hackers to obtain network data as it travels through unsecured networks such as the Internet Tools for just this kind of activity such as protocol analyzers and netw...

Page 15: ...set Button There are two ways to reset the Gateway s factory defaults Either press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds or restore the defaults from the Factory Defaults screen of the Administration tab in the Gateway s Web Based Utility On Off This switch is used to turn the Gateway on or off With these and many other Linksys products your networking options are limitless Go to the Link...

Page 16: ...f an LED is continuously lit the Gateway is successfully connected to a device through that LAN port If an LED is blinking it is an indication of any network activity on that port DSL Green The DSL LED lights up whenever there is a successful DSL connection The LED blinks while establishing the ADSL connection Internet Green The Internet LED lights up green when an Internet connection to the Inter...

Page 17: ...rs 2 Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1 4 on the back of the Gateway and the other end to an Ethernet port on a computer 3 Repeat this step to connect more computers a switch or other network devices to the Gateway 4 Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line A small device called a microfi...

Page 18: ...e or longer see Appendix A Troubleshooting 6 Power on one of your computers that is connected to the Gateway The Gateway s hardware installation is now complete Go to Chapter 5 Configuring the Gateway Figure 4 3 Connect power NOTE You should always plug the Gateway s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection IMPORTANT Before configuring the Gateway make sure that any computer connecte...

Page 19: ...ature complete the fields on this screen Advanced Routing On this screen you can alter Dynamic Routing and Static Routing configurations Security Firewall This screen contains Filters and Block WAN Requests Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and block anonymous Internet requests VPN To enable or disable IPSec and or PPTP Pass through and set up VPN tunnels use this s...

Page 20: ... this tab if you want to upgrade the Gateway s firmware Status Gateway This screen provides status information about the Gateway Local Network This provides status information about the local 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 e...

Page 21: ...nternet Setup ADSL Settings The Gateway supports five Encapsulations RFC 1483 Bridged RFC 1483 Routed RFC 2516 PPPoE RFC 2364 PPPoA and Bridged Mode Only Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what type of encapsulation you select VC Settings Virtual Circuits VPI and VCI These fields consist of two items VPI Virtual Path Identifier and VCI Virtual Channel Identifie...

Page 22: ... provide you with the Subnet Mask Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address which is the ISP server s IP address Primary DNS Required and Secondary DNS Optional Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click the Cancel Ch...

Page 23: ... the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time Max Idle Time If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables the Gateway to automatically re establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again If you wish to activate Connect on Demand click the radio button In the Max Idle Time field enter the...

Page 24: ...live Option Redial Period If you select this option the Gateway will periodically check your Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Gateway will automatically re establish your connection To use this option click the radio button next to Keep Alive In the Redial Period field you specify how often you want the Gateway to check the Internet connection The default Redial Period is 30 se...

Page 25: ...igns an IP address to each computer on your network for you Unless you already have one it is highly recommended that you leave the Gateway enabled as a DHCP server Local DHCP Server DHCP is already enabled by factory default If you already have a DHCP server on your network set the Gateway s DHCP option to Disable Only use DHCP Relay if requested by your ISP your ISP will supply you with the IP A...

Page 26: ...nd the Gateway Before you can use this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service at DynDNS org DDNS DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS org then select DynDNS org in the drop down menu To disable DDNS Service select Disabled DynDNS org User Name Password and Host Name Enter the User Name Password and Host Name of the account you set up with DynDNS org Internet IP Address The...

Page 27: ...mation must travel to reach a specific host or network To create a static route change the following settings Select Entry Select the number of the static route from the drop down menu The Gateway supports up to 20 static route entries If you need to delete a route after selecting the entry click the Delete Entry button Destination IP Address The Destination IP Address is the address of the remote...

Page 28: ...playing how data is routed through your LAN For each route the Destination IP address Subnet Mask Gateway and Interface are displayed Click the Refresh button to update the information When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes Figure 5 12 Routing Table ...

Page 29: ...ing this programming language Filter ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites If you deny ActiveX you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language Filter Multicast IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same time Using this feature the Router allows IP multicast packets to be forwarde...

Page 30: ...ple tunnels and does not have to match the name used at the other end of the tunnel Local Secure Group and Remote Secure Group The Local Secure Group is the computer s on your LAN that can access the tunnel The Remote Secure Group is the computer s on the remote end of the tunnel that can access the tunnel These computers can be specified by a Subnet specific IP address or range Remote Security Ga...

Page 31: ...in this field No special characters or spaces are allowed In the Key Lifetime field you may select to have the key expire at the end of a time period Enter the number of seconds you d like the key to be useful or leave it blank for the key to last indefinitely Check the box next to PFS Perfect Forward Secrecy to ensure that the initial key exchange and IKE proposals are secure Manual Select Manual...

Page 32: ... the length of the key used to encrypt decrypt ESP packets There are two choices DES and 3DES 3DES is the more secure of the two Authentication Select the method used to authenticate ESP packets There are two choices MD5 and SHA SHA is the more secure of the two Group There are two Diffie Hellman Groups to choose from 768 bit and 1024 bit Diffie Hellman refers to a cryptographic technique that use...

Page 33: ...lay to enable the Anti replay protection This feature keeps track of sequence numbers as packets arrive ensuring security at the IP packet level Keep Alive If you select this option the Gateway will periodically check your Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Gateway will automatically re establish your connection Check this box to block unauthorized IP addresses Enter in the field...

Page 34: ...sh to edit one select the number of the Policy from the drop down menu The tab will change to reflect the settings of this Policy If you wish to delete this Policy click the Delete button To see a summary of all Policies click the Summary button The summaries are listed on this screen with their name and settings To return to the Filters tab click the Close button Enter Policy Name Policies are cr...

Page 35: ... next to Blocked Services If a service isn t listed you can click the Add Edit Service button to open the Port Services screen and add a service to the list You will need to enter a Service name as well as the Protocol and Port Range used by the service 5 By selecting the appropriate setting next to Days and Time choose when Internet access will be filtered 6 Click the Save Settings button to acti...

Page 36: ...ess may change when using the DHCP function Choose or enter the Application in the field Then enter the External and Internal Port numbers in the fields Select the type of protocol you wish to use for each application TCP or UDP Enter the IP Address in the field Click Enabled to enable UPnP Forwarding for the chosen application When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings ...

Page 37: ...e type of protocol you wish to use for each application TCP UDP or Both IP Address Enter the IP Address and Click Enabled When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes Port Triggering Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand For this fe...

Page 38: ... ranges of ports DMZ Hosting This feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing To use this feature select Enabled To disable DMZ select Disabled DMZ Host IP Address To expose one computer enter the computer s IP address To get the IP address of a computer refer to Appendix C Finding the MAC Address an...

Page 39: ...rm Re enter the Gateway s new Password to confirm it Remote Gateway Access This feature allows you to access the Gateway from a remote location via the Internet Remote Administration This feature allows you to manage the Gateway from a remote location via the Internet To enable Remote Administration click Enabled Administration Port Enter the port number you will use to remotely access the Gateway...

Page 40: ...ws Windows XP to automatically configure the Gateway for various Internet applications such as gaming and videoconferencing UPnp To enable UPnP click Enabled When finished making your changes on this tab click the Save Settings button to save these changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes ...

Page 41: ...s To enable E Mail Alerts click Enabled Denial of Service Thresholds Enter the thresholds of events you want to receive SMTP Mail Server Enter the IP Address of the SMTP server in the field E Mail Address for Alert Logs Enter the e mail address for alert logs in the field Return E Mail address Enter the address for the return e mail To view the logs click the View Logs button When finished making ...

Page 42: ... the ping interval in milliseconds Ping Timeout Enter the time in milliseconds Ping Result The results of the ping test will be shown here Click the Start Test button to start the Ping Test Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults If you have exhausted all other options and wish to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your settings click Yes To begin the restore proces...

Page 43: ...he Gateway s firmware 1 Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the international Linksys website and then extracted 2 Double click the firmware file you downloaded and extracted Click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions there Figure 5 29 Administration tab Firmware Upgrade ...

Page 44: ...on Gateway Information displays the Software Version MAC Address and Current Time Internet Connections The Internet Connections displayed are the ADSL Link PPP Login Internt IP Address Public Subnet Mask Default Gateway and Primary DNS Server System Statistics System Statistics displays the Packets Sent and Packets Received Click the Refresh button if you want to Refresh your screen Figure 5 30 St...

Page 45: ...puter name and IP address of the network clients using the DHCP server This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically To remove a client from the DHCP server select the client from the list then click Release Click the Refresh button if you want to Refresh your screen DSL Connection The DSL Connection information that is displayed is the Status Downstream Rate Upstream Rate Encap...

Page 46: ...er on the network connected to the Gateway Make sure that each IP address is unique for each computer or network device 4 Click the Gateway tab and in the New Gateway prompt enter 192 168 1 1 which is the default IP address of the Gateway Click the Add button to accept the entry 5 Click the DNS tab and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected Enter the Host and Domain names e g John for Host a...

Page 47: ...he Properties button 5 Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway 6 Enter the Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 7 Enter the Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 Gateway s default IP address 8 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 Co...

Page 48: ...hoo com and press the Enter key If you get a reply the computer is connected to the Internet If you cannot open a webpage try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem If you do NOT get a reply there may be a problem with the connection Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not ...

Page 49: ...le depending on the specifics of your VPNs VPNs that use IPSec and AH Authentication Header known as protocol 51 are incompatible with the Gateway AH has limitations due to occasional incompatibility with the NAT standard Change the IP address for the Gateway to another subnet to avoid a conflict between the VPN IP address and your local IP address For example if your VPN server assigns an IP addr...

Page 50: ...r Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below Customized Application External Port TCP UDP IP Address Enable Web server 80 to 80 X 192 168 1 100 X FTP server 21 to 21 X 192 168 1 101 X SMTP outgoing 25 to 25 X 192 168 1 102 X POP3 incoming 110 to 110 X 192 168 1 102 X When you have completed t...

Page 51: ... use DMZ hosting since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting In other words data that enters the Gateway will be checked first by the forwarding settings If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding then the Gateway will send the data to whichever computer or network device you set for DMZ hosting Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting 1 Access the Gateway s web bas...

Page 52: ...I need to set the Gateway to factory default Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it This will return the Internet settings password forwarding and other settings on the Gateway to the factory default settings In other words the Gateway will revert to its original factory configuration 12 I need to upgrade the firmware In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features you ...

Page 53: ...0 seconds 4 Click the Save Settings button Click the Status tab and click the Connect button 5 You may see the login status display as Connecting Press the F5 key to refresh the screen until you see the login status display as Connected 6 Click the Save Settings button to continue If the connection is lost again follow steps 1 6 to re establish connection 15 I can t access my e mail web or VPN or ...

Page 54: ...ernet connection DSL cable modem etc to see if it is working correctly You can remove the Gateway to verify a direct connection Manually configure the TCP IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial up is disabled For Internet Explorer click Tools Internet Options and then the Connection tab Make sure that Internet Ex...

Page 55: ...r behind the Gateway I set up an Unreal Tournament Server but others on the LAN cannot join What do I need to do If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777 7778 7779 7780 7781 and 27900 to the IP address of the server You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 27900 If you want to use the UT Ser...

Page 56: ...ownload a newer firmware version unless that version contains new features that you would like to use Will the Gateway function in a Macintosh environment Yes but the Gateway s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4 0 or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher for Macintosh I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Gateway What can I do You may have to remove the prox...

Page 57: ...I have static or DHCP IP Addresses Consult your ISP to obtain this information How do I get mIRC to work with the Gateway Under the Port Forwarding tab set port forwarding to 113 for the computer on which you are using mIRC Can the Gateway act as my DHCP server Yes The Gateway has DHCP server software built in What is a MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned b...

Page 58: ...oting in Windows 2000 http support microsoft com support kb articles Q257 2 25 asp Environment The IP addresses and other specifics mentioned in this appendix are for illustration purposes only Windows 2000 or Windows XP IP Address 140 111 1 2 User ISP provides IP Address this is only an example Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 AG041 WAN IP Address 140 111 1 1 User ISP provides IP Address this is only an...

Page 59: ...tton 5 Click the Finish button making sure the Edit check box is checked Step 2 Build Filter Lists Filter List 1 win Router 1 In the new policy s properties screen verify that the Rules tab is selected Deselect the Use Add Wizard check box and click the Add button to create a new rule 2 Make sure the IP Filter List tab is selected and click the Add button The IP Filter List screen should appear En...

Page 60: ...nd Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 These are the Router s default settings If you have changed these settings enter your new values 4 If you want to enter a description for your filter click the Description tab and enter the description there 5 Click the OK button Then click the OK or Close button on the IP Filter List window Filter List 2 Router win 6 The New Rule Properties screen will appear Select t...

Page 61: ...P Subnet and enter the IP Address 192 168 1 0 and Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Enter your new values if you have changed the default settings In the Destination address field select My IP Address 9 If you want to enter a description for your filter click the Description tab and enter the description there 10 Click the OK or Close button and the New Rule Properties screen should appear with the IP Fil...

Page 62: ... list win Router 2 Click the Filter Action tab and click the filter action Require Security radio button Then click the Edit button 3 From the Security Methods tab verify that the Negotiate security option is enabled and deselect the Accept unsecured communication but always respond using IPSec check box Select Session key Perfect Forward Secrecy and click the OK button Figure B 12 Security Method...

Page 63: ...Edit button 5 Change the authentication method to Use this string to protect the key exchange preshared key and enter the preshared key string such as XYZ12345 Click the OK button 6 This new Preshared key will be displayed Click the Apply button to continue if it appears on your screen otherwise proceed to the next step Figure B 13 Authentication Methods Figure B 14 Preshared Key Figure B 15 New P...

Page 64: ... button Then enter the Router s WAN IP Address 8 Select the Connection Type tab and click All network connections Then click the OK or Close button to finish this rule Tunnel 2 Router win 9 In the new policy s properties screen make sure that win Router is selected and deselect the Use Add Wizard check box Then click the Add button to create the second IP filter Figure B 16 Tunnel Setting Tab Figu...

Page 65: ...rity Then click the Edit button From the Security Methods tab verify that the Negotiate security option is enabled and deselect the Accept unsecured communication but always respond using IPSec check box Select Session key Perfect Forward Secrecy and click the OK button 12 Click the Authentication Methods tab and verify that the authentication method Kerberos is selected Then click the Edit button...

Page 66: ...5 This is a sample key string Yours should be a key that is unique but easy to remember Then click the OK button 14 This new Preshared key will be displayed Click the Apply button to continue if it appears on your screen otherwise proceed to the next step 15 Click the Tunnel Setting tab click the radio button for The tunnel endpoint is specified by this IP Address and enter the Windows 2000 XP com...

Page 67: ...All network connections Then click the OK or Close button to finish 17 From the Rules tab click the OK or Close button to return to the secpol screen Step 4 Assign New IPSec Policy In the IP Security Policies on Local Computer window right click the policy named to_Router and click Assign A green arrow appears in the folder icon Figure B 25 Connection Type Figure B 26 Rules Figure B 27 Local Compu...

Page 68: ...he Remote Security Router fields 7 Select fromtwo different types of encryption DES or 3DES 3DES being more secure You may choose either of these but it must be the same type of encryption that is being used by the VPN device at the other end of the tunnel Or you may choose not to encrypt by selecting Disable 8 Select from two types of authentication MD5 and SHA SHA being more secure As with encry...

Page 69: ...ck Start and Run In the Open field enter winipcfg Then press the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the IP Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet Adapter you have connected to the Gateway via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen This is the MAC address for your Ethernet Adapter and is shown in hexadecimal as a series of numbers a...

Page 70: ... the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen it is the MAC address for your Ethernet Adapter This appears as a series of numbers and letters The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC filtering The example shows the Ethernet Adapters s MAC address as 00 00 00 00 00 00 Your computer will show something different The example shows the Ethernet Adapter s IP address as 192...

Page 71: ...rmware Upgrade tab from the Administration tab Follow these instructions 1 Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys international website and then extracted 2 Double click the firmware file you downloaded and extracted Click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions there Figure D 1 Upgrade Firmware ...

Page 72: ...ers follow to communicate over a network Your computers will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other com...

Page 73: ...s the hosting of a website FTP server or e mail server with a fixed domain name e g www xyz com and a dynamic IP address Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by leasing an IP address to a user for a limited a...

Page 74: ...ology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Window...

Page 75: ...name and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe RJ 45 Registered Jack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together Se...

Page 76: ...t A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability UDP User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer ver...

Page 77: ... Cabling Type CAT 5 UTP Ethernet Standard Telephone ADSL LEDs Power Ethernet 1 4 DSL Internet Security features Stateful Packet Inspection SPI Firewall Dimensions 186 mm x 154 mm x 48 mm Unit Weight 0 395 kg Power External 12V DC 1A Certifications FCC CE UL Operating Temp 0ºC to 40ºC 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temp 20ºC to 70ºC 4ºF to 158ºF Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 ...

Page 78: ...IED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Linksys b has not been installed operated re...

Page 79: ...ning 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 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This eq...

Page 80: ... mail Address Austria support at linksys com Belgium support be linksys com Denmark support dk linksys com France support fr linksys com Germany support de linksys com Italy support it linksys com Netherlands support nl linksys com Norway support no linksys com Portugal support pt linksys com Spain support es linksys com Sweden support se linksys com Switzerland support ch linksys com United Kingd...

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