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Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
The Administration Tab
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Administration Tab
Management
The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features.
Gateway Access
Local Gateway Access. To ensure the Gateway’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access
the Gateway’s Web-based Utility. The default username and password is admin.
•
Gateway Username. Enter the default
admin
. It is recommended that you change the default username to one
of your choice.
•
Gateway Password. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice.
•
Re-enter to confirm. Re-enter the Gateway’s new Password to confirm it.
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Remote Gateway Access. This feature allows you to access the Gateway from a remote location, via the
Internet.
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Remote Administration. This feature allows you to manage the Gateway from a remote location via the
Internet. To enable Remote Administration, click
Enabled
.
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Administration Port. Enter the port number you will use to remotely access the Gateway.
SNMP
SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol.
Identification. To enable SNMP, click
Enabled
. To disable SNMP, click
Disabled
.
UPnP
UPnP allows Windows XP to automatically configure the Gateway for various Internet applications, such as
gaming and videoconferencing.
Figure 5-35: Management
IMPORTANT:
Enabling remote Administration allows anyone with access to your
password to configure the Gateway from somewhere else on the Internet.
