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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g User Guide ADSL Gateway WIRELESS with 2 Phone Ports WAG54GP2 Model No.
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions IP Addresses What is a VPN? Why do I need a VPN? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 6: Wireless Security Important Information for Wireless Products Appendix B: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Gateway93 Introduction Environment How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Figure 1-1: Network Figure 1-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway Figure 1-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connecting your networking devices Figure 3-2: Connecting your ADSL line Figure 3-3: Connecting your phones Figure 3-4: Connecting the power Figure 4-1: Password Screen Figure 4-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Figure 4-25: VPN Settings Summary Figure 4-26: Auto Key Management Figure 4-27: Manual Key Management Figure 4-28: System Log Figure 4-29: Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup Figure 4-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Parental Control Figure 4-31: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Figure 4-32: Internet Policy Summary Figure 4-33: List of PCs...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-5: Purchase Service Figure 5-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service Figure 5-7: Congratulations Figure 5-8: Parental Controls Login Figure 5-9: Support Center Figure 5-10: Subscribe to Service Figure 5-11: Update Contact Information Figure 5-12: Cancel Your Parental Control Account Figure 5-13: Activity Reports Figure 5-14: Types of Reports...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Figure C-2: Rules Tab Figure C-3: IP Filter List Tab Figure C-4: IP Filter LIst Figure C-5: Filters Properties Figure C-6: New Rule Properties Figure C-7: IP Filter List Figure C-8: Filters Properties Figure C-9: New Rule Properties Figure C-10: IP Filter List Tab Figure C-11: Filter Acton Tab...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Planning Your Network

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks. This Gateway connects your local network, or the group of computers in your home or office, to the Internet. The Gateway processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.

  • Page 10: What Is A Vpn

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Since you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway.
  • Page 11 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection: • VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway • Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Gateway The VPN Gateway creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions between them are secure.

  • Page 12: Why Do I Need A Vpn

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 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 Gateway for his always-on Internet connection. His Gateway is configured with his office's VPN settings. When he connects to his office's Gateway, the two Gateways create a VPN tunnel, encrypting and decrypting data.
  • Page 13 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 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 network diagnostic tools, are often built into operating systems and allow the data to be viewed in clear text.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Adsl Gateway With 2 Phone Ports

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Back Panel The Gateway’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the back panel. The Gateway’s Reset button is also located on the back panel.

  • Page 15: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Gateway's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on. Ethernet (1-4) Green.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Connecting The Wireless-G Adsl Gateway

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview The Gateway’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked computers to accept the IP addresses that the Gateway assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Gateway with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 17: Wired Connection To A Computer

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Wired Connection to a Computer 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 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.
  • Page 18 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Configuring The Gateway

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway Overview Have You: Enabled TCP/IP on your computers? Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Gateway’s web-based utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter computers communicate over the network with this will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions.
  • Page 20 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 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, PPPoE, L2TP, and/or PPTP Pass-through, and set up VPN tunnels, use this screen.

  • Page 21: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports • Reboot. From this screen, you can reboot the Gateway. Status • Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway. • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless network. •...

  • Page 22: The Setup Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab The Basic Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to save your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
  • Page 23 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports RFC 1483 Bridged VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. • Multiplexing. Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type. Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic;...
  • Page 24 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports IP Settings. Follow the instructions in the section for your type of encapsulation. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically if you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. If you are required to use a permanent (static) IP address to connect to the Internet, select Use the following IP Address. •...
  • Page 25 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports RFC 1483 Routed VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. • Multiplexing. Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type. Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic;...
  • Page 26 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports IPoA If you are required to use IPoA (IP over ATM), then select IPoA. VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. • Multiplexing. Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. •...
  • Page 27 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports RFC 2516 PPPoE VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. • Multiplexing. Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type. Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic;...
  • Page 28 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports PPPoE Settings. Follow the instructions in the section for your type of encapsulation. • PPPoE Session. Configure the Service Name, User Name, and Password settings provided by your ISP. Enter the domain name in the Match Domain Name field. Connect on Demand.
  • Page 29 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports RFC 2364 PPPoA VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. • Multiplexing. Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type. Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic;...
  • Page 30 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Bridged Mode Only If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a standalone modem, select Bridged Mode Only. All NAT and routing is disabled in this mode. VC Settings.
  • Page 31 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports DNS Proxy If the PCs on your network are enabled with DNS, enable the DNS Proxy to foward the DNS entries. Optional Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name/Domain Name.
  • Page 32 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports AutoDetect LAN DHCP Server. If you want the Gateway to automatically detect a DHCP server on the local network, then select the Enable radio button. (When this feature is enabled, the DHCP Relay radio button for the Local DHCP Server setting will be unavailable.) Otherwise, keep the default, Disable.
  • Page 33 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The DDNS Tab The Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Gateway.
  • Page 34 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the dynamic routing and static routing settings. Advanced Routing Operating Mode. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Gateway to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
  • Page 35 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports • Hop Count. Hop Count is the number of hops to each node until the destination is reached (16 hops maximum). Enter the Hop Count in the field. • Show Routing Table. Click the Show Routing Table button to open a screen displaying how data is routed through your network.

  • Page 36: The Wireless Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to choose your wireless network mode and wireless security. Wireless Network Wireless Network Mode. If you have 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the default setting, Mixed.
  • Page 37 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Security Tab The Gateway’s wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the Gateway: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption.
  • Page 38 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports WEP. WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. To use WEP, select a Default Key (choose which Key to use), and a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Then either generate a WEP key using a Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.
  • Page 39 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Wireless Access Tab Wireless Network Access Selecting Allow All, from the Wireless Access tab, allows access to the wireless network from any PC. To restrict access to the network, select Restrict Access, then select Prevent to prevent access or Permit only to permit access.
  • Page 40 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features, including Authentication Type, Basic Data Rates, Control Tx Rates, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, RTS Threshold, and Fragmentation Threshold. Authentication Type.

  • Page 41: The Security Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. This screen contains Filters and the option to Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific Internet data types and block anonymous Internet requests. To add Firewall Protection, click Enable.
  • Page 42 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. The VPN screen allows you to configure your VPN settings to make your network more secure. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough.
  • Page 43 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Remote Security Gateway. The Remote Security Gateway is the VPN device, such as a second VPN Gateway, on the remote end of the VPN tunnel. Enter the IP Address or Domain of the VPN device at the other end of the tunnel. The remote VPN device can be another VPN Gateway, a VPN Server, or a computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec.
  • Page 44 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Click the Connect button to connect your VPN tunnel. Click View Logs to view system, UPnP, VPN, firewall, access, or all logs.Click the Advanced Settings button and the Advanced IPSec VPN Tunnel Setup screen will appear.
  • Page 45 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Group. There are two Diffie-Hellman Groups to choose from: 768-bit and 1024-bit. Diffie-Hellman refers to a cryptographic technique that uses public and private keys for encryption and decryption. Key Life Time. The number in the Key Lifetime field, shows the amount of seconds the key will be used until a re- key negotiation is completed.

  • Page 46: The Access Restrictions Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Access Restrictions Tab Parental Control (This service is available in the United States and Canada ONLY.) The Parental Control screen allows you to sign up and manage your Linksys Parental Controls account. The Linksys Parental Control Service* gives you powerful tools to control the availability of Internet services, access, and features, customizable for each member of your family.
  • Page 47 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Internet Access The Internet Access tab allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific computers and set up filters by using network port numbers. Internet Access Policy.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 4. If you wish to Deny or Allow Internet access for those computers you listed on the List of PCs screen, click the option. 5. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or Telnet, by selecting a service from the drop-down menus next to Blocked Services.

  • Page 49: The Applications And Gaming Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding PVC Connection Select PVC stands for "Permanent Virtual Circuit". It is a virtual circuit link between two nodes for ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) network. Each PVC functions as a separate Internet connection. You may set up to eight PVCs on the Gateway.
  • Page 50 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Port Range Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
  • Page 51 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing through DMZ Hosting. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one computer at the same time, which differs from Port Range Forwarding, which can only forward a maximum of 10 ranges of ports.
  • Page 52 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Telnet. A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol that defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail.

  • Page 53: The Administration Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 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.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports SNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. To enable SNMP, click Enabled. To disable SNMP, click Disabled. If enabled, then specify the IP address(es) allowed to have SNMP access. Select All to allow all IP addresses with no restrictions, IP address to specify a single IP address, or IP range to specify a range of IP addresses.
  • Page 55 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports IGMP-Proxy If your multimedia application or device is not working properly behind the Gateway, then you can enable IGMPProxy to allow multicast traffic through the Gateway. PVC Available. The Gateway uses one Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) connection, so select the number 1 from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 56 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Reporting The Reporting tab provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. It also provides logs for VPN and firewall events. Log. To enable log reporting, click Enabled. Logviewer IP Address.
  • Page 57 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Diagnostics Ping Test Ping Test Parameters Ping Target IP. Enter the IP Address that you want to ping in the field. This can be either a local IP or an Internet IP address. Ping Size.
  • Page 58 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Firmware Upgrade The ADSL Gateway allows you to upgrade firmware for the Gateway’s network functions. To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website and then extracted.

  • Page 59: The Status Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab Gateway This screen displays information about your Gateway and its Internet Connections. Gateway Information Gateway Information displays the Software Version, MAC Address, and Current Time. Internet Connections The Internet Connections will be displayed after selecting the Internet connection number from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Wireless The Wireless network information that is displayed is the Wireless Firmware Version, MAC Address, Mode, SSID, DHCP Server, Channel, and Encryption Function. Click the Wireless Clients Connected button to view the wireless clients connected to the Gateway. Click the Refresh button if you want to Refresh your screen.
  • Page 61 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Voice The Voice screen displays Information, Line 1 Status, and Line 2 Status status. Click the Refresh button if you want to Refresh your screen. Figure 4-52: Status Tab - Voice Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway The Status Tab...

  • Page 62: The Voice Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports The Voice Tab Voice Authentication The Voice Authentication feature is used by your ISP for configuring the Gateway’s voice features. Login to these features is accomplished on this screen. Figure 4-53: Voice Tab - Voice Authentication Chapter 4: Configuring the Gateway The Voice Tab...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Using The Linksys Parental Control Service

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service Overview This chapter will describe the Linksys Parental Control Service*, as well as explain how to sign up for the Service, manage your account, and use the Internet when the Service is actively controlling Internet traffic and messages. Introduction The Linksys Parental Control Service makes it easy for you to keep your family safe on the Internet.

  • Page 64: Signing Up For The Linksys Parental Control Service

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service Note: To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. There are two ways to access the website you will use to sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account. Setup Wizard At the end of the Setup Wizard, you will see the Safe Surfing screen.

  • Page 65: Signing Up For The Linksys Parental Control Service

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Signing up for the Linksys Parental Control Service To sign up for your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions: 1. After you click Linksys Parental Control Service from the Setup Wizard or the Sign Up for Parental Control Service button from the Web-based Utility, the Linksys Service Agreement screen will appear.
  • Page 66 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 3. To pay now, complete the form on the Purchase Service screen. Your account information will automatically appear. In the User Information section, enter your address in the Address1, Address2 (if necessary), City, State/Prov, and Zip Code fields.
  • Page 67 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 4. The Router will now connect to the Parental Control Service. Figure 5-6: Connecting to the Parental Control Service 5. When the sign-up process is complete, you will receive an e-mail message, and you will see the Congratulations screen.

  • Page 68: Managing Linksys Parental Controls

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Managing Linksys Parental Controls To manage your Linksys Parental Controls account, you will need an active Internet connection. Then follow these instructions: 1. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility. 2. Click the Access Restrictions tab. 3.

  • Page 69: Support Center

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Support Center On the left of the Support Center screen, you can access the Activity Reports, Family Settings, and Suggest a Rating webpages. These and the Support Center webpage are accessible from every screen. (Click Billing and Support to return to the Support Center webpage.) On the Support Center screen, you also have access to the following: Subscribe to Service...
  • Page 70 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Update Account Info Click this link to update your contact information or change your Parental Controls billing and support password (this is separate from your Parental Controls user password). The Update Contact Information screen will appear. Follow these instructions: 1.

  • Page 71: Activity Reports

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Activity Reports On the Activity Reports screen, you will be able to view a report of Internet activities for your entire family or a specific family member. Click Family to view family reports, or click an individual’s name to view his or her reports.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports E-mail Report Click this link to view all e-mail activities. Each entry lists details under five column headings: Date, Family Member, Reason, Sender’s E-mail Address, and Receiver’s E-mail Address. You can click a column heading to sort entries.

  • Page 73: Family Settings

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Family Settings On the Family Settings screen, you will be able to change the settings for a family member or add a new family member. Click a family member’s name to change his or her Internet privileges. You will see the All Settings screen, which lists several categories of settings.
  • Page 74 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports All Settings For each family member you will be able to customize the following privileges: • Online Reporting • Maturity Level • Time Restrictions • Web Browsing Restrictions • E-mail Restrictions • Instant-Messaging Restrictions •...
  • Page 75 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Maturity Level On the Maturity Level screen, click the radio button next to the appropriate age category for the designated family member. There are five categories: Child (under 12). Web browsing is limited to general interest and unlisted sites. E-mail and instant-messaging services are prohibited.
  • Page 76 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Time Restrictions On the Time Restrictions screen, click any hour to allow or deny Internet access (green indicates allowed Internet access, and red indicates blocked Internet access). To allow Internet access for an entire day, click the day of the week in the Allow All Day row.
  • Page 77 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Web Browsing Restrictions On the Web Browsing Restrictions screen, click Web Site Categories if you want to block and allow Web sites by category. Click Blocked & Allowed Web sites if you want to block and allow specific Web sites. Web Site Categories.
  • Page 78 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Blocked & Allowed Web Sites. From this screen, you can control access to specific Web sites. To add an allowed Web site, enter the name of the Web site in the Allow this Web site field. Then click the Add button. To remove an allowed Web site, select the name of the Web site in the Allow Web Sites field, and then click the Remove button.
  • Page 79 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports E-mail Restrictions There are three levels of e-mail privileges available: • May use e-mail freely • May correspond with approved contacts only • May not use e-mail Click the radio button next to the level appropriate for the designated family member. If you restrict e-mails to a list of approved contacts, then click the word here of click here to set up, next to May correspond with approved contacts only.
  • Page 80 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Instant-Messaging Restrictions There are three levels of instant-messaging privileges available. Click the radio button next to the level appropriate for the designated family member. If you restrict instant messaging to a list of approved contacts, then follow these instructions for each approved contact: 1.

  • Page 81: Suggest A Rating

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Suggest a Rating To find out the categorization or rating of a specific Web site, enter its address and click the Find button. If you would like to suggest a different rating for a site or a new rating for an unrated site, enter your comments in the comments field and click the Submit button.
  • Page 82 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 3. In your web browser, a Welcome to Parental Controls screen will appear. Log into the Linksys Parental Control Service. Select your name from the SIGN IN drop-down menu, and enter your password. Select when you want to be automatically logged out.
  • Page 83 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Using the Tray Icon When you right-click the tray icon, you have other menu choices: • Sign In. Click Sign In if you want to log into the Parental Control Service. • Switch User. If you want to log in as a different user, click Switch User. The Welcome to Parental Controls screen will appear.

  • Page 84: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Gateway. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems.
  • Page 85 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 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). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.
  • Page 86 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports For Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT, 2000, and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
  • Page 87 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 5. I can’t get my Virtual Private Network (VPN) working through the Gateway. Access the Gateway’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway, and go to the Security tab. Make sure you have IPsec passthrough and/or PPTP pass-through enabled. •...
  • Page 88 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below: Customized Application External Port IP Address Enable Web server 80 to 80 192.168.1.100 FTP server 21 to 21 192.168.1.101 SMTP (outgoing) 25 to 25...
  • Page 89 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one computer to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting.
  • Page 90 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 1. Start Netscape Navigator, and click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies. 2. Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet selected on this screen. 3. Close all the windows to finish. 11. To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory default. Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it.
  • Page 91 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 1. To connect to the Gateway, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. 2. Enter the username and password, if asked. (The default username and password is admin.) 3.
  • Page 92 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports • If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet 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. •...
  • Page 93 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Gateway.
  • Page 94 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Gateway’s web-based utility. If the Gateway’s Internet connection is working well, there is no need to download 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.
  • Page 95 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports How can I check whether 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.
  • Page 96 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless network must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and access point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes.
  • Page 97 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Will the information be intercepted while it is being transmitted through the air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control.

  • Page 98: Chapter 6: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B: Wireless Security Important Information for Wireless Products Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. So, please keep the following points in mind whenever setting up or using your wireless network. 1.
  • Page 99 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports E. Change the SSID periodically. F. Enable WEP 128-bit Encryption. Please note that this will reduce your network performance. G. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically. For information on implementing these security features, please refer to the User Guide. 4.
  • Page 100 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address.

  • Page 101: Introduction

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Gateway Introduction This document demonstrates how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private NOTE: Keep a record of any changes you make. Those network inside the Gateway and a Windows 2000 or XP computer.

  • Page 102: How To Establish A Secure Ipsec Tunnel

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Step 1: Create an IPSec Policy 1. Click the Start button, select Run, and type secpol.msc in the Open field. The Local Security Setting screen will appear. Figure C-1: Local Security Screen 2.
  • Page 103 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 3. The Filters Properties screen will appear. Select the Addressing tab. In the Source address field, select My IP Address. In the Destination address field, select A specific IP Subnet, and fill in the IP Address: 192.168.1.0 and Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 104 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 7. The IP Filter List screen should appear. Enter an appropriate name, such as Router->win for the filter list, and de-select the Use Add Wizard check box. Click the Add button. Figure C-7: IP Filter List 8.
  • Page 105 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Step 3: Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1: win->Router 1. From the IP Filter List tab, click the filter list win->Router. Figure C-10: IP Filter List Tab 2. Click the Filter Action tab, and click the filter action Require Security radio button. Then, click the Edit button.
  • Page 106 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 4. Select the Authentication Methods tab, and click the Edit button. Figure C-13: Authentication Methods 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. Figure C-14: Preshared Key 6.
  • Page 107 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 7. Select the Tunnel Setting tab, and click The tunnel endpoint is specified by this IP Address radio button. Then, enter the WAN IP Address. Figure C-16: Tunnel Setting Tab 8. Select the Connection Type tab, and click All network connections. Then, click the OK or Close button to finish this rule.
  • Page 108 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 10. Go to the IP Filter List tab, and click the filter list Router->win. Figure C-19: IP Filter List Tab 11. Click the Filter Action tab, and select the filter action Require Security. 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.
  • Page 109 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 13. Change the authentication method to Use this string to protect the key exchange (preshared key), and enter the preshared key string, such as XYZ12345, as shown in the example. (This is a sample key string. Yours should be a key that is unique but easy to remember.) Then click the OK button.
  • Page 110 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports 16. Click the Connection Type tab, and select All network connections. Then click the OK or Close button to finish. Figure C-25: Connection Type 17. From the Rules tab, click the OK or Close button to return to the secpol screen. Figure C-26: Rules 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.
  • Page 111 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Step 5: Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility 1. Open your web browser, and enter 192.168.1.1 in the Address field. Press the Enter key. 2. When the User name and Password field appears, enter the default user name and password admin. Press the Enter key.

  • Page 112: Windows 98 Or Me Instructions

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering feature of the Gateway.

  • Page 113: Windows 2000 Or Xp Instructions

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. 2.

  • Page 114: Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E: Upgrading Firmware The ADSL Gateway allows you to upgrade firmware for the Gateway’s networking functions through the Web- Utility's Firmware Upgrade tab from the Administration tab. Follow these instructions:. Upgrade from WAN To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware from the WAN : Enter the URL for the firmware in the URL field, then click the Upgrade button, and follow the instructions there.

  • Page 115: Appendix E: Windows Help

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix F: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 116: Appendix F: Glossary

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 117 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 118 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
  • Page 119 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
  • Page 120 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

  • Page 121: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), ITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5, ANSI T1.413i2, WAG54G-E1: Annex-B, WAG54G-DE: UR-2 Ports Power, LINE (ADSL), Ethernet (1-4), Phone (1-2) Buttons One Reset Button, One On/Off Switch Cabling Type...
  • Page 122 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Appendix H: Specifications...

  • Page 123: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix I: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 124: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix J: Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 125 Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 126: Appendix J: Contact Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports Appendix K: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)

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