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WAG325N
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway WAG325N Model No:...

  • Page 2: Icon Descriptions

    Copyright and Trademarks 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 © 2007 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

    Chapter 1: Product Overview LEDs ............4 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Product Usage Restrictions ........38 Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international ....38 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Chapter1 Chapter 1: Product Overvew Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway. The Gateway lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Gateway to share resources such as computers, printers and files.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

    These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admn. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Installation

    Chapter3 Chapter 3: Installaton Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup CD- ROM. If you have problems running the Setup CD-ROM, use this chapter. Connection Make sure that all the devices that you are working with are powered down, including your computer(s) and the Gateway.

  • Page 8: Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter3 Chapter : Advanced Confguraton After setting up the Gateway with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Gateway will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Gateway’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.
  • Page 9 Chapter3 VC Settings Configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section. Multplexng 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; UBR (Unspecific Bit Rate) for application that are not time-sensitive, such as e-mail;...
  • Page 10 Chapter3 Internet Connection Type > RFC 2516 PPPoE PPPoE Settings User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Tme the Gateway to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time).
  • Page 11 Chapter3 Internet Connection Type > RFC 1483 Bridged IP Settings Select Obtan an IP Address Automatcally if your ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. If you are required to use a permanent (static) IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Use the followng IP Address.

  • Page 12: Setup > Ddns

    (DHCP) server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network for you. Unless you already have one, Linksys recommends that you keep the default, Enable. You can also use the Gateway in DHCP Relay mode. (This setting is not available for all encapsulation types.)

  • Page 13: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Chapter3 Password Enter the Password for your account. Host Name Enter the DDNS URL assigned by the service. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed. Connect To manually trigger an update, click this button. Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
  • Page 14 Wreless Network Name (SSID) The network name is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Linksys recommends that you change the default, lnksys, to a unique name of your choice. Rado Band...

  • Page 15: Wireless > Wireless Security

    Chapter3 Wireless-B networking only, select Standard - 20MHz Channel. NOTE: If you select Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then Wirelss-N can use two channels: a primary one (Wide Channel) and a secondary on (Standard Channel). This will enhance Wireless-N performance..
  • Page 16 Passphrase. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with Windows XP Zero Configuration. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless...

  • Page 17: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. NOTE: The WEP Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you are use non- Linksys products, manually enter the appropriate WEP key on those devices. WEP Key 1- If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.

  • Page 18: Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter3 MAC 01-0 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose wireless access you want to block or allow Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings This Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Gateway’s advanced wireless functions.

  • Page 19: Security > Firewall

    Chapter3 reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 23. RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default, 23, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled.

  • Page 20: Security > Vpn

    Chapter3 Security > VPN Security > VPN Tunnel Establishing a Tunnel The Gateway creates a tunnel or channel between two endpoints, so that the data or information between these endpoints is secure. To establish this tunnel, select the tunnel you wish to create in the Select Tunnel Entry drop- down box.
  • Page 21 Chapter3 Authentcaton Authentication acts as another level of security. There are two types of authentication: MD5 and SHA (SHA is recommended because it is more secure). As with encryption, either of these may be selected, provided that the VPN device at the other end of the tunnel is using the same type of authentication.

  • Page 22: Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy

    Chapter3 From the Advanced Settings screen you can adjust the settings for specific VPN tunnels. Phase 1 Phase 1 is used to create a security association (SA), often called the IKE SA. After Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 is used to create one or more IPSec SAs, which are then used to key IPSec sessions.

  • Page 23: Applications And Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

    Chapter3 To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time. Select a number from the Internet Access Policy drop- down menu. To enable this policy, select Enable. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. Click Edt Lst of PCs to select which computers will be affected by the policy.

  • Page 24: Applications And Gaming > Port Range Forwarding

    Chapter3 IP Address For each application, enter the IP address of the computer that should receive the requests. Enabled For each application, select Enabled to enable port forwarding. Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Applications and Gaming >...

  • Page 25: Applications And Gaming > Dmz

    Chapter3 Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC.
  • Page 26 Chapter3 Applications Applcatons Select the appropriate application. If you select Add a New Application, follow the Add a New Application instructions. Prorty Select the appropriate priority: Hgh, Medum, Normal, or Low. Click the Add button to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.

  • Page 27: Administration > Management

    1. Gateway User Name Enter the default Gateway User Name, admn. Gateway Password Linksys recommends that you change the default Gateway Password, admn, to one of your choice. Re-enter to Confrm Enter the Gateway Password again to confirm.

  • Page 28: Administration > Diagnostics

    Chapter3 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows XP and Vista to automatically configure the Gateway for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default, Enable. Otherwise, select Dsable. WLAN If you are using the Gateway in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable...

  • Page 29: Administration > Backup & Restore

    Chapter3 Ping Test Ping Test Parameters The ping test checks the status of a connection. Png Target IP Enter the IP address that you want to ping. This can be either a local (LAN) or Internet (WAN) IP address. Png Sze Enter the packet size you want to use.

  • Page 30: Administration > Firmware Upgrade

    Administration > Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. Then extract the file. Please Select a Fle to Upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 31: Status > Wireless

    Chapter3 Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Gateway is displayed. DHCP Server DHCP Server The status of the Gateway’s DHCP server function is displayed. Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.
  • Page 32 Chapter3 Status > DSL Connection DSL Connection Status The status of the DSL connection is displayed. Downstream Rate The download speed of traffic from the Internet to the Gateway is displayed. Upstream Rate The upload speed of traffic from the Gateway to the Internet is displayed.

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    (the default IP address is 192.18.1.1). When prompted, complete the User  name and Password fields (the default user name and password is admn). Click the appropriate tab to change the settings WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer Linksys www.lnksys.com/nternatonal website,...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Specifications

    AppendixB Appendx B: Specfcatons Model Number WAG325N Standards Draft 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, g.992.1 (g.dmt), g.992.2 (g.lite), g.992.3, g.992.5, T1.413i2, U-R2 for Annex B Ports Power, DSL, Ethernet (1-4) Button Reset Cabling Type RJ-45, RJ-11 for Annex A...

  • Page 35: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    AppendixC Appendx C: Warranty Informaton 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’...

  • Page 36: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    AppendixD Appendx D: Regulatory Informaton FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 37: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To Eu Directive 1999/5/Ec (R&Tte Directive)

    Visit www.lnksys.com/nternatonal and select your country or region. Then select your product. If you need any other technical documentation, see the “Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international” section, as shown later in this appendix. Regulatory Information Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 38: Ce Marking

    3 dB or more below the applicable limit. As such, TPC is not required. CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-N, -G, -B, and/or -A products, the following CE mark, notified body number (where applicable), and class 2 identifier are added to the equipment.

  • Page 39: Product Usage Restrictions

    100 mW EIRP are illegal. Third-Party Software or Firmware The use of software or firmware not supported/provided by Linksys may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements. Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international Follow these steps to access technical documents: Enter http://www.linksys.com/international in your...

  • Page 40: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Englsh - Envronmental Informaton for Customers n...
  • Page 41 AppendixD Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest. Olete kohustatud kõrvaldama käesoleva ja ka muud elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi või kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette nähtud kogumispunktide kaudu.
  • Page 42 AppendixD Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių...
  • Page 43 AppendixD Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para clentes da Unão Europea A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.

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