Linksys AG241 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
®
Model No.
WIRED
with 4-Port Switch
ADSL2 Gateway
AG241
User Guide
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ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch
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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
How to Use this Guide
Your Guide to the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch has been designed to make understanding networking with
the Gateway easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading 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”.
This exclamation point means there is a Caution or
Warning and is something that could damage your
property or the Gateway.
word:
definition.
This checkmark means there is a Note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to while
using the Gateway.
This question mark provides you with a reminder about
something you might need to do while using the Gateway.
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
AG241-EU-UG-50208
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ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Pot Switch
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1
Welcome
1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Network
4
The Gateway’s Functions
4
IP Addresses
4
What is a VPN?
5
Why do I need a VPN?
6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch
8
The Back Panel
8
The Front Panel
9
Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch
10
Overview
10
Wired Connection to a Computer
11
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
13
Overview
13
How to Access the Web-based Utility
15
The Setup Tab
15
The Security Tab
22
The Access Restrictions Tab
27
The Applications and Gaming Tab
29
The Administration Tab
32
The Status Tab
37
Common Problems and Solutions
39
Frequently Asked Questions
47
Introduction
53
Environment
53
How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel
54
Windows 98 or Me Instructions
64
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
65
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Network
4
Figure 2-2: Computer-to-VPN Gateway
6
Figure 2-3: VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway
7
Figure 3-1: Back Panel
8
Figure 3-2: Front Panel
9
Figure 4-1: Ethernet Connection
11
Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection
11
Figure 4-3: Power Connection
11
Figure 5-1: Password Screen
15
Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Tab
15
Figure 5-3: Dynamic IP
16
Figure 5-4: Static IP
16
Figure 5-5: IPoA
17
Figure 5-6: RFC 2516 PPPoE
17
Figure 5-7: RFC 2364 PPPoA
18
Figure 5-8: Bridged Mode Only
18
Figure 5-9: Optional Settings
19
Figure 5-10: DynDNS.org
20
Figure 5-11: TZO.com
20
Figure 5-12: Advanced Routing
21
Figure 5-13: Routing Table List
22
Figure 5-14: Firewall
23
Figure 5-15: VPN
24
Figure 5-16: VPN Settings Summary
24
Figure 5-17: Manual Key Management
25
Figure 5-18: System Log
25
Figure 5-19: Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup
26
Figure 5-20: Internet Access
27
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Figure 5-21: Internet Policy Summary
27
Figure 5-22: List of PCs
28
Figure 5-23: Port Services
28
Figure 5-24: Single Port Forwarding
29
Figure 5-25: Port Range Forwarding
29
Figure 5-26: Port Triggering
30
Figure 5-27: DMZ
30
Figure 5-28: QOS
31
Figure 5-29: Management
32
Figure 5-30: Reporting
33
Figure 5-31: System Log
33
Figure 5-32: Ping Test
34
Figure 5-33: Backup&Restore
34
Figure 5-34: Factory Defaults
35
Figure 5-35: Firmware Upgrade
35
Figure 5-36: Reboot
36
Figure 5-37: Status
37
Figure 5-38: Local Network
37
Figure 5-39: DHCP Clients Table
37
Figure 5-40: DSL Connection
38
Figure B-1: Local Security Screen
54
Figure B-2: Rules Tab
54
Figure B-3: IP Filter List Tab
54
Figure B-4: IP Filter LIst
55
Figure B-5: Filters Properties
55
Figure B-6: New Rule Properties
55
Figure B-7: IP Filter List
56
Figure B-8: Filters Properties
56
Figure B-9: New Rule Properties
56
Figure B-10: IP Filter List Tab
57

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