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Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Overview

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Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port

Switch

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).

The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for your modem with you after

installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that data.

After you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin

installation and setup of the Gateway.

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 (see Figure 4-1), 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.

Figure 4-1: Ethernet Connection

NOTE:

A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each

phone and wall jack to prevent interference.

Contact your ISP if you have any questions.

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Connection to a Computer

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4.

Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel (see Figure 4-2) to the wall jack of

the ADSL line. A small device called a microfilter may be necessary between each phone and wall jack to

prevent interference.

Contact your ISP if you have any questions.

5.

Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter

into a power outlet.

Turn the On/Off switch to On.

•

The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly

and the switch is turned on. The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then it will light up steady when

the self-test is complete. If the LED flashes for one minute 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 4-2: ADSL Connection

Figure 4-3: Power Connection

NOTE:

You should always plug the Gateway’s power

adapter into a power strip with surge protection.

NOTE:

You should always change the SSID from its

default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.

IMPORTANT:

For countries that have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors, make sure to

only place the microfilters between the phone and the wall jack and

not

between the

Modem and the wall jack or your ADSL will not connect.

For countries that do

not

have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors (e.g. France, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom, etc.), except for ISDN users, the microfilter has to be used

between the modem and the wall jack, because the microfilter will have the RJ-11

connector.

Annex B users (E1 and DE versions of the Gateway) must use the included special cable to

connect the gateway to the wall jack (RJ-45 to RJ-12).

If you require splitters or special

jacks, please contact your service provider.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway

Overview

ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch

Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway

Overview

Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Gateway’s web-based utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter

will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web

browser through use of a computer connected to the Gateway. For a basic network setup, most users only have to

use the following screens of the Utility:

•

Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.

•

Management. Click the

Administration

tab and then the

Management

tab. The Gateway’s default username

and password is admin. To secure the Gateway, change the Password from its default.

There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status.

Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

Setup

•

Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.

•

DDNS. To enable the Gateway’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature, 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 screen.

Access Restrictions

•

Internet Access. This screen allows you to prevent or permit only certain users from attaching to your

network.

Note:

For added security, you should change

the password through the Administration tab.

Have You:

Enabled TCP/IP on your computers?

computers communicate over the network with

this protocol. Refer to Windows Help for more

information on TCP/IP.

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Applications & Gaming

•

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

•

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

click this tab.

•

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

•

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

screen.

•

QoS. QoS ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-

time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing.

Administration

•

Management. On this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, SNMP, UPnP, and WT-82 settings.

•

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

•

Diagnostics. Use this screen to do a Ping Test.

•

Backup&Restore. The Backup&Restore tab allows you to back up and restore the Gateway’s configuration file.

•

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

•

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

•

Reboot. This tab allows you to do a soft or hard reboot of your Gateway.

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.

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How to Access the Web-based Utility

ADSL2 Gateway with 4-Port Switch

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, shown in Figure 5-1 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

OK

button.

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.

Internet Setup

•

PVC Connection. Select a PVC connection number from the drop-down menu. Then, select the

Enable Now

to

enable the connection.

•

VC Settings. Virtual Circuits (VPI and VCI): These fields consist of two items: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI

(Virtual Channel Identifier). Your ISP will provide the correct settings for these fields.

•

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;

UBR

, Unspecific Bit Rate for application that are none-time sensitive, such as email;

or

VBR

, Variable Bite Rate for Bursty traffic and bandwidth sharing with other application.

•

Pcr Rate: Peak Cell Rate, divide the DSL line rate by 424 to find the PCR to get the maximum rate the

sender can send cells. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider).

•

Scr Rate: Sustain Cell Rate, sets the average cell rate that can be transmitted. SCR normally less than

PCR. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider).

•

Autodetect: Select

Enable

to have the settings automatically entered or

Disable

to enter the values

manually.

•

Virtual Circuit: Enter the VPI and VCi ranges in the fields.

Figure 5-2: Basic Setup Tab

Figure 5-1: Password Screen