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Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
The Status Tab
ADSL Gateway
The Status Tab
The Gateway Tab
This screen displays information about the Gateway and its Internet connection.
Gateway Information
This section displays the Gateway’s Firmware Version, MAC Address, and Current Time.
Internet Connection
This section shows the following information: the Connection, Login Type, Interface, IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, DNS 1, 2, and 3 server IP addresses, and WINS address. Depending on the login type, other
information about the connection may also appear.
Connect
and
Disconnect
buttons appear when an ADSL connection is available. Use these buttons to bring the
connection up or down.
Click the
Refresh
button if you want to update the displayed information.
Figure 5-42: Gateway
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Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
The Status Tab
ADSL Gateway
The Local Network Tab
The Local Network information that is displayed is the local MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server
status, and DHCP start and end IP addresses. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the
DHCP Clients
Table
button. To view the ARP/RARP Table, click the
ARP/RARP
Table
button.
DHCP Client Table. The DHCP Active IP Table shows the current DHCP Client data. You will see the computer name,
IP address, MAC address, and expiration time of the dynamic IP address for the clients using the DHCP server.
(This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically.) Click the
Refresh
button if you want to
refresh the displayed information. To delete a client from the DHCP server, select the client, and then click the
Delete
button. Click the
Close
button to return to the
Local Network
screen.
ARP/RARP Table. The ARP/RARP Table shows the current data for the local network clients that have sent an ARP
request to the Gateway. You will see their IP addresses and MAC addresses. (This data is stored in temporary
memory and changes periodically.) An ARP request is a request sent by the Gateway asking clients with IP
addresses for their MAC addresses, so the Gateway can map IP addresses to MAC addresses. RARP is the reverse
of ARP. Click the
Refresh
button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click the
Close
button to return
to the
Local Network
screen.
Click the
Refresh
button if you want to refresh the displayed information.
Figure 5-44: DHCP Active IP Table
Figure 5-45: ARP/RARP Table
Figure 5-43: Local Network
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Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
The Status Tab
ADSL Gateway
The DSL Connection Tab
This screen shows information about the DSL connection and PVC connections.
DSL Status
This section shows the following: DSL Status, DSL Modulation Mode, DSL Path Mode, Downstream Rate,
Upstream Rate, Downstream Margin, Upstream Margin, Downstream Line Attenuation, Upstream Line
Attenuation, Downstream Transmit Power, and Upstream Transmit Power.
PVC Connection
Connection: To view information about a particular PVC, select that PVC’s number from this list.
This section displays the following information: Encapsulation, Multiplexing, QoS, Pcr Rate, Scr Rate, Autodetect,
VPI, VCI, Enable status, and PVC Status.
Click the
Refresh
button if you want to refresh the displayed information.
Figure 5-46: DSL Connection
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
ADSL Gateway
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. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys
international website at www.linksys.com/international.
Common Problems and Solutions
1.
I need to set a static IP address on a computer.
You can assign a static IP address to a computer by performing the following steps:
•
For Windows 98 and Me:
1.
Click
Start
,
Settings
, and
Control Panel
. Double-click
Network
.
2.
In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP-> associated with your
Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line
with no association to an Ethernet adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.
3.
In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify an IP address. Enter a
unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway.
Make sure that each IP address is unique for each computer or network device.
4.
Click the
Gateway
tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.1.1, which is the default IP
address of the Gateway. Click the Add button to accept the entry.
5.
Click the
DNS
tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain
names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP
has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for
the information.
6.
Click the
OK
button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or
the OK button for the Network
window.
7.
Restart the computer when asked.
•
For Windows 2000:
1.
Click
Start
,
Settings
, and
Control Panel
. Double-click
Network and Dial-Up Connections
.
2.
Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and
select the Properties option.
3.
In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
click the
Properties
button. Select
Use the following IP address
option.
4.
Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Gateway.
5.
Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.
6.
Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Gateway’s default IP address).
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
ADSL Gateway
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.
8.
Click the
OK
button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the
OK
button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
9.
Restart the computer if asked.
•
For Windows XP:
The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using
the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the
instructions for Windows 2000.
1.
Click
Start
and
Control Panel
.
2.
Click the
Network and Internet Connections
icon and then the
Network Connections
icon.
3.
Right-click the
Local Area Connection
that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using,
and select the Properties option.
4.
In the
This connection uses the following items
box, highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
. Click
the
Properties
button.
5.
Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the
Gateway.
6.
Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.
7.
Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Gateway’s default IP address).
8.
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.
9.
Click the
OK
button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the
OK
button in the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
2.
I want to test my Internet connection.
A.
Check your TCP/IP settings.
For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP:
•
Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.
For Windows NT 4.0:
•
Click
Start
,
Setting
s, and
Control Panel
. Double-click the
Network
icon.
•
Click the Protocol tab, and double-click on TCP/IP Protocol.
•
When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter
and set it for
Obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server.
•
Click the
OK
button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the
Close
button in the Network
window.
•
Restart the computer if asked.
B.
Open a command prompt.
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