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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Front Panel
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Front Panel
The Gateway's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on.
WLAN
Green. The
WLAN
LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED
is blinking, the Gateway is actively sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices on
the network.
LAN (1-4)
Green. The
LAN
LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Gateway is
successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is blinking, it is an
indication of any network activity.
ADSL
Green. The
ADSL
LED lights up whenever there is a successful modem connection. The LED
blinks while establishing the ADSL connection.
Act
Green. The Act LED blinks when there is network activity across the ADSL connection.
Session
Green. The
Session
LED lights up when a PPPoE or PPPoA session is established.
Figure 3-2: Front Panel
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway
Overview
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband 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).
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.
Once you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin
installation and setup of the Gateway.
If you want to use a computer with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Gateway, continue to “Wired Connection
to a computer.” If you want to use a computer with a wireless adapter to configure the Gateway, continue to
“Wireless Connection to a Computer.”
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway
Wired Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
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 LAN 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.
4.
Connect a phone cable from the ADSL 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.
•
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected
properly. 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.
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.
Figure 4-2: ADSL Connection
Figure 4-1: LAN Connection
IMPORTANT:
If using microfilters, make sure to only place the microfilters
between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Gateway and
the wall jack or your ADSL will not connect.
Figure 4-3: Power Connection
NOTE:
You should always plug the Gateway’s power
adapter into a power strip with surge protection.
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway
Wireless Connection to a Computer
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
2.
Connect a phone cable from the ADSL 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.
3.
Connect the power adapter to the Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter into a power
outlet.
•
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.
The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then light up steady when the self-test is complete. If the LED
flashes for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
4.
Power on one of the computers on your wireless network(s).
5.
For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure the computer’s wireless adapter
has its SSID set to linksys (the Gateway’s default setting), and its WEP encryption is disabled. After you have
accessed the Gateway, you can change the Gateway and this computer’s adapter settings to match the your
usual network settings.
The Gateway’s hardware installation is now complete.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway.”
NOTE:
You should always change the SSID from its
default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.
IMPORTANT:
If using microfilters, make sure to only place the microfilters
between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Gateway and
the wall jack or your ADSL will not connect.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
Overview
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
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 seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, 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.
Wireless
•
Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your Wireless Network Mode and Wireless Security on this screen.
•
Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your wireless network access list.
•
Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features.
Security
•
Firewall. This screen contains Filters and Block WAN Requests. Filters block specific internal users from
accessing the Internet and block anonymous Internet requests.
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 Appendix D: Windows
Help for more information on TCP/IP.

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