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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

The Front Panel

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

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.

Ethernet (1-4)

Green. The

Ethernet

LEDs serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Gateway is

successfully connected to a device through the network ports. If the LED is blinking, it is an

indication of any network activity.

Wireless

Green. The

Wireless

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.

Phone 1 and 2

Green. The

Phone

LEDs light up when a phone is connected to the corresponding port on the

back panel

DSL

Green. The

DSL

LED lights up whenever there is a successful DSL connection. The LED blinks

while establishing the ADSL connection.

Internet

Green. The

Internet

LED lights up green when an Internet connection to the Internet Service

Provider (ISP) session is established. The

Internet

LED lights up red when the connection to

the ISP fails.

Figure 2-2: Front Panel

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

Overview

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL 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.

After 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 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

Wired Connection to a Computer

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

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 Ethernet ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the

Gateway, and the other end to an Ethernet port on a computer. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a

switch, or other network devices to the Gateway.

3.

Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line.

4.

Connect any telephones you wish to run through your ADSL line to the Gateway’s Phone ports.

5.

Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port, 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.

Figure 3-3: Connecting your phones

Figure 3-1: Connecting your networking devices

Figure 3-4: Connecting the power

NOTE:

You should always plug the Gateway’s power

adapter into a power strip with surge protection.

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 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.

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.

Figure 3-2: Connecting your ADSL line

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Chapter 3: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

Wireless Connection to a Computer

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

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.

2.

Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line.

3.

Connect any telephones you wish to run through your ADSL line to the Gateway’s Phone ports.

4.

Connect the power adapter to the Power port, 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 light up steady when the self-test is

complete. If the LED flashes for one minute or longer, see

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

.

5.

Power on one of the computers on your wireless network(s).

6.

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 that Wireless Security 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 4: Configuring the Gateway

.

NOTE:

You should always change the SSID from its

default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.

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.

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 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 4: Configuring the Gateway

Overview

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 4: 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,

Status and Voice. 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 Security. There are three Wireless Security settings for configuring the security of your wireless

network: WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS, and WEP.

•

Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your wireless network access list.

•

Advanced Wireless Settings. On this screen you can access the Advanced Wireless features.

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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