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Figure 5-23: Internet Policy Summary

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Figure 5-24: List of PCs

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Figure 5-25: Port Services

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Figure 5-26: Single Port Forwarding

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Figure 5-27: Port Range Forwarding

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Figure 5-28: Port Triggering

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Figure 5-29: DMZ

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Figure 5-30: Management

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Figure 5-31: Reporting

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Figure 5-32: Ping Test

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Figure 5-33: Factory Defaults

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Figure 5-34: Firmware Upgrade

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Figure 5-35: Status

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Figure 5-36: Local Network

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Figure 5-37: DHCP Clients Table

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Figure 5-38: Wireless

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Figure 5-39: DSL Connection

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Figure C-1: Password Screen

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Figure C-2: Setup Tab

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Figure C-3: IP Filter List Tab

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Figure C-4: IP Filter List

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Figure C-5: Filters Properties

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Figure C-6: New Rule Properties

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Figure C-7: IP Filter List

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Figure C-8: Filters Properties

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Figure C-9: New Rule Properties

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Figure C-10: IP Filter List Tab

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Figure C-11: Filter Action Tab

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Figure C-12: Security Methods Tab

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Figure C-13: Authentication Methods

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Figure C-14: Preshared Key

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Figure C-15: New Preshared Key

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Figure C-16: Tunnel Setting Tab

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Figure C-17: Connection Type Tab

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Figure C-18: Properties Screen

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Figure C-19: IP Filter List Tab

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Figure C-20: Filter Action Tab

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Figure C-21: Authentication Methods Tab

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Figure C-22: Preshared Key

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Figure C-23: New Preshared Key

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Figure C-24: Tunnel Seting Tab

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Figure C-25: Connection Type

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Figure C-26: Rules

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Figure C-27: Local Computer

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Figure D-1: IP Configuration Screen

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Figure D-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address

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Figure D-3: MAC Address/Physical Address

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Figure D-4: MAC Address Filter

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Figure D-5: MAC Address Clone

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Figure F-1: Upgrade Firmware

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

The Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Gateway is the all-in-one solution for Internet connectivity in your home.

The ADSL

Modem function gives you a blazing fast connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up

your phone line.

Connect your computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump start your home

network. You can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources, or play head-to-head computer

games. Attach four computers directly, or connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you

need.

The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network

at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the house.

It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b)

devices, at 11Mbps.

The Gateway ties it all together and lets your whole network share that high-speed Internet

connection.

To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep Internet

intruders and attackers out.

Wireless transmissions can be protected by powerful data encryption.

Safeguard

your family with Parental Control features like Internet Access Time Limits and Key Word Blocking.

Configuration

is a snap with any web browser.

With the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Gateway at the heart of your home network, you're connected to the future.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wireless-G ADSL Gateway applications and this User

Guide.

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Chapter 2: Planning your Network

This chapter describes the basics of networking.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway.

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network.

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway

This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Gateway.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding

installation and use of the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

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Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a Windows 2000 Computer and the Gateway

This appendix instructs you on how to establish a secure IPSec tunnel using preshared keys to join a private

network inside the VPN Gateway and a Windows 2000 or XP computer.

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Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your Gateway if you should need to do so.

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Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethenet adapter so you can use the

MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Gateway.

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Appendix F: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

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Appendix G: Specifications

This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Gateway.

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Appendix H: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Gateway.

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Appendix I: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway.

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Appendix J: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.