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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Status Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Advanced
On this screen you can restore factory defaults or disable NAT and routing functions of the Gateway.
Restore Factory Defaults. If you wish to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your
settings, click
Yes
.
To begin the restore process, click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Routing and NAT. Click
Disable
to disable all NAT and routing functions of the Gateway, and allow only the cable
modem function. The IP address of the device will change to 192.168.100.1.
Click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your
changes.
The Status Tab
Gateway
This screen displays information about your Gateway and its WAN (Internet) Connections.
Information
This section displays the Standard Specification Compliance, Hardware Version, Software Version, Cable Modem
MAC Address, Cable Modem Serial Number, and CM Certification.
Standard Specification Compliant.
The specification is displayed here.
Hardware Version. The current hardware version is displayed here.
Software Version. The current software version is displayed here.
Cable Modem MAC Address.
The MAC Address of the cable modem is displayed here.
Cable Modem Serial Number. The serial number of the cable modem is displayed here.
CM Certificate. The installation status of the CM certificate is displayed here.
Figure 5-29: Advanced Administration
Figure 5-30: Gateway
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Status Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Status
The Internet connection status information is displayed. This section indicates the System Up Time, Network
Access, WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, DNS server(s), WAN DHCP IP Address Lease, and
WAN DHCP IP Expiration.
System Up Time. This indicates how long the Gateway has been active.
Network Access. This indicates whether access to the network has been achieved.
WAN IP Address. This indicates the IP Address that is assigned to the Gateway.
Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask of the Gateway is displayed here.
Gateway IP Address. The IP Address of the Gateway is shown here.
DNS Server(s). The IP address(es) of the DNS server(s) are displayed here.
WAN DHCP IP Address Lease. This indicates how long the lease is.
WAN DHCP IP Expires. This indicates when the lease expires.
Renew DHCP Lease. Click the
Renew DHCP Lease
button to replace your Gateway’s current IP address with a
new IP address.
Connection
The cable connection information is displayed.
The Startup Procedure information displayed is Acquire Downstream Channel, Connectivity State, Boot State, and
Security.
The Downstream Channel information displayed is the Lock Status, Modulation, Channel ID, Provisioned Rate,
Symbol Rate, Downstream Power, and SNR.
The Upstream Channel information that is displayed is Lock Status, Modulation, Channel ID, Provisioned Rate,
Symbol Rate, and Upstream Power.
Figure 5-31: Connection
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Status Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Local Network
This feature is used to release a DHCP client from the server.
Select the DHCP Client whose IP address that you want to release, and then click the
Release
button.
Click the
Refresh
button to refresh the on-screen information.
Modem Log
The Modem log displays a log of Modem activity.
Click the
Refresh
button if you want to refresh your screen. To delete all log entries, click the
Clear Log
button.
Figure 5-33: Modem Log
Figure 5-32: Local Network
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Cable 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
website at www.linksys.com.
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, 192.168.0.1 (Gateway’s default IP address).
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G Cable 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, 192.168.0.1 (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.
The Gateway is not working.
•
Verify that the Power cord and other network cables are plugged in.
•
Check the LEDs on the Gateway’s front and verify that they are lit appropriately.
•
Check the settings on your PC.
•
Check the Gateway’s settings.
•
Verify that your cable ISP has been given the correct MAC Address for the cable modem function.
3.
I can’t connect to the Gateway.
•
Verify that the Gateway is properly installed; LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON.
•
Make sure that your PC and the Gateway are on the same network segment. If you are not sure, initiate
the DHCP function, and let the PC get the IP address automatically.

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