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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Overview
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Access Restrictions
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Website Blocking. You are allowed to filter website access on this screen.
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Timed Access. This screen allows you to limit the days or hours of access to the network.
•
Filter Internet Traffic. You can filter or block ports from Internet access by IP address or port range on this
screen.
Applications & Gaming
•
Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network,
click this tab.
•
Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.
•
DMZ. To allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this
screen.
Administration
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Security. On this screen, alter Gateway access privileges, UPnP settings, Reporting settings, and Log settings.
•
Diagnostics. Use this screen to do a Ping Test.
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Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Gateway’s factory defaults, use this screen.
•
Advanced. This screen allows you to perform the advanced administration functions of Restore Factory
Defaults, as well as Routing and NAT disabling.
Status
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Gateway. This screen provides general and status information about the Gateway.
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Connection. This screen provides information about the cable connection.
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Local Network. This screen allows you to release a DHCP client from the local network server.
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Modem Log. This screen provides a log of the built-in modem’s activity.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Gateway’s default
IP address,
192.168.0.1
, in the Address field. Then press
Enter.
A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the
User Name
field blank, and enter
admin
(the default password) in the
Password
field.
Then click the
OK
button.
The Setup Tab
The Basic Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general
settings. Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to save your changes or
Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type. The Gateway supports Dynamic IP and Static IP. Each Basic Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what type you select.
Dynamic IP
IP Settings. Select
Obtain IP Address Automatically
if your ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic
IP address.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent (static) IP address to connect to the Internet, then select
Set Static IP
Manually
.
•
Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP
will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
•
Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP
Figure 5-1: Password Screen
NOTE:
Depending on your service provider, some features and functions in the Web-based
Utility may not be available or may perform differently than described in the User Guide.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Setup Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
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Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP
address.
•
Primary DNS. (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs)
•
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Gateway.
Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your
broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work.
Network Setup
•
Gateway IP. The value for the Gateway’s Local IP Address are shown here.
•
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically
assigns an IP address to each computer on your network for you. Unless you already have one, it is highly
recommended that you leave the Gateway enabled as a DHCP server.
•
Local DHCP Server. If you enable the DHCP Server for the Local DHCP server, enter the IP address for the
DHCP server in the fields provided.
•
Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value
must be 192.168.0.2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Gateway is 192.168.0.1.
•
Number of Address. Enter the maximum number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. By default, the range is 192.168.0.10 to
192.168.0.254.
•
IP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or click
the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Figure 5-3: Static IP
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Wireless Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Wireless Tab
Basic Wireless Settings Tab
There are two ways to configure the Gateway’s wireless settings, SecureEasySetup and manual configuration. If
you have other SecureEasySetup devices, such as notebook adapters or printers, then you can use the Gateway’s
SecureEasySetup feature to configure your wireless network. Follow the instructions for the SecureEasySetup
button feature.
If you do not have other SecureEasySetup devices, then enter your wireless settings on this screen.
•
Wireless Network. Select
Enable
to enable your wireless network, or select
Disable
to disable it.
•
Wireless Network Name (SSID). Enter the name for your wireless network into the field. The SSID must be
identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric
characters, which may be any keyboard character. Linksys recommends that you change the default SSID
(
linksys
) to a unique name of your choice.
•
Wireless Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network
settings. All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Linksys wireless clients will automatically detect the wireless channel of the Gateway.
•
Wireless Network Type. If you have 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the default
setting,
Mixed
. If you have only 802.11g devices, select
802.11g
. If you have only 802.11b devices, select
802.11b
. If you want to disable wireless networking, select
Disabled
.
•
Current Encryption. Your wireless security encryption method will be displayed here.
•
SecureEasySetup Button. The status of the Gateway’s SecureEasySetup feature is displayed here. If you want
to use the Gateway’s SecureEasySetup feature, click the
SecureEasySetup
button.
You will be asked to press the SecureEasySetup button (hardware or software) on your wireless client
(computer or other network device) within two minutes to complete the SecureEasySetup process.
Figure 5-4: Basic Wireless Settings
NOTE:
SecureEasySetup uses WPA Personal encryption. If your current
wireless devices do not support WPA Personal security, then you cannot use
SecureEasySetup on your network. You will need to manually configure your
network security using the encryption supported by your existing devices.
SecureEasySetup
Button
Figure 5-5: Press the SecureEasySetup Button
on Only One Wireless Client
NOTE:
You can only add one SecureEasySetup device at a time.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
The Wireless Tab
Wireless-G Cable Gateway
When the SecureEasySetup process is complete, the
Basic Wireless Settings
screen will appear, and the
Current Encryption and Status information will be updated.
Then repeat this procedure for each additional SecureEasySetup device.
If you have non-SecureEasySetup devices to configure, then write down the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
for the Gateway. Click the
Wireless Security
tab. The Gateway’s WPA-Personal settings will appear on the
Wireless Security
screen. Write down the Passphrase for the Gateway. When you configure the wireless
settings for your non-SecureEasySetup devices, enter the Gateway’s Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase
when you are asked for them.
•
Reset Security
. If you want to reset the Gateway to its factory default wireless settings (SSID:
linksys
and
wireless security disabled), then click the
Reset Security
button.
After the Gateway’s SSID has been reset and its security disabled, you can click the SecureEasySetup button
to configure your wireless network with a new SSID and Passphrase, or you can manually enter new settings
on the
Basic Wireless Settings
and
Wireless Security
screens.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or click
the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
Wireless Security Tab
The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security
mode options supported by the Gateway: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise,
RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP
encryption. WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on
configuring wireless security for the Gateway, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.” If you want to disable
wireless security, select
Disabled
from the drop-down menu for Security Mode.
•
Wireless SSID Broadcast. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with,
they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Gateway. To broadcast the Gateway's SSID, keep the default
setting,
Enable
. If you do not want to broadcast the Gateway's SSID, then select
Disable
.
Figure 5-7: Wireless Security
NOTE:
Some devices may call the Passphrase a Pre-Shared Key instead. They are different
names for the same key.
Figure 5-6: WPA-Personal Security Enabled

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