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Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Overview
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Overview
To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, other network devices, and cable or
DSL modem. If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, continue to “Wired
Connection to a PC.” If you want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, continue to “Wireless
Connection to a PC.”
Wired Connection to a PC
1.
Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL
modem.
2.
Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the Router.
Then connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a PC.
3.
Repeat step 2 to connect additional PCs or other network devices to the Router.
4.
Connect a different Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s
rear panel.
5.
Power on the cable or DSL modem.
6.
Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, 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, and then it will be solidly lit when the self-test is complete. If the LED
flashes for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
7.
Power on one of your PCs that is connected to the Router.
The Router’s hardware installation is now complete.
Go to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router.”
Figure 5-2: Connect to Internet Port
Figure 5-1: Connect to LAN Ports
Figure 5-3: Connect to Power Port
NOTE:
You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection.
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Chapter 5: Connecting the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Wireless Connection to a PC
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Wireless Connection to a PC
If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router, follow these instructions:
1.
Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL
modem.
2.
Connect an Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear
panel.
3.
Power on the cable or DSL modem.
4.
Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, 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, and then it will be solidly lit 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 PCs on your wireless network(s).
6.
For initial access to the Router through a wireless connection, make sure the PC’s wireless adapter has its
SSID set to
linksys-g
(the Router’s default setting) and its WEP encryption disabled. After you have accessed
the Router, you can change the Router and this PC’s adapter settings to match your usual network settings.
The Router’s hardware installation is now complete.
Go to “Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router.”
NOTE:
You should change the SSID from its
default,
linksys
, and enable WEP encryption
after you have accessed the Router.
Figure 5-4: Connect to Internet Port
Figure 5-5: Connect to Power Port
NOTE:
You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection.
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Overview
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the steps in this chapter and use the Router’s Web-based
Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the
Web-based Utility.
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 Router. 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 Router’s default password is
admin
. To secure the Router, 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. On this screen, enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature.
•
MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
•
Advanced Routing. On this screen, configure the dynamic and static routing configuration.
•
Hot Spot. To enable the Hot Spot in a Box feature and turn your Router into a commercial Hot Sport, register
with your Hot Spot service provider on this screen.
Wireless
•
Basic Wireless Settings. You can choose your Wireless Network Mode and security settings on this screen.
•
Wireless Network Access. This screen displays your network access list.
NOTE:
For added security, you should change
the password through the Administration screen
of the Web-based Utility.
nat
(network address translation): NAT technology
translates IP addresses of a local area network to a
different IP address for the Internet
HAVE YOU:
Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this
protocol. Refer to “Appendix I: Windows Help”
for more information on TCP/IP.
NOTE:
When first installing the Router, you
should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-
ROM. If you want to configure advanced
settings, use this chapter to learn about the
Web-based Utility.
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
Overview
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
•
Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
Security
•
Firewall. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.
•
VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Pass-through, and set up VPN tunnels, use this screen.
Access Restrictions
•
Internet Access. This screen allows you to permit or block specific users from connecting to your network.
•
VPN Client Access. Use this screen to designate VPN clients and their passwords.
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.
•
UPnP Forwarding. Use this screen to alter UPnP forwarding settings.
•
DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
Administration
•
Management. Alter the Router’s password, its access privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings.
•
Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.
•
Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connection between the Router and a PC.
•
Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.
•
Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.
Status
•
Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
•
Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.
•
Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here.
•
System Performance. Status information is provided for all network traffic.
•
VPN Clients. This screen provides status information about the Router’s VPN clients.
How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP
address, 192.168.1.1, in the
Address
field. Then press
Enter
.
A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Enter
admin
(the default
user name) in the
User Name
field, and enter
admin
(the default password) in the
Password
field.
Then click the
OK
button.
Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the
Save Settings
button to save the changes, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes. Help
information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click
More
.
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP (the default connection type), PPPoE,
Static IP, and PPTP. Each
Basic Setup
screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of
connection type you select.
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
, and it should be kept
only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab - Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Figure 6-1: Login Screen

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