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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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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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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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•

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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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