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GHz
2,4
802.11g
Wireless-G
ADSL Gateway
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WAG54G
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your Guide to the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway has been designed to make understanding
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Network 4 The Gateway’s Functions 4 IP Addresses 4 What is a VPN? 5 Why do I need a VPN? 6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 8 Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 8 LEDs and Power Button on Side Panel 9 The Bottom Panel 10 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 11 Overview 11 Wired Connection to a Computer 12 Wireless Connection to a
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 68 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 68 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 69 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 70 Appendix E: Glossary 71 Appendix F: Specifications 76 Appendix G: Regulatory Information 78 Appendix H: Warranty Information 91 Appendix I: Contact Information 92
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network 4 Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 8 Figure 3-2: Power Button and LEDs on Side Panel 9 Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position 10 Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line 12 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 12 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 12 Figure 4-4: Connect the ADSL Line 13 Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 13 Figure 5-1: Login Screen 16 Figure 5-2: Basic Setup 16 Figure 5-3: RFC 1483 Bridged - Dynamic IP 17 Figure 5-4:
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Figure 5-24: Advanced Wireless Settings 29 Figure 5-25: Firewall 30 Figure 5-26: Firewall Log 30 Figure 5-27: VPN 31 Figure 5-28: VPN Settings Summary 32 Figure 5-29: Advanced IPSec Settings 33 Figure 5-30: VPN Log 33 Figure 5-31: Internet Access 34 Figure 5-32: Internet Policy Summary 34 Figure 5-33: List of PCs 35 Figure 5-34: Add/Edit Service 35 Figure 5-35: Single Port Forwarding 36 Figure 5-36: Port Range Forwarding 37 Figure 5-37: Port Triggering 37 Figure 5-38: DMZ
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Figure C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 69 Figure D-1: Firmware Upgrade 70
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a high- speed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. Since the Gateway is wireless, Internet access can be shared over the wired network as well as the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G. How does the Gateway do all of this? By connecting the Internet, as well as y
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes applications of the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Planning Your Network This chapter describes the basics of networking. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Ga
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway. Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What’s in this User Guide?
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks together. In this instance, the Gateway connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of computers in your home or office, to the Internet. The Gateway processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks. The Gateway’s NAT feature protects your network of computers so users on the public, Internet side cannot “see” your computers
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. You can get that information from your ISP. Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, such as computers and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temp
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway telecommuters, and/or professionals on the road (travelers can connect to a VPN Gateway using any computer with VPN client software that supports IPSec, such as SSH Sentinel.) There are two basic ways to create a VPN connection: VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway Computer (using VPN client software that supports IPSec) to VPN Gateway The VPN Gateway creates a “tunnel” or channel between two endpoints, so that data transmissions between them are secure. A computer with VPN c
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway e-mails are sent to their destination, or when you have to connect to your company's network when you are out on the road? How is your data protected? That is when a VPN can help. VPNs secure data moving outside of your network as if it were still within that network. When data is sent out across the Internet from your computer, it is always open to attacks. You may already have a firewall, which will help protect data moving around or held within your network from bei
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel The Gateway’s ports and Reset button are located on a side panel. Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Line The Line port connects to the ADSL line. Ethernet (1-4) The Ethernet ports connect to your computers and other network devices. IMPORTANT: Resetting the Gateway to factory defaults will erase all of your settings Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Gate
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway LEDs and Power Button on Side Panel The Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity, are located on the other side panel. The Gateway’s power button is also located on this panel. Figure 3-2: Power Button and LEDs on Side Panel Press the power button to turn the Gateway on or off when power is available from the power adapter. The Gateway’s LEDs are described below. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on. ETHERNET (1-4) Green. The ETHERNE
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway The Bottom Panel The Gateway has a built-in stand available. If you place the Gateway flat on a surface, then you can leave the stand in the closed position. However, if you want the Gateway to be upright, swivel the stand clockwise 90º and position the Gateway accordingly. Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 10 The Bottom Panel
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Overview The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for the modem with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that data. After you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin installation and setup of the Gateway. If you want to use a computer with an Ethernet adapter to configure
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wired Connection to a Computer 1. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s side panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line. A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each phone and wall jack to prevent interference. Contact your ISP if you have any questions. IMPORTANT: For countries that have phone jacks with RJ-11 c
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Wireless-G ADSL Gateway Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all computers. 2. Connect a phone cable from the Line port on the Gateway’s back panel to the wall jack of the ADSL line. A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each phone and wall jack to prevent interference. Contact y
