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  • Page 1 ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G 802.11g ADSL Home Gateway User Guide WIRELESS WAG54G Model No.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions IP Addresses Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel LEDs on Side Panel The Top Panel The Bottom Panel...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Specifications Appendix I: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway List of Figures Figure 2-1: Network Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel Figure 3-3: Top Panel Figure 3-4: Top Panel with Optional Antenna Figure 3-5: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Figure 3-6: Gateway Using Stand Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line Figure 4-2: Connect a PC...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Figure 5-21: Security Figure 5-22: Firewall Log Figure 5-23: Internet Access Figure 5-24: Internet Policy Summary Figure 5-25: List of PCs Figure 5-26: Add/Edit Service Figure 5-27: Single Port Forwarding Figure 5-28: Port Range Forwarding Figure 5-29: Port Triggering Figure 5-30: DMZ Figure 5-31: QoS Figure 5-32: Management...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes applications of the Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway and this User Guide. •...
  • Page 9 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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 What’s in this User Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Network

    Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.
  • Page 11 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.
  • Page 12 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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: •...
  • Page 13 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Adsl Home Gateway

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.
  • Page 15 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 16: The Top Panel

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Top Panel The Gateway comes with a detachable external antenna. The SMA-type connector for the antenna is located on the top panel. To attach the antenna, slip its lower end onto the SMA connector and turn its knurled base clockwise until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 17: The Bottom Panel

    Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 18: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-G Adsl Home Gateway Overview

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 19: Wired Connection To A Computer

    Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 20: Wireless Connection To A Computer

    Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-G Adsl Home Gateway

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Overview Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Gateway’s Web-based utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your Web computers? Computers communicate over the browser through use of a computer connected to the Gateway.
  • Page 22 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Access Restriction • Internet Access. This screen allows you to control the Internet usage and traffic on your local network. vpn (virtual private network): a security Applications & Gaming measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

  • Page 23: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless network. • DSL Connection. This screen provides status information about the DSL connection. 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, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-3: Rfc 1483 Bridged - Dynamic Ip

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • Pcr Rate: For the Peak Cell Rate, divide the DSL line rate by 424 to get the maximum rate the sender can send cells. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider). •...

  • Page 25: Figure 5-4: Rfc 1483 Bridged - Static Ip

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Static IP If you are required to use a permanent (static) IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Use the following IP Address. • 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.
  • Page 26 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway IPoA If you are required to use Internet Protocol over Asynchronous Transfer Mode, select IPoA. The related settings are the same as for RFC 1483 Routed (see above). RFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. Check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE.
  • Page 27 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway RFC 2364 PPPoA Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoA. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoA.
  • Page 28 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway 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.
  • Page 29 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • Client Lease Time. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a computer will be allowed connection to the Gateway with its current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the computer will be “leased”...
  • Page 30 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The DDNS Tab The Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Gateway.
  • Page 31 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure NAT (Network Address Translation), dynamic routing, static routing, and PVC routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode. In this section, you can disable or enable the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature. •...
  • Page 32 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Gateway and the remote network or host. • Hop Count. Hop Count is the number of hops to each node until the destination is reached (16 hops maximum).

  • Page 33: The Wireless Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Wireless Tab The Basic Wireless Settings Tab This screen allows you to choose your wireless network mode and wireless security. Wireless Network • Wireless Network Mode. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the default setting, Mixed.
  • Page 34 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Pre-Shared Key is also known as WPA PSK or WPA Personal. Enter a WPA Pre-Shared Key of 8-32 characters. Then enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the Gateway how often it should generate new encryption keys.
  • Page 35 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway You can also input the key or keys manually, by typing in the key input boxes. 64-bit keys must be made up of exactly 10 hex digits, while a 128-bit key must be made up of exactly 26 hex digits. 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.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Advanced Wireless Settings Tab Advanced Wireless On this screen you can access the advanced wireless features, including Authentication Type, Control TX Rate, Beacon Interval, DTIM Interval, Fragmentation Threshold, and RTS Threshold. • Authentication Type. The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used.

  • Page 37: The Security Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Security Tab The Security tab gives you access to firewall and VPN (virtual private network) settings. The Firewall Tab This panel shows firewall and filter settings. Use these features to enhance the security of your network. Firewall You can enable or disable the firewall, select filters to block specific Internet data types, and block anonymous Internet requests.
  • Page 38 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Page button to go to the previous page of information. Click the Next Page button to move to the next page of information. 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.
  • Page 39 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • Delete: Click this button to delete the selected tunnel. • Summary: Click this button to see a summary of your IPSec settings and the tunnels’ status. • IPSec VPN Tunnel: Click Enabled to enable the selected tunnel, or Disabled to disable it. Figure 5-28: VPN Settings Summary •...
  • Page 40 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • To use manual key management, select Manual, enter authentication and encryption keys (these must be identical to those entered at the remote end), and enter inbound and outbound SPIs (security parameter indexes). The SPIs must be exactly complementary to those entered at the remote end. When you select automatic key management, an Advanced Settings button appears.

  • Page 41: The Access Restrictions Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Access Restriction Tab The Internet Access Tab The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific computers and block websites by URL address or keyword. Internet Access Policy.
  • Page 42 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address, and you can enter a range of IP Addresses to select a group of PCs.

  • Page 43: The Applications And Gaming Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Applications & Gaming Tab The Single Port Forwarding Tab Single Port Forwarding Use the Single Port Forwarding screen when you want to open a specific port so users on the Internet can see the servers behind the Gateway (such servers may include FTP or e-mail servers). When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Gateway will forward those requests to the appropriate computer.
  • Page 44 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Port Range Forwarding Tab The Port Range Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e- mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
  • Page 45 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The DMZ Tab The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing through DMZ Hosting. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one computer at the same time, which differs from Port Range Forwarding, which can only forward a maximum of 10 ranges of ports.
  • Page 46 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Edit list of QoS Settings In addition to PVC-based QoS, you can assign different levels of priority to different packets based on information in the packets. To do this, click the Edit list of QoS Settings button. A window titled QoS Function will appear. This window lets you set the priority for packets selected by any of the following criteria, alone or in combination: •...

  • Page 47: The Administration Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Administration Tab The Management Tab The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol)-Proxy, and WLAN management features.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway fields provided. To specify a range of IP addresses, select IP range and enter the range of IP addresses in the fields provided. • Use https. Clear this check box if you do not want to use HTTPS encryption on remote management links. Remote Upgrade.
  • Page 49 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • UPnP. To enable UPnP, click Enable. Otherwise, click Disable. • Please select a PVC connection to bind. Select the number of the PVC over which the applications requiring UPnP will run. IGMP-Proxy If your multimedia application or device is not working properly behind the Gateway, then you can enable IGMP- Proxy to allow multicast traffic through the Gateway.
  • Page 50 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Reporting Tab The Reporting screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. It also provides logs for VPN and firewall events. Reporting • Log. To enable log reporting, click Enable. •...
  • Page 51 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Diagnostics Tab Ping Test Ping Test Parameters • Ping Target IP. Enter the IP address that you want to ping. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (WAN) IP address. • Ping Size. Enter the size of the packet. •...
  • Page 52 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Factory Defaults Tab 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.

  • Page 53: The Status Tab

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Status Tab The Gateway Tab This screen displays information about the Gateway and its Internet connection. Gateway Information This section displays the Gateway’s Firmware Version, MAC Address, and (if an NTP server has been contacted) Current Time.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Local Network Tab The Local Network information that is displayed is the local Mac Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, Start IP Address, and End IP Address. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Client Table button. To view the ARP/RARP Table, click the ARP/RARP Table button.
  • Page 55 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The Wireless Tab The Wireless network information that is displayed is the Wireless Firmware Version, MAC Address, Mode, SSID, DHCP Server, Channel, and Encryption Function. Click the Wireless Clients Connected button to view a list of the wireless clients connected to the Gateway, along with their computer names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses.
  • Page 56 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The DSL Connection Tab This screen shows information about the DSL connection and the PVC connection. DSL Status This section shows the following: DSL Status, DSL Modulation Mode, DSL Path Mode, Downstream Rate, Upstream Rate, Downstream Margin, Upstream Margin, Downstream Line Attenuation, Upstream Line Attenuation, Downstream Transmit Power, and Upstream Transmit Power.

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G ADSL Home 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 international website at www.linksys.com/international.
  • Page 58 Wireless-G ADSL Home 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.
  • Page 59 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway For Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT, 2000, and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
  • Page 60 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway 3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop- up window.” 5. I can’t get my Virtual Private Network (VPN) working through the Gateway. Access the Gateway’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway, and go to the Security tab.
  • Page 61 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway field provided. Check “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. 6. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below: Customized Application External Port IP Address...
  • Page 62 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway 8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work. If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one computer to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use.
  • Page 63 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. Start Netscape Navigator, and click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies. 2. Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet selected on this screen. 3. Close all the windows to finish. 11.
  • Page 64 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway 1. To connect to the Gateway, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. 2. Enter the username and password, if asked. (The default username and password is admin.) 3.

  • Page 65: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway • If the Gateway is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove the Gateway to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP. •...
  • Page 66 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a computer connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet.
  • Page 67 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your Ethernet adapter to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the “Auto-negotiate” feature of your Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure.
  • Page 68 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Gateway. How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the Gateway can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports.
  • Page 69 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway What IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation •...
  • Page 70 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway What is the ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide.
  • Page 71 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway How do I reset the Gateway? Press the Reset button on the back panel for about ten seconds. This will reset the Gateway to its default settings. How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Gateway and a wireless computer will create signal loss.

  • Page 72: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 73 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network.
  • Page 74 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Gateway or other device how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 75: Appendix C: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering feature of the Gateway. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Gateway’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.

  • Page 76: Windows 2000 Or Xp Instructions

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key. 3.

  • Page 77: Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware: 1. Download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the file on your computer. 3. Open the Gateway’s Web-based Utility and click the Administration tab. 4.

  • Page 78: Appendix E: Glossary

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix E: Glossary 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
  • Page 79 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
  • Page 80 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework. EAP-PEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A mutual authentication method that uses a combination of digital certificates and another system, such as passwords. EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) - A mutual authentication method that uses digital certificates.
  • Page 81 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions.
  • Page 82 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.
  • Page 83 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network. Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission.
  • Page 84 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet.

  • Page 85: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 86 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1995/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Appendix F: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 87 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway NOTE: If you need any technical documentation, see the “How to Access Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international” section for more information. The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: •...
  • Page 88 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway National Restrictions This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune limitation, excepté...
  • Page 89 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Italy This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless operating within the boundaries of the owner’s property, the use of this 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN product requires a ‘general authorization’.
  • Page 90 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Windows XP 1. Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray. 2. Open the Wireless Network Connection window. 3. Click the Properties button. 4. Select the General tab, and click the Configure button. 5. In the Properties window, click the Advanced tab. 6.

  • Page 91: Appendix G: Warranty Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix G: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 92: Appendix H: Specifications

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix H: Specifications Model Number WAG54G Standards IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3u, 802.1p, 802.1Q; ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3, G.992.5; ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 Ports Antenna, Power, ADSL, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons One power button and one reset button Cabling Type Category 5 UTP/STP, POTS phone cabling LEDs...
  • Page 93 Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Unit Weight 0.3 kg (0.6 lb.) Power 12VDC 1A Certifications Operating Temp. 0º~40ºC (32º~104ºF) Storage Temp. -20º~70ºC (-4º~158ºF) Operating Humidity 10~85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non-Condensing Appendix H: Specifications...

  • Page 94: Appendix I: Contact Information

    Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria...

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