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ADSL Gateway

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AG300 (EU)
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ADSL Gateway User Guide WIRED AG300 (EU) Model No.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADSL 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 ADSL Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel LEDs on Side Panel The Bottom Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway Overview...
  • Page 4 ADSL Gateway Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Regulatory Information Appendix H: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 ADSL 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: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position Figure 3-4: Gateway Using Stand Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Login Screen...
  • Page 6 ADSL Gateway 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: Edit List of QoS Settings Figure 5-33: Management Figure 5-34: Allowed IP - IP Range Figure 5-35: Reporting Figure 5-36: System Log...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Gateway. If you do not wish to run connected for the purpose of data sharing, the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Gateway, storage, and/or transmission between users set it up, and configure it to bridge your network and the Internet.

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    ADSL Gateway What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL Gateway. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes applications of the ADSL Gateway and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Network This chapter describes the basics of networking.
  • Page 9 ADSL Gateway • Appendix H: 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

    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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Adsl Gateway

    ADSL Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the 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.

  • Page 13: Leds On Side Panel

    ADSL Gateway LEDs and Power Button on Side Panel The Gateway's Power button and LEDs, which indicate network activity, are located on the other side panel. Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel Power Button Press the Power button to turn on the Gateway. LEDs POWER Green.

  • Page 14: The Bottom Panel

    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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Connecting The Adsl Gateway

    ADSL Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the 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.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-2: Connect A Pc

    ADSL Gateway 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the Gateway, and the other end to an Ethernet port on a computer. Repeat this step to connect more computers, a switch, or other network devices to the Gateway. 4.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5: Configuring The Adsl Gateway

    ADSL Gateway Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL 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 18 ADSL Gateway Security • Firewall. To disable or enable the firewall, set up filters, and block WAN requests, click this tab. vpn (virtual private network): a security • VPN. To enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough, or to set up an IPSec VPN tunnel, use measure to protect data as it leaves one this screen.

  • Page 19: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    ADSL Gateway • Reboot. If you need to do a hard or soft reboot of the Gateway, use this screen. Status • Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway. • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. •...

  • Page 20: Figure 5-3: Rfc 1483 Bridged - Dynamic Ip

    ADSL Gateway • Multiplexing: Select LLC or VC, depending on your ISP. • QoS Type: Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic; UBR (Unspecific Bit Rate) for application that are none-time sensitive, such as e-mail; or VBR (Variable Bite Rate) for Bursty traffic and bandwidth-sharing with other applications.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-5: Rfc 1483 Routed

    ADSL Gateway RFC 1483 Routed If you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then select RFC 1483 Routed. • 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 22: Figure 5-7: Rfc 2516 Pppoe

    ADSL Gateway RFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-9: Bridged Mode Only

    ADSL Gateway Bridged Mode Only If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a stand-alone modem, select Bridged Mode Only. All NAT and routing settings are disabled in this mode. Optional Settings (required by some ISPs) •...

  • Page 24: Figure 5-11: Advanced Dhcp

    ADSL Gateway • Starting IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value must be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, because the default IP address for the Gateway is 192.168.1.1. • Maximum Number of DHCP Users. Enter the maximum number of users/clients that can obtain an IP address.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-12: Dyndns.org

    ADSL Gateway DynDNS.org • User Name, Password, and Host Name. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account you set up with DynDNS.org. • Internet IP Address. The Gateway’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.

  • Page 26: Figure 5-14: Advanced Routing

    ADSL Gateway The Advanced Routing Tab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the NAT, dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode. In this section, you will configure the Gateway’s general routing settings. • NAT. NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Gateway to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.

  • Page 27: Figure 5-15: Routing Table

    ADSL Gateway • Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask (also known as the Network Mask), which determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. • Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Gateway and the remote network or host.
  • Page 28 ADSL Gateway Apply. To enable the selection criteria on one line of the table, click that line’s Apply box so a check appears in it. To disable the line’s criteria, click the box to clear. When you have finished making changes in this window, click the Save button to save the changes, or click the Cancel button to undo your changes.

  • Page 29: The Security Tab

    ADSL 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 30: Figure 5-19: The Vpn Panel

    ADSL 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 31: Figure 5-20: Vpn Settings Summary

    ADSL 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 5-20: VPN Settings Summary •...

  • Page 32: Figure 5-21: Advanced Vpn Settings

    ADSL 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 33: The Access Restriction Tab

    ADSL Gateway The Access Restriction Tab The Internet Access Tab The Internet Access tab 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 34: Figure 5-25: List Of Pcs

    ADSL 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. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs.

  • Page 35: The Applications & Gaming Tab

    ADSL 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 36: Figure 5-28: Port Range Forwarding

    ADSL 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. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.) When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Gateway will forward those requests to the appropriate computer.

  • Page 37: Figure 5-29: Port Triggering

    ADSL Gateway The Port Triggering Tab Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature, the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Gateway will remember the IP address of the computer that sends a transmission requesting data, so that when the requested data returns through the Gateway, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 38: Figure 5-31: Qos

    ADSL Gateway The QoS Tab Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing. Enabled/Disabled. To use QoS, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. PVC QoS Priority PVC-based QoS assigns different levels of priority, or precedence, to different permanent virtual circuits.
  • Page 39 ADSL Gateway Fragment packets’ size of AF and BE traffic to be equal to the size of EF traffic: Enable this option and input a packet size to have large Assured Forwarding (medium priority) and Best Effort (low priority) packets fragmented so they will not uduly delay Expedited Forwarding (high priority) packets.

  • Page 40: The Administration Tab

    ADSL 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. Gateway Access Local Gateway Access.
  • Page 41 ADSL Gateway SNMP SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. To enable SNMP, click Enabled. To disable SNMP, click Disabled. If enabled, then specify the IP address(es) allowed to have SNMP access. Select All to allow all IP addresses with no restrictions, IP address to specify a single IP address, or IP range to specify a range of IP addresses.
  • Page 42 ADSL Gateway • PVC Available. Select the number of the PVC over which you wish IGMP-Proxy to work. • IGMP Proxy. To use this feature, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable. IGMP-Snooping The multicast packets used by some multimedia applications are treated as broadcast packets and sent to all of the Gateway’s LAN ports.

  • Page 43: Figure 5-35: Reporting

    • Log. To enable log reporting, click Enable. • Logviewer IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the computer that will receive logs. You will need Logviewer software to view these logs. This free software is available for download from www.linksys.com. Email Alerts •...

  • Page 44: Figure 5-37: Ping Test

    ADSL 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 45: Figure 5-39: Factory Defaults

    The Gateway allows you to upgrade firmware from the LAN (Local Area Network) side of the Gateway. Upgrade from LAN To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware from the LAN: 1. Download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from www.linksys.com. 1. Extract the file on your computer. 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 46: The Status Tab

    ADSL 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 Current Time. Internet Connection This section shows the following information: the Connection, Login Type, Interface, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS 1, 2, and 3 server IP addresses, and WINS address.

  • Page 47: Figure 5-43: Local Network

    ADSL Gateway The Local Network Tab The Local Network information that is displayed is the local MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, DHCP server status, and DHCP start and end IP addresses. To view the DHCP Clients Table, click the DHCP Clients Table button.

  • Page 48: Figure 5-46: Dsl Connection

    ADSL Gateway The DSL Connection Tab This screen shows information about the DSL connection and PVC connections. 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 49: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    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 50 ADSL 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 51 ADSL 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 52 Refer to “Problem #7, I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications” for details. • Check the Linksys international website for more information at www.linksys.com/international. 6. I need to set up a server behind my Gateway and make it available to the public.
  • Page 53 ADSL Gateway field provided. Check “Appendix B: 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 54 ADSL 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 55 12. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys international website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com/international. • Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 56 ADSL 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. On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds). 4.

  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions

    ADSL 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 58 Does the Gateway support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Gateway support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu ->...
  • Page 59 How will I be notified of new Gateway firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys international website at www.linksys.com/international, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Gateway’s firmware, use the Administration tab of the Gateway’s web-based utility.
  • Page 60 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. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys international website, www.linksys.com/international.

  • Page 61: Appendix B: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    ADSL Gateway Appendix B: 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 62: Windows 2000 Or Xp Instructions

    ADSL 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 63: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

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

  • Page 64: Appendix D: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 65 ADSL Gateway DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 66 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 67 ADSL Gateway RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 68 ADSL Gateway TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 69: Appendix E: Specifications

    ADSL Gateway Appendix E: Specifications Model Number AG300 Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), G.992.4 (ADSL2 Lite), G.992.5 (ADSL2+), G.994.1 (G.hs), G.996.1 (G.test) Ports Power, Line, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Power, Reset Cabling Type Category 5 UTP/STP LEDs...
  • Page 70 ADSL Gateway Operating Temp. 0º~40ºC Storage Temp. -20º~70ºC Operating Humidity 10~85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non-Condensing Appendix E: Specifications...

  • Page 71: Appendix F: Warranty Information

    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. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.

  • Page 72: Appendix G: Regulatory Information

    ADSL Gateway Appendix G: 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 73 Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix G: Regulatory Information...
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  • Page 77 ADSL Gateway For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix G: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 78: Appendix H: Contact Information

    Contact your service provider if the support issues are to be handled by them as per your service agreement. 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 support.at@linksys.com...
  • Page 79 E-mail Address Switzerland support.ch@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksys.com or support.spanish@linksys.com Middle East & Africa support.mea@linksys.com (English only) South Africa support.ze@linksys.com (English only) support.ae@linksys.com (English only) U.S. and Canada support@linksys.com...

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