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ADSL Modem

User Guide

WIRED
AM200 (EU/LA)
Model No.

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  • Page 1: Adsl Modem

    ADSL Modem User Guide WIRED AM200 (EU/LA) Model No.
  • Page 2 ADSL Modem 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 Modem Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL Modem The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the ADSL Modem Overview Wall-Mount Option Connecting the Modem Chapter 4: Configuring the ADSL Modem Overview How to Access the Web-based Utility...
  • Page 4 ADSL Modem List of Figures Figure 2-1: Back Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel Figure 3-1: Wall-Mount Option Figure 3-2: DSL Connection Figure 3-3: Ethernet Connection Figure 3-4: Power Connection Figure 4-1: Password Screen Figure 4-2: Basic Setup Tab Figure 4-3: Dynamic IP Figure 4-4: Static IP Figure 4-5: RFC Routed Figure 4-6: RFC 2516 PPPoE...
  • Page 5 ADSL Modem Figure 4-23: NAT Mapping Table Figure 4-24: DMZ Figure 4-25: Management Figure 4-26: SNMP Figure 4-27: Log Figure 4-28: Incoming Log Figure 4-29: Outgoing Log Figure 4-30: Diagnostic Tests Figure 4-31: Ping Test Figure 4-32: Traceroute Test Figure 4-33: Firmware Upgrade Figure 4-34: Factory Defaults Figure 4-35: Reboot Figure 4-36: Status...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Installation is quick and simple. Connect it directly to any PC with an available Ethernet port, and you’re ready to surf the Internet. Or connect it to a Linksys router and share that high-speed Internet access with everyone on your home network.

  • Page 7: What's In This Guide

    • Appendix F: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the ADSL Modem. • Appendix G: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Adsl Modem

    Power The Power port is where you connect the power adapter. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys international website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the Modem.

  • Page 9: The Front Panel

    ADSL Modem The Front Panel The Modem's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Modem is powered on. Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Modem is successfully connected to a device through the Ethernet port.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Setting Up And Connecting The Adsl Modem

    ADSL Modem Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the ADSL Modem Overview In this chapter, you will connect the Modem to your DSL line and to a computer in your home or business. It is not necessary to mount your Modem, but may be useful to conserve space. There are 2 slots on the underside of the Modem that can be used for wall mounting.

  • Page 11: Figure 3-3: Ethernet Connection

    ADSL Modem IMPORTANT: For countries that have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors, make sure to only place the microfilters between the phone and the wall jack and not between the Modem and the wall jack or your DSL will not connect. For countries that do not have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors (e.g.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Configuring The Adsl Modem

    ADSL Modem Chapter 4: Configuring the ADSL Modem Overview Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Modem’s web-based utility to configure the Modem. 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 Modem.
  • Page 13 ADSL Modem • Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab. • NAT Mapping Table. This table displays the current NAPT address mappings. • DMZ. To allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this screen.

  • Page 14: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    ADSL Modem How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Modem’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter. A Log In screen appears. Enter admin (the default user name) in the Username field, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field.

  • Page 15: Figure 4-3: Dynamic Ip

    ADSL Modem RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP IP Settings. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically if your ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. 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.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-6: Rfc 2516 Pppoe

    ADSL Modem 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 17: Figure 4-8: Bridged Mode Only

    ADSL Modem Bridged Mode Only If you are using your Modem as a bridge, which makes the Modem 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 18: Figure 4-10: Dyndns.org

    ADSL Modem Time Setup • Set Time Zone. Select the appropriate time zone for the Modem’s location. If appropriate, check the Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes checkbox. • Configure Time Server (NTP). When the Automatic Time Server Maintenance checkbox is selected, the Current Date and Time are synchronized to the selected Primary Server or Secondary Server (if the Primary is unavailable) over the Internet.

  • Page 19: Figure 4-12: Advanced Routing

    ADSL Modem 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. Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the dynamic routing and static routing settings. •...

  • Page 20: The Security Tab

    ADSL Modem The Security Tab Firewall When you click the Security tab, you will see the Firewall screen. You can add Firewall Protection and Filter Multicast. • Firewall Protection. To add Firewall Protection, click Enabled. If you do not want Firewall Protection, click Disabled.

  • Page 21: Figure 4-16: Edit Schedule Rule

    ADSL Modem Schedule Rule To set time periods for filtering or access, click Add Schedule Rule. The Schedule Rule Table displays these scheduling rules. • Name/Comment. Choose a name for the rule (example: NoSurfingAfter10PM) and enter it in the Name field. Enter a definition or comment for the rule (example: Block kids from Web after 10) in the Comment field.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-18: Url Blocking

    ADSL Modem URL Blocking This screen allows the user to block access to certain web sites from a particular PC by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword of the web site. If you want to remove all the URLs and Keywords from the list, click the Clear All button.

  • Page 23: The Applications And Gaming Tab

    ADSL Modem • IPSec Passthrough. Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click the Enabled option. To disable IPSec Passthrough, click the Disabled option. •...

  • Page 24: Figure 4-22: Port Triggering

    ADSL Modem 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. Port Triggering Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature, the Modem will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.

  • Page 25: The Administration Tab

    ADSL Modem 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. The Administration Tab Management This section of the Administration tab allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Modem functions for access and security.

  • Page 26: Figure 4-27: Log

    ADSL Modem • Access. Select the type of access allowed to the Modem’s SNMP information by the selected community: read or write. • Valid. To enable the community’s access, click the Valid checkbox. SNMP Trap Trap to. Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages. Community.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-30: Diagnostic Tests

    ADSL Modem Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Ping Test. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Click the Ping button to open the Ping Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it.

  • Page 28: Figure 4-33: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade button after browsing for the firmware, which you can download from the Linksys website. Do not upgrade your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Modem. For more information about upgrading firmware, refer to “Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware”.

  • Page 29: The Status Tab

    ADSL Modem The Status Tab Modem This screen displays information about your Modem and its Internet connection. Modem Information Modem Information displays the Software Version, ADSL Version, Boot Code Version, and MAC Address. DSL Status The DSL Status will be displayed after connecting to the DSL. They are the DSL Status, DSL Modulation Mode, DSL Path Mode, Downstream Rate, Upstream Rate, Downstream Margin, Upstream Margin, Downstream Line Attenuation, Upstream Line Attenuation, Downstream Transit Power, Upstream Transit Power, and LOS Errors.

  • Page 30: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Modem. 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 31 ADSL Modem 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 32 5. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com or http://www.linksys.com/international.

  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions

    ADSL Modem 7. The Power LED flashes continuously. The Power LED lights up when the device is first powered up. In the meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED remains steady to show that the system is working fine.
  • Page 34 Does the Modem 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. The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are being displayed on the screen.

  • Page 35: Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware

    Administration tab. Follow these instructions:. Firmware Upgrade 1. Click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file that you downloaded from the Linksys website and then extracted. 2. Double-click the firmware file you downloaded and extracted. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the instructions there.

  • Page 36: Appendix C: 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 37 ADSL Modem 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 38 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 39 ADSL Modem 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 40 ADSL Modem 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 41: Appendix D: Specifications

    ADSL Modem Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G.lite), G.922.3, G.992.5, T1.413i2 Ports Power, DSL, Ethernet Buttons Reset Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 or better, Phone Cable (RJ-11) LEDs Power, Ethernet, DSL, Internet Dimensions 110 mm x 110 mm x 32 mm Unit Weight 0,135 kg Power...

  • Page 42: Appendix E: 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 43: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    ADSL Modem 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 44 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 F: Regulatory Information...
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  • Page 48 ADSL Modem For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix F: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 49: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Appendix G: 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 support.at@linksys.com...
  • Page 50 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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