Linksys AG300 User Manual
ADSL Gateway
User Guide
Model No.
AG300
ADSL Gateway
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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
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway 6
Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6
LEDs on Side Panel 7
The Bottom Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway 9
Overview 9
Connecting the Gateway to a Computer 9
Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway 11
Overview 11
How to Access the Web-based Utility 13
The Setup Tab 13
The Security Tab 23
The Access Restriction Tab 27
The Applications & Gaming Tab 29
The Administration Tab 34
The Status Tab 40
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43
Common Problems and Solutions 43
Frequently Asked Questions 51
Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 55
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 55
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 56
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 57
Appendix D: Glossary 58
Appendix E: Specifications 63
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Appendix F: Warranty Information 65
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 66
Appendix H: Contact Information 72
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Network 4
Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6
Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel 7
Figure 3-3: Bottom Panel with Stand in Closed Position 8
Figure 3-4: Gateway Using Stand 8
Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line 9
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 10
Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 10
Figure 5-1: Login Screen 13
Figure 5-2: Basic Setup 13
Figure 5-3: RFC 1483 Bridged - Dynamic IP 14
Figure 5-4: RFC 1483 Bridged - Static IP 14
Figure 5-5: RFC 1483 Routed 15
Figure 5-6: IPoA 15
Figure 5-7: RFC 2516 PPPoE 16
Figure 5-8: RFC 2364 PPPoA 16
Figure 5-9: Bridged Mode Only 17
Figure 5-10: Optional Settings 17
Figure 5-11: Advanced DHCP 18
Figure 5-12: DynDNS.org 19
Figure 5-13: TZO.com 19
Figure 5-14: Advanced Routing 20
Figure 5-15: Routing Table 21
Figure 5-16: PVC Routing 21
Figure 5-17: Firewall 23
Figure 5-18: Firewall Log 23
Figure 5-19: The VPN Panel 24
Figure 5-20: VPN Settings Summary 25
Figure 5-21: Advanced VPN Settings 26
Figure 5-22: VPN Log 26
Figure 5-23: Internet Access 27
Figure 5-24: Internet Policy Summary 27
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Figure 5-25: List of PCs 28
Figure 5-26: Add/Edit Service 28
Figure 5-27: Single Port Forwarding 29
Figure 5-28: Port Range Forwarding 30
Figure 5-29: Port Triggering 31
Figure 5-30: DMZ 31
Figure 5-31: QoS 32
Figure 5-32: Edit List of QoS Settings 32
Figure 5-33: Management 34
Figure 5-34: Allowed IP - IP Range 34
Figure 5-35: Reporting 37
Figure 5-36: System Log 37
Figure 5-37: Ping Test 38
Figure 5-38: Backup&Restore 38
Figure 5-39: Factory Defaults 39
Figure 5-40: Firmware Upgrade 39
Figure 5-41: Reboot 39
Figure 5-42: Gateway 40
Figure 5-43: Local Network 41
Figure 5-44: DHCP Active IP Table 41
Figure 5-45: ARP/RARP Table 41
Figure 5-46: DSL Connection 42
Figure B-1: IP Configuration Screen 55
Figure B-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 55
Figure B-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 56
Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 57
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the AG300 ADSL Gateway. This Gateway will provide your computers with a high-speed
Internet connection as well as access to local resources, including files and printers.
How does the Gateway do all of this? By connecting the Internet, as well as your computers and peripherals, to
the Gateway, you create a LAN, or Local Area Network. The Gateway lets devices on the network communicate
with each other, and it can direct and control communications for your network.
To protect your data and privacy, the Gateway features an advanced firewall to keep out Internet intruders.
Sensitive communications can be protected by powerful data encryption. In addition, you can safeguard your
family with parental control features such as Internet access restrictions and keyword blocking. You can
configure the Gateway’s settings through the easy-to-use, browser-based utility.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. You can access one printer from
different computers and access data located on another computer’s hard drive. Networks are even used for
playing multiplayer video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.
With your PCs and peripherals all connected to each other and to the Internet, you can now share files and
Internet access—and even play games. All the while, the ADSL Gateway protects your network from
unauthorized and unwelcome users.
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Gateway. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Gateway,
set it up, and configure it to bridge your network and the Internet. These instructions should be all you need to get
the most out of the ADSL Gateway.
lan (local area network): The computers and
networking products that make up the network in
your home or office.
network: a series of computers or devices
connected for the purpose of data sharing,
storage, and/or transmission between users
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Welcome
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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.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the ADSL Gateway
This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the ADSL Gateway
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Gateway to your network.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Gateway.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the ADSL Gateway.
• Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.
This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use
the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Gateway.
• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Gateway if you should need to do so.
• Appendix D: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix E: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Gateway.
• Appendix F: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Gateway.
• Appendix G: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway.
Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
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• Appendix H: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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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. This is how your network remains private. The Gateway protects your network by inspecting
every packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate computer on your network.
The Gateway inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if
allowed, it will forward the packet to the appropriate computer on the LAN side.
Remember that the Gateway’s ports connect to two sides. The LAN ports connect to the LAN, and the ADSL port
connects to the Internet. The LAN ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps.
IP Addresses
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including computers, print servers, and
Gateways, requires an IP address to identify its “location,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the
Internet and LAN connections. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You can
assign static IP addresses or use the Gateway to assign IP addresses dynamically.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a computer or other device on the network.
Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned
it will always have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses must be unique and are
commonly used with network devices such as server computers or print servers.
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The Gateway’s Functions
Figure 2-1: Network
ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data
over a network
NOTE: Since the Gateway is a device that connects
two networks, it needs two IP addresses—one for
the LAN, and one for the Internet. In this User Guide,
you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address”
and the “LAN IP address.”
Since the Gateway uses NAT technology, the only IP
address that can be seen from the Internet for your
network is the Gateway’s Internet IP address.
However, even this Internet IP address can be
blocked, so that the Gateway and network seem
invisible to the Internet—see the Block WAN
Requests description under Security in “Chapter 5:
Configuring the ADSL Gateway.”
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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 temporarily assigned to the computer or device.
After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a computer logs onto the network (or the Internet) and
its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will automatically assign it a new dynamic IP address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
Computers and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP
server. The computer or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from
having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.
A DHCP server can either be a designated computer on the network or another network device, such as the
Gateway. By default, the Gateway’s DHCP Server function is enabled.
If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you
run more than one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP
addresses. To disable DHCP on the Gateway, see the DHCP section in “Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway.”
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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.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Gateway's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for
approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Factory Defaults screen of the
Administration tab in the Gateway’s Web-based Utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel
IMPORTANT: Resetting the Gateway to factory
defaults will erase all of your settings
(including Internet connection and other
settings) and replace them with the factory
defaults. Do not reset the Gateway if you want
to retain these settings.
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LEDs on Side Panel
The Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity, are located on the other side panel.
Figure 3-2: LEDs on Side Panel
POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on.
ETHERNET (1-4) Green. The ETHERNET LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Gateway is
successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flashing, it is an
indication of any network activity.
DSL Green. The DSL LED lights up whenever there is a successful DSL connection. The LED blinks
while the Gateway is establishing the ADSL connection.
INTERNET Green. The INTERNET LED lights up green when an Internet connection to the Internet Service
Provider (ISP) is established. The INTERNET LED lights up red when the connection to the ISP
fails.
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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
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Figure 3-4: Gateway Using Stand
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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. Continue to “Connecting the Gateway to a Computer.”
Connecting the Gateway 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.
NOTE:
and wall jack to prevent interference. Contact your ISP if you have any questions.
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 Gateway and the wall
jack or your ADSL will not connect.
For countries that do not have phone jacks with RJ-11 connectors (e.g. France, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, etc.), except for ISDN users, the microfilter has to be used between
the Gateway and the wall jack, because the microfilter will have the RJ-11 connector.
Annex B users (E1 and DE versions of the Gateway) must use the included special cable to connect
the Gateway to the wall jack (RJ-45 to RJ-12). If you require splitters or special jacks, please
contact your service provider.
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A small device called a microfilter (not included) may be necessary between each phone
Figure 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line
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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. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
NOTE: You should always plug the Gateway’s power adapter into a power strip with
surge protection.
The Power LED will immediately light up green. 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 your computers that is connected to the Gateway.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway.”
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
Figure 4-3: Connect the Power
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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
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 Gateway. 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 Gateway’s default username
and password is admin. To secure the Gateway, change the Password from its default.
There are six main tabs: Setup, 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. To enable the Gateway’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature, complete the fields on this
screen.
• Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter NAT and routing configurations.
HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your
computers? Computers communicate over the
network with this protocol. Refer to Windows
Help for more information on TCP/IP.
NOTE: For added security, you should change
the password through the Administration tab.
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Security
• Firewall. To disable or enable the firewall, set up filters, and block WAN requests, click this tab.
• VPN. To enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) passthrough, or to set up an IPSec VPN tunnel, use
this screen.
Access Restrictions
• Internet Access. This screen allows you to control the Internet usage and traffic on your local network.
Applications & Gaming
• Single Port Forwarding. Use this screen to set up common services or applications that require forwarding on
a single port.
• Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications that require
forwarding on a range of ports, use this screen.
• Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.
• DMZ. To allow one local computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services, use this
screen.
vpn (virtual private network): a security
measure to protect data as it leaves one
network and goes to another over the Internet.
• QoS. Use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign different priority levels to different types of data transmissions.
Administration
• Management. On this screen, alter Gateway access, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Universal
Plug and Play (UPnP), IGMP-Proxy (IGMP stands for Internet Group Multicast Protocol), and IGMP-Snooping
settings.
• Reporting. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.
• Diagnostics. Use this screen to run a Ping test.
• Backup&Restore. On this screen, you can back up or restore the Gateway’s configuration.
• Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Gateway’s factory default settings, use this screen.
• Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Gateway’s firmware.
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• 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.
• 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. Then press Enter.
A login screen will appear (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.
The Setup Tab
The Basic Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general
settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to save your changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
• PVC Connection. If your ADSL account provides multiple permanent virtual circuits (PVCs), use this control to
specify the one you will configure. The Gateway can handle up to eight PVCs. They may be used to carry
different services or connect to different networks. Each PVC is identified by a unique combination of VCI and
VPI numbers (see “Virtual Circuit,” below).
Figure 5-1: Login Screen
• Internet Connection Type. The Gateway supports six Encapsulation methods: RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 1483
Routed, IPoA, RFC 2516 PPPoE, RFC 2364 PPPoA, and Bridged Mode Only. Select the appropriate type of
encapsulation from the drop-down menu. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ
depending on what type of encapsulation you select.
• VC Settings. You will configure your Virtual Circuit (VC) settings in this section.
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How to Access the Web-based Utility
Figure 5-2: Basic Setup
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• 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.
• 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).
• Scr Rate: The Sustain Cell Rate sets the average cell rate that can be transmitted. The SCR value is
normally less than the PCR value. Enter the rate in the field (if required by your service provider).
• Autodetect: Select Enable to have the settings automatically entered, or select Disable to enter the
values manually.
• Virtual Circuit: These fields consist of two items: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel
Identifier). Your ISP will provide the correct settings for these fields.
• IP Settings. Follow the instructions in the section for your type of encapsulation.
RFC 1483 Bridged
Dynamic IP
Figure 5-3: 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.
• 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.
• Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
• Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
• Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
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Figure 5-4: RFC 1483 Bridged - Static IP
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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.
• Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
• Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
• Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
IPoA
If you are required to use Internet Protocol over ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), then select IPoA.
• 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.
• Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
• Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
Figure 5-5: RFC 1483 Routed
• Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
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Figure 5-6: IPoA
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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.
• Service Name. Enter the name of your PPPoE service in this field.
• User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
• Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Gateway to disconnect the Internet connection
after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has
been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Gateway to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the Connect
on Demand radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
• Keep Alive: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Gateway will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Gateway will automatically re-establish your connection. To
use this option, click the Keep Alive radio button. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want
the Gateway to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 20 seconds.
RFC 2364 PPPoA
Figure 5-7: RFC 2516 PPPoE
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.
• User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
• Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Gateway to disconnect the Internet connection
after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has
been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Gateway to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the Connect
on Demand radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
• Keep Alive: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Gateway will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Gateway will automatically re-establish your connection. To
use this option, click the Keep Alive radio button. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want
the Gateway to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 20 seconds.
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The Setup Tab
Figure 5-8: RFC 2364 PPPoA
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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)
• 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. In most cases, you can leave
these fields blank.
• MTU and Size. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for
network transmission. Select Manual and enter the value desired in the Size field. It is recommended that
you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. By default, MTU is configured automatically.
Network Setup
• Router IP. The values for the Gateway’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases,
keep the default values.
• Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.1.1.
• Subnet Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Figure 5-9: Bridged Mode Only
• Network Address Server Settings (DHCP). Configure the Gateway’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) settings in this section.
• Local DHCP Server. A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns an IP
address to each computer on your network for you. Unless you already have one, it is highly
recommended that you leave the Gateway enabled as a DHCP server. You can also use the Gateway in
DHCP Relay mode.
• DHCP Relay Server. If you enable the DHCP Relay mode for the Local DHCP Server setting, enter the IP
address for the DHCP server in the fields provided.
• Advanced: This button displays a window that lets you reserve addresses in the DHCP range for particular
machines.
• Autodetect LAN DHCP Server: Enable this function if you already have a DHCP server on your LAN and you
wish to continue using it.
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Figure 5-10: Optional Settings
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• 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. The number will vary depending on the starting IP address entered.
• 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” this dynamic IP address.
• Static DNS 1-3. The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names
into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. You
can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Gateway will use these for quicker access to
functioning DNS servers.
• WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a
WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
• Time Setting. Select the appropriate time zone for the Gateway’s location. If desired, check the
Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes checkbox.
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 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.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at DynDNS.org or TZO.com.
DDNS
DDNS Service. If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down
menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO.com, then select TZO.com from the drop-down menu.To disable
DDNS Service, select Disabled.
Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL Gateway
The Setup Tab
Figure 5-11: Advanced DHCP
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