LINKSYS WAG325NV2 User Manual

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The Factory Defaults Tab

If you want to restore the Gateway’s factory default settings, then use this screen.

Factory Defaults

Restore Factory Defaults. If you wish to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your settings, click Restore Factory Defaults. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Click Help for more information.

The Firmware Upgrade Tab

Use this screen to upgrade the Gateway’s firmware.

Firmware Upgrade

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. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file.

4. Double-click the firmware file that you have downloaded and extracted.

5. Click the Start to Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Click Help for more information.

Figure 5-46: Factory Defaults

Figure 5-47: Firmware Upgrade

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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: Login Type, Interface, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS 1, 2, and 3 server IP addresses.

DHCP Renew. If available, click the DHCP Renew button to replace the Gateway’s current IP address with a new IP address.

DHCP Release. If available, click the DHCP Release button to delete the Gateway’s current IP address.

Figure 5-48: Gateway

Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click Help for more information.

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The Local Network Tab

This screen displays information about the Gateway’s local network.

Local Network

This screen displays the following: the local Mac Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, Start IP Address, and End IP Address.

To view the DHCP Client Table, click the DHCP Client Table button. To view the ARP/RARP Table, click the ARP/RARP Tab le button.

DHCP Clients Table. The DHCP Active IP Table shows the current DHCP Client data. You will see the computer name, IP address, MAC address, and expiration time of the dynamic IP address for the clients using the DHCP server. (This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically.) Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. To delete a client from the DHCP server, select the client, and then click the Delete button. Click the Close button to return to the Local Network screen.

ARP/RARP Table. An ARP request is a request sent by the Gateway asking clients with IP addresses for their MAC addresses, so the Gateway can map IP addresses to MAC addresses. RARP is the reverse of ARP. The ARP/RARP Table shows the current data for the local network clients of the Gateway. You will see their IP addresses and MAC addresses. (This data is stored in temporary memory and changes periodically.) Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click the Close button to return to the Local Network screen.

Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click Help for more information.

Figure 5-49: Local Network

Figure 5-50: DHCP Active IP Table

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Figure 5-51: ARP/RARP Table

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The Wireless Tab

This screen displays information about the Gateway’s wireless network.

Wireless Network

This screen displays the following: MAC Address, Mode, Network Name (SSID), Radio Band, Wide Channel, Standard Channel, Security method, and SSID Broadcast status.

Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click Help for more information.

Figure 5-52: Wireless

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The DSL Connection Tab

This screen shows information about the DSL connection.

DSL Status

This section shows the following: Status, Downstream Rate, and Upstream Rate.

PVC Connection

This section displays the following information: Encapsulation, Multiplexing, QoS, Pcr Rate, Scr Rate, Autodetect, VPI, VCI, Enable status, and PVC Status.

Click the Refresh button if you want to refresh the displayed information. Click Help for more information.

Figure 5-53: DSL Connection

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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.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. I need to set a static IP address on a computer.

You can assign a static IP address to a computer by performing the following steps:

• For Windows 98 and Me:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network.

2. In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP-> associated with your Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line with no association to an Ethernet adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.

3. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify an IP address. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway. Make sure that each IP address is unique for each computer or network device.

4. Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.1.1, which is the default IP address of the Gateway. Click the Add button to accept the entry.

5. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information.

6. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the Network window.

7. Restart the computer when asked.

• For Windows 2000:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

4. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway.

5. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

6. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Gateway’s default IP address).

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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. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9. Restart the computer if asked.

• For Windows XP: The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1. Click Start and Control Panel.

2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

4. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

5. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Gateway.

6. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Gateway’s default IP address).

8. 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.

9. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

2. I want to test my Internet connection.

A. Check your TCP/IP settings. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP:

• Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings. For Windows NT 4.0:

• Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.

• Click the Protocol tab, and double-click on TCP/IP Protocol.

• When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter and set it for Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the Close button in the Network window.

• Restart the computer if asked.

B. Open a command prompt.

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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.

• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Gateway.

• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

C. In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key.

The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Gateway’s Web-based Utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Gateway.

• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

D. In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

• If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

3. I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

• Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

1. Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is RFC 1483 Bridged, RFC 1483 Routed, RFC 2516 PPPoE, RFC 2364 PPPoA, Bridged Mode Only, or IPoA. Please refer to the Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway” for details on Internet connection settings.

2. Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Gateway column has a solidly lit ADSL LED.

3. Make sure the cable connecting from your Gateway’s DSL port is connected to the wall jack of the ADSL service line. Verify that the Status page of the Gateway’s Web-based Utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

4. Turn off the computer and Gateway. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Gateway, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Gateway’s Web-based Utility to see if you get an IP address.

4. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Gateway’s Web-based Utility.

• Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Gateway.

1. Refer to “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

2. Set a static IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #1: I need to set a static IP address.”

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3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up popup 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. Make sure you have IPsec passthrough and/or PPTP pass-through enabled.

• VPNs that use IPSec with the ESP (Encapsulation Security Payload known as protocol 50) authentication will work fine. At least one IPSec session will work through the Gateway; however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

• VPNs that use IPSec and AH (Authentication Header known as protocol 51) are incompatible with the Gateway. AH has limitations due to occasional incompatibility with the NAT standard.

• Change the IP address for the Gateway to another subnet to avoid a conflict between the VPN IP address and your local IP address. For example, if your VPN server assigns an IP address 192.168.1.X (X is a number from 1 to 254) and your local LAN IP address is 192.168.1.X (X is the same number used in the VPN IP address), the Gateway will have difficulties routing information to the right location. If you change the Gateway’s IP address to 192.168.2.1, that should solve the problem. Change the Gateway’s IP address through the Setup tab of the web interface.

• If you assigned a static IP address to any computer or network device on the network, you need to change its IP address accordingly to 192.168.2.Y (Y being any number from 1 to 254). Note that each IP address must be unique within the network.

• Your VPN may require port 500/UDP packets to be passed to the computer that is connecting to the IPSec server. 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.

6. I need to set up a server behind my Gateway and make it available to the public.

To use a server like a web, ftp, or mail server, you need to know the respective port numbers they are using. For example, port 80 (HTTP) is used for web; port 21 (FTP) is used for FTP, and port 25 (SMTP outgoing) and port 110 (POP3 incoming) are used for the mail server. You can get more information by viewing the documentation provided with the server you installed.

• Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Gateway’s Web-based Utility. We will be setting up web, ftp, and mail servers.

1. Access the Gateway’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Go to the Applications and Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab.

2. Enter any name you want to use for the Application.

3. Enter the port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80.

4. Select the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.

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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:

Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable

Web server 80 to 80 Both 192.168.1.100 X

FTP server 21 to 21 TCP 192.168.1.101 X

SMTP (outgoing) 25 to 25 Both 192.168.1.102 X

POP3 (incoming) 110 to 110 Both 192.168.1.102 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.

If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require you to set up the Gateway to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using. The best way to get the information on what port services to use is to go to the website of the online game or application you want to use. Follow these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application:

1. Access the Gateway’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Go to the Applications and Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab.

2. Enter any name you want to use for the Application.

3. Enter the port range of the service you are using. For example, if you want to host Unreal Tournament (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to 27900.

4. Select the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.

5. Enter the IP address of the computer or network device that you want the port server to go to. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the 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:

Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable

UT 7777 to 27900 Both 192.168.1.100 X

Halflife 27015 to 27015 Both 192.168.1.105 X

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Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enable

PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 UDP 192.168.1.102 X

VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 UDP 192.168.1.100 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

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. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In other words, data that enters the Gateway will be checked first by the forwarding settings. If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding, then the Gateway will send the data to whichever computer or network device you set for DMZ hosting.)

• Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting:

1. Access the Gateway’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Go to the Applications and Gaming => DMZ tab. Click Enable and enter the IP address of the computer.

2. Check the Port Forwarding pages and disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time.

• Once completed with the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

9. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Gateway.

• Reset the Gateway to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If

you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps:

1. Access the Gateway’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Gateway. Enter the default username and password admin, and click the Administrations => Management tab.

2. Enter a different password in the Gateway Password field, and enter the same password in the second field to confirm the password.

3. Click the Save Settings button.

10. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop-up window.

If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer. Because the Gateway is the gateway for the Internet connection, the computer does not need any proxy settings to gain access. Please follow these directions to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use is set to connect directly to the LAN.

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• For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:

1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Internet Options.

2. Click the Connections tab.

3. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked.

4. Click the OK button to go back to the previous screen.

5. Click the option Never dial a connection. This will remove any dial-up pop-ups for PPPoE users.

• For Netscape 6 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. To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory default.

Hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will return the Internet settings, password, forwarding, and other settings on the Gateway to the factory default settings. In other words, the Gateway will revert to its original factory configuration.

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. Go to the Linksys international website at http://www.linksys.com and select your region or country.

2. Click the Products tab and select the Gateway.

3. On the Gateway’s webpage, click Firmware, and then download the latest firmware for the Gateway.

4. To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in the Administration section found in “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway.”

13. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing.

The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware and/or make the Power LED stop flashing:

• If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf’s instructions.

• Set a static IP address on the computer; refer to “Problem #1, I need to set a static IP address.” Use the following IP address settings for the computer you are using:

IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1

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• Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Gateway’s Web-based Utility through its Administration tab.

14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.

PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always-on connection. The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial-up connection to the Internet.

• There is a setup option to “keep alive” the connection. This may not always work, so you may need to reestablish connection periodically.

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 to 30 (seconds) (this will keep the connection to the ISP and will not disconnect.

4. Click the Save Settings button. Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button.

5. You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected.

6. Click the Save Settings button to continue.

• If the connection is lost again, follow steps 1- 6 to re-establish connection.

15. I can’t access my e-mail, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet.

The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set automatically.

• If you are having some difficulties, perform the following steps:

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. Look for the MTU option, and select Manual. In the Size field, enter 1492.

4. Click the Save Settings button to continue.

• If your difficulties continue, change the Size to different values. Try this list of values, one value at a time, in this order, until your problem is solved: 1462 1400 1362 1300

16. 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. If the LED continues to flash after this time, the device is not working properly. Try

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to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer, and then upgrade the firmware. Try using the following settings, IP Address: 192.168.1.50 and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

17. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry.

• Check if other computers work. If they do, ensure that your computer’s IP settings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). Restart the computer that is having a problem.

• If the computers are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Gateway. Ensure that it is connected and powered on. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)

• 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.

• Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet.

18. I’m trying to access the Gateway’s Web-based Utility, but I do not see the login screen. Instead, I see a screen saying, “404 Forbidden.”

If you are using Windows Explorer, perform the following steps until you see the Web-based Utility’s login screen (Netscape Navigator will require similar steps):

1. Click File. Make sure Work Offline is NOT checked.

2. Press CTRL + F5. This is a hard refresh, which will force Windows Explorer to load new webpages, not cached ones.

• Click Too ls. Click Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Click the Default level button. Make sure the security level is Medium or lower. Then click the OK button.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Gateway will support?

The Gateway will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway?

Yes, it is a built-in feature that is enabled by default.

Where is the Gateway installed on the network?

In a typical environment, the Gateway is installed between the ADSL wall jack and the LAN.

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Does the Gateway support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to a LAN.

Does the LAN connection of the Gateway support 100Mbps Ethernet?

The Gateway supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the 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. Furthermore, NAT allows the Gateway to be used with low cost Internet accounts when only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.

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 -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Gateway.

I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do?

If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port. (Port 8080 usually works well but is used for remote admin. You may have to disable this.) Then in the [UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Gateway from your ISP.

Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP address?

It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using. For example, Unreal Tournament supports multi-login with one public IP.

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