USER GUIDE Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with SpeedBooster Model No: WAG54GS (EU)
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 5 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix D: Regulatory Information 30 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with SpeedBooster. The Gateway lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Gateway to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Installation Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Installation NOTE: To avoid interference, you may need to place a microfilter or splitter between the phone cable and wall jack. Contact your ISP to determine if one is required. (UK residents need to connect the microfilter to the wall phone jack with ADSL service and then connect one end of the provided phone cable to the RJ-11 port on it.) Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup CDROM. If you have problems running the Setup CD-ROM, use this chapter.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Gateway with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Gateway will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Gateway’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Gateway.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 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 not time-sensitive, such as e-mail; or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) for bursty traffic and bandwidth-sharing with other applications. PCR Rate For the Peak Cell Rate (PCR), divide the DSL line rate by 424 to get the maximum rate the sender can send cells.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Gateway to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. IP Settings RFC 1483 Routed Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway’s Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet (including your ISP). If you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then select RFC 1483 Routed. Your ISP provides these settings.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Mode Only. All NAT and routing settings are disabled in this mode. Local IP Address The default value is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask The default value is 255.255.255.0. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you to configure the Gateway’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Gateway can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 DNS server IP addresses here. The Gateway will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. DynDNS.org 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 Settings Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network functions.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is used to set up the Gateway’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination. Destination IP Address The Destination IP Address is the IP address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen. by the Gateway. If you want to broadcast the Gateway’s SSID, keep the default, Enable. Otherwise, select Disable. Wireless SES Function If you want to allow use of the SecureEasySetup (SES) feature, keep the default, Enable. Otherwise, select Disable. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Passphrase Enter a Passphrase (also called a WPA shared key) of 8-63 characters. WEP Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Gateway how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. WPA2-Mixed Security Mode > WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Security Mode > WPA2-Mixed Encryption TKIP + AES is automatically selected.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Access. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC address, keep the default, Allow All. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Prevent listed computers from accessing the wireless network Select this to block wireless access by MAC address. This setting is selected by default.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Gateway, keep the default, Enable. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration 5. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the computers you selected on the Internet Access PC List screen. 6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7.
Chapter 4 When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Gateway will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers. If you need to forward all ports to one computer, click the DMZ tab. Advanced Configuration Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Gateway to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. QoS (Quality of Service) QoS To use QoS, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Disable. Application-based QoS Application-based QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Administration > Management NOTE: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Gateway, enter http://:port. Enter the Gateway’s specific Internet IP address in place of , and enter the Management Port number in place of the word port. The Administration > Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Gateway functions for access and security.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Administration > Reporting The Gateway can keep logs of traffic and events for your Internet connection. Log Type Select ALL, Access Log, or Firewall Log. Click pageRefresh to update the log. Click Clear to clear all the information that is displayed. Click Previous Page to view the previous page of information. Click Next Page to view the next page of information. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Administration > Factory Defaults The Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Gateway’s configuration to its factory default settings. Diagnostics > Ping Ping Result The results of the ping test are displayed. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Administration > Backup & Restore The Backup & Restore screen allows you to back up or restore the Gateway’s settings using a configuration file.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 NOTE: The Gateway may lose the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re‑enter all of your configuration settings. on the Internet connection type selected on the Basic Setup screen. Click Refresh to update the on-screen information. Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local, wired network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Wireless DHCP Active IP Table The DHCP Active IP Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Gateway. The list displays Client Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expires time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To remove a DHCP client, click Delete. To retrieve the most up-todate information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration DSL Connection Status The status of the DSL connection is displayed. Downstream Rate The download speed of traffic from the Internet to the Gateway is displayed. Upstream Rate The upload speed of traffic from the Gateway to the Internet is displayed. For ADSL connection, the Upstream Rate is typically 25% of the Downstream Rate. NOTE: The Downstream and Upstream Rates are affected by distance from and configuration of the DSL central office.
Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: • Make sure that the Gateway is powered on. The Power LED should be green and not flashing. • If the Power LED is flashing, then power off all of your network devices, including the Gateway and computers. Then power on each device in the following order: • 1. Gateway 2.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Number WAG54GS Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, g.992.1 (g.dmt), g.992.2 (g.lite), g.992.3, g.992.5, T1.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
Appendix D Appendix D: 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Nederlands [Dutch]: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Regulatory Information Appendix D The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 and/or EN 301 893 as applicable • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) are required for operation in the 5 GHz band. DFS: The equipment meets the DFS requirements as defined in ETSI EN 301 893.
Regulatory Information Appendix D France Product Usage Restrictions For 2,4 GHz, the product should not be used outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483,5 MHz. There are no restrictions when used in other parts of the 2,4 GHz band when used indoors. Check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details. This product is designed for indoor usage only. Outdoor usage is not recommended, unless otherwise noted. Pour la bande 2,4 GHz, l’ équipement ne doit pas être utilisé en extérieur dans la bande 2454 - 2483,5 MHz.
Appendix D User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
