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GHz
2,4
Wireless-N
ADSL2+ Gateway
User Guide
WIRELESS
Model No.
WAG300N (EU/LA)
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this Guide Your Guide to the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway has been designed to make understan
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 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 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 6 Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel 6 LEDs on Side Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 8 Overview 8 Wired Connection to a Computer 8 Wireless Connection to a Computer 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 10 Overvi
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 70 Appendix E: Glossary 71 Appendix F: Specifications 76 Appendix G: Warranty Information 78 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 79 Appendix I: Contact Information 91
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 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 4-1: Connect the ADSL Line 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 4-4: Connect the ADSL Line 9 Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Figure 5-1: Basic Setup 12 Figure 5-2: RFC 1483 Bridged 13 Figure 5-3: RFC 1483 Routed 14 Figure 5-4: IPoA 14 Figure 5-5: RFC 2516 PPPoE 15 Figure 5-6: RFC 2364 PPPoA 15 Figure 5-7: Bridge
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Figure 5-25: Internet Access Policy 31 Figure 5-26: Internet Policy Summary 31 Figure 5-27: List of PCs 32 Figure 5-28: Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-29: Port Range Forwarding 34 Figure 5-30: Port Triggering 35 Figure 5-31: DMZ 36 Figure 5-32: QoS 37 Figure 5-33: QoS - Online Game 38 Figure 5-34: QoS - MSN Messenger 38 Figure 5-35: QoS - YAHOO Messenger 38 Figure 5-36: QoS - Skype 38 Figure 5-37: QoS - Voice Device 38 Figure 5-38: QoS - Add a New Application (Port
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway. The Gateway will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely and with a greater range of up to three times farther than standard Wireless-G. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of The incredible speed of Wireless-N makes it ideal for media-centric applications lik
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes applications of the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Planning Your Network This chapter describes the basics of networking. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway This chapter describes the physical features of the Gateway. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Gateway. Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What’s in this User Guide?
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Chapter 2: Planning Your Network The Gateway’s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks together. In this instance, the Gateway connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of computers in your home or office, to the Internet. 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 compute
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Since you use the Gateway to share your DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Gateway. 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 te
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel The Gateway’s ports and Reset button are located on a side panel. Figure 3-1: Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel DSL The DSL 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, IMPORTANT: Resetting the Gate
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 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) button When you want to power the Gateway on or off, push this button. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up when the Gateway is powered on. WIRELESS Green. The WIRELESS LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Gateway is actively sending or receiving data to or from one o
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Overview The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information 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. To use a computer with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Gateway, continue t
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Wireless Connection to a Computer If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions: 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 DSL port on the Gateway’s back 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 y
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Overview Follow the steps in this chapter and use the Gateway’s Web-based Utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web computers? Computers communicate over the browser through use of a computer connected to the Gateway. For a basic network setup, most users only hav
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Security Firewall. Use this screen to enable/disable the firewall, set up filters, and block anonymous Internet requests. VPN Passthrough. You can enable or disable Virtual Private Network (VPN) Passthrough on this screen. vpn (virtual private network): a security measure to protect data as it leaves one Access Restrictions network and goes to another over the Internet. Internet Access Policy. This screen allows you to control the Internet usage and traffic on y
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Status Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Gateway. Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless 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 your web browser, and enter the Gateway’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway 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 sele
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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway RFC 1483 Routed If you are required to use RFC 1483 Routed, then select RFC 1483 Routed. Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP addres
