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Richtige Gebrauchsanleitung

Die Vorschriften verpflichten den Verkäufer zur Übertragung der Gebrauchsanleitung Linksys la) an den Erwerber, zusammen mit der Ware. Eine fehlende Anleitung oder falsche Informationen, die dem Verbraucher übertragen werden, bilden eine Grundlage für eine Reklamation aufgrund Unstimmigkeit des Geräts mit dem Vertrag. Rechtsmäßig lässt man das Anfügen einer Gebrauchsanleitung in anderer Form als Papierform zu, was letztens sehr oft genutzt wird, indem man eine grafische oder elektronische Anleitung von Linksys la), sowie Anleitungsvideos für Nutzer beifügt. Die Bedingung ist, dass ihre Form leserlich und verständlich ist.

Was ist eine Gebrauchsanleitung?

Das Wort kommt vom lateinischen „instructio”, d.h. ordnen. Demnach kann man in der Anleitung Linksys la) die Beschreibung der Etappen der Vorgehensweisen finden. Das Ziel der Anleitung ist die Belehrung, Vereinfachung des Starts, der Nutzung des Geräts oder auch der Ausführung bestimmter Tätigkeiten. Die Anleitung ist eine Sammlung von Informationen über ein Gegenstand/eine Dienstleistung, ein Hinweis.

Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Linksys la). Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

Was sollte also eine ideale Gebrauchsanleitung beinhalten?

Die Gebrauchsanleitung Linksys la) sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Linksys la)
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Linksys la)
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Linksys la)
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

Warum lesen wir keine Gebrauchsanleitungen?

Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Linksys la) zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Linksys la) und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Linksys finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Linksys la) zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

Warum sollte man Gebrauchsanleitungen lesen?

In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Linksys la), über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Linksys la) widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    Model No . ADSL2+ Gatew ay Wir eless- N W A G300N (EU/LA) User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2,4[...]

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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem ark[...]

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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 ADSL[...]

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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 Infor mation 91[...]

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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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:[...]

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    Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 [...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway . The Gateway will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Inter net access, files and fun, easily and securely and with a greater range of up to three times farther than standard [...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 Y ou[...]

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    3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Appendix H: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the regulator y information regarding the Gateway . • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including T echnical Support.[...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork The Gateway’s Functions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Chapter 2: Planning Y our Network The Gatewa y’ s Functions A Gateway is a network device that connects two networks together . In this instance , the Gateway connects your Local Area Ne twork (LAN), or the group of com puters in your home or office , to the [...]

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    5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Ne twork IP Addresses Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 . Y ou can get that in formation from your ISP .[...]

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    6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N ADSL2 + Gateway Ports and Reset Button on Side Panel Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway P orts and Reset Button on Side P anel The Gateway’ s ports and Reset button are located on a side panel. DSL The DSL port connects to the ADSL line . Ethernet (1-4) T[...]

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    7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N ADSL2 + Gateway LEDs on Side Pa nel Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y LEDs on Side P anel The Gateway's LEDs, which indicate network activity , are located on the other 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 G[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Overview Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 y our ISP to request that data. After you ha[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Wireless Connection to a Co mputer Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 , includin g the Gateway and all computer[...]

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    10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Overview Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The[...]

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    11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Overview Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Security • Firewall. Use this screen to enable/disable the firew all, set up filters, and block anonymous Internet requests. • VPN Passthrough. Y ou can enable or disable Virtual Priv ate Network (VPN) Passthrough on this screen. Access Restrictions • [...]

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    12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway How to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Status • Gateway . This screen provides status inform ation about the Gateway . • Local Network. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless. This screen provides status information about the wireless[...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • 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 [...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 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 addre ss, when seen from the W AN, or the Internet. Y o ur ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need t[...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y RFC 2516 PPP oE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether net) to establish Inter net connections. If you are connected to the Inter net through a DSL line, c heck wi th your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If th ey do, you will ha[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Bridge Mode Only If you are using your Gateway as a bridge , which makes the Gateway act like a stand-alone modem, select Bridge Mode Only . All NA T and routing settings are disabled in this mode. Optional Settings (requir ed by some ISPs) • Host Nam[...]

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    17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Client Lease Time . The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a computer will be allowed connection to the Gateway with its curr ent dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time , in minutes, that the computer will be “leased” this dynamic IP [...]

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    18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The DDNS T ab The Gateway offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature . DDNS lets you assign a fixed host a nd domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is us eful when you are hosting your own website , FTP server , or other server behin [...]

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    19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Advanced Routing T ab The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the NA T , dynamic routing , and static routing settings. Advanced Routing • Operating Mode . In this section, you will configure the Gateway’ s general routing settings. [...]

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    20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Setup Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Hop Count. Hop Count is the number of hops to each node until the destination is reached (16 hops maximum). Enter the Hop Count in the field provided. • Show Routing T able . Click the Show Ro uting T able button to open a screen displaying how da[...]

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    21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Wireless T ab The Basic Wireless Settings T ab This screen allows you to choose your wireless network mode and wir eless security . Wireless Netw ork • Network Mode . If you have 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the defaul[...]

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    22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Wireless Security T ab The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security options supported by the Gateway: PSK-Personal, PSK2-P ersonal, PSK-Enterprise , PSK2-Enterprise , RADIUS, and [...]

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    23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y PSK-Enterprise PSK-Enterprise features PSK used wi th a RADIUS server . (This method should only be used when the Gateway is connected to a RADIUS server .) • Encryption . Select the method you want to use , TKIP or AES . (AES is a stronger encrypt[...]

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    24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Gateway .) • RADIUS Ser ver . Enter the IP address of the RADIUS ser ver . • RADIUS Port. Enter the po[...]

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    25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y WEP • Encryption . Select the appropriate level of encryption, 40/6 4-bit (10 h ex digits) or 104/128-bit (26 hex digits) . A higher level of encryption is more secure . • Passphrase . Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can enter a Passph[...]

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    26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Wireless MAC Filter T ab Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MA C Filter T o filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking[...]

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    27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Advanced Wireless Settings T ab This tab is used to set up the Gateway’ s ad vanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance . Advanced Wireless [...]

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    28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Wireless Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Beacon Interval. Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Inte rval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Gateway to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 . [...]

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    29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Security T ab The Firewa ll T ab Y ou can enable or disable the firewall, select filters to block specific Inter net data types, and block anonymous Internet requests. Use these features to enhance the security o f your network. Firewall • SPI [...]

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    30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Security Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The VPN Passthrough T ab Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a security measure t hat basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations. Configure these settings so the Gateway will permit VPN tunnels to pass through. VPN P assthroug[...]

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    31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Access Restrictions Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Access Restrictions T ab The Internet Access Policy T ab The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allo w specific kinds of Internet usag e . Y ou can set up Internet access policies for specific computers and block webs[...]

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    32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Access Restrictions Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 4. Click the Edit List of PCs button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy . The List of PCs screen will appear . Y ou can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Addre ss. Y ou can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this[...]

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    33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Applications and Gaming T ab The Single Port Range Forwarding T ab Use the Single Port Range Forwar ding screen when you want to open a specific port so users on the Internet can see the servers beh ind the Gateway (such servers ma[...]

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    34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Port Range Forwarding T ab The Port Range Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web ser vers, ftp servers, e- mail servers, or other spe cialized Internet applications. (Sp ecialized Internet applicatio[...]

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    35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Port T riggering T ab Port T riggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened o n demand. For this feature , the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Gateway will remember t[...]

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    36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The DMZ T ab The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-pu rpose service such as Internet gaming and videoco nferencing through DMZ Hosting. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one comput[...]

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    37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The QoS T ab QoS (Quality of Service) QoS ensures better ser vice to high-priority types of network traffic , which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as Internet phone calls or videoconferencing. Wireless • ACK Mo d[...]

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    38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Onli ne Game Select a Game Select a game from the drop-down menu, which lists some common pre-configured games. Priority Select its priority from the drop-down menu, and click Add . MSN Messenger Select its priority from the drop-down [...]

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    39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Applications and Gaming Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y unique identifier for your network device . When the Gateway identifies the device entered, the Gateway will allocate the priority set for that entry . Check the device’s documentation to obtain the MAC Address. Priority Select the b[...]

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    40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Administration T ab The Management T ab The Management screen allows you to change the Gateway’ s access settin gs as well as configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), UPnP (Univer sal P lug and Play), and WLAN management f[...]

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    41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Set Community . Enter the password that allows read/write access to the Gateway’ s SNMP infor mation. • T rap Manag ement: T rap to. Enter the IP address of the remote host computer that will receive the trap messages. UPnP UPnP allows [...]

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    42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Reporting T ab The Reporting screen provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. It also provides logs for VPN and firewall events. Reporting • Log. T o enable log reporting, clic[...]

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    43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Diagnostics T ab Use this screen to run ping tests and display test results. Ping T est Ping T est P arameters • Ping T arget IP . Enter the IP address that you want to ping. This can be either a local (LAN) IP or an Internet (W AN) IP ad[...]

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    44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Backup & Restore T ab The Backup & Restore tab allows you to bac k up and restore the Gateway’ s configuration file. Backup Configuration T o back up the Gateway’ s configuration file , click the Backup button. Then follow the o[...]

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    45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Administration Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Factory Defaults T ab If you want to restore the Gateway’ s factor y default settings, then use this screen. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults. If you w ish to restore the Gateway to its factory default settings and lose all your [...]

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    46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Status T ab The Gateway T ab This screen displays information about the Gateway and its Internet connection. Gatewa y Information This section displays the Gateway’ s Fir mware Version, MAC Address, and Current T ime . Internet Connection This se[...]

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    47 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Local Network T ab 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 Serv er , Start IP Address, and End IP Address. T o vie[...]

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    48 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The Wireless T ab This screen displays information about the Gateway’ s wireless network. Wireless Netw ork This screen displays the following: MAC Address, Mode , Network Name (SSID), Radio Band , Wide Channel, Standard Channel, Security method, and[...]

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    49 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway The Status Tab Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The DSL Connection T ab 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 infor mation: Encapsulation, M[...]

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    50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Gateway . Read[...]

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    51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 7. T oward the bottom of the window , select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS ser ver (pro vided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information. 8. Click the OK button i[...]

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    52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y For Windows 98 and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT , 2000, and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.[...]

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    53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y 3. Refer to “Problem #10: I am a PPPoE user , and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop- up window . ” 5. I can’t get my Virtual Priv ate Netw ork (VPN) wo rking thr ough the Ga tewa y . Access the Gateway’ s web interface by going to [...]

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    54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y field provided. Check “ Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Eth ernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address. 6. Check the Enable option for the port ser vices you want to use . Consider the example below: When you have comp[...]

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    55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button. 8. I can’t get the Internet game, server , or applicatio n to work. If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game , server , or a pplication to function properly , consider[...]

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    56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher: 1. Click Start, Settings , and Control P anel . Double-click Internet Options. 2. Click the Connecti ons tab . 3. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked. 4. Click the OK b utton to g[...]

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    57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y • Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Gateway’s W eb-based Utility throug h its Administration tab. 14. My DSL service ’ s PPP oE is always disconnecting. PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always-on connection. Th e DSL ISP can disconnec[...]

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    58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer , and then upgrade the firmware . T r y using the following settings, IP Address: 192.168.1.50 and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0. 17. Whe n I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or a[...]

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    59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Does the Gateway suppor t IPX or Apple T al k? No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Inter net and has becom e the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another , and Appl[...]

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    60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y How do I ge t Half-Life: T eam Fort ress to work with t he Gateway? The default client port for Half-Life is 27005. The co mputers on your LAN need to have “+clientport 2700x” added to the HL shortcut command line; the x would be 6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets [...]

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    61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y want to use DMZ Hosting . T o get the LAN IP address, see “ Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter . ” If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Gateway? No. Does the Gateway pass PPTP pac[...]

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    62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y What is the IEEE 802.11 b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless network s. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate , provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 80[...]

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    63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y acknowledgment from its original access point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new access point, it then re-registers, and the communication process continues. What is the IS M band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S . have set aside ban[...]

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    64 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y practical purposes, this number is usually permanent. Unlike IP addresses, which can change ever y time a computer logs onto the network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a v aluable identifier for the network. How do I reset the Gateway? Pres[...]

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    65 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, [...]

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    66 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenien[...]

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    67 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y PSK-P erson al . Select the type of algorithm, TK IP or AES, enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Gateway or other device how often[...]

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    68 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me Instructions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering feature o[...]

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    69 Appendix C: Findi ng the MAC Ad dress an d IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 1. Click Start and Run . In the Open field, enter cmd . Press the Enter key or click the OK bu tton. 2. At the command prompt, enter ipcon fig /all . Then press the Enter key .[...]

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    70 Appendix D: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware T o upg rade the Gateway’ s fir mware: 1. Download the Gateway’ s fir mware upgrade file from www .linksys.com/international . 2. Extract the file on your computer . 3. Open the Gateway’ s Web-based Utility and click the Administr a tion tab . 4. Clic[...]

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    71 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix E: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices[...]

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    72 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's server , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for[...]

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    73 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP laye[...]

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    74 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r 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 co[...]

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    75 Appendix E: Glossary Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing softwar e or firmware with a newer version. Up[...]

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    76 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix F: Specifications Model Number W AG300N Standards Draft 802.11N, 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, T1.413i2, Annex B (W AG300N-EU), UR-2 Deutsche T elek om (W AG300N-DE) Ports Power , DSL, Ethernet (1-4) But[...]

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    77 Appendix F: Specifications Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Security Features Password protec ted configuration for web access P AP and CHAP authen tication Denial of Service (DoS) Prevention URL filtering , and keyw ord, Ja va, ActiveX, Proxy , Cookie blocking T oD filter (Blocks Access by T ime VPN Passthrough for IPSec , PPTP , and L2TP Protocols 1[...]

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    78 Appendix G: Warranty Information Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix G: Warrant y Information Linksys wa rrants to Y ou that, for a period of three ye ars (the “W arranty Period”), you r Linksys Product will be substantially free of defec ts in materials and w orkmanship un der normal use . Y our exc lusive remed y and Linksys' ent ire [...]

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    79 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix H: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a resi[...]

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    80 Appendix H: Regulatory Inf ormation Dual-Band Wireless Access P oint IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference , including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device . Règlement d’Industr y Canada Le fonctionne[...]

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    81 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Compliance Information for 2.4-GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Dir ective) Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)[...]

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    82 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 CE Marking For the Linksys Wireless-B and Wir[...]

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    83 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Belgium The Belgian Institute for Postal Ser vices and T e lecommunicat ions (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www .bipt.be for more details. Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met e en reikwijdte v[...]

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    84 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only . Outdoor usage is not recommended. This product is designed for use with the standard, integral or dedicated (external) antenna(s) that is/are shipped together with the equipment. However , some applications m[...]

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    85 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Windows 2000 1. Open the Control P anel . 2. Double-click Network and Dia l-Up Connections . 3. Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties . 4. From the Properties screen, click the Configu re button. 5. Click the Advanced tab , and select Power Output . 6. From t[...]

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    86 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply[...]

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    90 Appendix H: Regulatory Inform ation Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y For more information, visit www .linksys.com.[...]

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    91 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix I: Contact Information Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys ? Visit us online for information on the latest products and update s to your existing products at: http://www .link sys.com/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail A[...]

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    92 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gatewa y Appendix I: Contact Information Note: For some countries, support may be available only in English. Switzerlan d support.ch@li nksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@li nksys.com (Engli sh only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksy s.com or support.s[...]