Linksys WAG54G - Manual (Page 3)

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide?
2
Chapter 2: Planning your Network 4
The Gateway’s Functions 4
IP Addresses 4
Why do I need a VPN? 5
What is a VPN? 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway 8
The Back Panel 8
The Front Panel 9
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway 10
Overview 10
Wired Connection to a Computer
11
Wireless Connection to a Computer 11
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway 13
Overview 13
How to Access the Web-based Utility
15
The Setup Tab 15
The Wireless Tab 23
The Security Tab 26
The Access Restrictions Tab 31
The Applications and Gaming Tab 33
The Administration Tab 36
The Status Tab 41
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 45
Common Problems and Solutions 45
Frequently Asked Questions 53
Appendix B: Wireless Security 59
Appendix C: Configuring IPSec between a
Windows 2000 or XP Computer and the Gateway 62
Introduction 62