Linksys WAG54G - Manual (Page 43)

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
The Administration Tab
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Figure 5-30: Management
The Administration Tab
Management
The Management screen, shown in Figure 5-30, allows you to change the Gateway’s access settings as well as
configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features.
Gateway Access
Local Gateway Access. To ensure the Gateway’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access
the Gateway’s Web-based Utility. The default username and password is admin.
• Gateway Username. Enter the default admin. It is recommended that you change the default username to one
of your choice.
• Gateway Password. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice.
• Re-enter to confirm. Re-enter the Gateway’s new Password to confirm it.
Remote Gateway Access. This feature allows you to access the Gateway from a remote location, via the Internet.
• Remote Administration. This feature allows you to manage the Gateway from a remote location via the
Internet. To enable Remote Administration, click Enabled.
• Administration Port. Enter the port number you will use to remotely access the Gateway.
SNMP
SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol.
Identification. To enable SNMP, click Enabled. To disable SNMP, click Disabled.
• In the Device Name field, enter the name of the Gateway.
• Get Community. Enter the password that allows read-only access to the Gateway’s SNMP information.
IMPORTANT: Enabling remote Administration allows anyone with access to your
password to configure the Gateway from somewhere else on the Internet.