LINKSYS WCG200 Wireless-G Cable Gateway User Manual

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LINKSYS WCG200 Cable Modem User’s Manual
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual Safety Notes For Installation  Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.  Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.  Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.  Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openings on the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product with a stack.  Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine.  Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product.  Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions from qualified service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or file.  Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table. For Using  Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention to the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high.  After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.  Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.  When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product to prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating. For Service Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you attempt to service the product yourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  If liquid has been spilled into the product.  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.  If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Warning  This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. " Caution  Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual CChhaapptteerr 11:: OOvveerrvviieeww 1.1 Physical Outlook 11..11--11 FFrroonntt PPaanneell The following illustration shows the front panel of the LINKSYS WCG200 Cable Modem. LED Indicators The LEDs on the front panel are described in the table below (from left to right): LED Color Status Description Off Power off. POWER Green On Power on. Off Power off or the initial test is over. Cable Green Blinking To indicate cable modem is on line. Off Power off or the initial test is over. Activity Green On To indicate transmit RF US traffic. Off Power off or the initial test is over. Blinking To indicate Ethernet data traffic. LINE 1~4 Green On Ethernet line is in use. Off Power off or the initial test is over. Blinking To indicate USB data traffic. USB Green On USB interface is in use. Off Power off or the initial test is over. Blinking To indicate wireless data traffic. Wireless Green On Wireless interface is in use.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 11..11--22 RReeaarr PPaanneell Power Switch: Standard Power Switch 12 VDC: 12V Power connector RESET︰ Reset-to-Default push button ETHERNET(L1 to L4)︰ 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 connectors, 4 ports auto-sensing & auto-crossover Ethernet switch USB： USB Connector CABLE︰ F-Connector
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual CChhaapptteerr 22:: IInnssttaallllaattiioonn 2.1 Connecting the Cable Modem to Your Computer 22..11--11 IInnssttaallllaattiioonn PPrroocceedduurree ffoorr EEtthheerrnneett IInntteerrffaaccee Follow the steps below for proper installation: 1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements. 2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the modem. 3. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem. 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. 5. Check CABLE LED. If it is solid ON, the Cable Modem is on-line now. If it is not, contact your service provider. 5. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to one of the ETHERNET connector on the modem, connect the other end with the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port on your computer. 6. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the LINKSYS WCG200. Note: You can go to Chapter 3.3 “Setting TCP/IP on client PC” now Below shows the connection status among the cable modem and your computer.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 22..11--22 IInnssttaallllaattiioonn PPrroocceedduurree ffoorr UUSSBB IInntteerrffaaccee Follow the steps below for proper installation: 1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements. 2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the modem. 3. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem. 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. 5. Check CABLE LED. If it is solid ON, the Cable Modem is on-line now. If it is not, contact your service provider. 6. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the modem. Note: You can go to Chapter 3.1 “USB Driver installation” now 7. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the LINKSYS WCG200. Note: You can go to Chapter 3.3 “Setting TCP/IP on client PC” now Below shows the connection status among the cable modem and your computer.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 22..11--33 IInnssttaallllaattiioonn PPrroocceedduurree ffoorr WWiirreelleessss 1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements. 2. Connect a coaxial cable (supplied by the local Cable Television Company) to the CABLE connector on the modem. 3. Plug the power adapter into the POWER connector of the modem. 4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. 5. Check CABLE LED. If it is solid ON, the Cable Modem is on-line now. If it is not, contact your service provider. 6. Install the wireless card driver and verify the wireless setting as below: ---The default SSID: linksys ---WEP encryption is disabled. Authentication Type is Open System or Shared Key. ---Use Infrastructure connection mode. 7. Check that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on your wireless client PC. Configure it to get a dynamic IP from the LINKSYS WCG200. Note: You can go to Chapter 3.3 “Setting TCP/IP on client PC” now 8. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the LINKSYS WCG200. Below shows the connection status among the cable modem and your computer.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual CChhaapptteerr 33:: SSooffttwwaarree IInnssttaallllaattiioonn aanndd CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn 3.1 USB Driver Installation 33..11--11 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 9988//MMee 1. Wait for the cable modem is running in the operational state (registration O.K.). Plug the USB cable into your PC USB port. You will see the next page. Click the “Next” button. 2. Select “Search for the best drivers for your device“ and click the “Next” button. 3. Check “Specify a location” and browse CD-ROM:\Win9x or WinME. Click the “Next” button.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 4. Select “The updated driver...” and click the “Next” button. 5. Click the “Next” button. 6. Installation has been completed here. Click the “Finish” button.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 7. The system will ask you to restart your computer. Click “Yes” to complete the installation. 33..11--22 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 22000000//XXPP 1. Wait for the cable modem is running in the operational state (registration O.K.). Plug the USB cable into your PC USB port. 2. You will see the next page. Click the “Next” button.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 3. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device“ and click the “Next” button. 4. Insert the driver CD into CD-ROM. Select “CD-ROM drive” and clicks the “Next” button. 5. Click the “Next” button.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 6. Installation has been completed here. Click the “Finish” button. 3.2 Uninstall USB Driver 33..22--11 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 9988//MMEE 1. Click “Start” button on your computer’s taskbar, point to “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”. 2. Select Add/Remove Programs. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select USB Cable Modem Adapter from the list box. Click the Add/Remove button. 4. A confirmation dialog appears. Click Ye s . 5. A dialog box appears to ask you unplug USB cable, please unplug the cable and click OK. 33..22--22 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 22000000//XXPP 1 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. 2 Select Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select USB Cable Modem Adapter from the list box. 4 Click the Change/Remove button. 5 Click Ye s button. 6 A dialog box appears to ask you unplug USB cable, please unplug the cable and click OK.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 3.3 Setting TCP/IP on Client PC After you successfully complete the network interface card (Ethernet card) installation task, you need to make sure the TCP/IP communications protocol used by the Ethernet card is installed and correctly configured on your system. 33..33--11 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 9988//MMee 1. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. 2. The Control Panel window will show up. Double-click the “Network” icon in the Control Panel window. 3. Windows will appear the Network dialog box. Click “Configuration” tab to bring it to the front, and on this tab, a list of installed network components appears. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 7.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 4. The Select Network Component Type dialog box will show up. Click ”Protocol”, and then click ”Add”. 5. You will see the Select Network Protocol dialog box. Click “Microsoft” in the “Manufactures:” list, and then click “TCP/IP” in the “Network Protocols:” list. Click “OK”.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 6. You will be directed back to the Network dialog box, and on the “Configuration” tab, the entry that includes TCP/IP -> followed by the Ethernet card installed in your computer will appear in the list of installed network components. 7. Click TCP/IP -> followed by the Ethernet card installed in your computer, and then click ”Properties”. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box will appear.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 8. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, please follow the directions below: Click “IP Address” tab to bring it to the front, and then click “Obtain an IP address automatically” on the tab. 9. Click “Gateway” to bring it to the front. On this tab, leave the “New gateway:” blank. If there is the entry in the “Installed gateway:” list, click it and then click “Remove” to remove all installed gateways. 10. Click “DNS Configuration” tabs to bring it to the front, and click “Disable DNS”, then click “OK” to close the dialog box.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 11. The Copying Files dialog box will pop up and the system will start copying files from Windows. At the first time you will be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive during the files copying, and follow the instructions when they show up, then click “OK”. It will prompt another Copying Files dialog box. Please type the command line that Windows files located in the dialog box (For example, D:\win98). Click “OK” to continue the files copying. 12. Windows will appear the System Settings Change dialog box and ask you if you would like to restart your computer. Click “Yes”.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 33..33--22 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 22000000//XXPP 1. Click “Start” button on your computer’s taskbar, point to “Settings”, and then click ”Network and Dial-up Connections”. 2. The Network and Dial-up Connections window will show up. Double-click “Local Area Connection” icon in the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 3. The Local Area Connection status window will show up. Click the “Properties” button.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 4. Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click “Properties”. 5. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears. Click “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Click “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click “OK” to close the dialog box.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 6. Windows will appear the System Settings Change dialog box and ask you if you would like to restart your computer. Click “Yes”. 3.4 DHCP Server PC connected to the cable modem can automatically get a private IP address from the DHCP server of cable modem before cable modem is on line. The following steps will show you how to get an IP address from DHCP server of cable modem before cable modem is on line. 33..44--11 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 9988//MMee 1. Click “Start“, point to “Run“, and click to open the “Run“ windows.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 2. Enter “winipcfg“ in the “Open“ field. Click “OK“ to execute the winipcfg and show the “IP Configuration“ window. 3. Select the “Ethernet adapter“ to show the IP address. Press “Release“ and “Renew“ if the PC is not accessing the Internet. After the cable modem is on line, you need to press the “Release“ and “Renew“ to get a new IP address from your ISP’s server. 33..44--22 FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss NNTT//22000000//XXPP 1. Click “Start“, point to “Run“, and click to open the “Run“ windows.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 2. The Run dialog box appears. Type “cmd” in the “Open” field, and then click “OK” to execute the command. 3. You will enter the dos mode, type “ipconfig”, press “Enter” on your keyboard, and you will see the IP address your computer get from the cable modem. 4. If PC is not access Internet, type “ipconfig /release”, and press “Enter” on your keyboard to release the IP.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5. Type “ipconfig /renew”, and press “Enter” on your keyboard to renew the IP. You can repeat the steps until your computer gets the correct IP. 33..44--33 FFoorr AAppppllee MMaacciinnttoosshh 1. Click “Apple menu“, point to “Control Panels“, and click “TCP/IP” to open the “TCP/IP” window.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 2. If the iMac gets an invalid IP, select “Using DHCP Server” in “Configure” field. Click the “Close box” at the upper left corner to close the “TCP/IP” window. 3. Click the “Save” in the prompted message box. 4. You need to wait about 2 minutes and open “TCP/IP” window to see the new TCP/IP status. 3.5 Renew PC IP Address There is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after cable modem is on line and the PC cannot access the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PC’s IP address after the cable modem is on line.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 1. Click “Start“, point to “Run“, and click to open the “Run“ windows. 2. Enter winipcfg in the “Open“ field. Click “OK“ to execute the winipcfg and show the “IP Configuration“ window. 3. Select the “Ethernet adapter“ to show the IP address. Press “Release“ and “Renew“ to get a new IP address from your ISP’s server. 4. Select the “OK“ to close the IP Configuration window.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual CChhaapptteerr 44:: AAcccceessss IInntteerrnneett tthhrroouugghh CCaabbllee MMooddeemm For making sure that you can get into Internet successfully, please make sure the following first. 1. Make sure the connection (through Ethernet or USB) between the cable modem and your computer is OK. 2. Make sure the TCP/IP protocol is set properly. 3. Subscribe to Cable Television Company and. Accessing Internet When you are sure all above is Ok, you can open the Browser (such as I.E.) to open the homepage for the browser. See the following example.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual CChhaapptteerr 55:: WWeebb MMaannaaggeerr Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows: Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the cable modem in the URL field: 192.168.0.1. Type the IP address as the figure shown below. After connecting to the device, you will be prompted to enter username and password. By default, the username is empty and the password is admin, and click OK to enter the next step. See the following example for running under Windows XP.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5.1 Setup This page allows you to select the connection type. You can set up static IP or obtain IP address automatically. Also you can set up Gateway IP and DHCP. IInntteerrnneett CCoonnnneeccttiioonn TTyyppee:: YYoouu ccaann sseelleecctt OObbttaaiinn IIPP AAddddrreessss AAuuttmmaattiiccaallllyy wwhheenn tthheerree iiss aa DDHHCCPP sseerrvveerr.. OOrr yyoouu hhaavvee ttoo sseett SSttaattiicc IIPP AAddddrreessss mmaannnnuuaallllyy.. OOppttiioonnaall SSeettttiinnggss:: YYoouu hhaavvee ttoo ttyyppee tthhee HHoosstt nnaammee aanndd DDoommaaiinn nnaammee iiff rreeqquuiirreedd bbyy ssoommee IISSPPss.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss.. Gateway IP: YYoouu hhaavvee ttoo pprroovviiddee aa ggaatteewwaayy IIPP aaddddrreessss ffoorr tthhee LLooccaall NNeettwwoorrkk.. Network Address Server Settings(DHCP): IInn tthhiiss ffrraammee,, yyoouu ccaann eennaabbllee tthhee DDHHCCPP ffuunnccttiioonn ooff LLiinnkkssyyss WWCCGG220000.. GGiivvee tthhee ssttaarrttiinngg IIPP aaddddrreessss aanndd tthhee nnuummbbeerr ooff aaddddrreesssseess ttoo ccoommpplleettee tthhee sseettttiinnggss.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss..
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LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5.4 Access Restrictions 55..44--11 WWeebbssiittee BBlloocckkiinngg TThhiiss ppaaggee aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo bblloocckk tthhee wweebbssiittee.. WWeebbssiittee BBlloocckkiinngg:: AAdddd tthhee nneeww wweebbssiittee ttoo tthhee wweebbssiittee lliisstt.. TThheenn sseelleecctt wwhheetthheerr ttoo DDeennyy oorr AAllllooww tthheemm.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, sseelleecctt EEnnaabbllee aanndd cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..44--22 TTiimmeedd AAcccceessss TThhiiss ppaaggee aallllooww yyoouu tthhee ffuutthheerr ccoonnffiigguurraattiioonn ooff AAcccceessss rreessttrriiccttiioonn bbyy TTiimmee bblloocckkeedd.. TTiimmeedd AAcccceessss:: TToo lliimmiitt NNeettwwoorrkk CCoommppuutteerrss bbyy TTiimmeedd AAcccceessss,, eenntteerr tthheeiirr MMAACC AAddddrreesssseess.. AAdddd tthheemm iinn tthhee lliisstt aanndd tthheenn CClliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..44--33 FFiilltteerr IInntteerrnneett TTrraaffffiicc TThhiiss ppaaggee aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo ffiilltteerr IInntteerr TTrraaffffiicc bbyy IIPP oorr PPoorrtt RRaannggee.. FFiilltteerr IInntteerrnneett TTrraaffffiicc bbyy IIPP oorr PPoorrtt RRaannggee:: SSttaarrtt IIPP:: EEnntteerr tthhee SSttaarrtt IIPP nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. EEnndd IIPP:: EEnntteerr tthhee EEnndd IIPP nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. AAllll IIPP:: TToo ffiilltteerr aallll IIPPss,, cclliicckk oonn iitt.. SSttaarrtt PPoorrtt:: EEnntteerr tthhee SSttaarrtt ppoorrtt nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. EEnndd PPoorrtt:: EEnntteerr tthhee EEnndd ppoorrtt nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. AAllll PPoorrtt:: TToo ffiilltteerr aallll PPoorrttss,, cclliicckk oonn iitt.. PPrroottooccooll:: OOnn tthhee ssaammee lliinnee,, sseelleecctt TTCCPP,, UUDDPP oorr BBootthh.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk oonn EEnnaabbllee iinn tthhee llaasstt rrooww.. TThheenn cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss ttoo eennaabbllee tthheemm..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5.5 Application & Gaming 55..55--11 PPoorrtt RRaannggee FFoorrwwaarrddiinngg TThhiiss ppaaggee aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo rruunn aa sseerrvveerr oonn tthhee LLAANN bbyy ssppeecciiffyyiinngg tthhee mmaappppiinngg ooff TTCCPP//UUDDPP ppoorrttss ttoo llooccaall PPCC.. PPoorrtt RRaannggee FFoorrwwaarrddiinngg:: SSttaarrtt PPoorrtt:: EEnntteerr tthhee SSttaarrtt ppoorrtt nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. EEnndd PPoorrtt:: EEnntteerr tthhee EEnndd ppoorrtt nnuummbbeerr ooff tthhee rraannggee.. PPrroottooccooll:: OOnn tthhee ssaammee lliinnee,, sseelleecctt TTCCPP,, UUDDPP oorr BBootthh.. IIPP AAddddrreessss:: EEnntteerr tthhee IIPP AAddddrreessss ooff tthhee sseerrvveerr tthhaatt yyoouu wwaanntt IInntteerrnneett uusseerrss ttoo bbee aabbllee ttoo aacccceessss.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk oonn EEnnaabbllee iinn tthhee llaasstt rrooww.. TThheenn cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss ttoo eennaabbllee tthheemm..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..55--22 PPoorrtt TTrriiggggeerriinngg PPoorrtt TTrriiggggeerriinngg iiss ssiimmiillaarr ttoo PPoorrtt FFoorrwwaarrddiinngg eexxcceepptt tthhaatt tthheeyy aarree nnoott ssttaattiicc ppoorrttss hheelldd ooppeenn.. PPoorrtt TTrriiggggeerriinngg:: TTrriiggggeerrrreedd RRaannggee:: EEnntteerr tthhee SSttaarrtt PPoorrtt aanndd tthhee EEnndd PPoorrtt.. FFoorrwwaarrddiinngg RRaannggee:: EEnntteerr tthhee SSttaarrtt PPoorrtt aanndd tthhee EEnndd PPoorrtt.. PPrroottooccooll:: OOnn tthhee ssaammee lliinnee,, sseelleecctt TTCCPP,, UUDDPP oorr BBootthh.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk oonn EEnnaabbllee iinn tthhee llaasstt rrooww.. TThheenn cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss ttoo eennaabbllee tthheemm..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..55--33 DDMMZZ DDMMZZ hhoossttiinngg ((aallssoo ccoommmmoonnllyy rreeffeerrrreedd ttoo aass ““eexxppoosseedd hhoosstt””)) aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo ssppeecciiffyy tthhee ““ddeeffaauulltt”” rreecciippiieenntt ooff WWAANN ttrraaffffiicc tthhaatt NNAATT iiss uunnaabbllee ttoo ttrraannssllaattee ttoo aa kknnoowwnn llooccaall PPCC.. TThhee DDMMZZ HHoosstt ppaaggee iiss sshhoowwnn bbeellooww.. DDMMZZ:: TToo eexxppoossuurree oonnee ccoommppuutteerr,, eenntteerr tthhee ccoommppuutteerr’’ss IIPP aaddddrreessss aanndd sseelleecctt EEnnaabbllee.. TThheenn cclliicckk oonn SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5.6 Administration 55..66--11 SSeeccuurriittyy,, RReeppoorrttiinngg,, LLooggss TThhiiss ppaaggee aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo cchhaannggee tthhee AAcccceessss UUsseerrnnaammee oorr PPaasssswwoorrdd aanndd eennaabbllee rreemmoottee GGaatteewwaayy AAcccceessss.. AAllssoo yyoouu ccaann sseett uupp tthhee rreeppoorrttiinngg EE--mmaaiill aanndd LLooggss.. SSeeccuurriittyy:: IIff yyoouu wwaanntt ttoo cchhaannggee tthhee AAcccceessss UUsseerrnnaammee aanndd PPaasssswwoorrdd,, ttyyppee tthhee nneeww oonneess.. AAllssoo iiff yyoouu wwaanntt ttoo uussee RReemmoottee AAddmmiinniissttrraattiioonnss,, sseelleecctt EEnnaabbllee.. AAfftteerr aallll sseettttiinnggss aarree rreeaaddyy,, cclliicckk SSaavvee SSeettttiinnggss.. RReeppoorrttiinngg:: YYoouu ccaann eennaabbllee EE--mmaaiill AAlleerrttss aanndd eenntteerr tthhee CCoonnttaacctt EEmmaaiill AAddddrreessss aanndd tthhee SSMMTTPP SSeerrvveerr.. IInnddiivviidduuaall eemmaaiillss ccaann bbee sseenntt oouutt aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy,, eeaacchh ttiimmee tthhee WWAANN PPoorrtt iiss uunnddeerr aattttaacckk.. LLooggss:: YYoouu ccaann cchheecckk yyoouurr EE--mmaaiill llooggss bbyy cclliicckk oonn EE--mmaaiill LLoogg.. OOrr yyoouu ccaann cclleeaann EE--mmaaiill LLooggss bbyy ccllcciikk oonn CClleeaarr LLoogg..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..66--22 PPiinngg TTeesstt YYoouu ccaann cchheecckk tthhee IIPP ddiiaaggnnoossttiiccss bbyy PPiinngg TTeesstt.. PPiinngg TTeesstt:: EEnntteerr tthhee PPiinngg TTaarrggeett IIPP aaddddrreessss aanndd CClliicckk SSttaarrtt TTeesstt ttoo vviieeww tthhee ppiinngg tteesstt lloogg.. YYoouu ccaann aallssoo ffiixx tthhee PPiinngg SSiizzee,, NNoo.. ooff PPiinnggss,, PPiinngg IInntteerrvvaall,, PPiinngg TTiimmeeoouutt..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 55..66--33 RReessttoorree ttoo FFaaccttoorryy DDeeffaauullttss TThhiiss ppaaggee aalllloowwss yyoouu ttoo rreessttoorree aallll tthhee sseettiiiinnggss ttoo FFaaccttoorryy DDeeffaauullttss.. FFaaccttoorryy DDeeffaauulltt:: To retore Factory Default, select YES and click on Save Settings.
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 5.7 STATUS 55..77--11 IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn aanndd SSttaattuuss TThhiiss ppaaggee sshhoowwss iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn aanndd SSttaattuuss ooff tthhee GGaatteewwaayy.. RReenneeww DDHHCCPP LLeeaassee:: TToo rreelleeaassee WWAANN IIPP AAddddrreessss,, cclliicckk oonn RReenneeww DDHHCCPP LLeeaassee..
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual AAppppeennddiixx:: SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Product Overview LINKSYS WCG200 is a DOCSIS 1.1 compliant wireless cable residential gateway that provide high-speed connectivity to residential, commercial, and education subscribers on public and private networks via an existing cable infrastructure. LINKSYS WCG200 is equipped with 4-port Ethernet switch, USB, and IEEE802.11g Wireless interfaces. LINKSYS WCG200 can inter-operate with any DOCSIS compliant headend equipment. It provides high-speed access to local area networks and high-speed Internet access. The data security secures upstream and downstream communications. Features General • F-Connector for the cable interface • Four ports 10/100BaseT Ethernet switch with auto-negotiation function and auto-media dependent interface crossover (MDIX) • USB Connector for USB interface • IEEE802.11g Wireless Access Point • Clear LED Display • Plug and Play • UPnP support CableLabs DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 Standard Compliant • Up to 42.88 Mbps downstream and up to 10.24 Mbps upstream • Frequency agility • Bridging wired & wireless segments of network • Security with X.509 Authentication / RSA protected Key Exchange / 56 bits DES Data Encryption • Interoperable with any DOCSIS compatible headend equipment Two-Way Cable Residential • NAT (Network Address Translation) to support
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual Gateway multiple users with one IP account for routing mode − One to Many − Many to Many − Reverse NAT − PPTP, L2TP & IPSec Pass-Through − Advanced Application Level Gateways (ALG) Support • Transparent bridging for IP traffic for bridge mode • DHCP Client/Server • DNS Proxy • DNS Server • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Function • Virtual Servers for Web, FTP, and Mail Wireless • Fully 802.11g (Draft) Compatible • Fully 802.11b Compatible • Up to 54 Mbps Data Rate • Auto Channel Selection • Seamless Link Quality Around Home & Business Office • Support Efficient Power Management • 64/128 bit WEP Encryption for Wireless Security • Support Wi-Fi Protected Access ( WPA ) • Support Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) • IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication with RADIUS Client, support MD5, TLS, TTLS • Support Authentication: Open System, Shared Key • Wireless LAN MAC Filtering
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual • Association Control List (ACL) for Wireless Clients Management Firewall • IP Filtering • Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) • Intrusion Detection System (IDS) • Application Content Filtering • Configurable Access Policy • Web-Based User Interface Management and Administration • Remote User Access • Logging & Alert • DMZ Hosting Management & Maintenance • Support Web pages and private DHCP server for status monitoring • SNMP v1/v2c/v3 Management • Remote secured operating firmware downloading • Reset To Default Settings by RESET Push Button • Syslog (Remote) • Event Log (Local) Specifications Cable RF : Downstream Upstream Operating Frequency Range 88-860MHz 5-42MHz Frequency Channel HRC, IRC, STD Frequency Selection Auto Scanning Controlled by Headend Bandwidth 6MHz Programmable (200*N KHz) N=1, 2, 4, 8, 16 Characteristic Impedance 75Ω Nominal 75Ω Nominal Signal Level Range -15 to +15dBmV/64QAM +8 to +58dBmV/QPSK
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual -15 to +15dBmV/256QAM +8 to +55dBmV/16QAM Modulation 64QAM/256QAM QPSK/16QAM Modulation Rate 5.056941/5.360537 Msym/sec 160/320/640/1280/2560 Ksym/sec Maximum Bit Rate 42.88Mbps/256QAM 30.34Mbps/64QAM 10.24Mbps/16QAM 5.12Mbps/QPSK Forward Error Correction (FEC) RS(128,122)/Trellis Reed Solomon Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) >30 Bit Error Rate (BER) 1×10-8 @ C/N=23.5dB, 64QAM with FEC 1×10-8 @ C/N=30dB, 256QAM with FEC, received power = -6dBmV to +15dBmV 1x10-8 @ C/N=33dB, 256QAM with FEC, received power = -15dBmV to –6dBmV Physical & Hardware: Dimensions • L = 186 mm • W = 154.5 mm • H = 63 mm Weight • TBD Ports • 4 * 10/100 Ethernet Port (RJ-45) • USB port (Type B) Antenna • Dual External Antenna
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual Case • Lay down LEDs • Power Green Blink - Booting / Diagnostics Green ON - Power On / Device Ready Orange ON - Error • Cable|Activity (Green color) OFF|Blink - Scanning D/S channels OFF|ON - D/S channel acquired, Start ranging process Blink|OFF - Ranging complete, start DHCP /TFTP/ToD/Registration ON|OFF - Registered ON|Blink - Traffic (Send / Receive) • LAN 1 – 4 OFF - No Ethernet Link Green ON - Ethernet Link Green Blink - Traffic Orange Blink- Collision • USB LED OFF - No USB Link or PC Off Orange Blink-USB cable attached / but drivers not loaded Green ON - USB Link / drivers loaded and port functional Green Blink - Traffic • Wireless LED OFF - No 802.11g module installed or Disabled In Web UI (Default Enabled ) Orange Blink- 802.11g module installed but error condition Green ON - 802.11g module is functional Green Blink - Traffic Reset Button • Restore Factory Default Settings
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual Power • 12VDC, 1.2 A Wireless: Media Access Control • CSMA/CA with ACK for unicast data frames • CSMA/CA with ACK for broadcast data frames and management frames Data Rate • 802.11g  54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps • 802.11b  11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Frequency Range • 2.4 GHz ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band • N.America/FCC: 2.412~2.462GHz (1 - 11Channels) • Europe CE/ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (1 - 13Channels) • Japan /TELEC: 2.412~2.484GHz (1 - 14Channels) Modulation • 802.11g  OFDM • 802.11b  Barker (1Mbps, 2Mbps)  CCK (5.5Mbps, 11Mbps) • Receiver Sensitivity • -80 dbm @ 11Mbps Output Power • 14 dbm Operating Range • Indoors:
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual 20m @ 54Mb 30m @ 18Mb 35m @ 11Mb 40m @ 5.5Mb 45m @ 2Mb 50m @ 1Mb • Outdoors: 50m @ 54Mb 70m @ 18Mb 100m @ 11Mb 150m @ 5.5Mb 250m @ 2Mb 300m @ 1Mb Standards & Protocols: Standards • DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 Compliant • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.1x • USB v1.1 Protocols • TCP/IP • DHCP • NAT • RIP • DNS • ICMP
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual • ARP • SNMP v1/v2c/v3 • Syslog • HTTP • TFTP • UPnP • Kerberos • WPA / TKIP MIB Support: • MIB 2 • RFC2786 • RFC2669 • CableLabs Private MIBs Environment: Operating Temperature • 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature • -4°F ~ 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Humidity • 20% ~ 90% Non-condensing Certification: Standards • DOCSIS / WHQL Safety • UL
LINKSYS WCG200 User Manual EMC • FCC Part 15 Class B • CE 300, 328-2 • Telec & VCCI Wireless • Wi-Fi Compliant UPnP • UIC Front View: Rear View: 12 VDC CABLE USB LAN 1 RST 2 3 4  CABLE: F-Connector  USB: USB Connector  ETHERNET: Four ports RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet switch  RST: Reset-to-Default push button  12VDC: Power connector

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