AT&T Plug&Share 6800G User manual

Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced
American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.
Plug&Share™
Wireless Router
54 Mbps 802.11g
6800G
Quick Start Guide
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See your User Manual for more information
This Quick Start Guide will help you get your new wireless router installed and
configured for basic use.To make full use of your new router’s capabilities, see the
User Manual on your CD-ROM for more detailed information on topics such as:
• How to share files and printers with other
computers on your network
• How to use parental controls and enhanced
security features
• How to use a networked computer to host your
own web site or FTP site
• How to run games requiring multiple connections
• How to backup and restore router settings
Directions
Insert CD-ROM, wait
for this screen to
appear, then click
User Manual.
Contents
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety/Warranty
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................4
About your new wireless network router ..................................4
Package contents ................................................................................5
System requirements ........................................................................5
Router installation..............................................................................6
THE SETUP WIZARD ................................................................7
Set Internet connection type ..........................................................8
Set Dynamic IP address ....................................................................8
Set PPPoE ............................................................................................9
Set Static IP address ..........................................................................9
Wireless LAN connection screen................................................10
Security Wizard: Set Admin password ........................................11
Security Wizard: Set WEP encryption ........................................11
Close Wizard ....................................................................................12
Test connections ..............................................................................13
INDICATOR LIGHTS & CONNECTIONS ............................14
Router indicator lights ....................................................................14
Router controls & connections ....................................................14
IMPORTANT!
Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. Do not
attempt to use any other AC power adapter. If you need a replace-
ment, please call 1-877-800-5400.
AT&T offers a full line of data networking
and broadband accessories.
Please visit us at
www.plugandshare.att.com
1-877-800-5400
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Getting Started
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About Your New Wireless Router
Your new AT&T Plug&Share™Wireless Router gives you the freedom to share files,
programs, storage devices, printers and even broadband Internet access among all the
computers in your network — without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of
network cabling.
Designed for fast, easy setup and use, your new router transfers data at up to 54
Mbps (megabits per second). Built-in “firewall” capabilities help keep your network
secure and protect your privacy.
Before you begin, please see the next page to check package contents and system
requirements.Then follow the step-by-step directions to install and configure the
router for optimum performance on your network.
Internet
Cable/DSL modem
Computer 1
Desktop or
laptop PC
Computer 2
Desktop or laptop PC
(wireless adapter required)
Computer 3
Desktop or laptop PC
(wireless adapter required)
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Power
Wireless LAN
LAN 1
WAN
LAN 2
LAN 3
LAN 4
Getting Started
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Package Contents
Please check to make sure your package contains the following items:
Plug&Share™
Wireless Router
Power adapter RJ45
Ethernet
cable
Quick
Start Guide
Safety &
Warranty
Information
System Requirements
You must have a personal computer with the following applications & hardware:
• Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• Internet Explorer®5.5 or later version
• Intel®Pentium II (or higher)
• 64MB of RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port
• 5 MB of available hard-disk space (60 MB to load Adobe®Acrobat® Reader®)
• Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service
CD-ROM
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Getting Started
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1 Connect power adapter
Connect the power adapter to the
router, then plug it into an electri-
cal outlet not controlled by a wall
switch.
2 Connect router to computer
Unplug the Ethernet cable from
your modem, then plug it into the
LAN 1 port of the router.
3 Connect router to modem
Use the supplied Ethernet cable to
connect the modem to the WAN
port of the router.WAN stands
for Wide Area Network (Internet).
4 Check lights & connections
Before proceeding, make sure all
connections match the diagram at
right. Check the front of the
router to make sure the Power,
WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see
page 14).
Modem
Computer
Power Adapter
Step 1:Verify Internet access
Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure you can connect to the
Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, check your modem connections, con-
sult the User Manual provided by your broadband service supplier, or call your
Internet service provider for assistance.You must have Internet access before installing
the router.
Step 2: Install router
Rotate antenna to fully
upright position
Ethernet
Cables
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Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard
To configure your router for use, launch your web browser, then follow the steps below.
NOTE:The screens you will see are stored in the router; they are not web site pages.
During setup, ignore alerts that prompt you to re-connect to the Internet.
1In the address window, type http://ATT.Router (do NOT type www).
2Press Enter to display the Wizard screen (below). If this screen does not appear,
type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter.
3Click the Run Wizard button to display the Internet Connection Type screen
(see next page).
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Setup Wizard
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Internet Connection Type
Next, choose an Internet connection type (you will be allowed to choose only one). If
you are not sure which to choose, ask your Internet Service Provider.After you make
a selection, press Next to display a setup screen for the option you’ve chosen.
Dynamic IP Address: Cable
modems usually require this
setting. Choose this setting if
you don't have to log on to the
Internet when you turn on your
computer.
PPPoE: DSL modems usually
require this setting. Choose this
setting if you have to log on to the
Internet when you turn on your
computer.
Static IP: This setting is rarely
required. Contact your ISP
before choosing this option.
Set Dynamic IP Address
This screen appears if you select Dynamic IP Address as your Internet connection type.
Host Name: If your ISP
requires that you enter a host
name, enter it here.
MAC (Media Access Control):
The address of your computer’s
network adapter should appear
here as the default. It is usually
not necessary to change it.
Click Next to display the
Wireless LAN Connection
screen (see page 10).
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Set PPPoE
This screen appears if you select PPPoE as your Internet connection type.
Enter the user name and pass-
word you use for access to your
Internet Service Provider.
If your ISP requires you to use a
service name, enter it in the last
text field.
Click Next to display the
Wireless LAN Connection
screen (see page 10).
Set Static IP Address
This screen appears if you select Static IP Address as your Internet connection type.
Delete anything that appears in
these fields when the screen is
displayed, then enter the WAN
and DNS addresses provided by
your ISP.
Click Next to display the
Wireless LAN Connection
screen (see page 10).
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Set Wireless LAN Connection
This screen displays the default settings for your wireless network.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
provides security protection.
The default SSID is at&t.You
should change this to any name
up to 32 characters long.The
SSID is case sensitive (i.e.,“cat”
and “Cat” are not the same).All
wireless network devices must
use the same SSID.
Channel: Click to choose any
channel from 1 to 11. (Default is
6.) All wireless network devices
must use the same channel.
Click Next to continue.
Setup completed
Click Run Security Wizard to
set up enhanced security and
privacy protection (see page 11).
Click Back if you want to
change any settings.
Click Save Settings to end the
setup session now. (You will
then be prompted to verify
Internet access.)
Connection problems?
If there is no response when you click your web browser’s Home button, try the
suggestions on page 13.
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Setup Wizard
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Security Wizard: Set Admin Password
You can protect your network settings by entering a password here. Only those who
know the password will be allowed to change network settings.
Set WEP Encryption
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) helps protect your privacy by encrypting wireless data.
Enter your password twice.
Symbols will replace your key
strokes on the screen.The pass-
word can be up to 15 charac-
ters long.The password is case
sensitive (i.e.,“cat” and “Cat” are
not the same).
Click Next to display the WEP
Encryption screen (see below).
NOTE: Remember your pass-
word. It will be required for
access to all router settings.
WEP: Click On to activate WEP.
WEP Encryption: Select
encryption strength from the drop
down menu (64, 128 or 152-bit).
Larger numbers will make your
system more secure, but may
result in slower data transfer.
Security Phrase: Enter a
security phrase. (You must enter
five characters for 64-bit, 13
characters for 128-bit, or 16
characters for 152-bit.) Every
wireless device on the network
must match these WEP settings.
Click Next to continue.
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Setup Wizard
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Security setup completed
Your setup is complete. See the User Manual on your CD-ROM to establish additional
security protection.
Click Back to change any settings.
Click Save Settings to end the
setup session now.Your router
will restart automatically and
the Close Wizard screen will
appear.
Click Exit to return to the
current settings.
Close Wizard
Click Close Wizard to allow
access to advanced administra-
tion screens (see the User
Manual on your CD-ROM).
To check your Internet connec-
tions, click the Home button
on your Internet web browser
at the top of your screen.
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Setup Wizard
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Test your connections
Click on the icon for your web browser.Your designated home page should appear. If
your home page does not appear, try the following:
• Reboot your computer.
• Turn off or unplug your modem for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
• If you still have no Internet access, see the Troubleshooting section in your User
Manual (on CD-ROM).
Note: After your initial setup is complete you can use wireless adapters to connect
other devices to your network.The Ethernet cable is not necessary, and can be
disconnected.
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Indicator Lights & Connections
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Power
A steady light indicates that the router
is properly connected to the power
supply.
Wireless LAN
A steady light indicates that the router is
functioning properly.
WAN
A steady light indicates the router is
properly connected to your modem.
The light blinks during data transfer.
LAN1- LAN 4
A steady light indicates that there is a
connection to an Ethernet-enabled
computer on one of the ports.The
light blinks during data transfer.
FRONT OF ROUTER
Router Indicator Lights
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Indicator Lights & Connections
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Router Controls and Connections
LAN Ports 1- 4
RJ45 jacks for cable connections to a
local area network. After installation
and setup, you will not need cabling to
share resources throughout the
network.
WAN Port
This port provides Internet access
when connected to a DSL or cable
modem. (“WAN” stands for “Wide
Area Network.”)
Power
Plug in your power adapter here, then
plug it into an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
Reset button
Press and hold this button for 15
seconds to restore the router to
factory programmed default settings.
You will have to run the Setup Wizard
again if you use this feature (see page 7).
BACK OF ROUTER
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Questions?
Call 1-877-800-5400
or visit
www.plugandshare.att.com
Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones.All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced
American Telephones.All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.
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