Cisco Linksys WKPC54G User manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Model No.
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Quick Installation Guide
WKPC54G (EU/UK/LA)
Broadband Router and
Wireless-G
Package Contents*
• Wireless-G Broadband Router
• Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
• Two Setup CD-ROMs (one with Symantec
Internet Security trial version))
• Two User Guides on CD-ROM (English
Only)
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation Guide
*other items may be included
Notebook Adapter
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802.11g
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ABefore you begin, make sure
that you have the setup
information for your specific
type of Internet connection.
The installation technician from
your ISP should have left this
information with you after
installing your broadband
connection. If not, you can call
your ISP to request the settings.
BMake sure that all of your
network’s hardware is powered
off, including the Router, PCs,
and cable or DSL modem.
CConnect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to one
of the ports (labeled 1-4) on
the back of the Router, and the
other end to an Ethernet port
on a PC.
Connect the Broadband Router
Use this Quick Installation guide - You can use the Router’s web-based util-
ity to install the Router. (Install and setup the Router first.) Proceed to Step
1, and follow the Quick Installation’s instructions.
Instructions for installing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter are in Step 3.
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DRepeat step C to connect
additional PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
EConnect a different Ethernet
network cable from your cable
or DSL modem to the Internet
port on the Router’s back
panel. This is the only port that
will work for your modem
connection.
FPower on the cable or DSL
modem.
GConnect the AC power
adapter to the Router’s Power
port and the other end into an
electrical outlet.
HMake sure the Power and
Internet LEDs on the front panel
light up green.
IThe Power LED will flash green
for a few seconds when the
Router goes through its self-
diagnostic test. This LED will stay
solidly lit when the self-test is
complete. If it does not stop
flashing, refer to “Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” in the Router’s
User Guide on the Setup CD-
ROM.
JPower on the PC you wish to
use to configure the Router.
Proceed to Step 2.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use
the power adapter that is supplied
with the Router. Use of a different
power adapter could damage the
Router.
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These instructions will show you how
to configure the Router. You only
need to configure it once.
AOpen your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its
Address field. Press the Enter
key.
BA password request screen will
appear. Leave the User Name
field empty, and enter the
default password, admin, in
lowercase letters in the
Password field. (You should
later set a new password,
using the Administration tab’s
Management screen of the
Web-based Utility). Then, click
the OK button.
CThe Web-based Utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. If requested by your
ISP (usually cable ISPs),
complete the Host Name and
Domain Name fields.
Otherwise, leave them blank.
DFor the Internet Connection
Type setting, five connection
types are offered through the
drop-down menu. Each Setup
screen and available features
will differ depending on which
connection type you select. C
NOTE: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.
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Configure the Broadband Router
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Internet Configuration Type
DHCP: If you are connecting
through DHCP or a dynamic IP
address from your ISP, keep the
default setting Obtain an IP
automatically.
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a
static IP address, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu.
Complete the Internet IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway,
and Static DNS fields. You need
to enter at least one DNS
address.
PPPoE: If you are connecting
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from
the drop-down menu. Complete
the User Name and Password
fields. Select Keep Alive if you
always want to be connected to
your ISP, or select Connect on
Demand if you are charged for
the time that you are connected
to your ISP.
RAS: (for SingTel Users) RAS is a
service used in Singapore only. If
you are using a RAS connection
check with your ISP for the
necessary setup information.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in
Europe only. If you are using a
PPTP connection, select PPTP
from the drop-down menu (D5).
Complete the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, User
Name ,and Password fields.
Select Keep Alive if you always
DHCP
Static IP
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want to be connected to your ISP,
or select Connect on Demand if
you are charged for the time that
you are connected to your ISP.
HeartBeat Signal: HeartBeat Signal
is a service used in Australia only. If
you are using a HeartBeat Signal
connection, check with your ISP for
setup information.
EWhen you have finished
entering your Internet
connection settings, click the
Save Settings button to save
your changes.
FTo configure the Router for your
wireless network, select the
Wireless Tab’s Basic Wireless
Settings screen.
GWireless Network Mode. Select
the mode you are using from
the drop-down menu: If you
are using only 802.11g, select
G-Only; if you’re using 802.11b
only, select B-Only; if you’re
using both 802.11b and
802.11g, keep Mixed setting.
HWireless Network Name (SSID).
The SSID is the network name
shared among all devices in a
wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in
the wireless network. It is case-
sensitive and must not exceed
32 characters (use any
keyboard character). For
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added security, you should
change the default SSID linksys
to a unique name.
IWireless Channel. Select the
appropriate channel from the
list provided to correspond with
your network settings. All
devices in your wireless network
must broadcast on the same
channel in order to function
correctly.
JWireless SSID Broadcast. When
wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to
associate with, they will detect
the SSID broadcast by the
Router. To broadcast the
Router's SSID, keep the default
setting, Enable. If you do not
want to broadcast the Router's
SSID, then select Disable.
KChange these settings as
described here and click the
Save Settings button to apply
your changes.
LPower your modem off and
back on again.
MRestart your computer.
NTest the setup by opening your
web browser and entering
http://www.linksys.com/registration .
The installation of the Wireless-G
Broadband Router is complete.
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NOTE: For more advanced settings
and security options, refer to the
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If you are running
Windows 98SE, Windows Me,
or Windows 2000
AInsert the Wireless-G Network
Adapter Setup Wizard CD-ROM
into your CD-ROM drive. The
Setup Wizard should run
automatically, and the
Welcome screen should
appear. If it does not, click Start
and choose Run. In the field
that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter
of your CD-ROM drive).
BClick the Install button.
CAfter reading the License
Agreement, click Next.
DThe next screen has you
choose a wireless mode. Click
Infrastructure Mode if you want
your wireless computers to
communicate using a wireless
access point. Click Ad-Hoc
Mode if you want multiple
wireless computers to network
directly with each other without
using a wireless access point.
In the SSID field, enter the SSID
of your wireless network. The
SSID must be identical for all
devices in the network. The
default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click Next.
Install the Notebook Adapter
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NOTE: For security, Linksys
recommends that you change the
default SSID to a unique name.
NOTE: Windows XP users should
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EIf you chose Infrastructure
Mode, go to Step F now. If you
chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select a
Channel from the list pro-
vided. All computers on your
wireless network must use the
same channel in order to
communicate with each other.
If you are unsure about which
channel to use, select the
default channel. Also, select
the mode you are using from
the drop-down menu: If you
are using only 802.11g, select
G-Only; if you’re using 802.11b
only, select B-Only; if you’re
using both 802.11b and
802.11g, keep the default
Mixed.
FThe Setup Wizard will ask you to
review your settings before it
starts to copy files. Click Next to
keep your settings, or click
Back to change any settings.
GAfter the files have been
successfully copied, you will
see the Congratulations
screen. Click the Exit button.
HLocate an available PCMCIA
slot on your notebook PC.
IInsert the Adapter with the
label side facing up, so the
Adapter fits snugly in the
PCMCIA slot.
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JWindows will begin copying the
driver files to your computer. If
Windows asks you for the
original Windows CD-ROM,
insert the CD-ROM, and direct
Windows to its proper location
(e.g., D:\).
The installation of the Adapter is
complete.
If you are running Windows XP
ALocate an available PCMCIA
slot on your notebook PC.
BInsert the Adapter with the
label side facing up, so the
Adapter fits snugly in the
PCMCIA slot.
CWindows XP will automatically
detect the Adapter. Insert the
Adapter Setup CD-ROM into
your CD-ROM drive. Select
Install the software
automatically
(Recommended). Then click
Next.
DWhen Windows has finished
installing the driver, click Finish.
EAfter installing the Adapter, the
Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration icon will appear
in your computer’s system tray.
NOTE: Windows XP has a built-in
configuration tool. Use Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration
(in the system tray at the bottom
of your screen) to configure the
Adapter.
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