Linksys BEFW11S4-AT User manual

Minimum Requirements
• Network Adapter with Ethernet (UTP
CAT 5) Cabling and TCP/IP Protocol
Installed per PC
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator
4.7 or Higher for Web-based configuration
• Cable Modem with Ethernet Connection
and Internet Access
• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and Xp for the
Setup Wizard
• CD-ROM Drive
Instant WirelessTM Series
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the User Guide.
You will connect the Router to your cable modem and to your home or busi-
ness computers.
First, make sure that all devices you’ll be working with are powered down,
including your PCs, modem, and the Router.
A. If you haven’t already done so, connect
your cable modem to the coaxial jack
(FigureA). (Follow the instructions from
your cable modem’s documentation.)
B. Using the provided UTP Category 5 (or
better) Ethernet cable, connect the LAN
or Ethernet port of the cable modem to
the Router’s WAN port (See Figure B.)
Connecting the Router
C. Connect an Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethernet adapter (Figure C1.)
Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Router’s LAN ports (Figure
C2.) Repeat this process for every PC you want to connect to the Router.
Note: If your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is not set up, refer to the
Ethernet adapter’s documentation
for more information.
Note: For ease of installation,
start with LAN Port 1 on the
Router, then Port 2, Port 3, and
finally Port 4.
If you are connecting more than
four PCs to the Router, you will
need to connect a hub or switch
to the Router’s Uplink port (if
you use the Uplink port, then you
cannot use Port 4). For informa-
tion on Uplinking, refer to the
User Guide located on the Setup
Wizard CD-ROM.
D. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Then, connect the
power adapter to an electrical outlet. Turn on the cable modem. Then turn
on the first PC you wish to use when configuring the Router.
Go to Step 2: Configuring the PCs.
A. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.
B. Select the Configuration tab and highlight
the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet
adapter*. If the word TCP/IP appears by
itself, select that line**. Then, click the
Properties button.
C. Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain
an IP address automatically.
D. Click the Gateway tab and verify the Installed
Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button.
E. Click the OK button again. Windows may
ask you for the original Windows installation
disk or additional files. Supply them by point-
ing to the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98,
D:\win9x, c:\windows\ options\cabs, etc.
(This assumes that “D” is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive).
F. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click
the Yes button. If not, restart your computer
anyway.
*Note: Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose
name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL.
**Note: If there is no TCP/IP line listed, refer to the User Guide found on
the Setup Wizard CD-ROM or your Ethernet adapter’s documentation to
install TCP/IP now.
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router.
Wireless Access Point Router
with 4-Port Switch
This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions on installation,
configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.
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Package Contents
•One Wireless Access Point Router with 4-
Port Switch (1)
•One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User
Guide included (3)
•One Power Adapter (4)
•One CAT 5 UTP Cable (5)
•One Quick Installation (this document)
•One Registration Card (not shown)

If you are using: Windows XP
The following instructions assume you are run-
ning Windows XP’s default interface. If you are
using the Classic interface (where the icons and
menus look like previous Windows versions),
please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.
A. Click the Start button, open the Control
Panel. and click the Network and Internet
Connections icon. Then, click the Network
Connections icon to display the Network
screen.
B. Select the Local Area Connection icon for
the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection listed).
Double-click Local Area Connection and
click the Properties button.
C. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
the Properties button.
D. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
and click the OK button on the subsequent
screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
E. Restart your computer.
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router.
If you are using: Windows 2000
A. Click the Start button, click Settings and
open the Control Panel. From there, double-
click the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon. This will display the Network screen.
B. Select the Local Area Connection icon for
the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection listed).
Double-click Local Area Connection and
click the Properties button.
C. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
the Properties button.
D. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
and click the OK button on the subsequent
screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
E. Restart your computer.
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router.
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The Router is pre-configured to work with your AT&T Broadband connec-
tion. This section will provide information to configure the wireless function
of the Router.
A. Open your web browser. (It’s all right if you get an error message at this
point. Continue following these instructions) Enter 192.168.1.1 into the
web browser’s Address field and press the Enter key.
B. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure B1, will appear.
(Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in
Figure B2.) Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the
default password) in lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click
the OK button.
C. To configure the Router for your wireless network, verify that the Setup
tab’s Wireless fields (shown in Figure C) are completed as follows:
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B2
Enable/Disable: Selecting the
Enable radio button will enable the
Router’s wireless feature. Wireless
functions will not be available unless
enabled.
SSID: The SSID (or ESSID) is a
unique name for your wireless net-
work. It is case sensitive and must
not exceed 32 characters. The default
SSID is "linksys " but you should
change this to a personal wireless
network name. All wireless points in
your network must use the same
SSID.
•SSID Broadcast: To increase network security, this feature can prevent the
SSID from being seen on wireless networks. With this enabled, someone could
obtain the SSID Broadcast information with a site survey tool and gain access
to your network. SSID Broadcast is enabled by default.To disable this function,
click the Disable radio button.
•Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond
with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless net-
work must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Verify that the
correct channel is selected and click the Apply button to set it.
Do not change the WEP setting from the default, “Disabled”, without first
referring to the Wireless Security sections of the User Guide or Setup Wizard
CD-ROM for advanced features and settings.
D. Reset the power on your cable modem and restart your computers. They will
now obtain the Router's new settings.
Note: You only need to configure the Router from one computer. If you need
advanced setting information, refer to the User Guide on the Setup Wizard CD-
ROM, the Linksys support website at linksys.com/support, or call Technical
Support at 1-800-242-8558.
Congratulations! You have successfully
configured the Router. You can test the
setup by opening your web browser from
any of your computers and entering www.linksys.com/registration.
If you are unable to reach our website, review what you did in this section.
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Configuring the Router for Wireless
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