Linksys WRT54G - Wireless-G Broadband Router... User manual

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Model No.
Quick Installation
Model No.
Wireless
WRT54G
Broadband Router
Wireless-G
Package Contents
• One Wireless-G Broadband Router
•OnePowerAdapter
• One Ethernet Network Cable
• One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide and
Norton Internet Security
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card
1
ABefore you begin, make sure
that you have the setup infor-
mation for your specific type of
Internet connection. The instal-
lation technician from your ISP
should have left this informa-
tion with you after installing
your broadband connection. If
not, you can call your ISP to
request the settings.
BMake sure that all of your net-
work’s hardware is powered off,
including the Router, PCs, and
cable or DSL modem.
CConnect one end of an Ether-
net 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.
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Connect the Broadband Router
For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP
using the default interface, refer to
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM
or your Windows documentation.
The following instructions apply only
to Windows 2000 or XP using the
Classic interface (in which the icons
and menus look like previous Win-
dows versions).
AClick the Start button. Select
Settings and click the Control
Panel icon. Double-click the
Network and Dial-up
Connections icon.
BSelect the Local Area Connec-
tion icon for the applicable
Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection
listed). Double-click the Local
Area Connection. Click the
Properties button.
CMake sure the box next to Inter-
net Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP), and click the Properties but-
ton.
DSelect Obtain an IP address
automatically. Once the new
window appears, click the OK
button. Click the OK button
again to complete the PC con-
figuration, then restart your
computer.
Proceed to Step 3.
E
C
Configure the PCs
B
DRepeat this step 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 con-
nection.
FConnect the AC Power
Adapter to the Power port and
the other end into an electrical
outlet.
GPower on the following devices
in this order: cable or DSL
modem, Router, and PCs.
HMake sure the Power and Inter-
net 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
solid when the self-test is com-
plete. If it does not stop flash-
ing, refer to “Appendix A:
Troubleshooting” of the User
Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
Proceed to Step 2.
D
NOTE: Before setting up the
Router, make sure your PCs are
configured to obtain an IP (or
TCP/IP) address automatically
from the Router.
IMPORTANT:Make sure to use the
power adapter that is supplied
with the Router. Use of a differ-
ent power adapter could damage
the Router.
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
• Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use the
Setup CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.
•Use this Quick Installation guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s
web-based utility to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow the
Quick Installation’s instructions.
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2.4
54Mbps
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Internet Configuration Type
Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If
you are connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address from your
ISP, keep this default setting.(D1)
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a
static IP address, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu. Com-
plete the Internet IP Address, Sub-
net Mask, Gateway, and DNS
fields. You need to enter at least
one DNS address. (D2)
PPPoE: If you are connecting
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from
the drop-down menu. Complete
the User Name and Password
fields. (D3)
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in
Europe only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your ISP for
the necessary setup informa-
tion.(D4)
EWhen you are finished entering
your Internet connection set-
tings, 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.
These instructions will show you how
to configure the Router. You only
need to configure the Router once
using any computer you have set
up.
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 Pass-
word field. (For added security,
you should later set a new
password, using the Adminis-
tration tab’s Mangagement
screen of the web-based util-
ity). Then click the OK button.
CThe web-based utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. If requested by your
ISP (usually cable ISPs), com-
plete the Host Name and
Domain Name fields. Other-
wise, leave them blank.
DFor the Configuration Type set-
ting, four connections types
are offered through the drop-
down menu. Each Setup
screen and available features
will differ depending on which
connection type you select.
G
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Configure the Broadband Router
same channel in order to func-
tion 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.
LRestart your computer.
MTest the setup by opening your
web browser from any com-
puter and entering
http://www.linksys.com/regis-
tration.
Congratulations! The installation of
Wireless-G Broadband Router is
complete.
GSelect the Wireless Network
Mode:
Mixed: If you have Wireless-G and
802.11b devices in your network,
then keep the default setting,
Mixed.
G-Only: If you have only Wireless-G
devices, select G-Only.
B-Only: If you have only Wireless-B
devices, select B-Only.
Disable: If you want to disable
wireless networking, select Disable.
HWireless Network Name (SSID).
The SSID is the network name
shared among all points in a
wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all points in the
wireless network. It is case-sen-
sitive and must not exceed 32
characters (use any of the
characters on the keyboard).
Make sure this setting is the
same for all points in your wire-
less network. For added secu-
rity, 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 be broadcast on the
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For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD-
ROM. You can also call or email for further
support.
24-hour Technical Support
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support
[email protected]m
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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NOTE: For more advanced set-
tings and security options, refer
to the User Guide on the Setup
CD-ROM.
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