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

Before setting up the Router, make sure your PCs are configured to obtain an
IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically from the Router.
ForWindows 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 Windows
versions).
A. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon.
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
B. Select the Local Area Connection
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.
WRT54G
Package Contents
• One Wireless-G Broadband Router (1)
• One Power Adapter (2)
• One Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable (3)
• One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide (4)
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card
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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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Application Diagram
This application diagram shows a typical scenario for the Wireless-G
Broadband Router. Steps 1, 2, and 3 will explain how to connect the Router to
a PC with an Ethernet adapter, configure the PC(s), and configure the Router’s
basic settings.
A. Before 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 broad-
band connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the settings.
B. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the
Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.
Connect the Wireless-G
Broadband Router
C. Connect one end of an Ethernet net-
work cable to one of the LAN ports
(labeled 1-4) on the back of the
Router, and the other end to an
Ethernet port on a PC.
Repeat this step to connect addition-
al PCs or other network devices to
the Router.
D. Connect a different Ethernet network
cable from your cable or DSL
modem to the Internet port on the
Router’s rear panel. This is the only
port that will work for your modem
connection.
E. Power on the following devices in this order: cable or DSL modem, Router,
and PCs.
F. Make sure the Power and Internet Link/Act LEDs on the front panel light
up green.
The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds when the Router goes
through its self-diagnostic test. This LED will turn off when the self-test is
complete. If it does not turn off, refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” of
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
Proceed to Step 2.
There are two ways to configure
the Router. Choose one of the fol-
lowing:
•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.
Configure the PCs
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Cable or DSL Modem Router
PC with
Ethernet
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Notebook with
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C. Make sure the box next to Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
Highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), and click the Properties
button.
D. Select Obtain an IP address auto-
matically. Once the new window
appears, click the OK button. Click
the OK button again to complete the
PC configuration.
F. Restart your computer.
Proceed to Step 3.
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.
A. Open your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its Address
field. Press the Enter key.
B. An Enter Network Password window will appear. Leave the User Name
field empty, and enter the default password, admin, in lowercase letters in
the Password field. (For added security, later you should change the default
to your own, using the Security tab of the web-based utility). Then click the
OK button.
C. The web-based utili-
ty will appear with
the Setup tab select-
ed. If requested by
your ISP (usually
cable ISPs), com-
plete the Host Name
and Domain Name
fields. Otherwise,
leave them blank.
D. For the Configuration Type setting, 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.
Internet Configuration Type
Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting.
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,
Default Gateway, and 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.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP con-
nection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
When you are finished entering your Internet connection settings, click the
Apply button to save your changes.
E. To configure the Router for your wireless network, select the appropriate
network mode.
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.
Disable: If you want to disable wireless networking, select Disable.
F. Customize the SSID and Channel settings as needed. For added security,
you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name and enable
WEP encryption in step G.
G.To enable WEP encryption
(recommended), click the
Enable radio button next to
WEP. Then click the Edit
WEP Settings button, and
customize the WEP encryp-
tion settings as needed (see
Figure G). Click the Apply
button to save your settings.
For more information, refer
to the User Guide on the
Setup CD-ROM.
H.On the Setup screen, click the Apply button to save your settings. Close
the web browser.
I. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.
J. Test the setup by opening
your web browser from any
computer and entering http://www.linksys.com/registration.
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Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router.
For more details, advanced configuration, or troubleshooting help, refer
to the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
For additional troubleshooting help, obtain assistance from one of the fol-
lowing resources:
Technical Support 800-326-7114 (toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support [email protected]
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
FTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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