Figure 6-1: Password Screen - Linksys WRV54G User Manual

Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Chapter 6: Configuring the Router's Basic Settings
This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the
Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router's web-based utility can be
found in "Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility."
The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access. Because you are now using the
Router to share Internet access among several computers, you will use the setup information to configure the
Router instead of your PC. You only need to configure the Router once using the first computer you set up.
1.Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the Router's default IP address) in the web browser's Address
field. Press the Enter key.
2.An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 5-2, will appear. (Windows XP users will see a similar
screen.) Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is
the default password). Then, click the OK button.
3.The web-based utility will appear with the Setup tab selected. Select the time zone for your location. If your
location experiences daylight savings, leave the checkmark in the box next to Automatically adjust clock for
daylight saving changes.
4.Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the Host Name and Domain Name
(usually cable ISPs require them). These fields allow you to provide a host name and domain name for the Router
and are usually left blank.
The values for the Router's LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default values
are 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
5.The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP (obtain an IP automatically), Static
IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the Configuration Type setting. Each Setup
screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the
instructions for the connection type you are using, and then continue to step 6.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Router's Basic Settings

Figure 6-1: Password Screen

Note: For added security, you should change
the password through the Security screen of
the web-based utility.
IMPORTANT: If you have previously enabled any
Internet-sharing proxy server software on any of your
PCs, you must disable it now. Some examples of
Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge,
Wingate, ICS, and Sygate. To disable your Internet-
sharing software:
• If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit,
Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies. Click Direct
Connection to the Internet.
• If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher,
click Tools, Settings, Control Panel, Internet
Options, Connections, and LAN Settings. Remove
checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the OK
button to continue.
You must also disable any Internet log-on software (such
as Ivasion Winpoet or Enternet 300) and any firewall
software (such as ZoneAlarm and Watchdog) on all of
your PCs.
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