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Chapter 5: Using the Router's
Web-Based Utility
For your convenience, an administrative utility has been programmed into the
Router. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this utility. All router-
based administrative tasks are performed through this web utility. The web util-
ity can be accessed by any PC on the network by typing "http://192.168.1.1" in
the PC's web browser address window, as shown in Figure 5-1.
Upon entering the address into the web browser, a password request page will
pop up, as shown in Figure 5-2a. (Windows XP users will see a "Connect to
192.168.1.1" window, shown in Figure 5-2b.)
Figure 5-2a
Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the default password) in
lowercase letters in the Password field (field is case sensitive.) Then, click the
OK button.
In this chapter, you will find brief descriptions of each of the utility's tabs and
its more important functions. To clear any values you've entered on any page,
click the Cancel button. To apply any settings you've altered on any page, click
the Apply button. Once all settings are correct, click Continue.
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Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2b
TM
Series
Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch
Setup
The Setup tab is the first tab you will see when you access the Utility. If you
have already installed and set up the Router, you have already seen this tab and
have already properly configured all of the values.
N N o o t t e e : : Due to differences
in web browsers, some
screen shots may differ.
•
Firmware Version This displays the firmware version the Router is cur-
rently using.
•
LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask This is the Router's IP Address and
Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1
for IP Address and 0.0.0.0 for Subnet Mask.
•
Wireless (Enable/Disable). In order to utilize the Router's wireless func-
tions, select Enable. If you do not wish to utilize any wireless functions,
make sure Disable is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will be
available unless you enable this setting.)
• SSID: The SSID is a unique name for your wireless network. It is case sen-
sitive 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. Verify that you are using
the correct SSID and click the Apply button to set it.
Figure 5-3
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