Wireless Connection To A Computer; Figure 4-4: Cable Connection; Figure 4-5: Power Connection - Linksys WCG200 - Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless Router User Manual

Wireless-G Cable Gateway

Wireless Connection to a Computer

If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Gateway, follow these instructions:
1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network's hardware is powered off, including the Gateway and all
computers.
2. Connect the coaxial cable that is provided by your cable service provider to the Cable port that is on the back
of the Gateway.
3. Connect the power adapter to the Gateway's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. Turn the On/Off switch to On.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to contact your Cable ISP with the Gateway's MAC address after the
Gateway is powered on, so they can activate your account or you will not have Internet access.
5. Contact your Cable ISP to activate your account. Your Cable ISP will need what is called a MAC Address for
the cable modem capability of the Gateway in order to set up your account. The 12-digit modem MAC address
is printed on a bar code label on the bottom of the Gateway. Once you have given them this number, your
Cable ISP should be able to activate your account.
The Online LED flashes when the Gateway is establishing a connection to your cable ISP. When the Cable is
synchronized with your cable ISP, the LED will be solidly lit.
6. Then, turn on the PC that you want to use to configure the Gateway.
7. For initial access to the Gateway through a wireless connection, make sure the computer's wireless adapter
has its SSID set to linksys (the Gateway's default setting), and its encryption is disabled. After you have
accessed the Gateway, you can change the Gateway and this computer's adapter settings to match the your
usual network settings.
NOTE: If the Gateway was provided to you by your Cable ISP, it may require different
wireless settings. If you're experiencing problems connecting wirelessly, you may need
to connect to the Gateway with a wired connection so you can change the settings.
The Gateway's hardware installation is now complete. Go to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway."
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
Wireless Connection to a Computer

Figure 4-4: Cable Connection

Figure 4-5: Power Connection

NOTE: After configuration, you should always
change the SSID from its default, linksys, and
enable encryption.
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