How To Access The Web-Based Utility; The Setup Tab; Figure 5-1: Password Screen; Figure 5-2: Dynamic Ip - Linksys WCG200 - Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless Router User Manual

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How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Gateway's default
IP address, 192.168.0.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name
field blank, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field. Then click the OK button.
NOTE: Depending on your service provider, some features and functions in the Web-based
Utility may not be available or may perform differently than described in the User Guide.

The Setup Tab

The Basic Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Gateway's general
settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to save your changes or
Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type. The Gateway supports Dynamic IP and Static IP. Each Basic Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what type you select.
Dynamic IP
IP Settings. Select Obtain IP Address Automatically if your ISP says you are connecting through a dynamic
IP address.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent (static) IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Set Static IP
Manually.
• Internet IP Address. This is the Gateway's IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP
will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
• Subnet Mask. This is the Gateway's Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Cable Gateway
How to Access the Web-based Utility

Figure 5-1: Password Screen

Figure 5-2: Dynamic IP

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