Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ...4 About your new wireless network router ...4 Package contents...5 System requirements ...5 Router controls, connections and indicator lights ...6 Router installation ...7 THE SETUP WIZARD ...8 Internet connection type...8 Dynamic IP address screen ...9 PPPoE screen ...9 Static IP address screen ...10 Wireless LAN connection screen ...10...
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STATUS SCREENS ...38 Router information ...38 Activity logs ...39 Traffic statistics...40 Wireless client computers ...41 SHORTCUTS ...42 Parental control ...42 Gaming applications ...43 Personal web site...44 Personal FTP site ...45 Internet telephony ...46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES ...47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK...48 Change network settings ...48 File &...
About Your New Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share Wireless Router gives you the freedom to share files, programs, storage ™ devices, scanners, printers and even broadband Internet access among all the computers in your network — without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling. Designed for fast, easy setup and use, your new router transfers data at up to 54 Mbps (megabits per second).
Package Contents Please check to make sure your package contains the following items: Plug&Share Power adapter ™ Wireless Router Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. CD-ROM Contains printable versions of this User Manual, Quick Start Guide and Safety &...
Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK LAN Ports 1- 4 RJ45 jacks for cable con- nections to a local area network. After installation and setup, you will not need cabling to wirelessly share resources throughout the network. WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected to a DSL or cable modem.
Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure you can connect to the Internet. If you can connect to web sites as usual, proceed to Step 2, below. If you cannot connect to the Internet, check your modem connections, or consult the User Manual provided by your broadband/Internet service supplier.
Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for use, launch your web browser, then follow the steps below. NOTE: The screens you will see are stored in the router; they are not web site pages. During setup, ignore alerts that prompt you to re-connect to the Internet.
Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Dynamic IP Address The following screen appears if you select Dynamic IP Address as your Internet connection type. Host Name: If your ISP requires that you enter a host name, enter it here.
Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Wireless LAN Connection This screen displays the default settings for your wireless network. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature pro- vides protection against unauthorized access to your network.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password You can protect against unauthorized access to network settings by entering a password here. Only those who know the password will be allowed to change network settings. NOTE: Be sure to choose a password you can remember.
Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is complete. For additional security protection, turn to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to end the setup session now.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help System settings To change your network settings, launch your web browser, type http://ATT.Router in the address field, then press Enter. If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter. Click tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of the page to choose the type of settings you want to review or change.
Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Setup Wizard Click Run Wizard for a simple, step-by-step configuration of your router settings. (It is usually not neces- sary to do this after initial setup is complete.) AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Wireless settings Options on this page allow you to control security features that can protect your privacy. Remember that all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. •...
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option for a moderate level of security. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase. If you choose the Hex Key Format (see below), you must use hexa- decimal digits (0-9, a-f).
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are unsure which to choose, contact your ISP. When you make a selection, the screen will change to show options available for that connection type (see next page).
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Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is usually required for use with cable modems. Choose this setting if you don’t have to log on to the Internet when you turn on your computer (IP addresses are assigned by your ISP).
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Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for “Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet,” often used by DSL service providers. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection (the option most often used).
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Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Static IP Address This connection type is rarely required. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP address: Contact your Internet Service Provider and obtain the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) numbers required, and enter them in the fields on this screen.
Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP DHCP Server When any device on your network is turned on, it must be assigned an IP address to communicate with other devices on the network.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Virtual Server If you want to use a network computer as a virtual server (to host web sites or FTP sites, for example) you can configure the router to direct incoming traffic to your server.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Multiple Connection Applications This option allows compatibility with applications that require multiple connections (video conferencing, Internet telephony, gaming, etc.). You can set up as many profiles as you like for applications that require multiple connections. You can enter settings for several of the most commonly used applications by clicking an Edit button in the table at the bottom of the screen.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Filters Filters allow you to control Internet access from networked computers. Options allow you to restrict access to specific web sites, restrict access to all web sites except those you designate, or restrict access to other computers on your local area network (LAN).
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance MAC Filters A MAC address is a unique serial number for each hardware adapter. This filter allows you to block Internet and LAN access from network computers by specifying the computer’s MAC address (you can find this address by displaying the DHCP screen;...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance URL Blocking Use URL Blocking to prohibit access to groups of web sites by using key words. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the Internet address of a web site (usually beginning with “http://”). The key words you enter will determine which web sites are blocked.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Domain Blocking Use Domain Blocking to prohibit access to specific web sites. This option allows you to enter the full name of each web site to be blocked. Domain blocking will allow or deny all types of access (http, ftp, etc.) to each web site listed.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Firewall Rules This feature can provide additional security protection by helping to prohibit unauthorized access to your network. • Firewall Rules: (Default Off) Click On to enable firewall protection. •...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a feature that allows specified network computers unrestricted Internet access. Computers designated as DMZ are not affected by other security measures (firewall protection, parental controls, etc.).
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Routing Options on this page should be changed only if necessary to manage very complex setups, such as a network that is subdivided into several sub-networks. These options can control how your router manages information between the subnetworks.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Dynamic Routing Select this option to control how the router automatically builds routing information. Consult your network administrator before doing so. NOTE: Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator before changing these settings.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Routing Table This screen displays existing routes to various subnetworks. • Network Address: Displays the network IP address of the connected subnetwork. •...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Virtual Server Multi-Mode Applications Filters Firewall Routing Performance Wireless Performance If excessive data errors occur repeatedly, you may be able to correct the problem by adjusting the settings on this screen. The default settings usually work well, and any changes you make may degrade network performance.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Passwords To protect your network you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access. The Administrator you designate can change all router settings, including the passwords. Users can view settings, but cannot change them.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Settings • Local Time: Click Set Time to set the date and time manually, or set the router to obtain time auto- matically by connecting to a Network Time Protocol server (NTP). Correct time setting is important for activities such as event scheduling and logging.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Backup Router System Settings At this screen you can back up all system settings by saving them in a file on your local hard drive, or restore saved settings if the router becomes unstable and needs to be reset.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords Settings Backup Other Other Options • Ping Test: To check whether a computer is connected to the Internet or to your LAN, enter its host name or IP address, then click Ping (“Packet Internet Groper”). If the computer is currently connected to the Internet (or to your LAN) you will see a verification message (unless that computer is set to deny Ping queries;...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Router Information This screen displays the current status of the router (see descriptions below). • Router Information: Displays the router’s current firmware version. (See page 47 to download a more recent version if one is available.) •...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Activity This screen displays a record of the most recent 200 network events. After 200 events are recorded, new entries will overwrite older ones. Each time the router is reset or turned off, all entries are deleted. The Activity Settings option allows you to keep a permanent record of these events (see below).
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Traffic Statistics This screen displays a summary of traffic handled by your wireless network (volume of data sent and received by your Local Area Network and Wide Area Network). •...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity Traffic WLAN Wireless This screen displays a list of all client computers currently connected to your wireless router. AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Parental Control This option allows you to restrict Internet access from networked computers. You can completely deny access to the Internet for a specific computer, or you can restrict access to a list of approved web sites (for example, you might enter "childs_school.com"...
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Gaming At this screen you can create profiles for Internet games that require multiple connections. These profiles are sometimes necessary to allow interactive gaming, by preventing other settings (such as Network Address Translation) from inhibiting the multiple connections.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Personal Web Site This option allows you to designate a network computer as a virtual server to host your personal web site. You can create a profile for each site, so that site visitors will be directed to the server hosting that site.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Personal FTP Site This option allows you to designate a network computer as a virtual server to host your personal FTP site. You can create a profile for each site, so that site visitors will be directed to the server hosting that site.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts Parental Control Gaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony Internet Telephony (VoIP) At this screen you can create profiles for Internet telephone services that require multiple connections. These profiles are sometimes necessary to allow Internet telephone use, by preventing other settings (such as Network Address Translation) from inhibiting the multiple connections.
Upgrades Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Firmware Upgrade At this screen you can check to see if a new firmware version is available, and install it. (Firmware controls your router’s operation, and newer versions may give you more options or increase performance.) Before downloading and installing new firmware, you should connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable (see page 7).
Change Network Settings After your wireless network is installed you can view or change settings at any time. Launch your Internet browser and enter http://ATT.Router in the URL (web address) field. If the router page does not appear, enter http://192.168.0.1 Choose the types of settings you want to view or change.
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 4 Click Wireless Network Connection. Step 5 Click the Properties button. Step 6 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list, and check it if it is unchecked.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button. Scroll down to click on Properties.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 10 When configuration is complete, you must re- start Windows ® When Windows to enter a user name and password.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Printers and Faxes. Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share, then click the right mouse button.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ ® Me/98 SE ® ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Step 6 Double-click System. Step 7 Click the Properties button.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows When Windows to enter a user name and password.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Settings >...
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® 2000 ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click the Access Control tab at the top of this screen, then click on the Share- Level access control button.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete, double- click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers. Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share, then click the right mouse button and scroll down...
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
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Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® 98/Me ® Step 1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
Troubleshooting If your router does not work properly, try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance. Problem Solution No lights on the router No access to router Cannot connect to Help Internet pages not updating Cannot remember password Cannot connect to the Internet AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G ™...
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Problem Solution Other wireless devices cannot connect to the router Corrective procedures (try these only if suggestions on previous pages have not worked) To reboot the router This procedure will restart the router and restore all current settings. To restore saved router settings This procedure will delete all current settings and restore those that were in place when you last...
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Corrective procedures (continued from previous page) Set Windows automatically detect IP settings Consult your network administrator before attempting this change. If you still have difficulty operating this product, or if you need more information or help, please visit our website at or call our Customer Service Center at AT&T Plug&Share 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G...
Glossary Access Point Access points are the contact points (wireless routers and transmitters) in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server. Users can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one access point to the next.
Gateway Gateways are computers that convert protocols enabling different networks, applications, and operating systems to exchange information. Host Name The name given to a computer or client station that acts as a source for information on the network. HTTP HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the com- munications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.
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Packet A packet is a portion of data that is transmitted in network communications. Packets are also sometimes called frames and datagrams. Packets contain not only data, but also the destination IP address. Passphrase A Passphrase is used within the WPA-PSK mode to enable a client to initiate authentication with a router.
SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the stan- dard Internet e-mail protocol. SMTP is a TCP/IP protocol defining message format and includes a message transfer agent that stores and forwards mail. SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
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Glossary Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless LANs are local area networks that use wireless communications for transmitting data. Transmissions are usually in the 2.4 GHz band. WLAN devices do not need to be lined up for communications like infrared devices. WLAN devices use routers which are connected to the wired LAN and provide connectivity to the LAN.
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