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Setting Network Parameters
Setting the Computer IP Address
Before logging in to the HG552e web management page, set the IP address of the computer that will
be used for the login.
On Windows 7
1.
Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2.
Choose Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose
Properties.
3.
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. Click OK.
On Windows XP
1.
Choose start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
2.
Click Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties
from the shortcut menu.
3.
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically. Click OK.
Logging In to the Web Management Page
The HG552e provides an intuitive web management page where you can view or set the HG552e
parameters.
Before you log in to the HG552e web management page, ensure that the computer used for the login
is connected to the HG552e and has been configured to automatically obtain an IP address or
assigned with a static IP address.
1.
Open a browser. In the address box, enter 192.168.1.1. Press Enter.
2.
Enter the login user name (admin by default) and password (admin by default). Click Login.
To protect against unauthorized access, change the user name and password after the first
login. You can change the account parameter on Maintenance > Account page.
Configuring a Wireless Account
The HG552e supports configuration wizard page. You can quickly configure the wireless parameters
through the configuration wizard page.
1.
Log in to the web management page.
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