eMachines M2350 Network Manual page 10

Networking Your Notebook
Mounting the access point
When selecting a place to mount your access point, consider the
following guidelines:
■ Mount your access point as high as possible (to avoid interference
from natural obstacles and appliances).
■ Mount your access point in a location where you can run a cable
from the access point to either your wired network or your cable or
DSL modem.
Configuring the access point
Important
To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port
switch:
1
Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the
wireless access point router and the other end into the DSL or cable
modem.
2
Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the
router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the DSL or cable modem.
4
Press the reset button on the wireless access point router.
5
Temporarily connect your notebook to the wireless access point
router using a straight-through cable and turn your notebook on.
6
From your notebook, open your Web browser.
7
In the browser's Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press
E .
NTER
8
When prompted for a username and password, leave the username
box empty and type admin in the password box, then click
setup page opens.
8
The following configuration information applies to the
Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For
any other brand or model of access point, see the
manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the
access point or be available from the manufacturer's Web
site.
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