Configuring Your Router - Gateway 200ARC Network Manual

Configuring your router

After you have set up the TCP/IP protocol on your computers, you can configure
your router using your Web browser. For these instructions, we assume that you
are using the router to connect your network to a high-speed Broadband
Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you
are configuring it as a DHCP server.
Important
To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:
1
From one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web
browser, type
E .
NTER
2
When prompted for a username and password, leave the username box
empty and type
opens.
3
Enter the following values in the appropriate fields:
■ Router Name
are required in these fields and, if so, what entries are required.
Normally, leaving the fields blank will work.
■ LAN IP Address
■ WAN IP Address
time you log on, click
requires a fixed IP address, click
values provided by your ISP.
4
When you are finished entering information on the Setup page, click
5
Click the
6
Click the
The following configuration information applies to Linksys
EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. For any other brand or
model of router, see the manufacturer's documentation,
which may accompany the router or be available from the
manufacturer's Web site.
http://192.168.1.1
in the password box, then click
admin
and
Domain Name
- We recommend that you accept the defaults.
- If your ISP assigns you a different IP address each
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
tab on the top of the screen.
DHCP
checkbox, then click
Enable
www.gateway.com
Configuring Windows for a Wired Network
in the browser's address box, then press
- Check with your ISP to see if entries
Specify an IP Address
.
Apply
®
. The Setup page
OK
. If your ISP
, then enter the
.
Apply
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