Configure The Router - Linksys WRV54G Quick Installation

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Configure the Router

These instructions will show you how
to configure the Router. You only
need to configure the Router once
using any computer you have set
up.
A
Open your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its Address
field. Press the Enter key.
B A
A password request screen will
appear. Enter the default user
name and password, admin,
in lowercase letters in the User
Name and Password fields. (For
added security, you should
later set a new password, using
the Administration tab's Man-
gagement screen of the web-
based utility). Then click the OK
button.
C
The web-based utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. (See Figure C.) If
requested by your ISP (usually
cable ISPs), complete the Host
Name and Domain Name
fields, and the MTU and MTU
Size fields. Otherwise, leave
them blank.
D
For the Configuration Type set-
ting, four connections types
are offered through the drop-
down menu. Each Setup C
Quick Installation
screen and available features
will differ depending on which
Quick Installation
connection type you select.
Model No.
Internet Configuration Type
Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If
you are connecting through DHCP
or a dynamic IP address from your
ISP , keep this default setting.(D1)
D
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a 1
static IP address, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu. Com-
plete the Internet IP Address, Sub-
net Mask, Gateway, and DNS
fields. You need to enter at least
one DNS address. (D2)
PPPoE: If you are connecting
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from
D
2
the drop-down menu. Complete
the User Name and Password
fields. (D3)
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in
Europe only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your ISP for
the necessary setup informa-
tion.(D4)
D
3
E
When you are finished entering
your Internet connection set-
tings, click the Save Settings
button to save your changes.
D
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F
To configure the Router for your
wireless network, select the
Wireless Tab's Basic Wireless
Settings screen. (See Figure G.)
G
Select the Wireless Network
Mode:
Mixed: If you have Wireless-G
and 802.11b devices in your
network, then keep the default
setting, Mixed.
G-Only: If you have only Wire-
F
less-G devices, select G-Only.
B-Only: If you have only Wire-
less-G devices, select B-Only.
Disable: If you want to disable
wireless networking, select Dis-
able.
H
Wireless Network Name (SSID).
The SSID is the network name
shared among all points in a
wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all points in the
wireless network. It is case-sen-
sitive and must not exceed 32
characters (use any of the
characters on the keyboard).
Make sure this setting is the
same for all points in your wire-
less network. For added secu-
rity, you should change the
default SSID (linksys) to a
unique name.
I
Wireless Channel. Select the
appropriate channel from the
NOTE: For more advanced set-
list provided to correspond with
tings and security options, refer to
your network settings. All
the User Guide on the Setup Wiz-
devices in your wireless network
ard CD-ROM.
must be broadcast on the
same channel in order to func-
tion correctly.
J
Wireless SSID Broadcast. When
wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to
M
associate with, they will detect
the SSID broadcast by the
Router. To broadcast the
Router's SSID, keep the default
setting, Enable. If you do not
want to broadcast the Router's
SSID, then select Disable.
For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD-
K
Change these settings as ROM. You can also call or email for further
support.
described here and click the
Save Settings button to apply
24-hour Technical Support
your changes.
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
L
Restart your computer.
E-mail Support
support@linksys.com
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Website
Test the setup by opening your
http://www.linksys.com or
web browser from any com-
http://support.linksys.com
puter and entering
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/regis-
http://www.linksys.com/support
tration. FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
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