Contacting And Configuring The Access Point/Router - Gateway WGR-250 User Manual

Caution
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Turn on the DSL or cable modem. Check the LEDs on the modem to make sure that
the modem is connected and operating normally. The WAN LED on the access
point/router lights when the modem is connected correctly to the access point/router.
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Turn on the host computer. The LAN LED corresponding to the RJ-45 jack used for
the LAN connection on the access point/router lights to when the computer is
connected correctly to the access point/router.
Contacting and configuring the access
point/router
Now that all the hardware connections have been made, you must configure the access
point/router to operate on your network and to connect to the Internet through an ISP.
Important
Initial configurations vary somewhat, depending on your ISP. Contact your ISP, before you
configure your access point/router, and determine the following:
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If your ISP assigns a static IP address or provides one automatically (DHCP) each time
you connect to the ISP
■ For an automatic IP address, the Host Name (if required) and the Domain Name (if
required)
■ For a static IP address, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS address
(at least one)
■ If you are connected with a DSL modem using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE), or if your ISP requires a user name and password, the user name and password
you need to use
■ If your ISP uses RAS (Singapore) or PPTP (Europe), instructions for setup

Contacting and configuring the access point/router

Use only the AC adapter and power cord provided with the
access point/router. Use of any other adapter or power
cord may damage your access point/router and void your
warranty.
If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in
this section, use the Gateway Wireless-G Access
Point/Router Setup Wizard. For more information, see
"Setup for Typical Users" on page
www.gateway.com
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