Section 1 This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the user’s manual on the supplied CD. Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router.
Section 2 Verify Connection to Router Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. You will see the command prompt as below. Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses back. Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check the network cable connection between the computer and the router and try...
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Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configure the Router. If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again.
Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.
Step 3 Click on Wizard from the main menu to open the Setup Wizard. Step 4 Click Next to begin the Setup Wizard. Step 5 Select your WAN Type (Internet Connection Type) and click Next. If you are not sure what your Internet Connection Type is, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
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Step 6 Follow the steps below according to your Internet Connection Type. Static IP Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step Cable Modem If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the Host Name field. If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the Clone MAC button.
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Road Runner Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your account name.
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PPTP Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step L2TP Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step...
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Step 7 Click Reboot to apply your settings. Step 8 Click OK to confirm reboot. Step 9 Wait for the router to reboot and proceed to Section 4, Verify Connection Status.
Section 4 Verify Connection Status Step 1 Login to the router’s web configuration page and click on the Status link from the Main Menu. Step 2 Verify that the WAN Status displays valid numbers (instead of all 0’s). If you use Cable modem and you see all 0’s, click on the Renew button. If you use DSL and you see all 0’s, click on the Connect button.
Step 3 Once you clicked the Renew or Connect button, you should see some numbers under WAN Status. This means you have successfully established Internet connection. Note: If you still see all 0’s after clicking on the Renew or Connect button, try the following troubleshooting tips.
Turn on the router and wait for the lights on the router to settle down. Step 4 Turn on the computer. Step 5 Redo the Setup Wizard. Step 6 Verify the Connection Status as described in Section 4. Section 6 Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com...
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