There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following: • Run the Setup CD-ROM - Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions. • Use this Quick Installation Guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s Web-based Utility.
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Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up when the adapter is connected properly. Make sure you IMPORTANT: Power on your PC(s).
Configure the Router Make sure your PC’s Ethernet NOTE: adapter is set to obtain an IP address automatically. For more information, refer to Windows Help. Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in its Address field. Press the Enter key. A password request screen will appear.
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For the Internet Connection Type setting, six connection types are offered through the drop-down men. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on which connection type you select. Internet Configuration Type Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP , keep this default...
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. Complete the Server IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default PPTP Gateway fields. Complete the User Name and Password fields. Select Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP , or select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you are connected to your ISP .
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Select the Network Mode. Mixed: If your network has Wireless-N, -G, and -B devices, then keep the default setting, Mixed. Disable: To disable wireless networking, select Disable. Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network.
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Wide Channel. If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N channel. Select any channel from the drop-down menu. Standard Channel. Select the channel for Wireless-N, -G, and -B networking.
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Restart or power on your PCs so they can obtain the Router’s new settings. To test the Router’s settings, open your web browser from any computer. In the browser’s Address field, enter www.linksys.com/registration and press the Enter key. Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-N Broadband Router is complete.
Configure Wireless Security Open the Router’s Web Utility as shown in Step 2, and click the Wireless tab. Click the Wireless Security tab. Select the security method you want to use: PSK/PSK2 Personal, WEP , PSK/PSK2 Enterprise, or RADIUS. For PSK/PSK2 Personal and WEP , proceed to the appropriate instructions.