Linksys WKPC54G Quick Installation

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There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
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• Run the Setup Wizard CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you
use the Setup Wizard CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup
Wizard 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 to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow the
Quick Installation's instructions.
Instructions for installing the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter are in Step 3.
1
Connect the Broadband Router
A
Before you begin, make sure
that you have the setup
information for your specific
type of Internet connection.
The installation technician from
your ISP should have left this
information with you after
installing your broadband
connection. If not, you can call
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your ISP to request the settings.
• Wireless-G Broadband Router
B
• Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
Make sure that all of your
• Two Setup CD-ROMs (one with
network's hardware is powered
Symantec Internet Security)
• Two User Guides on CD-ROM off, including the Router, PCs,
• Power Adapter
and cable or DSL modem.
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Quick Installation Guide
C
• Registration Card Connect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to one
2.4 GHz
Wireless-G of the ports (labeled 1-4) on
802.11g
the back of the Router (Figure
C), and the other end to an
Broadband Router and
Ethernet port on a PC.
Notebook Adapter
Wireless Quick Installation
WKPC54G
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D
Repeat step C to connect
additional PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
E
Connect a different Ethernet
network cable from your cable
or DSL modem to the Internet
port on the Router's back
panel. This is the only port that
will work for your modem
E
connection. (Figure E)
F
Power on the cable or DSL
modem.
G
Connect the AC power
adapter to the Router's Power
port and the other end into an
electrical outlet. (Figure G)
H
Make sure the Power and
Internet LEDs on the front panel
light up green. G
I
The Power LED will flash green
IMPORTANT:
for a few seconds when the
the power adapter that is supplied
Router goes through its self-
with the Router. Use of a different
diagnostic test. This LED will stay
power adapter could damage the
solidly lit when the self-test is
Router.
complete. If it does not stop
flashing, refer to "Appendix A:
Troubleshooting" of the User
Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
J
Power on the PC you wish to
use to configure the Router.
Proceed to Step 2.
C
2
Configure the Broadband Router
These instructions will show you how
to configure the Router. You only
need to configure it once.
NOTE: Make sure your PC's Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.
A
Open your web browser. Enter
A
http://192.168.1.1 in its
Address field. Press the Enter
key. (Figure A)
B
A password request screen will
appear. Leave the User Name
field empty, and enter the
default password, admin, in
lowercase letters in the
Password field. (For added
security, you should later set a
new password, using the
Administration tab's
B
Management screen of the
Web-based Utility). Then click
Make sure you use
the OK button.
C
The Web-based Utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. If requested by your
ISP (usually cable ISPs),
complete the Host Name and
Domain Name fields.
Otherwise, leave them blank.
(Figure C)
C
D
For the Internet Connection PPTP connection, check with your
Type setting, five connection ISP for setup information. (D
types are offered through the
drop-down menu. Each HeartBeat Signal: HeartBeat Signal
Setup screen and available is a service used in Australia only. If
features will differ depending you are using a HeartBeat Signal
on which connection type connection, check with your ISP for
you select. setup information. (D
E
Internet Configuration Type When you have finished
entering your Internet
DHCP: If you are connecting connection settings, click the
through DHCP or a dynamic IP Save Settings button to save
address from your ISP , keep the your changes.
D
default setting Obtain an IP
1
F
automatically. (D )
1 To configure the Router for your
wireless network, select the
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a
Wireless Tab's Basic Wireless
static IP address, select Static IP
Settings screen. (Figure F)
from the drop-down menu.
G
Complete the Internet IP
Wireless Network Mode.
Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Select the mode you are using
D
2
and Static DNS fields. You need from the drop-down menu: If
to enter at least one DNS you are using only 802.11 g,
address. (D 2 ) select G-Only; if you're using
802.11b only, select B-Only; if
PPPoE: If you are connecting you're using both 802.11b and
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from 802.11g, keep the default
the drop-down menu. Complete Mixed.
D
the User Name and Password 3
H
fields. (D )
3 Wireless Network Name (SSID).
The SSID is the network name
RAS: (for SingTel Users) RAS is a
shared among all devices in a
service used in Singapore only. If
wireless network. The SSID must
you are using a RAS connection
be identical for all devices in
check with your ISP for the
the wireless network. It is case-
necessary setup information. (D
4) sensitive and must not exceed
D 32 characters (use any
4
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in
keyboard character). For
Europe only. If you are using a
added security, you should
)
5
D
5
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6
D
6
F