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LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless Wireless-G Broadband Router will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide.

If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PRODUCTS. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES

FCC STATEMENT The Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router has been tested and found to comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this device must comply with the following: • Access points with 2.4 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.

Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210 du Canada.

"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."

" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless® Series products included in the Instant Wireless® Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC:

For 11Mbps, 2.4 GHz access points with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied: • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301.89-17 • Safety: EN 60950 • Radio: ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.

Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.

Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.

For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.

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• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
• Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless® Wireless-G Broadband Router est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
• Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467 MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
• France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complètement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le département. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très restreint. Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements. 2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for outdoor installations. Please contact ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow.
• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
• The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Wireless-G Broadband Router 1 Features 2 The Router's Functions 2 IP Addresses 3 Router Setup Overview 4

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6 The Router's Back Panel 6 The Router's Front Panel LEDs 7

Chapter 3: Connect the Router 10 Overview 10 Wired Connection to a PC 10 Wireless Connection to a PC 12

Chapter 4: Configure the PCs 13 Overview 13 Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 14 Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 16 Configuring Windows XP PCs 18

Chapter 5: Configure the Router's Basic Settings 20

Chapter 6: The Router's Web-based Utility 25 Overview 25 How to Access the Web-based Utility 25 Setup 26 Security 35 System 37 DHCP 42 Status 44 Help 47 Advanced Tabs 48 Advanced Wireless 49 Filters 53 Port Forwarding 57 Routing 60 DDNS 63

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 65 Common Problems and Solutions 65 Frequently Asked Questions 76

Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses 84

Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 87

Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 90

Appendix E: Glossary 93

Appendix F: Specifications 110 Environmental 111

Appendix G: Warranty Information 112

Appendix H: Contact Information 113

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The Wireless-G Broadband Router

Wireless-G is the upcoming 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’s almost five times faster than the widely deployed Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country—but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices can also interoperate with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment.

Since both standards are built in, you can protect your investment in existing 802.11b infrastructure, and migrate to the new screaming fast Wireless-G standard as your needs grow.

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

To protect your data and privacy, the Wireless-G Broadband Router can encrypt all wireless transmissions. The Router can serve as a DHCP Server, has NAT technology to protect against Internet intruders, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet. Configuration is a snap with the web browser-based configuration utility.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with the flexibility, speed, and security you need!

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Features

• Compatibility with Draft 802.11g (2.4GHz) and 802.11b (2.4GHz) Standards
• Setup Wizard for Easy Installation
• Wireless Security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption
• Enhanced Security Management Functions: Internet Access Policies with Time Schedules, Website Blocking, IP and MAC Address Filtering; Port Filtering; Wireless MAC Address Filtering; and NAT Technology
• Access Your Corporate Network Remotely through Virtual Private Networking (VPN)—Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through
• Supports Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) Service, Static and Dynamic Routing (RIP1 and 2), DMZ Hosting
• Web-based Utility for Easy Configuration from Any Web Browser
• DHCP Server Capability to Assign IP Addresses Automatically
• All Ethernet Ports Support Auto-Crossover (MDI/MDI-X)—No Need for Crossover Cables
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty

The Router's Functions

Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.

In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.

The Router’s NAT feature protects your network of PCs so users on the public, Internet side cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your network remains private. The Router protects your network by inspecting every packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the appropriate PC on your network. The Router inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the packet to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.

Remember that the Router’s ports connect to two sides. The LAN ports connect to the LAN, and the Internet port connects to the Internet. The LAN and Internet ports transmit data at 10/100Mbps.

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IP Addresses

What’s an IP Address? IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “location,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You can assign static IP addresses or use the Router to assign IP addresses dynamically.

Note: Since the Router is a device that connects two networks, it needs two IP addresses—one for the LAN, and one for the Internet. In this User Guide, you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address” and the “LAN IP address.”

Since the Router uses NAT technology, the only IP address that can be seen from the Internet for your network is the Router’s Internet IP address.

However, even this Internet IP address can be blocked, so that the Router and network seem invisible to the Internet—see the Block WAN Requests description under Filters in “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”

Static IP Addresses A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will always have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses must be unique and are commonly used with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.

If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Router. You can get that information from your ISP.

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Dynamic IP Addresses

A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will automatically assign it a new dynamic IP address.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers

PCs and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.

A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device, such as the Router. By default, the Router’s DHCP Server function is enabled.

If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP addresses. To disable DHCP on the Router, see the DHCP section in “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”

Router Setup Overview

Note: You should always run the Setup CD-ROM to configure the Router for Internet access. If you wish to manually configure the Router, you may follow the instructions in the Quick Installation guide or this User Guide.

This User Guide covers the steps for setting up a network with the Router (see Figure 1-1). After going through “Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters:

• Chapter 3: Connect the Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect a cable or DSL modem to the Router and connect your PC(s) to the Router.

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Figure 1-1

• Chapter 4: Configure the PCs This chapter instructs you on how to configure your PCs to be DHCP clients, if you have previously set static IP addresses on your PCs.

• Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings This chapter explains how to configure the Router using your web browser and the Router’s web-based utility. You will configure the Router for Internet access using the settings provided by your ISP.

When you’re finished with these basic steps, you will be ready to connect to the Internet. You can also modify the Router’s settings further; for example, you can adjust security features and other settings to enable online gaming (see “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility”).

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Router’s Back Panel

The Router’s ports are located on the Router’s back panel.

Internet
The Internet port is where you connect your cable or DSL modem through an Ethernet network cable. Your modem connection will not work from any other port.

Ports 1-4
These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, and network attached storage (NAS). Each of the ports will auto-detect whether a straight-through or crossover cable is plugged into it, so there is no need for an uplink port. Any one of the four ports can serve as an uplink port to other network devices.

Power
The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

The Reset Button

The Reset button can be used in one of two ways:

1. Reboot the Router while keeping all of its settings.

   If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset button for just a moment with a paper clip or a pencil tip. This clears up any jammed connections, and is similar to pressing the Reset button on your PC to reboot it.

2. Restore the Router’s factory defaults and clear all of its settings, including a new password or wireless settings.

   If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Router and have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press the Reset Button and hold it down for 10 seconds.

The Router’s Front Panel LEDs

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The Router’s LEDs display information about the Router’s status.

Power
Green. This LED lights up when the Router is powered on.

DMZ
Green. The DMZ LED lights up when the DMZ hosting feature is being used.

Diag
Red. The Diag LED lights up when the Router goes through its self-diagnosis mode during every boot-up. It will turn off upon successful completion of the diagnosis.

If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

The WLAN Indicators

Act
Green. When the Act LED flickers, the wireless network is active.

Link
Green. When the Link LED is continuously lit, the wireless network is available.

The LAN Indicators

Link/Act
Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port. If the LED is flickering, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

Full/Col
Green. The Full/Col LED also serves two purposes. If this LED is lit up solidly, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED flickers, the connection is experiencing collisions (when two PCs send data at the same time). Infrequent collisions are normal.

100
Orange. The 100 LED lights up when a successful 100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding port.
If this LED does not light up, then your connection speed is 10Mbps.

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The Internet Indicators

Link/Act
Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when a successful connection is made between the Router and your cable or DSL modem (the Internet). The Link/Act LED flickers when the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.

Full/Col
Green. The Full/Col LED serves two purposes. If this LED is lit up solidly, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED flickers, the connection is experiencing collisions (when two PCs send data at the same time). Infrequent collisions are normal.

100
Orange. The 100 LED lights up when a successful 100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding port.
If this LED does not light up, then your connection speed is 10Mbps.

Proceed to “Chapter 3: Connect the Router.”

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Chapter 3: Connect the Router

Overview

The Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Router with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for your modem with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that data.

Once you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin installation and setup of the Router.

If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, go to “Wired Connection to a PC.” If you want to use a PC with a wireless adapter to configure the Router, go to “Wireless Connection to a PC and Boot-Up.”

Wired Connection to a PC

1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the Router, and the other end to an Ethernet port on a PC.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices to the Router.

Wireless-G Broadband Router 3. Connect a different Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear panel. This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.

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4. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
5. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Note: You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection.

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• The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly. • The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds. It will turn off when the self-test is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

6. Power on one of your PCs.

Have you checked that the Link/Act LEDs for all your LAN connections and the Link LED for your Internet connection light up?

If all of your Link LEDs are not lighting up, make sure that all your cables are securely plugged in, and that all of your hardware is powered on properly. Verify that the modem is plugged into the Internet port on the Router.

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Wireless Connection to a PC

If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router, follow these instructions:

1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.

2. Connect an Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear panel. This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.

Figure 3-4

3. Power on the cable or DSL modem.

4. Connect the power adapter to the Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Note: You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge protection.

• The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.
• The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds and turn off when the self-test is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

4. Power on one of the PCs on your wireless network(s).

5. For initial access to the Router through a wireless connection, make sure the PC’s wireless adapter has its SSID set to linksys (the Router’s default setting), and its WEP encryption is disabled. After you have accessed the Router, you can change the Router and this PC’s adapter settings to match the your usual network settings.

Note: You should always change the SSID from its default, linksys, and enable WEP encryption.

The Router’s hardware installation is now complete. Go to “Chapter 4: Configure the PCs.”

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Chapter 4: Configure the PCs

Overview

The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router.

To do this, you need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically, so your PC can function as a DHCP client. Computers use IP addresses to communicate with the Router and each other across a network, such as the Internet.

First, find out which Windows operating system your computer is running. You can find out by clicking the Start button. Read the side panel of the Start menu to find out which operating system your PC is running.

You may need to do this for each computer you are connecting to the Router.

The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your network settings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Make sure that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as a network adapter) has been successfully installed in each PC you will configure. Once you’ve configured your computers, continue to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings.”

Important: By default Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically.

If your PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and then Help. Search for the keyword TCP/IP. Then follow the instructions to install TCP/IP.

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Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs

1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network icon.

2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. Click the Properties button.

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3. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

Figure 4-2

4. Now click the Gateway tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button.

5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, etc. (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

6. Windows may ask you to restart your PC. Click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.

Go to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings.”

Configuring Windows 2000 PCs

1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button.

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3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

Figure 4-4

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration.

5. Restart your computer.

Go to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings.”

Configuring Windows XP PCs

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon. Then click the Network Connections icon.

2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection. Click the Properties button.

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3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

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4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration.

Go to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings.”

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Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings

This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s web-based utility can be found in “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”

The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access. Because you are now using the Router to share Internet access among several computers, you will use the setup information to configure the Router instead of your PC. You only need to configure the Router once using the first computer you set up.

1. Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the Router’s default IP address) in the web browser’s Address field. Press the Enter key.

Figure 5-1

2. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 5-2, will appear. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is the default password). Then, click the OK button.

Figure 5-2

Note: For added security, you should change the password through the Security screen of the web-based utility.

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3. The web-based utility will appear with the Setup tab selected. Select the time zone for your location. If your location experiences daylight savings, leave the checkmark in the box next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.

4. Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the Host Name and Domain Name (usually cable ISPs require them). These fields allow you to provide a host name and domain name for the Router and are usually left blank.

The values for the Router’s LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

5. The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP (obtain an IP automatically), Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the Configuration Type setting. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type you are using, and then continue to step 6.

IMPORTANT: If you have previously enabled any Internet-sharing proxy server software on any of your PCs, you must disable it now. Some examples of Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge, Wingate, ICS, and Sygate. To disable your Internet-sharing software:

• If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet.
• If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, click Tools, Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections, and LAN Settings. Remove checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the OK button to continue.

You must also disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion Winpoet or Enternet 300) and any firewall software (such as ZoneAlarm and Watchdog) on all of your PCs.

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Automatic Configuration - DHCP

If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

A. Keep the default setting, Automatic Configuration - DHCP, as the Configuration Type.

B. Click the Apply button to save the setting, or click the Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6.

Figure 5-3

Static (or Fixed) IP Address

If you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, perform these steps:

A. Select Static IP as the Configuration Type.

B. Enter the Internet IP Address.

C. Enter the Subnet Mask.

D. Enter the Default Gateway.

E. Enter the DNS in the 1, 2, and/or 3 fields. You need to enter at least one DNS address.

F. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6.

Figure 5-4

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Wireless-G Broadband Router

PPPoE

If your DSL provider says that you are connecting through PPPoE (you use a user name and password to access the Internet), perform these steps:

A. Select PPPoE as the Configuration Type.

B. Enter the User Name.

C. Enter the Password.

D. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6.

Figure 5-5

Important: If you enable PPPoE, remember to remove any PPPoE applications already installed on any of your PCs.

PPTP

PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

After you have entered your setup information, click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6.

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