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Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Network Layout
The Wireless-B Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b adapters, such as the PC Card (WPC11) for your
laptop computers, PCI Card (WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB11) for when you want to enjoy
USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the wireless PrintServer (WPS11) and bridges (WET11).
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the Wireless-B Broadband Router's
LAN port can be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the Wireless-B Broadband
Router.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Back Panel
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Back Panel
The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.
Reset Button
There are two ways to reset the Broadband Router's factory defaults. Either press the
Reset
Button
, for approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Password tab in the
Web-based Utility.
Internet
The
Internet
port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
1, 2, 3, 4
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Broadband Router to your networked PCs and other
Ethernet network devices.
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Important:
Resetting the Broadband Router
will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption,
Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace
them with the factory defaults. Do not reset
the Broadband Router if you want to retain
these settings.
Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Front Panel
Wireless-B Broadband Router
The Front Panel
The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the
Router goes through its self-diagnosis mode during every boot-up, this LED will blink, then
stop when the diagnosis is complete.
Wireless-B
Green. The
Wireless-B
LED lights up when there is a wireless connection. If the LED is
blinking, the Broadband Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
1, 2, 3, 4
Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Broadband
Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is lit up solid, the Broadband Router is
connected to a device through that port. A blinking LED indicates network activity over that
port.
Internet
Green. The
Internet
LED indicates when a connection is made through the Internet port.
Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router
Hardware Installation
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router
Hardware Installation
1.
Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband Router is usually at
the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2.
Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position that will best cover your wireless network.
Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The antenna's position
enhances the receiving sensitivity.
3.
Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Broadband Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the
other end of the Ethernet cable to your Cable or DSL Broadband modem.
4.
Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to one of the Broadband Router’s numbered ports with a
standard Ethernet network cable.
5.
Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Broadband Router's Power Socket and the other end into an electrical
outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Broadband Router. Use of a different adapter may result
in product damage.
Now that the Router is connected, proceed to Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router, for
directions on how to set up and configure the Router.
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to use the power adapter
that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different
power adapter could damage the Router.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
Overview
Wireless-B Broadband Router
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router
Overview
The Broadband Router has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the
Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter
will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web
browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users only have to
use the following screens of the Utility:
•
Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
•
Management. Click the
Administration
tab and then the
Management
tab. The Router’s default password is
admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
There are six main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional
tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP
address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press
Enter
.
A password request page will appear. (Users of other versions of Windows will see a similar screen.) Leave the
User Name field blank. The first time you open the Web-Based Utility, use the default password
admin
. (You can
set a new password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Then click the
OK
button.
Have You:
Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this protocol.
Refer to Appendix D: Windows Help for more
information on TCP/IP.
Note:
The Router is designed to function properly after
connecting the Router to your network. This chapter is
provided solely for those who wish to perform more
advanced configuration or monitoring.
Figure 5-1: Password Screen
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