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8.

Connect the included Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet network port of your computer. (This cable is

color-coded yellow to match the yellow Ethernet ports on the Router.)

Click the

Next

button.

9.

Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Ethernet ports labeled 1-4 on the side panel of the Router.

Connect additional computers or other devices to the Router.

Click the

Next

button.

Figure 6-6: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen

Figure 6-7: Connect the Router to a Computer Screen,

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10. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Click the

Next

button.

11. Make sure the Power, Internet, and at least one of the numbered LEDs on the Router light up. If they do not

light up, make sure the cables are securely connected.

The Power LED will flash for a few seconds while the Router goes through its self-diagnostics test. This LED

will be solidly lit when the self-test is complete. If it does not stop flashing, refer to “Appendix A:

Troubleshooting.”

Click the

Next

button.

Figure 6-8: Power on the Router Screen

Figure 6-9: Check the Router’s Status Screen

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12. Select the Internet connection type you use:

Cable (DHCP)

,

DSL (PPPoE)

, or

Static IP

. Proceed to the

appropriate section for your Internet connection type.

Cable (DHCP)

Click the

Next

button.

DSL (PPPoE)

User Name

- Enter the User Name provided by your ISP.

Password

- Enter the Password provided by your ISP.

Confirm

- To confirm the Password, enter it again in this field.

Click the

Next

button to continue.

Figure 6-10: Configure Cable or DHCP Settings Screen

Figure 6-11: Configure DSL (PPPoE) Settings Screen

NOTE:

If the Internet connection type you use is not listed here, keep the default,

Cable (DHCP)

for now, and click the

Next

button. After you have completed the Setup Wizard, go to “Chapter 8:

Configuring the Wireless-G Router for 3G/UMTS Broadband.” You will use the Router’s web-

based utility to configure the Internet connection type settings.

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Static IP

IP Address

- Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

Subnet Mask

- Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

Gateway

- Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP.

DNS 1-2

- Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address(es) provided by your ISP. You need to enter

at least one DNS address.

Click the

Next

button to continue.

13. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings before it saves them. Click the

Yes

button if you are

satisfied with your settings, or click the

No

button if you do not want to save the new settings.

Figure 6-12: Enter Static IP Address Settings Screen

Figure 6-13: Confirm New Settings Screen

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14. The Router provides a web-based utility you can use for configuring the Router from any networked PC.

Password

- Enter a password that will control access to the Utility.

Confirm

- Then enter it again in the

Confirm

field.

Click the

Next

button.

15. The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter the settings for your wireless network.

Wireless Network Name

- In the

Wireless Network Name

field, enter the name of your wireless network,

also called the SSID. The name must be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is

linksys

(all lowercase).

Channel

- Select the operating channel for your wireless network. All of your wireless devices will use this

channel to communicate.

Click the

Next

button.

Figure 6-14: Set the Router’s Password Screen

Figure 6-15: Wireless Settings Screen

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