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Chapter 6: The Router’s
Web-based Utility
Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. 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.
The
Setup
,
Security
,
System
,
DHCP
,
Status
, and
Help
screens are available for
basic setup. For advanced setup, click the
Advanced
tab to access these
screens:
Advanced Wireless
,
Filters
,
Port Forwarding
,
Routing
, and
DDNS
.
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, shown in Figure 6-2 will pop up. (Windows XP users
will see a similar screen.) Leave the
User Name
field blank, and enter
admin
(the default password) in the
Password
field.
Then click the
OK
button.
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6.
To configure the Router for your wireless network(s), perform these steps:
A.
If you have Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the
default
Mode
setting,
Mixed
. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select
G-Only
. If you want to disable wireless networking, select
Disable
.
B.
Customize the
SSID
and
Channel
settings as needed. For added security,
you should change the default SSID (
linksys
) to a unique name. Then click
the
Apply
button to save your changes. For more information, refer to
“Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”
C.
To enable WEP encryption (recommended), click the
Enable
radio button
next to
WEP
. Then click the
Edit WEP Settings
button, and customize the
WEP encryption settings as needed. Click the
Apply
button to save your
settings. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-
based Utility.”
7.
If you haven’t already done so, click the
Apply
button to save your Setup
settings. Close the web browser.
8.
Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.
Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and enter-
ing
.
If you need more details or advanced setting information, please refer to
“Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Linksys support web-
site at
support.linksys.com
.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router.
If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you
did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
Proceed to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility” for more details
and advanced settings information.
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Overview
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Figure 6-1
Figure 5-7
Figure 6-2
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP
By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to Automatic
Configuration - DHCP, and it should be kept only if your ISP supports
DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
To save your changes on this page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the
Cancel
button. To get more infor-
mation about the features, click the
Help
button.
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Figure 6-3
To save your changes on any page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on any page, click the
Cancel
button. To get additional infor-
mation about any screen’s features, click the
Help
button.
The
Setup
screen is the first screen you see when you access the web-based
utility. If you have already installed and set up the Router, you have already
seen this screen and properly configured all of the screen’s values.
Firmware Version
This shows the version and date of the firmware you are
using. Future versions of the Router’s firmware will be posted and available for
download on the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
.
Time Zone
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
.
Internet
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the Internet interface is displayed here.
Host Name
and
Domain Name
These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these
names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your
broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name.
In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
Configuration Type
The Router supports four connection types: Automatic
Configuration - DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Each
Setup
screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you
select.
Setup
Note:
You can verify that the Internet configuration settings are cor-
rect by successfully connecting to the Internet.
Note:
For added security, you should always change the password
through the
Security
screen of the web-based utility.
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Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS 1 (Required) and DNS 2-3 (Optional)
Your ISP will provide you with
at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
To save your changes on this page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the
Cancel
button. To get more infor-
mation about the features, click the
Help
button.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet
through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they
do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
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Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet,
then select
Static IP
.
Internet IP Address
This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the
WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
Subnet Mask
This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users
on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the
Subnet Mask.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-5
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Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
You can configure the Router to cut
the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of
time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due
to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-
establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In
the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Figure 6-6
Important:
For ADSL users, if you enable PPPoE, remember to
remove any PPPoE applications that are already installed on any of
your PCs.
User Name and Password
Enter the
User Name
and
Password
provided
by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
You can configure the Router to cut
the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of
time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due
to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-
establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In
the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Keep Alive Option: Redial Period
If you select this option, the Router will
periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then
the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this
option, click the radio button next to
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field,
you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection.
The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
To save your changes on this page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the
Cancel
button. To get more infor-
mation about the features, click the
Help
button.
PPTP
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to con-
nections in Europe only (see Figure 6-8).
Internet IP Address
This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the
Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to speci-
fy here.
Subnet Mask
This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users
on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the
Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address.
User Name and Password
Enter the
User Name
and
Password
provided
by your ISP.
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Channel
Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond
with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All devices
in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function cor-
rectly.
WEP
An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption
method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64-bit or
128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security
for every data transmission. To decode data transmissions, all devices-
Wireless-G and 802.11b-in a network must use an identical WEP key. Higher
encryption levels offer higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of
the encryption, they may decrease network performance.
To enable WEP encryption, click the
Enable
radio button. Then click the
Edit
WEP Settings
button to configure the WEP settings. To disable WEP encryp-
tion, keep the default setting,
Disable
.
To save your changes on this page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the
Cancel
button. To get more information
about the features, click the
Help
button.
2.4GHz, 54g, Wireless-G (WEP)
The
2.4GHz, 54g, Wireless-G (WEP)
screen allows you to configure your
WEP settings. WEP encryption should always be enabled to increase the
security of your wireless network.
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Keep Alive Option: Redial Period
If you select this option, the Router will
periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then
the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this
option, click the radio button next to
Keep Alive
. To use this option, click
the radio button next to
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field, you specify
how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default
Redial Period is 30 seconds.
To save your changes on this page, click the
Apply
button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the
Cancel
button. To get more infor-
mation about the features, click the
Help
button.
LAN
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the LAN interface is displayed here.
IP Address and LAN Subnet Mask
The values for the Router’s IP Address
and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP
Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
Wireless 2.4GHz, 54g, Wireless-G
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the wireless interface is displayed here.
Mode
If you have Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep
the default setting,
Mixed
. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select
G-Only
.
If you want to disable wireless networking, select
Disable
.
SSID
The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless
network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It
is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may
be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all devices in
your wireless network. For added security, Linksys recommends that you
change the default SSID (
linksys
) to a unique name of your choice.
SSID Broadcast
When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless net-
works to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To
broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting,
Enable
. If you do not
want to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select
Disable
.
Figure 6-7

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