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Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. This is mandatory
because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default. If you do not change the other router’s default
IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Router.
First, make sure the Router is NOT connected to your network. Then follow these instructions:
1.
To access the other router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
other router’s default IP address,
192.168.1.1
, in the
Address
field. Then press
Enter
.
2.
A password request page will appear. Leave the
User Name
field blank. In the
Password
field, enter the
password you have set (the default password is
admin
). Then click the
OK
button.
3.
The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab. In the
Network Setup
section, there is a setting called
Local IP Address
(also called
Router IP
), which is set to 192.168.1.1. Change this to
192.168.2.1
.
4.
Click the
Save Settings
button to save your change, and then exit the Web-based Utility.
5.
Power down your network devices. Now you will begin the hardware installation of the Router.
6.
Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your wireless devices.
7.
Adjust the antennas. Normally, the higher you place the antennas, the better the performance will be.
8.
Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router.
Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router
NOTE:
Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical
Linksys router; however, if you are using a non-
Linksys router, refer to the other router’s
documentation for instructions on how to change its
local IP address to 192.168.2.1.
Internet
Broadband
Modem
Router
Dual-Band
Wireless A+G
Broadband
Router
Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router
Multiple PCs
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
9.
Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router.
Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Router’s
numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.
10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use
the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band
Wireless A+G Router.”
Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power
IMPORTANT:
Make sure you 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 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Overview
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G
Broadband Router
Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. For
advanced users, you may follow the instructions in the previous chapter, “Chapter 4: Connecting the Dual-Band
Wireless A+G Broadband Router”, and then configure the Router through its 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
will use these two 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 seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration,
and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Make the necessary changes through the Web-based Utility. On each screen, click the
Save Settings
button to
apply your changes or
Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side
of the screen. For additional information, click
More
.
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:
For first-time installation of the Router,
Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the
Setup CD-ROM.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
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. 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.
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.
•
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to
Automatic
Configuration - DHCP
, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a
dynamic IP address.
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address
Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen
ip
(internet protocol): a protocol used to
send data over a network.
ip address
: the address used to identify
a computer or device on a network.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router
•
Static IP
. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
.
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 specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by 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 Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
•
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
.
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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
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.
MTU
. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. Select
Manual
if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type
static ip address
: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.
subnet mask
: an address code that
determines the size of the network.
default gateway
: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network.
pppoe
: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport
packet
: a unit of data sent over a network

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