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Instructions for Connecting the Router

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5.

Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the

Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL modem.

6.

Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet

network cabling.

Figure 4-2: Connect the Broadband Modem

Figure 4-3: Connect Your Network Devices

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Placement Options

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7.

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.

Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”

Placement Options

There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it sits on its four

rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface (this uses its built-in stand). The third

way is to mount it on a wall. The second and third options are explained in further detail below.

Stand Option

If you place the Gateway flat on a surface, then you can leave the stand in the closed position. However, if you

want the Gateway to be upright, swivel the stand clockwise 90º and position the Gateway accordingly.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G

Media Storage Link Router,” for directions on how to configure the Router.

Wall-Mount Option

The Router has four wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is

2.36 inches (60 mm).

Before you begin, make sure you have two screws that are size #4—this indicates a diameter measurement of

0.112 inches (2.845 mm).

1.

Determine where you want to mount the Router.

Figure 4-4: Connect 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.

Figure 4-5: Stand in Closed Position

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2.

Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 2.36 inches (60 mm) apart.

3.

Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 0.2 inches (5 mm) of its head exposed.

4.

Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5.

Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-

mount slots.

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G

Media Storage Link Router,” for directions on how to configure the Router.

2.36 inches

(60 mm)

Figure 4-6: Wall-Mount Slots

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Overview

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link

Router

Overview

Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run

the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For

advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the 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 eight main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, 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 login screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users 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:

For first-time installation, Linksys

recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup

CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings,

use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility.

Figure 5-1: Login Screen

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.

After you have made your changes, click the

Save Settings

button to apply your changes, or click the

Cancel

Changes

button to cancel your changes.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be

obtained through your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

•

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.

•

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.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

Static DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Figure 5-3: DHCP 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.

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