Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Use this guide to install: WRT54AG User Guide
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Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction The Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 63 63 64 Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses 82 Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 85 Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 88 Appendix E: Glossary 91 Appendix F: Specifications Environmental 108 109 Appendix G: Warranty Information 110
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Features • • • • • • • • • • • Compatibility with 802.11g (2.4GHz) and 802.11b (2.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will automatically assign it a new dynamic IP address.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router The Router’s Back Panel The Reset Button The Reset button can be used in one of two ways: 1. Reboot the Router while keeping all of its settings. If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset button for just a moment with a paper clip or a pencil tip. This clears up any jammed connections, and is similar to pressing the Reset button on your PC to reboot it. 2.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router The WLAN Indicators Link Green. When the Link LED is continuously lit, the wireless network is available. The Internet Indicators Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED lights up when a successful connection is made between the Router and your cable or DSL modem (the Internet). The Link/Act LED flickers when the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port. The LAN Indicators Link/Act Green. The Link/Act LED serves two purposes.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Chapter 3: Connect the Router Overview The Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Router with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Wireless Connection to a PC Chapter 4: Configure the PCs If you want to use a wireless connection to access the Router, follow these instructions: Overview The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router. 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem. 2.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs 3. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network icon. 2. On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. Click the Properties button.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed).
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Configuring Windows XP PCs 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. 1. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon.
Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s web-based utility can be found in “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access.
