Configure PCs and connect to router for Windows 98, ME, XP
1. 2 Configure the PCs
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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
D For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following: Repeat this step to connect NOTE: Before setting up the
using the default interface, refer to
additional PCs or other network Router, make sure your PCs are
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM
⢠Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use the devices to the Router. configured to obtain an IP (or
or your Windows documentation.
Setup CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the
E TCP/IP) address automatically
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions. Connect a different Ethernet from the Router.
The following instructions apply only
network cable from your cable
to Windows 2000 or XP using the
⢠Use this Quick Installation guide - If you wish, you can use the Routerâs or DSL modem to the Internet
Classic interface (in which the icons
web-based utility to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow the port on the Routerâs back
E and menus look like previous Win-
Quick Installationâs instructions. panel. This is the only port that
dows versions).
will work for your modem con-
nection.
A Click the Start button. Select
F
1 Settings and click the Control
Connect the AC Power
Connect the Broadband Router Panel icon. Double-click the
Adapter to the Power port and
Network and Dial-up
the other end into an electrical
A Connections icon.
outlet.
Before you begin, make sure
B
that you have the setup infor-
B
G Select the Local Area Connec-
Power on the following devices
mation for your specific type of
tion icon for the applicable
F
in this order: cable or DSL
Internet connection. The instal-
Ethernet adapter (usually it is
modem, Router, and PCs.
lation technician from your ISP
the first Local Area Connection
should have left this informa-
H listed). Double-click the Local
Make sure the Power and Inter- IMPORTANT:Make sure to use the
tion with you after installing
Area Connection. Click the
net LEDs on the front panel power adapter that is supplied
your broadband connection. If
Properties button.
light up green. with the Router. Use of a differ-
not, you can call your ISP to
ent power adapter could damage
request the settings.
C
I Make sure the box next to Inter-
The Power LED will flash green the Router.
Package Contents
B net Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
for a few seconds when the
⢠One Wireless-G Broadband Router
Make sure that all of your net-
C
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/
⢠One Power Adapter
Router goes through its self-
workâs hardware is powered off,
⢠One Ethernet Network Cable
IP), and click the Properties but-
diagnostic test. This LED will stay
including the Router, PCs, and
⢠One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide and
ton.
solid when the self-test is com-
cable or DSL modem.
Norton Internet Security
plete. If it does not stop flash-
⢠One Quick Installation
D
C
⢠One Registration Card
Select Obtain an IP address
ing, refer to âAppendix A:
Connect one end of an Ether-
automatically. Once the new
Troubleshootingâ of the User
net network cable to one of
2.4 GHz Wireless-G window appears, click the OK
Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
the ports (labeled 1-4) on the
button. Click the OK button
back of the Router, and the
54Mbps
Proceed to Step 2. again to complete the PC con-
other end to an Ethernet port
Broadband Router figuration, then restart your
on a PC.
D
computer.
Quick Installation
Wireless
C Proceed to Step 3.
Model No.
Model No. WRT54G
2. 3 4
Configure the Broadband Router
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These instructions will show you how Internet Configuration Type Select the Wireless Network same channel in order to func- NOTE: For more advanced set-
to configure the Router. You only Mode: tion correctly. tings and security options, refer
need to configure the Router once Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If
J to the User Guide on the Setup
D1
using any computer you have set you are connecting through DHCP Mixed: If you have Wireless-G and Wireless SSID Broadcast. When CD-ROM.
up. or a dynamic IP address from your 802.11b devices in your network, wireless clients survey the local
ISP keep this default setting.(D1)
, then keep the default setting, area for wireless networks to
Mixed. associate with, they will detect
A Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a the SSID broadcast by the
Open your web browser. Enter
static IP address, select Static IP G-Only: If you have only Wireless-G Router. To broadcast the
http://192.168.1.1 in its Address
from the drop-down menu. Com- devices, select G-Only. Router's SSID, keep the default
field. Press the Enter key.
A plete the Internet IP Address, Sub- setting, Enable. If you do not
B G
net Mask, Gateway, and DNS B-Only: If you have only Wireless-B want to broadcast the Router's
A password request screen will
D2 M
fields. You need to enter at least devices, select B-Only. SSID, then select Disable.
appear. Leave the User Name
one DNS address. (D2)
field empty, and enter the
K
Disable: If you want to disable Change these settings as
default password, admin, in
PPPoE: If you are connecting wireless networking, select Disable. described here and click the
lowercase letters in the Pass-
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from Save Settings button to apply
word field. (For added security,
H
the drop-down menu. Complete Wireless Network Name (SSID). your changes.
you should later set a new
the User Name and Password The SSID is the network name
password, using the Adminis- For additional information or troubleshooting
L
D3
fields. (D3) shared among all points in a Restart your computer.
tration tabâs Mangagement help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CD-
ROM. You can also call or email for further
wireless network. The SSID must
screen of the web-based util-
M support.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in be identical for all points in the Test the setup by opening your
ity). Then click the OK button.
Europe only. If you are using a PPTP wireless network. It is case-sen- web browser from any com- 24-hour Technical Support
C connection, check with your ISP for sitive and must not exceed 32 puter and entering
The web-based utility will 800-326-7114
characters (use any of the http://www.linksys.com/regis-
the necessary setup informa-
appear with the Setup tab (toll-free from US or Canada)
characters on the keyboard). tration.
tion.(D4) E-mail Support
selected. If requested by your
support@linksys.com
Make sure this setting is the
D4
ISP (usually cable ISPs), com-
E Website
When you are finished entering same for all points in your wire-
plete the Host Name and http://www.linksys.com or
Congratulations! The installation of
your Internet connection set- less network. For added secu-
Domain Name fields. Other- http://support.linksys.com
Wireless-G Broadband Router is
tings, click the Save Settings rity, you should change the
wise, leave them blank. RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
complete.
button to save your changes. default SSID (linksys) to a http://www.linksys.com/support
D FTP Site
unique name.
For the Configuration Type set-
F ftp://ftp.linksys.com
To configure the Router for your
ting, four connections types
I
Sales Information
wireless network, select the Wireless Channel. Select the
are offered through the drop- 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
Wireless Tabâs Basic Wireless appropriate channel from the
down menu. Each Setup
Settings screen. list provided to correspond with
screen and available features Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of
your network settings. All Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
will differ depending on which and certain other countries. Copyright Š 2003
devices in your wireless network
connection type you select. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
C Quick Installation must be broadcast on the
WRT54G-v1.1-QI-30731NC-BW
Model No.