Cisco Systems BEFSR81 How to Access the Web-Based Utility, Setup Basic Setup, Internet Setup

Chapter 2

Advanced Configuration

Chapter 2:

Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.

The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should use 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.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then, press Enter.

A login screen 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 > Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Login Screen

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:

•• Obtain an IP Automatically

•• Static IP

•• PPPoE

•• RAS

•• PPTP

•• Heart Beat Signal

•• L2TP

Obtain an IP Automatically

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)

Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically

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