Linksys BEFSR81 manual Configuring the Router, Instructions

EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

Note: Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router and setting up additional computers. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then follow the steps in this chapter.

Overview

The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access. Because you are now using the Router to share Internet access among several computers, you will use the setup information to configure the Router instead of your PC.

This chapter will show you how to configure the Router. Detailed descriptions of the Router’s Web-based Utility can be found in “Chapter 7: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility.” You will set the Internet Connection Type on the Router’s Basic Setup screen based on the information provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), who may also require use of a Host Name and Domain Name. If you do not have this setup information, contact your ISP before proceeding.

Instructions

1.Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the web browser’s Address field, as shown in Figure 6- 1. Press the Enter key.

2.A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password (see Figure 6-2). Leave the User name field blank, and enter the default password, admin, in lowercase letters in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

3.The Router supports six connection types: obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and Heart Beat Signal. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the Internet Connection Type setting of the Internet Setup section. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type you are using. When you are finished with the Internet Setup section, proceed to step 4.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address for

Basic Setup

Figure 6-2: Router Login for

Basic Setup

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Overview