Accessing the Web-Based Utility, Setup Tab

Chapter 5: Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based Utility

Accessing the Web-Based Utility

For your convenience, an administrative utility has been programmed into the Cable Gateway. From this browser-based utility, you can view the Cable Gateway’s current status and, when wireless functions are enabled, administer the wireless settings. This chapter explains all of the functions in this utility.

1.Open your web browser, and enter 192.168.0.1 into the web browser’s Address field, as shown in Figure 5-1. Then, press the Enter key.

Figure 5-1

2.An Enter Network Password window, similar to that shown in Figure 5-2, appears. Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the default password) in lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click the OK button. Don’t check the box next Remember my password,, because you should change the password for better network security.

Figure 5-2

There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs are avail- able after you click the main tabs.

Important: Some functions may be changed or removed depending on your Internet Service Provider.

Wireless-G Cable Gateway

The Setup

The Setup Tab

The first screen that appears is the Setup tab. This tab allows you to change the Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to save your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

Figure 5-3

Internet Setup

Internet Connection Type. The Router supports two connection types: Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP) (the default connection type), and Set Static IP Manually. Select the type that is supported by your ISP.

IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or 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 external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

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