Linksys WRT54GC manual How to Access the Web-based Utility, Setup Tab Basic Setup, Internet Setup

Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A password request page 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 tab’s Management screen.) Then click the OK button.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

•Automatic Configuration - DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address

Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen

ip (internet protocol): a protocol used to send data over a network.

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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How to Access the Web-based Utility