Linksys WRT51AB manual Router’s Web-based Utility, How to Access the Web-based Utility

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5. To configure the Router for your wireless network(s), perform these steps:

A. To enable 5GHz, 802.11a wireless networking, make sure the 5GHz, 802.11a Enable radio button is selected. Then click the Change 5GHz Settings button, and customize the SSID, Channel, and WEP encryption settings as needed. Then click the Apply button to save your changes. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”

B.To enable 2.4GHz, 802.11b wireless networking, make sure the 2.4GHz, 802.11b Enable radio button is selected. Then click the Change 2.4GHz Settings button, and customize the SSID, Channel, and WEP encryption settings as needed. Then click the Apply button to save your changes. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.”

6.If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser.

7.Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings.

If you need more details or advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Linksys support web- site at support.linksys.com.

Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and enter- ing http://www.linksys.com/registration.

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Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router.

If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

Proceed to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility” for more details

and advanced settings information.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

Chapter 6: The Router’s

Web-based Utility

Overview

Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router.

The Setup, Password, Status, DHCP, Log, and Help screens are available for basic setup. For advanced setup, click the Advanced tab to access these screens: Advanced Wireless (including 802.1x), Filters, Port Forwarding, Routing, DMZ Host, and MAC Address Clone.

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.

Figure 6-1

A password request page, shown in Figure 6-2 will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in Figure 6-3). Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

Figure 6-2

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsEnvironmental 127 Features Router’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Router Setup Overview Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersDynamic IP Addresses Router’s Back Panel Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband RouterRouter’s Front Panel LEDs Internet Indicators LAN IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PCOverview Configure the PCs Wireless Connection to a PCConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the Router’s Basic SettingsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Automatic Configuration Dhcp Enter the Default GatewayStatic or Fixed IP Address Enter the Internet IP AddressHow to Access the Web-based Utility Router’s Web-based UtilityAutomatic Configuration Dhcp SetupStatic IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Password StatusLAN Dhcp Log HelpAdvanced Tabs Advanced Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters Private IP Filter Private MAC Filter To set up a filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol Port ForwardingRouting Click the Delete This Entry buttonDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows NTWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XPFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP UDPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFrequently Asked Questions Click the Advanced = Filters tabDoes the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP AddressStep Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless SecurityBackground 802.1x Authentication WEP EncryptionMD5 Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-2Figure C-5 Digital Certificate Installation Figure C-9Click Install this certificate Figure C-13TLS Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-18Figure C-21 Figure C-25 For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Appendix F Specifications One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL ModemCategory 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better EnvironmentalAppendix G Warranty Information Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix H Contact Information Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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