Linksys WRT51AB manual Password, Status

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Instant Wireless® Series

Password

The Password screen allows you to change the Router’s password. You should change the factory default password, which is admin, to your own as soon as possible All users who try to access the Router’s web-based utility will be prompted for the Router’s password.

Figure 6-13

Router Password The new Password must not exceed 32 characters in length and must not include any spaces. Enter the new Password in the second field to confirm it.

Restore Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration set- tings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature.

To apply any of the settings you change on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

Status

The Status screen displays the Router’s current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

Figure 6-14

Note: The information provided and buttons available may vary depending on the Router’s settings.

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Environmental 127 Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction What’s an IP Address? FeaturesRouter’s Functions IP AddressesDynamic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersRouter Setup Overview Router’s Front Panel LEDs Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband RouterRouter’s Back Panel Proceed to Connect the Router LAN IndicatorsInternet Indicators Overview Wired Connection to a PCConnect the Router Wireless Connection to a PC Configure the PCsGo to Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Enter the Internet IP Address Automatic Configuration DhcpEnter the Default Gateway Static or Fixed IP AddressRouter’s Web-based Utility How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Automatic Configuration DhcpStatic IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Status PasswordLAN Dhcp Help LogAdvanced Tabs 5GHz, 802.11a Advanced Wireless802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters 11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Private MAC Filter To set up a filterPrivate IP Filter Port Forwarding Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP ProtocolClick the Delete This Entry button RoutingDMZ Host MAC Address Clone For Windows NT Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP For Windows XPWant to test my Internet connection TCP UDP Need to set up a server behind my RouterCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashingClick the Advanced = Filters tab Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the Ieee 802.11a standard?What is roaming? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is WEP?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesBackground Appendix C Configuring Wireless SecurityStep Two Pinging for a Web Address WEP Encryption 802.1x AuthenticationFigure C-2 MD5 Authentication for Windows XPFigure C-5 Figure C-9 Digital Certificate InstallationFigure C-13 Click Install this certificateFigure C-18 TLS Authentication for Windows XPFigure C-21 For Windows 95, 98, and Me Figure C-25For Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-3Appendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Environmental Appendix F SpecificationsOne 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable or betterWeb site FTP site Appendix G Warranty InformationSales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix H Contact InformationCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved