Linksys WRT51AB manual Connect the Router, Overview, Wired Connection to a PC

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Chapter 3: Connect the Router

Overview

The Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure the Router with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup informa- tion for your modem with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that data.

Once you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internet connection, you can begin installation and setup of the Router.

If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, go to “Wired Connection to a PC and Boot-Up.” If you want to use a PC with a wire- less adapter to configure the Router, go to “Wireless Connection to a PC and Boot-Up.”

Wired Connection to a PC

1.Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.

2.Connect one end of an Ethernet net- work cable to one of the LAN ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of the

Router, and the other end to an

Figure 3-1

Ethernet port on a PC.

 

Repeat this step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices to the Router.

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

3.Connect a different Ethernet network cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port on the Router’s rear panel. This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.

Figure 3-2

4.Power on the cable or DSL modem.

5.Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

Note: You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip with surge pro- tection.

Figure 3-3

•The Power LED on the front panel will

light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.

•The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds. It will turn off when the self-test is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”

6. Power on one of your PCs.

Have you checked that the Link/Act LEDs for all your LAN con- nections and the Link LED for your Internet connection light up?

If all of your Link LEDs are not lighting up, make sure that all your cables are securely plugged in, and that all of your hardware is pow- ered on properly. Verify that the modem is plugged into the Internet port on the Router.

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions IntroductionEnvironmental 127 Router’s Functions FeaturesIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Router Setup OverviewDynamic IP Addresses Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Router’s Back PanelRouter’s Front Panel LEDs LAN Indicators Internet IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PC Connect the RouterOverview 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 Default Gateway Automatic Configuration DhcpStatic or Fixed IP Address Enter the Internet 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 Private MAC Filter To set up a filter Private IP Filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Port Forwarding Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP ProtocolClick the Delete This Entry button RoutingDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows NTFor Windows XP Want to test my Internet connectionFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP TCP UDP Need to set up a server behind my RouterCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingClick the Advanced = Filters tab Frequently Asked QuestionsHow can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is a MAC Address? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesAppendix C Configuring Wireless Security Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressBackground 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 One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem Appendix F SpecificationsCategory 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better EnvironmentalSales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix H Contact Information Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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