Linksys AG241 manual How to Access the Web-Based Utility, Setup Tab Basic Setup, Internet Setup

Chapter 2

Configuration

Chapter 2:

Configuration

Follow the steps in this chapter to use the Gateway’s web-based utility to configure the Gateway. This chapter describes each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via a web browser from a computer connected to the Gateway. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:

•• Basic Setup  On the Setup > Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

•• Management  On the Administration > Management screen, change the Gateway’s password from the default value (admin). Enter a new password in the Password and Re-enter to confirm fields.

There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs appear after you click a main tab.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch your web browser, and enter the Gateway’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

Internet Explorer Address Bar

The login screen will ask you for your User name and Password. Enter admin (the default user name) in the User Name field, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field. Then click OK.

Login Screen

Use the Utility to make changes as needed. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.

The Setup Tab > Basic Setup

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the web-based utility. This screen allows you to change the Gateway’s general settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup

PVC Connection  Select a PVC connection number from the drop-down menu. Then, select Enable Now to enable the connection.

VC Settings Virtual Circuits (VPI and VCI)  These fields consist of two items: VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier). Your ISP will provide the correct settings for these fields.

•• Multiplexing  Select LLC or VC , depending on your ISP.

•• QOS Type  Select from the drop-down menu: CBR, Continuous Bit Rate to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic; UBR, Unspecific Bit Rate for application that are none-time sensitive, such as

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