Chapter Installation, Connection, Setup

Chapter 3

Installation

Chapter 3:

Installation

Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup CD- ROM. If you have problems running the Setup CD-ROM, use this chapter.

Connection

1.Make sure that all the devices that you are working with are powered down, including your computer(s) and the Gateway. If you have a modem connected to your network, disconnect it. The Gateway replaces your modem.

2.Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your computer’s Ethernet adapter. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the Gateway.

Connect the Computer

3.Repeat step 2 for every computer or device that you want to connect to the Gateway via Ethernet. If you connect more than four computers to the Gateway, you also need to connect a switch to the Gateway.

NOTE: If your computer’s Ethernet adapter is not set up, refer to the Ethernet adapter’s documentation for more information.

4.Connect one end of the phone cable to the DSL port on the back of the Gateway.

Connect the DSL

5.Connect the other end of the phone cable to the wall jack with ADSL service or microfilter.

NOTE: To avoid interference, you may need to place a microfilter or splitter between the phone cable and wall jack. Contact your ISP to determine if one is required. (UK residents need to connect the microfilter to the wall phone jack with ADSL service and then connect one end of the provided phone cable to the DSL port on it.) If you have more than one phone and you experience static on the line after installing the Gateway, then you need to install an additional microfilter for each phone or fax that you use. If you use ISDN, then you do not need a microfilter.

6.Connect the power adapter to the Gateway’s power port and the electrical outlet.

Connect the Power

7.Power on the computer that you want to use to configure the Gateway.

8.The Power, Wireless, and at least one of the numbered Ethernet (1, 2, 3, or 4) LEDs should light up. If not, make sure the Gateway is powered on and the cables are securely connected.

Connection is complete.

Continue to the “Setup” section.

Setup

For setup, configure the Gateway to access the Internet through your ADSL Internet Service Provider (ISP). Use the setup information provided by your ISP.

Access the web-based utility as described in “Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration”, and then complete the following tabs within the utility:

•• Setup > Basic Setup

•• Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

•• Wireless > Wireless Security

After completing the setup, to test it, enter www.linksys.com/uk/registration in the web browser’s Address field, and press Enter.

Installation is complete.

Wireless ADSL2+ Gateway