•The default IP address for the router is 192.168.123.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
•The Internet service connected to the router’s WAN port uses a dynamic IP address
To configure the router, you will need to do the following:
1.Take notes on your TCP/IP settings by completing the table on page 3 (Mac OS), page 4 (Windows 95/98/ME), page 5 (Windows NT/2000) or page 6 (UNIX/Linux).
2.Configure your computers to automatically receive IP ad- dresses from the router (turn on DHCP). See your operat- ing system documentation for information on configuring TCP/IP settings for your com- puter
3.Start your browser, and type http://192.168.123.254 in the location field. Press Enter.
4.Log in to the router using the default password (“admin”) or your password.
5.Click on the Setup button to access the Setup screen.
6.Click on your WAN type and fill in the TCP/IP settings from your notes. See your ISP for details on your Internet connection.
2.4 Detailed Hardware Installation
Follow these steps to connect the router to your network:
1.Turn the power off to your computers, modem and the router.
2.Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the router’s WAN port.
3.Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the LAN ports (numbered
more than four computers to the router, use a 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch (preferred) or hub and connect the Ethernet cable from the router to the switch/hub’s UPLINK port. You may need to switch on the UPLINK feature on the switch/hub. The router supports up to 253 network computers and devices.
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