Cisco Systems WRT54G2 manual Chapter Advanced Configuration, How to Access the Web-Based Utility

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Chapter 3:

Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web- based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.

The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the web-based utility.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

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

A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Then enter the password you set up during the Setup Wizard. (If you did not run the Setup Wizard, then use the default password, admin. You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Password Screen

Wireless-G Broadband Router

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are:

•• Automatic Configuration - DHCP

•• Static IP

•• PPPoE

•• PPTP

•• L2TP

•• Telstra Cable

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP supportsDHCPorifyouconnectusingadynamicIPaddress. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

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