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Mounting the access point router
When selecting a place to mount your access point router, consider the
following guidelines:
■Mount your access point router as high as possible (to avoid
interference from natural obstacles and appliances).
■Mount your access point router in a location where you can run an
Ethernet cable from the access point router to your cable or DSL
modem.
Configuring the access point router
To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port
switch:
1Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the
wireless access point router and the other end into the DSL or cable
modem.
2Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the
router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.
3Turn on the DSL or cable modem.
4Press the reset button on the wireless access point router.
5Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router
using a straight-through cable and turn the computer on.
6From the computer plugged into your wireless access point router,
open your Web browser.
7In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press
ENTER.
Important The following configuration information applies to
the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port
switch. For any other brand or model of access
point router, see the manufacturer’s
documentation, which may accompany the access
point router or be available from the manufacturer’s
Web site.