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8.The “Wireless Network Properties” window (shown in Figure C-10) will appear.

Click the check box for the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option.

Remove the check from the Network Authentication (Shared mode) and The key is provided for me automatically fields.

In the "Network key" field, enter the exact Key (all 10 or 26 digits, depend- ing on the level of encryption) generated by the Router.

Verify that the “Key format” field displays “Hexadecimal digits” and that the “Key length” field displays either “40 bits (10 digits)” or “104 bits (26 digits)”. If this is not displayed, you have entered the key incorrectly.

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Click the OK button to save the settings. Click on OK buttons until you get back to the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window. Close any open windows to get back to the Windows XP desktop.

Close any applications and reboot your PC. After reboot, WEP configuration is complete and you should be able to connect wirelessly to the Router.

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Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

This section describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter to do either MAC Filtering or MAC Address Cloning for the Router and ISP. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. The IP address is used for filtering, forwarding, and DMZ. Follow these steps to find the MAC address or IP address for your adapter in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

For Windows 95, 98, and ME:

1.Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg, as shown in Figure D-1. Then press the Enter key or the OK button.

Figure D-1

2.When the IP Configuration window appears, as shown in Figure D-2, select the Ethernet adapter you are using to connect to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet cable.

Figure D-2

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Contents

Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Introduction Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures Minimum Requirements What’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersIP Addresses Static IP Addresses Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower Ports Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Connecting the RouterWAN Indicators Before You Start Instant Wireless Series Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configuring the Router A b l e / D i s a b l e Address Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP PPPoE Using the Router’s Web- Based Utility Pptp Setup Static IP Password Status Dhcp Log Security AOL Parental Controls Help Filters Using Multicast Pass Through Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Advanced Tab Filters Using Remote Management Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Pptp Pass Through Using Remote Upgrade UPnP Forwarding Advanced Tab Port Range Forwarding Instant Wireless Series Port Triggering Advanced Tab Dynamic Routing Advanced Tab Static Routing Advanced Tab DMZ Host Advanced Tab MAC Address Cloning Advanced Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Want to test my Internet connection For Windows NTFor Windows XP For Windows 95, 98, and Me For Windows XP Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Diag LED stays lit continuously Click the Advanced = Filter tabNeed to use port triggering Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuously Frequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Instant Wireless Series Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesStep Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security Figure C-2 Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Figure C-3 Figure C-6 Figure C-10 Figure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-6 Http//192.168.1.1 in the web Figure E-3 AOL Broadband via DSL Appendix F Glossary Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series 100 102 104 Appendix G Specifications Environmental Appendix I Contact Information Appendix H Warranty InformationWeb site FTP site Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved