Linksys NWR04B manual Obtain an IP Address Automatically, Fixed IP

Note: Successfully connection to the Internet means these settings are correct.

Note: To configure WEP encryption, see

Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security.

Network Everywhere® Series

Wireless (Enable/Disable). In order to utilize the Router’s wireless functions, select Enable. If you do not wish to utilize any wireless functions, make sure Disable is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will be available unless you enable this setting.)

SSID: The SSID is a unique name for your wireless network. It is case sen- sitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is "wireless " but you should change this to a personal wireless network name. All wire- less points in your network must use the same SSID. Verify that you are using the correct SSID and click the Apply button to set it.

SSID Broadcast - Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may want to enable this function while configuring the Router, but make sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled, someone could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized access to your network. Click Enable to broadcast. Click Disable to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.

Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre- spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Verify that the correct channel is selected and click the Apply button to set it.

WEP (Mandatory/Disable). In order to utilize WEP encryption, select Enable. If you do not wish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disable is selected.

Internet Connection The Router supports three connection types: DHCP, PPPoE, and Static IP. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.

Obtain an IP Address Automatically

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection is set to Obtain an IP auto- matically, as shown in Figure 6-3, and it should be used only if your ISP supports DHCP.

To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any fur- ther information about anything on this screen, click the Help button.

Wireless Cable/DSL Router

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then

select Static

(Fixed) IP

address, shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4

IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to spec- ify here.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP’s IP address.

DNS (Required) Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP

Address.

To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply but- ton, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any further infor- mation about anything on this screen, click the Help button.

29 30