Linksys WRV200 manual How to Access the Web-based Utility, Setup Basic Settings, Status

Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Router

•Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connection between the Router and a PC.

•Factory Default. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

•Reboot. Use this to restart the Router.

Status

•Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

•Wireless. Status information about the wireless network is displayed here.

•System Performance. Status information is provided for all network traffic.

•VPN Clients. This screen provides status information about the Router’s VPN clients.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

Address Bar of Web Browser

NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If the IP address has been changed using DHCP, enter the assigned IP address instead of the default.

Password Request

A password request page will appear. (Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) The first time you open the web-based utility, enter admin (default user name) in the User Name field, and enter admin (default password) in the Password field. Then click OK. You can change the password later from the Administration > Management screen.

After you log in, the web-based utility displays the Setup tab’s Basic Settings screen. Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional information, click More.

The utility’s tabs and screens are described below.

Setup

The Setup tab is used to access all of the Router’s basic setup functions.

Setup > Basic Settings

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

Setup > Basic Settings - Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type  The Router supports six types of connections. Each Setup > Basic Settings screen and

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