6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide
Note that either a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The router determines and adjusts to the type
of signal required.
3.1.4 Attach the power adapter
The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here.
Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of the device.
• If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip.
• If you have a table-top adapter, use the AC power cord to connect the adapter to a wall outlet or power
strip.
3.1.5 Turn on your computer
Turn on and boot up your computer and any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches.
3.2 Configuring Your PC
Before you start to access the router via Ethernet, you must configure your PC’s TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x, where
x is any number between 3 and 254. The subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0. Your router’s default IP address is
192.168.1.1.
3.2.1 Windows XP:
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your Network
Interface Card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection). The Local
Area Connection dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network items.
4. Ensure that the box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked, and click on
.
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