Cisco Linksys WRT55AG Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router User Manual WRT55AG ug Rev NC
Cisco-Linksys, LLC Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router WRT55AG ug Rev NC
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User manual part 3
Instant Wireless® Series If you are using Windows 2000, the instructions will start as shown in Figure 5-10. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 7b. When connecting to the Internet through a DHCP connection: If you have a cable connection, you will see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-14. If you have a DSL connection, you will see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-15. Enter the information just as you do when logging onto your Internet connection, and click the Next button. Then, continue to step 6. Figure 5-10 If you are using Windows XP, the instructions will start as shown in Figure 5-11. If you are using Windows XP in “Classic” mode, you can see these instructions in this mode by clicking the Classic button. Figure 5-14 Figure 5-11 After configuring your PC, as shown in the first part of 5a, you will see a Static IP Setup screen. If you have a cable connection, you will see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-12. If you have a DSL connection, you will see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-13. Enter the information just as you do when logging onto your Internet connection, and click the Next button. Then, continue to step 6. Figure 5-15 7c. When connecting to the Internet through a PPPoE connection: PPPoE connections are only available with DSL Internet connections. If this is how you connect to the Interent, you will see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 5-16. Enter the information just as you do when logging onto your Internet connection, and click the Next button. Then, continue to step 6. Figure 5-16 Figure 5-12 24 Figure 5-13 25 Instant Wireless® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 8. As shown in Figure 5-17, the Basic Settings screen for your 2.4GHz/54g (802.11g-draft) wireless products will appear. Enter the Network Mode, SSID, and the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue. 9. As shown in Figure 5-18, the Basic Settings screen for your 5 GHz/802.11a wireless products will appear. Enter your wireless network’s SSID and select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal. Then, click the Next button to continue. Network Mode. Since Wireless-G products are backwards compatible with 802.11b products, this mode is provided in the event you wish to incorporate 802.11b products into you Wireless-G wireless network. If you are using both Wireless-G and 802.11b products in your network, select Mixed mode. You may experience reduced networking speeds in Mixed mode, as the speed must compensate for both types. If you are only using WirelessG products in your network, select G-Only mode. SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. The default SSID, linksys-a, should be changed for greater security. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. SSID. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. The default SSID, linksys-g, should be changed for greater security. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Channel. Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 36 and 64. All points in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Figure 5-18 10. At this point, the configuration performed with the Setup Wizard is complete, as shown in Figure 5-19. You can register the Router online by clicking the Register Online button. To configure any other Access Points in your network, you can run this Setup Wizard again. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. Figure 5-17 26 Figure 5-19 27 Instant Wireless® Series Chapter 6: Configuring the Router’s Basic Settings with the Web-Based Utility This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s web-based utility can be found in “Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet access. Because you are now using the Router to share Internet access among several computers, you will use the setup information to configure the Router instead of your PC. You only need to configure the Router once using the first computer you set up. 1. Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the Router’s default IP address) in the web browser’s Address field, as shown in Figure 6-1, and Figure 6-1 press the Enter key. 2. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 6-2, will appear. Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in Figure 6-3. Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin in lowercase letters in the Password field (admin is the default password). Then, click the OK button. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router 3. The web-based utility will appear with the Setup tab selected. Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the Host Name and Domain Name (usually cable ISPs require them). These fields allow you to provide a host name and domain name for the Router and are usually left blank. The values for the Router’s LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 4. The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration DHCP (obtain an IP automatically), Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the Configuration Type setting. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type you are using, and then continue to step 5. IMPORTANT: If you have previously enabled any Internet-sharing proxy server software on any of your PCs, you must disable it now. Some examples of Internet-sharing software are Internet LanBridge, Wingate, ICS, and Sygate. To disable your Internet-sharing software: • If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxies. Click Direct Connection to the Internet. • If you are running Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, click Tools, Settings, Control Panel, Internet Options, Connections, and LAN Settings. Remove checkmarks from all three boxes. Click the OK button to continue. You must also disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion Winpoet or Enternet 300) and any firewall software (such as ZoneAlarm and Watchdog) on all of your PCs. Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 Note: For added security, you should change the password through the Password screen of the web-based utility. 28 29 Instant Wireless® Series Automatic Configuration - DHCP PPPoE If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these steps: If your DSL provider says that you are connecting through PPPoE (you use a user name and password to access the Internet), perform these steps: A. Keep the default setting, Automatic Configuration DHCP, as the Configuration Type, shown in Figure 6-4. B. Click the Apply button to save the setting, or click the Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 5. A. Select PPPoE as the Configuration Type, shown in Figure 6-6. B. Enter the User Name. C. Enter the Password. Figure 6-4 Static (or Fixed) IP Address If you are connecting through a static or fixed IP address from your ISP, perform these steps: A. Select Static IP as the Configuration Type, shown in Figure 6-5. PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. C. Enter the Subnet Mask. D. Enter the Default Gateway. After you have entered your setup information, click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 5. E. Enter the DNS in the 1, 2, and/or 3 fields. You need to enter at least one DNS address. F. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 5. D. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel Figure 6-6 button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 5. Important: If you enable PPPoE, remember to remove any PPPoE applications already installed on any of your PCs. PPTP B. Enter the Internet IP Address. 30 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Figure 6-5 Figure 6-7 31 Instant Wireless® Series 5. To configure the Router for your wireless network(s), perform these steps: A. To enable 5GHz, 802.11a wireless networking, make sure the 5GHz, 802.11a Enable radio button is selected. Then click the Change 5GHz Settings button, and customize the SSID, Channel, and WEP encryption settings as needed. Then click the Apply button to save your changes. For more information, refer to “Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility Overview Important: Operation within the 5150 to 5250GHz band is restricted to indoor use only. Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. B. To enable 2.4GHz, Wireless-G wireless networking, make sure the 2.4GHz, 802.11g Enable radio button is selected. Then click the Change 2.4GHz Settings button, and customize the SSID, Channel, and WEP encryption settings as needed. Then click the Apply button to save your changes. For more information, refer to “Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” The Setup, Security, System, DHCP, SNMP, Status, and Help screens are available for basic setup. For advanced setup, click the Advanced tab to access these screens: Advanced Wireless, Internet Filter, Port Forwarding, Routing, and DDNS. 6. If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser. 7. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings. If you need more details or advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Linksys support website at support.linksys.com. Figure 6-8 Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering http://www.linksys.com/registration, as shown in Figure 6-8. 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, as Figure 7-1 shown in Figure 7-1. Then press Enter. A password request page, shown in Figure 7-2 will pop up. (Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in Figure 7-3). Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin (the default password) in the Password field. Then click the OK button. Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router. If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you did in this section or refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.” Proceed to “Chapter 7: The Router’s Web-based Utility” for more details and advanced settings information. 32 Figure 7-2 Figure 7-3 33 Instant Wireless® Series Note: For added security, you should always change the password through the Password screen of the web-based utility. To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To get additional information about any screen’s features, click the Help button. Setup The Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the web-based utility. If you have already installed and set up the Router, you have already seen this screen and properly configured all of the screen’s values. Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, as shown in Figure 7-4, and it should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. To apply any of the settings you change on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button. Firmware Version This shows the version and date of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Router’s firmware will be posted and available for download on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Time Zone Select your local time zone from this pull-down menu. The Router will show the correct time for your area. Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. Configuration Type The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Note: You can verify that the Internet configuration settings are correct by successfully connecting to the Internet. Figure 7-4 34 35 Instant Wireless® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Static IP PPPoE If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Static IP, as shown in Figure 7-5. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE, as shown in Figure 7-6. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Figure 7-6 Figure 7-5 Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify 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 Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address. DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. To apply any of the settings you change on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button. 36 Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. To apply any of the settings you change on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button. Important: For ADSL users, if you enable PPPoE, remember to remove any PPPoE applications that are already installed on any of your PCs. 37 Instant Wireless® Series Dual-Band Wireless A+G Broadband Router Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), selected in the screen shown in Figure 7-7, is a service that applies to connections in Europe only. Keep Alive Option: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. To apply any of the settings you change on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any changes you’ve entered on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button. LAN Figure 7-7 Specify Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify 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 Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address. IP Address and LAN Subnet Mask The values for the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the LAN IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. WIRELESS 5GHz, 802.11a Wireless To enable 5GHz, 802.11a wireless networking, make sure the Enable radio button is selected. Click the Change 5GHz Settings button to customize the 802.11a configuration (see Figure 7-8). 2.4GHz Wireless-G To enable 2.4GHz, Wireless-G wireless networking, make sure the Enable radio button is selected. Click the Change 2.4GHz Settings button to customize the 802.11b configuration (see Figure 7-10). User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. 38 39
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