Package Contents • • • • • • Wireless-N Broadband Router Setup CD-ROM with Norton Internet Security User Guide on CD-ROM Ethernet Network Cable Power Adapter Quick Installation 24 , GHz Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Quick Installation Guide Model No.
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following: • Run the Setup CD-ROM - Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions. • Use this Quick Installation Guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s Web-based Utility. Proceed to Step 1 of this Quick Installation. 1 A B C Connect the Router Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs.
E F G Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up when the adapter is connected properly. E IMPORTANT: Make sure you Power on your PC(s). Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your wireless devices. use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router.
2 Configure the Router NOTE: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet adapter is set to obtain an IP address automatically. For more information, refer to Windows Help. A B C Open your web browser. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in its Address field. Press the Enter key. A password request screen will appear. Leave the User name field blank, and enter the default password, admin, in the Password field.
D For the Internet Connection Type setting, six connection types are offered through the drop-down men. Each Setup screen and available features will differ depending on which connection type you select. Internet Configuration Type Automatic Configuration - DHCP: If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, keep this default setting. Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a static IP address, select Static IP from the drop-down menu.
PPTP: PPTP is a service used in Europe only. Complete the Server IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields. PPTP Complete the User Name and Password fields. Select Keep Alive if you always want to be connected to your ISP, or select Connect on Demand if you are charged for the time that you are connected to your ISP. Telstra Cable: Telstra is a service used in Australia and New Zealand only. If you are using an HBS connection, check with your ISP for setup information.
G Select the Network Mode. Mixed: If your network has Wireless-N, -G, and -B devices, then keep the default setting, Mixed. Disable: To disable wireless networking, select Disable. H I G Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not have more than 32 characters (use any keyboard character). For added security, change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Radio Band.
J K L M N 8 Wide Channel. If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N channel. Select any channel from the drop-down menu. Standard Channel. Select the channel for Wireless-N, -G, and -B networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.
O P Restart or power on your PCs so they can obtain the Router’s new settings. To test the Router’s settings, open your web browser from any computer. In the browser’s Address field, enter www.linksys.com/registration and press the Enter key. Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-N Broadband Router is complete.
3 A B C Configure Wireless Security Open the Router’s Web Utility as shown in Step 2, and click the Wireless tab. Click the Wireless Security tab. Select the security method you want to use: PSK/PSK2 Personal, WEP, PSK/PSK2 Enterprise, or RADIUS. For PSK/PSK2 Personal and WEP, proceed to the appropriate instructions. For PSK/PSK2 Enterprise or RADIUS, refer to the User Guide (English only) on the CD-ROM. PSK/PSK2 Personal Select the option you want, PSK or PSK2 Personal.
WEP Encryption - Select the level of encryption you want to use, 40/64 bit (10 hex digits) or 128 bit (26 hex digits). Passphrase - To automatically generate WEP keys, enter a passphrase and then click Generate. WEP Security Settings Key 1-4 - To manually enter WEP keys, complete these fields. For 64-bit encryption, a WEP key should have exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit encryption, a WEP key should have exactly 26 hexadecimal characters.
