C. Connect an Ethernet cable to your PC’s Ethernet adapter (Figure C1.

)
Connecting the Router Connect the other end of the cable to one of the Router’s LAN ports (Figure Configuring the PCs
C2.) Repeat this process for every PC you want to connect to the Router.

Note: If your PC’s Ethernet If you are using: Windows 98SE or Me

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the User Guide.
adapter is not set up, refer to the
A. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
You will connect the Router to your cable modem and to your home or busi- Ethernet adapter’s documentation
This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions on installation, there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.
configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide. ness computers. for more information.
Instant WirelessTM Series B. Select the Configuration tab and highlight
First, make sure that all devices you’ll be working with are powered down, Note: For ease of installation, the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet
Wireless Access Point Router including your PCs, modem, and the Router. start with LAN Port 1 on the
Router, then Port 2, Port 3, and C1
adapter*. If the word TCP/IP appears by
itself, select that line**. Then, click the
with 4-Port Switch A. If you haven’t already done so, connect
your cable modem to the coaxial jack
finally Port 4. Properties button.
C. Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain
(Figure A). (Follow the instructions from If you are connecting more than an IP address automatically.
BEFW11S4-AT Minimum Requirements your cable modem’s documentation.) four PCs to the Router, you will
need to connect a hub or switch D. Click the Gateway tab and verify the Installed
• Network Adapter with Ethernet (UTP
Package Contents CAT 5) Cabling and TCP/IP Protocol to the Router’s Uplink port (if Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button.
• One Wireless Access Point Router with 4- Installed per PC you use the Uplink port, then you E. Click the OK button again. Windows may
B
Port Switch (1) • Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator
• One Setup Wizard CD-ROM with User cannot use Port 4). For informa- ask you for the original Windows installation
4.7 or Higher for Web-based configuration tion on Uplinking, refer to the
Guide included (3) disk or additional files. Supply them by point-
• One Power Adapter (4) • Cable Modem with Ethernet Connection A User Guide located on the Setup
• One CAT 5 UTP Cable (5) and Internet Access ing to the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98,
• One Quick Installation (this document) • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and Xp for the Wizard CD-ROM. D:\win9x, c:\windows\ options\cabs, etc.
• One Registration Card (not shown) Setup Wizard C2 (This assumes that “D” is the letter of your
• CD-ROM Drive
B. Using the provided UTP Category 5 (or CD-ROM drive).
better) Ethernet cable, connect the LAN D. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port. Then, connect the
power adapter to an electrical outlet. Turn on the cable modem. Then turn F. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click
or Ethernet port of the cable modem to
on the first PC you wish to use when configuring the Router. the Yes button. If not, restart your computer
the Router’s WAN port (See Figure B.)
4 5 anyway.
2 *Note: Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose C
Go to Step 2: Configuring the PCs. name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL.
**Note: If there is no TCP/IP line listed, refer to the User Guide found on
the Setup Wizard CD-ROM or your Ethernet adapter’s documentation to
B install TCP/IP now.
3 1 Continued on back!
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router.
If you are using: Windows 2000
A. Click the Start button, click Settings and
open the Control Panel. From there, double-
click the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon. This will display the Network screen.
B. Select the Local Area Connection icon for
the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection listed).
Double-click Local Area Connection and B
click the Properties button.
C. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
the Properties button.
D. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
and click the OK button on the subsequent
screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
E. Restart your computer.
C the Properties button.
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router.
D D
If you are using: Windows XP Enable/Disable: Selecting the
Enable radio button will enable the
Configuring the Router for Wireless Router’s wireless feature. Wireless
The following instructions assume you are run- functions will not be available unless
ning Windows XP’s default interface. If you are enabled.
The Router is pre-configured to work with your AT&T Broadband connec-
using the Classic interface (where the icons and
tion. This section will provide information to configure the wireless function SSID: The SSID (or ESSID) is a
menus look like previous Windows versions),
of the Router. unique name for your wireless net-
please follow the instructions for Windows 2000. work. It is case sensitive and must
not exceed 32 characters. The default
A. Open your web browser. (It’s all right if you get an error message at this
A. Click the Start button, open the Control SSID is "linksys " but you should
point. Continue following these instructions) Enter 192.168.1.1 into the
Panel. and click the Network and Internet change this to a personal wireless
web browser’s Address field and press the Enter key.
Connections icon. Then, click the Network B network name. All wireless points in
C
your network must use the same
Connections icon to display the Network SSID.
screen.
A • SSID Broadcast: To increase network security, this feature can prevent the
B. Select the Local Area Connection icon for SSID from being seen on wireless networks. With this enabled, someone could
obtain the SSID Broadcast information with a site survey tool and gain access
the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is to your network. SSID Broadcast is enabled by default. To disable this function,
B. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure B1, will appear.
the first Local Area Connection listed). click the Disable radio button.
(Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in
Double-click Local Area Connection and
Figure B2.) Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the • Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond
click the Properties button. with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your wireless net-
default password) in lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click
the OK button. work must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Verify that the
C. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click correct channel is selected and click the Apply button to set it.
C
Do not change the WEP setting from the default, “Disabled”, without first
referring to the Wireless Security sections of the User Guide or Setup Wizard
CD-ROM for advanced features and settings.
D. Select Obtain an IP address automatically
D. Reset the power on your cable modem and restart your computers. They will
and click the OK button on the subsequent now obtain the Router's new settings.
screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
B1 Note: You only need to configure the Router from one computer. If you need
advanced setting information, refer to the User Guide on the Setup Wizard CD-
E. Restart your computer.
ROM, the Linksys support website at linksys.com/support, or call Technical
B2 Support at 1-800-242-8558.
Congratulations! You have successfully
Go to Step 3: Configuring the Router. configured the Router. You can test the
C. To configure the Router for your wireless network, verify that the Setup setup by opening your web browser from
tab’s Wireless fields (shown in Figure C) are completed as follows: any of your computers and entering www.linksys.com/registration.
If you are unable to reach our website, review what you did in this section.
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