LINKSYS AM300 User Manual
Linksys AM300 ADSL/ADSL2+
Modem/Router
Configuring in Layer 2 PPPoE for
Windows XP and 2000
d. Ensure “Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected
Contents
1. Equipment Checklist
2. Network Conguration
3. Restore Modem to Factory Defaults
4. Connecting using Ethernet
5. Changing password
1. Equipment Checklist
a. Please check the Box and make sure you have the following:
· Linksys AM300 ADSL/ADSL2+ Modem/Router
· Power Supply
· RJ11 Telephone Cable
· Ethernet network cable
· USB cable
· Linksys AM300 CD-Rom and User Guide
· Line Filter
b. Please follow one of the diagrams on the Quick Reference
Guide (which came with your modem), to set up your
equipment. The diagram you choose to follow will depend on
how many walls sockets and the type of socket you have .Your
PC should be turned off during this process.
c. After you have connected your modem to your PC and
telephone line, please start your PC.
2. Network Conguration
e. Ensure "Obtain DNS server address automatically" is
selected
f. Click on OK
3. Restore Modem/Router To Factory Defaults
Please Note: By doing this step you will be deleting any
additional customised settings (if applicable) in your
modem, for example port forwarding. You can change the
conguration of your modem to PPPoE without restoring
the modem to factory defaults in which case please skip
this step and proceed from step 4 however if you experience
Internet problems after competing the setup, we recommend
you do perform step 3 then proceed from step 4
a. Make sure your modem is powered on and connected to your
PC (Network card) via Straight through Ethernet cable.
b. Use a paper clip to depress the reset button at the back of
your modem for 10 seconds and release. At this point the
reset is in progress. Please do not power off the unit.
c. When the indicator lights return steady, the reset is complete.
Your modem is now at factory defaults.
4. Connecting using Ethernet
PPPoE connection does not require you to have an IP address or DNS
settings manually encoded on your network card. PPPoE connection
uses authentication to establish the Internet connection and its after
doing this that your modem is assigned an IP and DNS settings from
TPG.
To begin, your PC needs to receive a private IP address from the
modem. Most ADSL routers have DHCP enabled by default that will
take care of this.
To ensure your Network Card is ready for this, please follow the
following steps:
a. Click on Start -> Settings ->Control Panel -> Network
Connections
b. Find your Network Card then right click on this and
select Properties
c. Double click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP
a. Connect the Ethernet cable from the back of the unit into an
Ethernet on your computer. Connect the power supply to the
Linksys AM300 and switch the modem on.
b. Open a browser window and type http://192.168.1.1 into the
address bar and click goes.
c. In the login box enter the Username and Password (by
default this is admin for both).
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d. In the following screen select the third option Encapsulation
RFC 2516 PPPoE and enter your TPG Username and
Password in the relevant eld.
e. In the same screen click Save Settings.
Please Note: ADSL routers will by default be capable of
automatic authentication. This means your router will use
your credentials you have provided to make the Internet
connection. Each time your router is powered on, it will
initialize this automated authentication process after which
your router will receive a public IP address (xed or dynamic
depending on your plan) and DNS settings from TPG.
If you had a previous TPG Dialup account, then your Password
will be the same as your Dialup account password.
f. Wait for the modem to save the conguration.
g. Your modem is now congured. After this conrmation, wait
approximately 2 minutes for your modem to connect to TPG.
You should see the INTERNET light on your modem become
solid green.
h. To browse web sites, please now launch your browser.
5. Changing Password
For security purpose we highly recommend you to change your
password. Go to the following link to change your password:
https://cyberstore.tpg.com.au/youraccount/changepass.html
Activation of your new password will take approximately 15
minutes.
You will then need to enter your new password by following the
steps from 4.
Support Information
For further assistance, please call TPG Technical
Support on 1300 360 855
Technical Support Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8am – midnight
Saturday and Sunday 9am – 9pm
Public Holidays 10am – 6pm
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