Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT Quick Start Manual
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
GHz
2.4
2
802.11g
Wireless-G
Broadband Router
Wireless
with 2 Phone Ports
Configure the Broadband Router
®
In Step 2, you will need the setup
instructions provided by your highspeed Internet service provider. If
you do not have this information,
then contact your high-speed
Internet service provider before
proceeding.
A Open your PC’s web browser.
Enter http://192.168.15.1 (the
Router’s default local IP
address) in the web browser’s
Address field. Then press the
Enter key.
B A screen will appear and ask
you for a User Name and
Password. Leave the User
Name field blank, and enter
admin (the default) in the
Password field. (Later you
should set a new password
using the Administration tab’s
Management screen. This will
help secure access to the
Web-based Utility.)
Then click OK.
C The Router’s Web-based Utility
will appear with the Basic Setup
screen showing.
D Four types are offered for the
Internet Connection Type
setting. Depending on which
you select, the features
available on the Basic Setup
screen will differ. Proceed to
the instructions for your
connection type.
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
Package Contents
• Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
• Setup CD with User Guide
• Norton Internet Security on CD-ROM
• Quick Installation
•Network Cable
• Power Adapter
• Registration Card
• AT&T CallVantage
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Documents
Quick Installation
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
• Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use 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
Connect the Router
A Make sure that all of your
hardware is powered off,
including the Router, PCs, and
cable or DSL modem.
B Connect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to one
of the numbered ports on the
back of the Router. Connect
the other end to an Ethernet
port on a network device, e.g.,
a PC, print server, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect
more PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
B
C Plug a standard telephone into
the Router’s Phone1 port.
C
NOTE: Make sure your telephone
is set to its tone setting (not
pulse).
D Connect your cable or DSL
modem’s Ethernet cable to the
Router’s Internet port.
E Power on the cable or DSL
modem.
F 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 start flashing as soon
as the power adapter is
connected properly. This LED
will continue to flash while the
Router is booting up.
G When the Power LED stops
flashing and is solidly lit, power
on the PC you wish to use to
configure the Router.
D
F
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1 Automatic Configuration - DHCP
a If you use DHCP or a dynamic
IP address, then select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
b Click the Save Settings button,
and then proceed to Step E.
2 Static IP
a If you use a static or fixed IP
address, then select Static IP.
b Complete the Internet IP
Address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway, and Static DNS
fields. (You need to enter at
least one DNS address.)
c Click the Save Settings button,
and then proceed to Step E.
3 PPPoE
a If you use PPPoE or normally
enter a user name and
password to access the
Internet, then select PPPoE.
b Complete the User Name and
Password fields. Always select
Keep Alive.
c Click the Save Settings button.
d Select the Status Tab’s Router
screen, and click Connect.
Then proceed to Step E.
4 PPTP
Automatic
.
Configuration - DHCP
PPTP is a service used in Europe and
Israel only. If you are using a PPTP
connection, check with your highspeed Internet service provider for
the necessary setup information.
Then proceed to Step E.
E If requested by your high-
speed Internet service
provider, complete the Host
and Domain Name fields.
Otherwise, leave them blank.
PPTP
F If you haven’t already done so,
click the Save Settings button.
Static IP
G To configure the Router for your
wireless network, select the
Wireless Tab’s Basic Wireless
Settings screen.
H Select the Wireless Network
Mode you want to use.
Mixed. If your network uses
Wireless-G and Wireless-B
devices, keep the default
PPPoE
setting, Mixed.
G-Only. If your network only
uses Wireless-G devices, select
G-Only.
H
I Enter the SSID or name of your
wireless network in the SSID
field. All devices in your wireless
network must use the same
SSID. The SSID is case-sensitive
and should not have more
than 32 keyboard characters.
For added security, you should
change the default SSID
(linksys) to a unique name that
you create.
J Select the appropriate
channel from the Wireless
Channel drop-down menu. All
devices in your wireless network
must use the same channel.
K When wireless computers
survey the local area for
wireless networks, they will
detect the SSID broadcast by
the Router. To broadcast the
Router’s SSID, keep the default
setting, Enable. To disable the
broadcast, select Disable.
L Click the Save Settings button.
Then close the web browser.
M Power your cable or DSL
modem off and back on
again.
N Restart or power on your PCs so
B-Only. If your network only uses
Wireless-B devices, select
B-Only.
Disable. To disable wireless
networking, select Disable.
they can obtain the Router’s
new settings.
O 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.
P To sign up for or activate your
AT&T CallVantage Service
account, visit
http://www.att.com/linksys
and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Congratulations! The installation of
the Router is complete.
O
For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the Setup CDROM. You can also call or e-mail for further
support.
AT&T
24-hour Support
1-866-596-8464
(toll-free from US and Canada)
Website
https://www.callvantage.att.com
LINKSYS
24-hour Technical Support
800-326-7114
(toll-free from US or Canada)
E-mail Support
support@linksys.com
Website
http://www.linksys.com or
http://support.linksys.com
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)
http://www.linksys.com/support
FTP Site
ftp://ftp.linksys.com
Sales Information
800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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