Linksys WRT54GP2A-AT Quick Start Manual

A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

GHz

2.4

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.

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

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.

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.

C Plug a standard telephone into

the Router’s Phone1 port.

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.

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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.

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.

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)

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