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In addition to accessing the Router through an Ethernet connection, a wire-
less connection can be used to access the Router. See the “For Wireless
Connections” section that follows these connection instructions.
less connection can be used to access the Router. See the “For Wireless
Connections” section that follows these connection instructions.
3. Connect another Ethernet
cable from your cable or
DSL modem to the
Router’s Internet port (as
shown in Figure 2-2).
DSL modem to the
Router’s Internet port (as
shown in Figure 2-2).
4. Connect the Power Adapter
(included) to the Router’s
Power port (as shown in
Figure 2-3) and plug the other
end into a power outlet.
Power port (as shown in
Figure 2-3) and plug the other
end into a power outlet.
The Power LED will illumi-
nate green as soon as the
power adapter is connected.
nate green as soon as the
power adapter is connected.
5. Power on the cable or DSL modem. Verify that the power is on by checking
the Power LED on the front of the Router. The Internet LED will be illumi-
nated if the power is on and the modem is ready.
nated if the power is on and the modem is ready.
6. Press the Reset button on the back of the Router. Hold the button in for three
seconds. This restores the Router’s default settings.
7. Power on your PC.
The Router is now connected. Continue to the next chapter to configure
your PCs.
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Wireless-B Broadband Router
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Chapter 2: Connecting the Router
Before plugging everything together, it’s always a good idea to have everything
you’ll need to get the Router up and running. Depending upon how you config-
ure the Router in Chapter 4: Configuring the Router, you may need some of the
following values from your ISP:
you’ll need to get the Router up and running. Depending upon how you config-
ure the Router in Chapter 4: Configuring the Router, you may need some of the
following values from your ISP:
When connecting through a Static IP connection, be sure to have 1) Your
broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address, 2) Your broadband-
configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name, 3) Your Subnet
Mask, 4) Your Default Gateway, and 5) Your Primary DNS IP address.
broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address, 2) Your broadband-
configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name, 3) Your Subnet
Mask, 4) Your Default Gateway, and 5) Your Primary DNS IP address.
When connecting through a PPPoE connection, be sure to have 1) Your
PPPoE User Name and 2) Your PPPoE Password.
PPPoE User Name and 2) Your PPPoE Password.
The installation technician from your ISP should have left this information with
you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to
request the data.
you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to
request the data.
Once you have the above values, you can begin the Router’s installation and
setup.
setup.
Once you are sure that you have the above values on hand, you can begin the
Installation and Setup of the Router.
Installation and Setup of the Router.
1. Power everything down, including your PCs, your cable or DSL modem and
the Router.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable
from one of your PC’s
Ethernet ports to one of the
Router’s LAN ports (as
shown in Figure 2-1). Do
the same with all the PCs
you wish to connect to the
Router.
Ethernet ports to one of the
Router’s LAN ports (as
shown in Figure 2-1). Do
the same with all the PCs
you wish to connect to the
Router.
Before You Start
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
Figure 2-1
Instant Wireless
®
Series
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