Linksys HGA5T-2 User Manual

Chapter 7: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point

Have You:  Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs 
communicate over the network with this 

The Access Point has been designed to be functional right out of the box, with the default settings in the Setup 

protocol. Refer to Appendix D: Windows Help 

Wizard. However, if you'd like to change these settings, the Access Point can be configured through your web 

for more information on TCP/IP. 

browser with the Web-Based Utility. This chapter explains how to configure the Access Point in this manner. 

For your convenience, use the Access Point’s Web-based Utility to administer it. This chapter will explain all of 

the functions in this Utility. The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 

through use of a computer connected with an Ethernet cable to the Access Point. 

For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility: 

Note: The Access Point is designed to function  

•  Basic Setup 

properly after using the Setup Wizard. This 

On the Basic Setup screen, enter your basic network settings here. 

chapter is provided solely for those who wish 

•  Password 

to perform more advanced configuration or 

Click the Setup tab and then select the Password screen. The Access Point’s default password is admin. To 

monitoring. 

secure the Access Point, change the Password from its default. 

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