Linksys WRT55AG Instruccion De Instalación
Before setting up the Router, make sure your PCs are configured to obtain an
IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically from the Router.
IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically from the Router.
For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP using the default interface, refer to the
User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM or your Windows documentation.
User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM or your Windows documentation.
The following instructions apply only to Windows 2000 or XP using the
Classic interface (in which the icons and menus look like previous Windows
versions).
Classic interface (in which the icons and menus look like previous Windows
versions).
A. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon. Click the
Network and Internet Connections icon. Then click the Network
Connections icon.
Connections icon.
B. Select the Local Area Connection
icon for the applicable Ethernet
adapter (usually it is the first Local
Area Connection listed). Double-
click the Local Area Connection.
Click the Properties button.
adapter (usually it is the first Local
Area Connection listed). Double-
click the Local Area Connection.
Click the Properties button.
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This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the product quickly and easily. For detailed instructions on installation,
configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.
configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.
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Application Diagram
This application diagram shows a typical scenario that uses the Dual-Band
Wireless A/G Broadband Router. Steps 1, 2, and 3 will explain how to connect
the Router to a PC with an Ethernet adapter, configure the PC(s), and config-
ure the Router’s basic settings.
Wireless A/G Broadband Router. Steps 1, 2, and 3 will explain how to connect
the Router to a PC with an Ethernet adapter, configure the PC(s), and config-
ure the Router’s basic settings.
A. Before you begin, make sure that you have the setup information for your
specific type of Internet connection. The installation technician from your
ISP should have left this information with you after installing your broad-
band connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the settings.
ISP should have left this information with you after installing your broad-
band connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the settings.
B. Make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the
Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.
Connect the Dual-Band Wireless A/G
Broadband Router
Broadband Router
C. Connect one end of an Ethernet net-
work cable to one of the LAN ports
(labeled 1-4) on the back of the
Router, and the other end to an
Ethernet port on a PC.
(labeled 1-4) on the back of the
Router, and the other end to an
Ethernet port on a PC.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs
or network devices to the Router.
or network devices to the Router.
D. Connect a different Ethernet network
cable from your cable or DSL
modem to the Internet port on the
Router’s rear panel. This is the only
port that will work for your modem
connection.
modem to the Internet port on the
Router’s rear panel. This is the only
port that will work for your modem
connection.
E. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
F. Connect the power adapter to the Power port on the rear panel of the Router,
and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power
adapter is connected properly.
adapter is connected properly.
The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds when the Router goes
through its self-diagnostic test. This LED will turn off when the self-test is
complete. If it does not turn off, refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” of
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
through its self-diagnostic test. This LED will turn off when the self-test is
complete. If it does not turn off, refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” of
the User Guide on the Setup CD-ROM.
G. Power on one of your PCs.
Proceed to Step 2.
There are two ways to configure
the Router. Choose one of the fol-
lowing methods:
the Router. Choose one of the fol-
lowing methods:
•
Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is
strongly recommended that you
use the Setup CD-ROM to install
the Router. Insert the Setup CD-
ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
strongly recommended that you
use the Setup CD-ROM to install
the Router. 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 to install
the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and
follow the Quick Installation’s
instructions.
If you wish, you can use the
Router’s web-based utility to install
the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and
follow the Quick Installation’s
instructions.
Note: You should always plug the Router’s power adapter into a power strip
with surge protection.
with surge protection.
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Cable or DSL Modem
Router
PC with
Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Notebook with
Wireless Adapter
Wireless Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless Adapter
Wireless Adapter
Configure the PCs
Package Contents
• One Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router (
• One Dual-Band Wireless A/G Broadband Router (
1
)
• One Power Adapter (
2
)
• One Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable (
3
)
• One Setup CD-ROM with User Guide (
4
)
• One Symantec Internet Security CD-ROM
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card
• One Quick Installation
• One Registration Card