Asus WL-566gM User Manual - Page 5

WL-566gM Wireless Router User Manual 3. Configuring the wireless router Note: 1) Before you start, we recommend using a wired connection for initial configuration, which may avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. 2) ASUS also provides an EZSetup button for fast wireless configuration. If you would like to use EZSetup for your wireless network configuration, please refer to chapter 6 for more information. The ASUS Wireless Router can meet various working scenarios with proper configuration. The default settings of the wireless router may need change so as to meet the individual needs; therefore, before using the ASUS Wireless Router, check the basic settings to make sure they all work in your environment. You can configue the ASUS Wireless Router via your web browser. Connect a notebook PC or desktop PC to your ASUS Wireless Router (either directly or through a hub) with an Ethernet cable, or to establish a wireless connection between the terminal and the wireless router. For the wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible device, such as an ASUS WLAN card. Disable encryption and set the SSID to "default" on your wireless card. If you want to configure the ASUS Wireless Router so as to access the Internet, you must have correct TCP/IP settings. Set the IP address of your terminal within the same subnet of your ASUS Wireless Router. 1) ASUS Wireless Router wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. Since the ASUS Wireless Router has integrated auto-crossover function, therefore, you can use either straightthrough or crossover cable for wired connection. Plug one end of the cable to the WAN port on the rear panel of the router and the other end to the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem. Wireless-Connection Refer to your wireless adapter user manual for how to associate with a wireless router. The default SSID of the ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Note: If configuration is done via wired connection, ignore this. 2) Setting IP address for wired or wireless connection Getting IP address Automatically The ASUS Wireless Router integrates DHCP server functions, therefore, you can make your PC to get the IP address automatically from the ASUS Wirelesss Router. Note: Before rebooting your PC, the ASUS Wireless Router should be switched ON and in ready state. 5