Linksys WRT54GS User Guide - Page 7

Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with EasyLink Advisor or the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you'd like to change its advanced settings, use the Router's web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page's key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs. NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the web-based utility. How to Access the Web-Based Utility To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then, press Enter. A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. The first time you open the Web-based utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click the OK button to continue. Password Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Setup > Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your ISP. Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are: • Automatic Configuration - DHCP • Static IP • PPPoE • PPTP • Telstra Cable • L2TP Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster