Gateway M520 User Guide Gateway M520 Notebook - Page 122
Mounting the access point router, To con the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port
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Mounting the access point router When selecting a place to mount your access point router, consider the following guidelines: ■ Mount your access point router as high as possible (to avoid interference from natural obstacles and appliances). ■ Mount your access point router in a location where you can run an Ethernet cable from the access point router to your cable or DSL modem. Configuring the access point router Important The following configuration information applies to the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For any other brand or model of access point router, see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the access point router or be available from the manufacturer's Web site. To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch: 1 Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the wireless access point router and the other end into the DSL or cable modem. 2 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. 4 Press the reset button on the wireless access point router. 5 Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router using a straight-through cable and turn the computer on. 6 From the computer plugged into your wireless access point router, open your Web browser. 7 In the browser's Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ENTER. 116 www.gateway.com