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Configuring the Router 

 

Step 1

 Open the web browser (Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) from the 

computer that is wired to the Router, type 

192.168.2.1

 in the Address bar 

and press 

Enter

.  

 

 

Step 2 

Enter 

admin 

for both the username and password fields and click 

OK

 

 

 

Section 2 

Summary of Contents for AR675W

Page 1: ...Quick Installation Guide Wireless N Green Router Model AR675W Ver 1A ...

Page 2: ...ore energy Before you begin the installation please check the items of your package This Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions For detailed information on using this product please refer to the User s Manual on the supplied CD Connecting the Router Note Prior to connecting the router be sure to power off your computer DSL Cable modem and the router Step 1 Connect one end of a n...

Page 3: ...rts of the router Step 3 Power on the DSL Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down Step 4 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect it to an outlet or power strip Step 5 Power on your computer Step 6 Make sure the WAN WLAN and the LAN port that the computer is connected to are lit If not try the above steps again ...

Page 4: ...off WLAN Flashing Green Wireless network is ready and WPS setup is not in progress Solid Green WAN port is connected Off WAN port is not connected WAN LNK ACT Flashing Green WAN port is transferring or receiving data Solid Green LAN port is connected Off LAN port is not connected LAN 1 4 LNK ACT Flashing Green LAN port is transferring or receiving data ...

Page 5: ... the web browser Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox from the computer that is wired to the Router type 192 168 2 1 in the Address bar and press Enter Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click OK Section 2 ...

Page 6: ...Step 3 Click Setup Wizard on the left menu Step 4 Click Next to start the Setup Wizard ...

Page 7: ...Step 5 Configure the Time Zone Settings of the Router Click Next Step 6 Click Next to accept the default Router IP Address or change it to match with your existing local area network settings ...

Page 8: ...Step 7 Select the Internet Type for your Router Cable Modem For cable modem select DHCP Client and click Next Continue to Step 8 ...

Page 9: ...have it is suggested to select DHCP Client and if you cannot connect to the Internet after the Setup Wizard finished go through the Setup Wizard again and select PPPoE Otherwise you can call your ISP to confirm which Internet type you have DHCP Setup Select DHCP Client and click Next Continue to Step 8 ...

Page 10: ...E for from the Internet Type drop down menu Enter your user name and password provided by your ISP Click Next Note Depending on the ISP you may need to include the domain name with your username Example username sbcglobal net ...

Page 11: ...d name so you can always recognize your wireless network with it Click Next Step 9 Select a desired Security Mode from the drop down menu WPA2 AES is the most secured encryption mode for general users WEP is the most common encryption but the least secured It is recommended to ...

Page 12: ...ES for Security Mode and enter a Pre Shared Key Passphrase between 8 to 63 characters alphanumeric case sensitive This is the security key for your wireless network Click Finish to save the settings Continue to Step 10 WEP Select WEP for Security Mode Select 64 bit or 128 bit for Key Length Select ASCII or Hex for Key Format ...

Page 13: ...EX key format enter 10 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F for Key Setting If you selected 128 bit key length and HEX key format enter 26 hexadecimal characters Click Finish to save the settings Please refer to the User s Manual in the provided CD for other security mode settings Note It is suggested to write down the security settings Security Mode and Key you configured for the Router on a piece of p...

Page 14: ...d number assigned the router is connected to the Internet Connecting to the Router Wirelessly You must configure your wireless computer in order to establish a wireless connection to the router In this section you can find the instructions of how to connect to the router wirelessly with your Vista computer You can also refer to the manual of your wireless network card of how to connect to a router...

Page 15: ...Step 1 Click on this icon on the task bar of your desktop then click on Wireless networks are available Step 2 Click on the wireless network you want to connect to and click Connect ...

Page 16: ...Step 3 Enter the Security key you configured for the Router see Step 8 in Section 2 Click Connect Step 4 Click on Close Now the wireless connection has been established successfully with the Router ...

Page 17: ... not you will need to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section In the instructions below we are going to use the Airlink101 WLAN Monitor utility comes with the AWLL6077 Airlink101 Wireless N adapter as an example Step 1 Go to the computer with Airlink101 Wireless N adapter AWLL6077 connected Step 2 Push and hold the Security button on the Adapter until you see the follow...

Page 18: ...You will see this window pops up on the monitor Step 3 Push the Security button the Router for 3 seconds The WLAN LED will stay solid green instead of blinking ...

Page 19: ...Step 4 The Router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter which will take about 2 minutes When you see the window below the connection has been established ...

Page 20: ... Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802 11g and draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction mix of wireless products used radio frequency interference e g cordless telephones and microwaves as well as network overhead lower actual d...

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