Cisco Linksys WES610N, User Manual

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys WES610N/WET610N
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After setting up the bridge by following the steps on the CD folder, the bridge
will be ready for use However, if you want to change its advanced settings,
use the bridge’s browser-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 networked with the bridge
The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Administration,
and Status Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs
How to access the browser-based utility
Use a web browser to access the browser-based utility
If the bridge is connected to a network with a DHCP server (usually the network
router), then the bridge will obtain its IP address from the DHCP server If
there is no DHCP server, then the bridge will use its default static IP address,
169.254.1.250 (If you set a permanent static IP address on the bridge through
the browser-based utility, then enter the static IP address instead )
NOTE
If you do not know the bridge’s IP address, then find its IP
address in the DHCP clients table of your router (Refer to the
documentation for your router )
If you cannot locate the bridge’s IP address, you can reset the bridge;
press the
Reset button on the bridge for approximately five seconds,
using a straightened paper clip This will reset the bridge back to
the factory default settings The bridge will request an IP address
from the DHCP server (usually the network router) If no DHCP
server is found, then the bridge will use its default static IP address,
169.254.1.250 , until it detects a DHCP server and is assigned a
dynamic IP address
If the bridge is not associated with a router and is using the factory default
settings, connect a computer to the bridge using an Ethernet connection to
access the web-based utility You will need to configure the Ethernet connection
on the computer with a static IP address and subnet mask
The IP address of your Ethernet adapter should be set to a specific IP address
1. In the IP address field, enter 169.254.x.y (x should be replaced by a
number between 1 and 254, and y should be replaced by a number
between 0 and 255)
2. In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.0.0
NOTE
The steps to assign a static IP address to the Ethernet adapter on
your computer vary by operating system For instructions, please
refer to the help documentation of your specific operating system
After you have assigned your Ethernet adapter with a static IP address, launch
your web browser, and enter the Adapter’s IP address (the default setting is
169.254.1.250 )in the
Address
field Press Enter
A password request screen appears (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar
screen ) Leave the
User name
field blank Enter the password you created
during the Setup Wizard If you did not create a new password, use the default
password
admin (You can set a new password from the Administration >
Management screen ) Click OK to continue
NOTE
If the password request screen does not appear, wait two minutes
and try again
Advanced Configuration