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5 Set up the Router
Before you proceed further, make sure that the router is turned on and that it is connected to
your PC directly or though a hub/ switch. Restart your PC to ensure that it picks up an IP
address from the router’s DHCP server that is
enabled by default
.
Note:
If you wish to use this router on a fixed IP address network, this can be changed at a
later stage. At this time, we want to get your ADSL connection established.
5.1 Log on to the Router
•
In your web browser, enter the router’s default IP address –
http://192.168.1.2/
•
A prompt will appear asking for a user name and password.
-The default user name is
admin
- The default password is
password
- The user name and password are case sensitive – type them in exactly as shown!
5.2 Enter your ADSL Logon Details
•
In the menu on the left-hand side under
Configuration
, click on
WAN.
•
Most of the Telecom ADSL defaults have been preconfigured for you however double
check the
“WAN Default Settings”
section if in doubt or if you cannot obtain a
connection to the Internet.
•
In the right-hand side panel, scroll down to
Service Name
under
PPP
– type in the
name of you ISP here (e.g. Ihug, Xtra, Slingshot, etc.)
•
In
Username
, type in your username (e.g.
)
- It is case sensitive so make sure you type it in correctly!
•
In
Password
, type in your password as advised to you by your ISP.
- It is case sensitive so make sure you type it in correctly!
•
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the
Submit
button.