Gateway WGR-250, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users
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Preparation
If you intend to use the access point/router to connect your network to the Internet, you
need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable). You also need the following
information and equipment:
■ A host computer (initially connected to the access point/router) that has a network
interface card
■ An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better)
■ A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP)
■ Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■ Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■ Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■ Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static address is used)
■ Host computer’s name and workgroup (available through the Windows Control Panel
under System information)
Connecting the hardware
To connect the hardware:
1
Turn off and unplug the host computer, the DSL or cable modem, and the access
point/router.
2
Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port of the host
computer to the LAN 1 connection on the back of the access point/router. You can
also connect as many as three additional computers to the access point/router if you
plan to use the access point/router in wired mode. To connect more than four
computers to your network in wired mode, connect them to a hub or switch, then
connect the hub or switch to one of the LAN ports on the access point/router. This
is not required in wireless mode.
3
Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port of your
DSL or cable modem to the WAN connection on the back of access point/router.
4
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect the other end of the adapter
to the power connector on the back of the access point/router. For more information,
see the illustration on
page 5 .
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The red Power LED turns on
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The Wireless LED starts blinking