Router’s rear
panel (see Figure 4-2). This is the only port that will work for your modem connection.
3. Power on the cable or DSL modem.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Power port (see Figure 4-3), and then plug the power adapter
into a power
outlet.
Figure 4-2: Internet Port
Figure 4-1: LAN Ports
Figure 4-3: Power Port
NOTE:
You should always change the SSID
from its default, Wireless AP VPN Router, and enable WEP
encryption.
NOTE:
You should always plug the Router’s
power adapter into a power strip with surge
protection.
• The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power adapter is connected
properly.
The Power LED will flash for a few seconds, then light up steady when the self-test is complete. If
the LED
flashes for one minute or longer, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”
5. Power on one of the PCs on your wireless network(s).
6. For initial access to the Router through a wireless connection, make sure the PC’s wireless
adapter has its
SSID set to Wireless AP VPN Router-g (the Router’s default setting), and its WEP encryption is
disabled. After you have
accessed the Router, you can change the Router and this PC’s adapter settings to match the your
usual
network settings.
The Router’s hardware installation is now complete.
Go to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs.”
