Router’s default IP
address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
A password request page, shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. (non-Windows XP users will see a
similar screen.)
Enter
admin
(the default user name) in the User Name field, and enter
admin
(the default
password) in the
Password field. Then click the
OK
button.
The Setup Tab
The Basic Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup tab. (See Figure 6-2.) This tab allows you to
change the Router's
general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to
save your
changes or
Cancel Changes
to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
• Internet Connection Type. The Router supports four connection types: Automatic Configuration -
DHCP (the
default connection type), PPPoE, Static IP, and PPTP. Each Basic Setup screen and available
features will
differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, and it
should be kept
only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
Figure 6-2: Setup Tab/DHCP Internet Connection Type
Figure 6-1: Password Screen
Static (See Figure 6-3.)
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Static IP.
• IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP
will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
• Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet
(including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
• Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP
server’s IP
address.
• Primary DNS. (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least
one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the
Save Settings
button to save these
changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes.
PPPoE (See Figure 6-4.)
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet
connections. If
you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use
PPPoE. If they do,
you will have to enable PPPoE.
• User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
• Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection
after it
has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has
been
