Connecting the Cables
Follow these steps to install your 802.11a+g Router:
Step 1.
Connect ADSL/Cable modem to the Wireless Router WAN port using CAT5 UTP
LAN cable.
Step 2.
Connect a PC/Workstation to one of the LAN ports of the Wireless Router.
Step 3.
Connect one end of the DC adapter to the Wireless Router and plug the other end into
an electrical outlet.
High Level Configuration Steps Required for the 802.11a+g Router
This section describes configuration required for the 802.11a+g Router before it can work properly in
your network.
Normally, devices on both LANs (except for servers) are configured to obtain their IP addresses
automatically. Depending on whether there is a separate DHCP server available in your LAN
environment network, thus to determine if you need to enable the built-in DHCP server in the
Wireless Router. The following configuration step assumes that the router’s built-in DHCPS will be
used.
Additionally, since you need to perform various configuration changes to the 802.11a+g Router,
including the SSID, Channel number, the WEP key, …, etc., it is necessary to associate a fixed IP
address with the 802.11a+g Router, which is why the 802.11a+g Router will be shipped with a factory
default private IP address of 192.168.1.1 (and a network mask of 255.255.255.0).
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