Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Wifi-Router configuration

I. While the router is still on, press and hold its reset button using a paper clip for 30 seconds. After that, release the reset button and unplug the power cord, then re plug after 10 seconds. Please make sure that during the reset, the Power light is blinking.

II. Connect one computer (It does not matter which one) into port 1 of the router or any of the 1-4 LAN ports.

IV. After connecting that computer, verify that the link light on port 1 or the light on the port that correspond to the connection is lit up.

V. Access the router's setup page for configuration:
1. On the computer which is connected to the second router, launch an Internet Explorer or any browser like Mozilla and firefox.
2. In the address bar, type in 192.168.1.1 and hit Go or press Enter key.
3. Once you are in the login screen, leave the User name blank, then type in the word admin for the password, then enter
4. Please click on Wireless tab on the router's setup page.
5. Please make sure that the Wireless Network Mode is Mixed
6. Please change the Wireless Network Name or the SSID from Linksys into your name.
7. After that, please click on the Save Settings button.

VI. Apply Security Encryption
1. Please click on "Wireless Security" sub-tab.
2. Set the Security Mode to WEP, then set the Encryption type as 64 bit 10 hex.
3. Select 1 as the Default Transmit Key.
4. Leave Passphrase blank, then input a 10 digit number on Key 1 field. Make note of the key under Key 1 field, this is your network key. You will need this later when you connect wirelessly
5. After that, please click on the Save Settings button.
6. Click Basic Setup sub-tab then the Local IP to 192.168.2.1

VII. Connect a standard CAT-5 cable from one of the regular LAN ports of the switch or local server then connect the other end of the CAT-5 cable to the Internet ports of the router.

VII. Power Cycle:
1. Shut down the computers.
2. Unplug both router’s power cable, followed by the modem.
3. Wait for 30 seconds.
4. Plug in the Broadband modem’s power cable and wait for its lights to stop blinking. Then plug in the both router's power cable.
5. Finally, start up the computers and test the Internet connection.

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