How to Configure a Linksys Router

How to Configure a Linksys Router

The article describes how to configure a Linksys router. The instructions are simple and easy to understand way, have been met. However, it should be noted that the user and follow these instructions to make, as they are. In this way, get help from impleMentation problems to save, thereby supporting the Linksys router call.

Need help for configuring the Linksys router? Now you can configure request, LinksysMeet router> for wireless, DSL, a firewall or an access point or switch, etc. Although it is easier to configure the router like any other business you can still have trouble doing so. Do not worry! The instructions below will help you configure it yourself, so put aside the need to contact technical support from Linksys.

Instructions:

For the ADSL connection:

Firstensure that you have an active internet connection, a valid username and password for the DSL account, and the email adDress and password from your internet service provider (ISP). Also ensure that the internet works after you make a wired connection of your Computer to the DSL modem.

When done checking, disconnect all the devices including Computer attached to your Linksys router and hard reset it using a sharp, thin pin. Insert the pin into the Reset hole (will be located the back of the router), press it and hold it for 7-10 seconds. The lights will flicker once, restoring the router to default settings. It must be noted that all your configured settings will be lost after resetting the router.

Wait for the router to turn on (the power light should be steady green). Connect your DSL modem to the router's internet port (located at the back). Now reconnect your PC to the any of the 4 LAN ports of the router. When connected properly, the corresponding lights on the router will light up.

Connect to the internet if not connected automatically after turning on the Computer. Open up your web browser and type '192.168.1.1' (without quotes and as is) in the adDress bar. Hit Enter on the keyboard to proceed to the

When prompted for a username and password, type these in the relevant boxes and then click on the Login button or instead press Enter to proceed. Check your router DocuMents, if you are not sure about the credentials.

When you access the router, click the Settings tab, select PPPoE from the drop-down menu next to Type of Internet connection and enter your user name and password provided by your ISP in the relevant fields. Click to set the keepalive option period radial save 30 seconds, and then click the Settings button.

Click the Status tab and verify that you are connected or not. If you are connected, no, and press Connectbutton. If connected, proceed to configure your router as desired for wireless settings. If not connected, select the Setup tab again and choose Automatic Configuration DHCP from the dropdown list beside Internet Connection Type. Click on the Save Settings button and exit the router interface. Do not exit the interface if you want to configure the wireless settings.

For Wireless Connection:

Click on the Wireless tab (on the router's interface) and personalize your wireless network settings. Give a name to your wireless network like 'home' (any name of your choice), select the channel no. from the dropdown menu, and click to Enable the Wireless SSID broadcast. The recommended channels for the router are 1, 6, and 11. Click on Save Settings to save the changes.

Click on the Wireless tab again and then select Wireless Security. Select WEP or WPA Pre-Shared Key depending on what type of security your wireless adapter supports. For WEP, enter any passphrase and then click on Generate to obtain the WEP security key. Note down the key on a piece of paper and keep it safe as you will require it to connect for the first time. For WPA, just enter your pre-shared key. You must note it down on a piece of paper as you would require it connect to the wireless connection. Click on the Save Settings button.

Highlight the Setup tab again and navigate to the Local IP Address box. Type '192.168.2.1' and then click on Save Settings to save the changes. Power cycle all the devices viz. router, modem, and computer and wait for a minute. Turn the devices on and connect to wireless connection on the computer(s) using the network security key (WEP or WPA).

Additional Tips:

If you are unable to browse wirelessly, make sure that your internet browser is not running any proxy server.

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