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7If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to 
type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system 
administrator for the correct values.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL 
modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP 
addresses to computers on the network, click 
Obtain an IP address 
automatically
.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL 
modem, and do not have a wireless access point router, use the IP address 
and subnet mask provided by your cable or DSL provider as the address 
for your computer. Each computer connected to your network will need 
a unique, static IP address.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, do not have a cable 
or DSL modem, and do not have a wireless access point router, click 
Use 
the following IP address
, then type the following values.
aType the IP address in the IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N 
where N is any number between 1 and 254. We suggest 1 for the first 
computer on your network, 2 for the next, and so on. The number 
must be unique on your network.
bType the subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. Use the value 
255.255.255.0 for all computers.
8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
10Click X to close the Network Connections window.
11Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network.
12After you enter the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to 
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Entering the IP address and subnet mask in Windows 2000
To enter the IP address and the subnet mask:
1Click Start, Settings, then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network 
and Dial-up Connections window opens. This window has an icon for each 
networking connection available on your computer. For example, if you 
have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your 
computer, there will be two icons, one for your wired Ethernet hardware 
and one for your wireless Ethernet hardware.
2Right-click the Local Area Connection icon for the wireless Ethernet 
hardware, then click 
Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog 
box opens.
3Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the Components 
checked are used by this connection 
list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag the 
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4Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 
						

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5If you are connecting to an office Ethernet network and are required to 
type a static IP address and subnet mask, ask your network system 
administrator for the correct values.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL 
modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP 
addresses to computers on the network, click 
Obtain an IP address 
automatically
.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL 
modem, and do not have a wireless access point router, use the IP address 
and subnet mask provided by your cable or DSL provider as the address 
for your computer. Each computer connected to your network will need 
a unique, static IP address.
- OR -
If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, do not have a cable 
or DSL modem, and do not have a wireless access point router, click 
Use 
the following IP address
, then type the following values.
aType the IP address in the IP address box. Use the value 192.168.0.N 
where N is any number between 1 and 254. We suggest 1 for the first 
computer on your network, 2 for the next, and so on. The number 
must be unique on your network.
bType the subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. Use the value 
255.255.255.0 for all computers.
6Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
7Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
8Click X to close the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
9Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network.
10After you enter the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to 
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Where to go from here
Creating a wireless Ethernet network
Now that your wireless Ethernet network has been configured, you are ready 
to create a wireless network. Go to “Creating a Wireless Access Point Network” 
on page 71 or “Creating a Peer-to-Peer Wireless Network” on page 99. 
						

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Creating a
Wireless Access
Point Network
This chapter describes how to create an access point 
wireless Ethernet network. Read this chapter to learn about:
■“Setting up your access point” on page 72
■“Connecting to an access point network in 
Windows XP” on page 75
■“Connecting to an access point network in 
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Setting up your access point
See the instructions that came with your access point or wireless access point 
router for initial setup. How you set up your access point varies depending on 
the features of the access point and your networking situation.
Mounting the access point
When selecting a place to mount your access point, consider the following 
guidelines:
■Mount your access point as high as possible (to avoid interference from 
natural obstacles and appliances).
■Mount your access point in a location so you can run an Ethernet cable 
from the access point to either your wired Ethernet network or your cable 
or DSL modem.
Configuring the access point
To configure the Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch:
1If you are connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point router, 
follow the instructions in “Setting up a network using a router and optional 
hub or switch” on page 25, then go to Step 7.
-OR-
If you are not connecting any wired devices to your wireless access point 
router, go to Step 2.
2Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the wireless 
access point router and the other end into the DSL or cable modem.
ImportantThe following configuration information applies to the 
Linksys wireless access point router with 4-port switch. For 
any other brand or model of access point, see the 
manufacturer’s documentation, which may accompany the 
access point or be available from the manufacturer’s Web 
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3Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the wireless 
access point router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical 
outlet.
4Turn on the DSL or cable modem.
5Press the reset button on the wireless access point router.
6Temporarily connect a computer to the wireless access point router using 
a straight-through cable and turn the computer on.
7From one of the computers connected to your wireless access point router, 
open your Web browser.
8In the browser’s Address box, type http://192.168.1.1, then press ENTER.
9When prompted for a username and password, leave the username box 
empty and type admin in the password box, then click 
OK. The setup page 
opens.
10Enter the following values in the appropriate fields:
■Host Name and Domain Name - Check with your ISP to see if entries 
are required in these fields and, if so, what entries are required.
■Enable/Disable wireless - Click Enable to turn on the wireless functions 
of your access point router.
■SSID - Type a unique name for your wireless access point.
■Allow Broadcast SSID to associate - Clicking Ye s allows you to 
automatically see the SSID in the 
Available Networks list (see 
“Connecting to an access point network” on page 75). Clicking 
No 
means that you will need to manually add the access point (see 
“Adding an access point” on page 79). Clicking 
No makes your wireless 
network more secure because intruders will not be able to connect to 
your network without knowing the name of your access point.
■Channel - In the United States, you can specify any channel between 
1 and 11.
■WEP - To use WEP encryption, select Mandatory. If you use WEP 
encryption, all computers on your network must use the same WEP 
encryption. See the documentation for your access point on how to 
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■WAN Connection Type - If your ISP assigns you a different IP address 
each time you log on, click 
Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your 
ISP requires a fixed IP address, click 
Static IP, then enter the values 
provided by your ISP.
11Click Apply, then click Continue to save the settings.
12If you temporarily connected a computer to the access point router in 
Step 6, disconnect it.
13Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem.
14Restart all of your computers on the network.
To connect to an access point in Windows XP, see “Connecting to an access 
point network in Windows XP” on page 75.
To connect to an access point in Windows 2000, see “Connecting to an access 
point network in Windows 2000” on page 81.