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How to access the web-based utility – Linksys CISCO SYSTEMS WRT330N User Manual

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

DIAGNOSTICS. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen.

FACTORY DEFAULTS. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

STATUS

ROUTER. This screen provides status information about the Router.

LOCAL NETWORK. This provides status information about the local network.

WIRELESS NETWORK. This provides status information about the wireless network.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Leave the User Name field blank. Enter admin
in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

Figure 5-1: Router Login

static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.

pppoe: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport

subnet mask: an address code that
determines the size of the network

default gateway: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network