Asus WL-700gE - Manual (Page 17)

WL-700gE Wireless Router User Manual
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3. Configuring the wireless router
Note: 1) Before you start, we recommend using a wired connection for initial
configuration, which will avoid possible setup problem due to wireless
uncertainty. 2) ASUS also provides an EZSetup button for fast wireless
configuration.
The ASUS Wireless Router can be configured to meet various usage scenarios.
Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need
changing. Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you must check the basic settings
to guarantee it will work in your environment. Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router
is done through a web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected
to the ASUS Wireless Router (either directly or through a hub) and running a web
browser as a configuration terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless. For
the wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device, e.g. ASUS
WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook PC. You should also disable WEP and set
the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN device. If you want to configure the ASUS
Wireless Router or want to access the Internet through the ASUS Wireless Router,
TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/IP setting should be on the IP
subnet of the ASUS Wireless Router.
Note: Before rebooting your computer, the ASUS Wireless Router
should be switched ON and in ready state.
1) Wired connection Wired connection
One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the ASUS Wireless Router. Plug one end of the cable into
the WAN port on the rear of the ASUS Wireless Router and the other end into the Ethernet
port of your ADSL or Cable modem.
2) Wireless connection Wireless connection
Note: If configuration is done via wired connection, ignore this.
Refer to your wireless adapter user’s manual on associating with the
ASUS Wireless Router. The default SSID of
the ASUS Wireless Router is “default” (lower
case), encryption is disabled and open system
authentication is used.
3) Setting IP address for wired or
wireless connection
Getting IP address automatically
The ASUS Wireless Router incorporates a DHCP
server so the easiest method is to set your PC to
get its IP address automatically and reboot your
computer. So the correct IP address, gateway, DNS
(Domain Name System Server) can be obtained
from the ASUS Wireless Router.