Linksys E2100L - Manual (Page 14)

11 Advanced Wireless-N Router
Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the setup software
(located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use .
If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the
Router’s browser-based utility . This chapter describes each
web page of the utility and each page’s key functions . You
can access the utility via a web browser on a computer
connected to the Router .
The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup,
Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications
& Gaming, Administration, and Status . Additional tabs will
be available after you click one of the main tabs .
How to Access the Browser-Based Utility
To access the browser-based utility, launch the web
browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default
Internet Protocol (IP) address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address
field . Then press Enter .
A login screen will appear . (Non-Windows 7 users will see
a similar screen .) In the User name field, enter admin . Then
enter the password created during the setup software .
(If you did not run the setup software, then use the
default password, admin . You can set a new password
on the Administration > Management screen . Refer to
Administration > Management, page 36 .) Click OK to
continue .
Login Screen
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility through Cisco Connect . For more
information, refer to Router Settings, page 9 .
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen . This
allows you to change the Router’s general settings .
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Language To use a different language, select one from
the drop-down menu . The language of the browser-based
utility will change five seconds after you select another
language .
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to clear your changes .
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your
Internet connection . Most of this information can be
obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP) .
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides
from the drop-down menu . The available types are:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable