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

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

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

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

STATUS

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ROUTER. This screen provides status information about the Router.

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

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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

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