Which is best install to use

Have the WRT54G version 4.......what install do I use...the enclosed
CD......the quick install down load from Linksys...or the set up a home
network provided my MS XP Pro......am confused......

Happy New Year to all.....

On 1-Jan-2006, "Mindy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Have the WRT54G version 4.......what install do I use...the enclosed
> CD......the quick install down load from Linksys...or the set up a home
> network provided my MS XP Pro......am confused......
>
> Happy New Year to all.....

Use the CD that came with your wireless router. The reason many people
install a router is to have multiple PCs connected to the internet without
having to use one of the computers (Server) as a gateway to access the
internet (Windows Internet Connection Sharing). With the router, each
connected computer has independent access to the internet because the router
is the gateway. Keep in mind that this is just a simple answer to your
question.

"Mindy" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Have the WRT54G version 4.......what install do I use...the enclosed
>CD......the quick install down load from Linksys...or the set up a home
>network provided my MS XP Pro......am confused......

I'm probably not the best person to answer this question as I've never
used or needed either the cdrom or downloaded install for the WRT54G.

If you start with a WRT54G reset to defaults, then all you need to do
is:
1. Connect all the wires, cables, connectors, and spagetti. Don't
try to do wireless just yet. Do it all with a directly connected
wired PC or laptop.
2. Point your browser to:
http://192.168.1.1
The login is admin and the password is blank.
3. Start with the first page labeled:
Setup -> Basic Setup
Fill in the blanks. If you don't understand what it wants, leave the
setting alone. Since you didn't supply details on your broadband
connection, I can't suggest what to fill in. Cable modems are mostly
DHCP assigned. Cheap DSL is usually PPPoE. Your ISP should have some
details. Save at the bottom of the page.
4. Once the Basic Setup is correctly working, you should be able to
browse the internet. Try it.

5. Once you have internet working, it's time to do the wireless
settings. Those are on:
Wireless -> Basic Wireless Setting
Wireless -> Wireless Security
Do the wireless setup using a wired client, not via wireless.
Settings here will depend on what you have for a wireless client. I
suggest WPA-PSK (WPA PERSONAL) encryption if available on the client
computah.

There are plenty of other things that might be useful to change in the
router. However, that's the basics and neither the cdrom or the
download cover anything more than the basics.

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150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
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Have HP desktop and notebook both XP , desktop Pro and notebook
Home....hooking to Earthlink DSL modem.....



"Jeff Liebermann" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Mindy" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
> >Have the WRT54G version 4.......what install do I use...the enclosed
> >CD......the quick install down load from Linksys...or the set up a home
> >network provided my MS XP Pro......am confused......
>
> I'm probably not the best person to answer this question as I've never
> used or needed either the cdrom or downloaded install for the WRT54G.
>
> If you start with a WRT54G reset to defaults, then all you need to do
> is:
> 1. Connect all the wires, cables, connectors, and spagetti. Don't
> try to do wireless just yet. Do it all with a directly connected
> wired PC or laptop.
> 2. Point your browser to:
> http://192.168.1.1
> The login is admin and the password is blank.
> 3. Start with the first page labeled:
> Setup -> Basic Setup
> Fill in the blanks. If you don't understand what it wants, leave the
> setting alone. Since you didn't supply details on your broadband
> connection, I can't suggest what to fill in. Cable modems are mostly
> DHCP assigned. Cheap DSL is usually PPPoE. Your ISP should have some
> details. Save at the bottom of the page.
> 4. Once the Basic Setup is correctly working, you should be able to
> browse the internet. Try it.
>
> 5. Once you have internet working, it's time to do the wireless
> settings. Those are on:
> Wireless -> Basic Wireless Setting
> Wireless -> Wireless Security
> Do the wireless setup using a wired client, not via wireless.
> Settings here will depend on what you have for a wireless client. I
> suggest WPA-PSK (WPA PERSONAL) encryption if available on the client
> computah.
>
> There are plenty of other things that might be useful to change in the
> router. However, that's the basics and neither the cdrom or the
> download cover anything more than the basics.
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558