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™
Plug&Share
Wireless Router
22 Mbps Turbo 802.11b
6800B4X
User Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ..................................................................4 About your new wireless network router ........................4 Package contents............................................................5 System requirements ......................................................5 Router controls, connections and indicator lights ..........6 Router installation ..........................................................7 THE SETUP WIZARD ..
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Table of Contents STATUS SCREENS ..................................................................38 Device information ........................................................38 Logs ..............................................................................39 Traffic statistics..............................................................40 Wireless client computers ............................................41 SHORTCUTS ....................................................................
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Getting Started About Your New Wireless Router ™ Your new AT&T Plug&Share Wireless Router gives you the freedom to share files, programs, storage devices, scanners, printers and even broadband Internet access among all the computers in your network — without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling. Designed for fast, easy setup and use, your new router transfers data at up to 22 Mbps (megabits per second). Built-in “firewall” capabilities help keep your network secure and p
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Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Getting Started Package Contents Please check to make sure your package contains the following items: ™ Plug&Share Power adapter RJ45 Ethernet cable Wireless Router Use ONLY the supplied Connects the router to the adapter. Do not attempt host computer, which is the to use any other power computer you are using to adapter. set up your router. Quick Start Guide Safety & Warranty Information CD-ROM Contains printable versions of this User Manual, Q
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Getting Started Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK FRONT Power A steady light indicates that the LAN Ports 1- 4 router is properly connected to RJ45 jacks for cable con- the power supply. nections to a local area network. After installation Wireless LAN and setup, you will not A steady light indicates that the need cabling to wirelessly wireless connection is working share resources throughout properly. The light blinks during the network. data transfer. WAN A steady light in
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Getting Started Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure you can connect to the Internet. If you can connect to web sites as usual, proceed to Step 2, below. If you cannot connect to the Internet, check your modem connections, or consult the User Manual provided by your broadband/Internet service supplier. You must have Internet access before installing the router. Step 2: Connect router to your cable/DSL modem and to your computer 1
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Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for use, launch your web browser, then follow the steps below. NOTE: The screens you will see are stored in the router; they are not web site pages. During setup, ignore alerts that prompt you to re-connect to the Internet. 1 In the address window, type http://ATT.Router (do NOT type www). 2 Press Enter to display the Wizard screen. If this s
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Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Dynamic IP Address The following screen appears if you select Dynamic IP Address as your Internet connection type. Host Name: If your ISP requires that you enter a host name, enter it here. MAC (Media Access Control): The address of your computer’s network adapter should appear here as the default. It is usually not necessary to change it. Click Next to display the Wireless LAN Connection s
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Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Set Wireless LAN Connection This screen displays the default settings for your wireless network. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature pro- vides protection against unauthorized access to your network. The default SSID is at&t. You should change this name to any alphanumeric (numbers and/or letters) identifier up to 32 char- acters long. All wireless adapters on your net- work must use th
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Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password An Admin Password is not required, but is recommended to prevent unauthorized tampering with the router’s settings if others have access to your network. Only those who know the password will be allowed to change settings (see page 34 for important information on password use). NOTE: Be sure to write down your password and store it in a secure place. If you fo
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Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is complete. For additional security protection, turn to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to end the setup session now. Your router will restart automatically and the Close Wizard screen will appear. Click Exit to return to the current settings. Close Wizard Click Close Wizard to allow access to ad
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help System settings To change your network settings, launch your web browser, type http://ATT.Router in the address field, then press Enter. If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter. Click tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of the page to choose the type of settings you want to review or change. For more information, click the Help button at the bottom of each page. Basic settings • Wizar
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Setup Wizard Click Run Wizard for a simple, step-by-step configuration of your router settings. (It is usually not neces- sary to do this after initial setup is complete.) ™ AT&T Plug&Share 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 14
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Wireless settings Options on this page allow you to control security features that can protect your privacy. Remember that all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. • SSID: (Default at&t) The Service Set Identifier is the name of your wireless local area network. The factory default name is "at&t". For privacy, you should change this to a uniq
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP • WEP: (Default Off) For a higher level of privacy you can choose to scramble the data being transferred over your network by setting Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption to On. Click on the box to enable WEP Encryption. You must use exactly the same WEP phrase or key used by your wireless router or access point (see settings below). • WEP Encryption: (Default 64 bit) This option s
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are unsure which to choose, contact your ISP. When you make a selection, the screen will change to show options available for that connection type (see next page). • Dynamic IP Address: Cable modems usually require this setting. Choose this setting
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is usually required for use with DSL modems. Choose this setting if you have to log on to the Internet when you turn on your computer (IP addresses are assigned by your ISP). • Host Name: (Default ATT.Router) Enter a host name here if required by your Internet Service Provider. • MAC Address: Enter a MAC (Media Access Control) numbe
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for “Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet,” often used by DSL service providers. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection (the option most often used). Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection. • User Name: Enter the user name required by your ISP when you connect to th
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Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Static IP Address This connection type is rarely required. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP address: Contact your Internet Service Provider and obtain the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) numbers required, and enter them in the fields on this screen. Remember that each number must be in the cor
