Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless Router
Chapter 2: Connecting your computer to the Internet.
We've put together both a video guide and a text-based guide for this product.
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Step 1:
Modem with Ethernet port
In this guide we will connect your router to the Internet. In order to complete this step you must have an Ethernet-based broadband connection.
Step 2:
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable from your modem to the WAN port on the back of your router
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable from your modem to the WAN port on the back of your router.
Step 3:
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem's LAN port
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem's LAN port.
Step 4:
The WAN light is now lit
Check the lights on the front of the router; the WAN light is now lit.
Step 5:
Log into the router's configuration page and configure the router
Log into the router's configuration page by opening Internet Explorer and typing 192.168.1.1 into the address field, then hit Enter. A login box appears - the user field is left blank, and admin is the password. Click ok.
Step 6:
Input the details of your broadband account
Input the details of your broadband account. If you're not sure of any details, ask your ISP.
Step 7:
Set a new SSID for the router
Click wireless settings, and type a new SSID in the SSID field; this will identify your wireless network and distinguish it from others that might be in the area. Here we call the network my_new_network. Click Apply.
Step 8:
Test your Internet connection by typing a web address into a browser
Ok, lets get surfing the web! Open Internet Explorer, type a web address (digidave.co.uk) into the address bar, and hit Enter. Success! Your new network is connecting to the web.
