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All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
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... connection 17 Basic DHCP settings 21 ADVANCED SETTINGS 22 Virtual server 22 Multiple connection applications 23 Filters 24 Firewall rules 28 DMZ 29 Routing 30 Wireless network performance 33 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS 34 Set passwords 34 Router settings 35 Backup settings 36 Restore default settings 36 Other options 37 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 2
... connection 17 Basic DHCP settings 21 ADVANCED SETTINGS 22 Virtual server 22 Multiple connection applications 23 Filters 24 Firewall rules 28 DMZ 29 Routing 30 Wireless network performance 33 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS 34 Set passwords 34 Router settings 35 Backup settings 36 Restore default settings 36 Other options 37 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 2
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... SCREENS 38 Router information 38 Activity logs 39 Traffic statistics 40 Wireless client computers 41 SHORTCUTS 42 Parental control 42 Gaming applications 43 Personal web site 44 Personal FTP site 45 Internet telephony 46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK 48 Change network settings 48 File & print sharing for Windows...800-5400. Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3 Table of data networking and broadband accessories.
... SCREENS 38 Router information 38 Activity logs 39 Traffic statistics 40 Wireless client computers 41 SHORTCUTS 42 Parental control 42 Gaming applications 43 Personal web site 44 Personal FTP site 45 Internet telephony 46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK 48 Change network settings 48 File & print sharing for Windows...800-5400. Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3 Table of data networking and broadband accessories.
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Designed for optimum performance on your network - The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE operating systems and can also be integrated...Internet Cable/DSL modem Computer 3 Desktop or laptop PC (wireless adapter required) Computer 1 Desktop or laptop PC Computer 2 Desktop or laptop PC (wireless adapter required) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 4 Getting Started About Your New Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router gives you begin, please turn to the next page to...
Designed for optimum performance on your network - The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE operating systems and can also be integrated...Internet Cable/DSL modem Computer 3 Desktop or laptop PC (wireless adapter required) Computer 1 Desktop or laptop PC Computer 2 Desktop or laptop PC (wireless adapter required) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 4 Getting Started About Your New Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router gives you begin, please turn to the next page to...
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RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to set up your package contains the following applications & hardware: • Windows® 98 ...; Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. System Requirements: You must have a personal computer with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. Getting Started Package Contents Please...
RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to set up your package contains the following applications & hardware: • Windows® 98 ...; Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. System Requirements: You must have a personal computer with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. Getting Started Package Contents Please...
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... to the power supply. The light blinks during data transfer. The light blinks during data transfer. LAN1- AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 The light blinks during data transfer. Power A steady light indicates that the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN" stands for 15 seconds to run the Setup...
... to the power supply. The light blinks during data transfer. The light blinks during data transfer. LAN1- AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 The light blinks during data transfer. Power A steady light indicates that the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN" stands for 15 seconds to run the Setup...
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... Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the WAN port of the router to make sure you can use the other ports to the Internet. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 Check the front of the router. If you begin, launch your broadband/Internet service supplier. Rotate antenna...
... Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the WAN port of the router to make sure you can use the other ports to the Internet. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 Check the front of the router. If you begin, launch your broadband/Internet service supplier. Rotate antenna...
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...Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for the option you've chosen. they are not sure which to the Internet when you will see below . AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 If this option. If ...you turn on to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; Choose this setting if you have to log on your...
...Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for the option you've chosen. they are not sure which to the Internet when you will see below . AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 If this option. If ...you turn on to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; Choose this setting if you have to log on your...
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...select PPPoE as your Internet connection type. MAC (Media Access Control): The address of your Internet connection type. Click Next to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). Delete anything that you enter a host name, enter it here. Click Next to your ISP. ...your ISP requires that appears in these fields when the screen is usually not necessary to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 Host Name: If your Internet connection type. Click Next to change it here. Set Static IP...
...select PPPoE as your Internet connection type. MAC (Media Access Control): The address of your Internet connection type. Click Next to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). Delete anything that you enter a host name, enter it here. Click Next to your ISP. ...your ISP requires that appears in these fields when the screen is usually not necessary to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 Host Name: If your Internet connection type. Click Next to change it here. Set Static IP...
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... the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 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 router and/or access point. The default SSID is case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and...
... the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 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 router and/or access point. The default SSID is case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and...
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...the WEP Encryption screen. Security Phrase: Enter a security phrase in all wireless network devices. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password You can protect against unauthorized...Larger numbers will make your system more secure, but may be identical in slower data transfer. If you forget your wireless adapters (may result in all your password, you will replace your password twice. Symbols will not have access to ...
...the WEP Encryption screen. Security Phrase: Enter a security phrase in all wireless network devices. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password You can protect against unauthorized...Larger numbers will make your system more secure, but may be identical in slower data transfer. If you forget your wireless adapters (may result in all your password, you will replace your password twice. Symbols will not have access to ...
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... Internet access, please turn to the Troubleshooting section (page 68). Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to the current settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 If your home page does not appear, try the following: • Reboot your computer. • Turn off or unplug your modem for...
... Internet access, please turn to the Troubleshooting section (page 68). Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to the current settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 If your home page does not appear, try the following: • Reboot your computer. • Turn off or unplug your modem for...
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...; Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of wireless devices connected to the router) Shortcuts These mini-Wizards help you want to upload new router firmware. • Firmware Upgrade (downloads new firmware if a more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 For more information, click the Help button at the...
...; Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of wireless devices connected to the router) Shortcuts These mini-Wizards help you want to upload new router firmware. • Firmware Upgrade (downloads new firmware if a more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 For more information, click the Help button at the...
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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 necessary to do this after initial setup is complete.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 14
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 necessary to do this after initial setup is complete.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 14
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...possible from the others in use. (For example, if other wireless networks nearby may have access to it. For privacy, you prefer • SSID: (Default at &t". AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 You can change this page allow you to choose the type... of encryption you to control security features that all computers on your network must share the same SSID. • Channel: (Default 6) The router uses radio signals to ...
...possible from the others in use. (For example, if other wireless networks nearby may have access to it. For privacy, you prefer • SSID: (Default at &t". AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 You can change this page allow you to choose the type... of encryption you to control security features that all computers on your network must share the same SSID. • Channel: (Default 6) The router uses radio signals to ...
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.... The phrase you can easily remember. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 If you choose ASCII, you enter must must be shared by all wireless devices on the network. Enter your system will be shared by all wireless devices on the network. If you choose the ... this option only if you enter must be . Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option for the highest level of security. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase....
.... The phrase you can easily remember. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 If you choose ASCII, you enter must must be shared by all wireless devices on the network. Enter your system will be shared by all wireless devices on the network. If you choose the ... this option only if you enter must be . Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option for the highest level of security. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase....
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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 turn on your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. Choose this ... to the Internet when you've turned on to the Internet when you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your ISP. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 When you are unsure which to log on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your ISP before choosing this setting. Contact...
Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this screen you turn on your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. Choose this ... to the Internet when you've turned on to the Internet when you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your ISP. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 When you are unsure which to log on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your ISP before choosing this setting. Contact...
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... Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is the MAC address of the Ethernet card in the router. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 By default, the number used is usually required for use with cable modems. Choose this setting if you don't have to...Copy MAC Address button 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) number if required...
... Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is the MAC address of the Ethernet card in the router. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 By default, the number used is usually required for use with cable modems. Choose this setting if you don't have to...Copy MAC Address button 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) number if required...
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..., leave this setting will automatically re-establish your computer remains connected to the Internet most often used). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 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 networks is dropped...
..., leave this setting will automatically re-establish your computer remains connected to the Internet most often used). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 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 networks is dropped...
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Example: 192.168.100.100 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 20 Remember that each number must be in the fields on this screen. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP ... them in the correct format (four sets of numbers separated by periods, with no spaces). 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.
Example: 192.168.100.100 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 20 Remember that each number must be in the fields on this screen. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP ... them in the correct format (four sets of numbers separated by periods, with no spaces). 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.