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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. All Rights Reserved. Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones.
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. All Rights Reserved. Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 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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... Contents STATUS 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®... power adapter provided with the product. Table of data networking and broadband accessories. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3
... Contents STATUS 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®... power adapter provided with the product. Table of data networking and broadband accessories. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3
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... operating systems and can also be integrated into a larger network. 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 Built-in your network - Before you the freedom to install and configure the...
... operating systems and can also be integrated into a larger network. 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 Built-in your network - Before you the freedom to install and configure the...
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System Requirements: You must have a personal computer with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to set up your package ... available hard-disk space (60 MB to load Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Getting Started Package Contents Please check to make sure your...
System Requirements: You must have a personal computer with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Do not attempt to use any other power adapter. RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to set up your package ... available hard-disk space (60 MB to load Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Getting Started Package Contents Please check to make sure your...
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... blinks during data transfer. LAN1- AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected to a local area network. WAN A steady light indicates the router is working properly. The light blinks during data transfer. The light blinks during data transfer. Getting Started Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK...
... blinks during data transfer. LAN1- AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected to a local area network. WAN A steady light indicates the router is working properly. The light blinks during data transfer. The light blinks during data transfer. Getting Started Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK...
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... wall switch. WAN stands for wireless networking). 3 Connect router to modem Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the WAN port of the router to Step 2, below. Step 2: Connect router to your cable/DSL modem and to your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port... & connections Before proceeding, make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page 6). Check the front of the router. If you begin, launch your broadband/Internet service supplier. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7
... wall switch. WAN stands for wireless networking). 3 Connect router to modem Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the WAN port of the router to Step 2, below. Step 2: Connect router to your cable/DSL modem and to your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port... & connections Before proceeding, make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page 6). Check the front of the router. If you begin, launch your broadband/Internet service supplier. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7
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... Enter. 3 Click the Run Wizard button to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Dynamic IP Address Cable modems usually require this setting. Internet Connection Type At this option. Contact your web ... setting is rarely required. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for the option you've chosen. PPPoE DSL modems usually require this setting. After you make a selection...
... Enter. 3 Click the Run Wizard button to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Dynamic IP Address Cable modems usually require this setting. Internet Connection Type At this option. Contact your web ... setting is rarely required. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard To configure your router for the option you've chosen. PPPoE DSL modems usually require this setting. After you make a selection...
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...If your Internet Service Provider. Click Next to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). Click Next to your ISP requires you use a service name, enter it here. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 Enter the user name and password you to use ...for access to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). MAC (Media Access Control): The address of ...
...If your Internet Service Provider. Click Next to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). Click Next to your ISP requires you use a service name, enter it here. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 Enter the user name and password you to use ...for access to display the Wireless LAN Connection screen (see next page). MAC (Media Access Control): The address of ...
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... Completed screen. You should change any channel from 1 to 32 characters long. All wireless adapters on the network must be set to your wireless network and help protect against unauthorized access (see next page). SSID (Service Set Identifier...wireless network devices. Channel: Click to provide privacy for your wireless router and/or access point. Setup completed Click Run Security Wizard to choose any settings. The default SSID is at&t. Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G...
... Completed screen. You should change any channel from 1 to 32 characters long. All wireless adapters on the network must be set to your wireless network and help protect against unauthorized access (see next page). SSID (Service Set Identifier...wireless network devices. Channel: Click to provide privacy for your wireless router and/or access point. Setup completed Click Run Security Wizard to choose any settings. The default SSID is at&t. Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G...
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... You must match the WEP settings used in the last text box. (You can be allowed to change network settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Symbols will be up to network settings by scrambling data that passes through your key strokes on the screen. WEP encryption: ...encryption. Larger numbers will not have access to any settings until you will make your system more secure, but may result in all your wireless adapters (may be identical in slower data transfer. CAUTION: All WEP settings must be called Security Phrase, Ascii/Hex Key or other punctuation...
... You must match the WEP settings used in the last text box. (You can be allowed to change network settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Symbols will be up to network settings by scrambling data that passes through your key strokes on the screen. WEP encryption: ...encryption. Larger numbers will not have access to any settings until you will make your system more secure, but may result in all your wireless adapters (may be identical in slower data transfer. CAUTION: All WEP settings must be called Security Phrase, Ascii/Hex Key or other punctuation...
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... Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use wireless adapters to connect other devices to your screen. To check your Internet connections, click the Home button on . • If you can be ... to the current settings. Your designated home page should appear. Close Wizard Click Close Wizard to allow access to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Note: After your initial setup is complete you still have no Internet access, please turn to advanced administration screens....
... Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use wireless adapters to connect other devices to your screen. To check your Internet connections, click the Home button on . • If you can be ... to the current settings. Your designated home page should appear. Close Wizard Click Close Wizard to allow access to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Note: After your initial setup is complete you still have no Internet access, please turn to advanced administration screens....
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... to host your web site) • Personal FTP Site (use a computer on your network 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 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help System settings To change your network...
... to host your web site) • Personal FTP Site (use a computer on your network 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 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help System settings To change your network...
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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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... button to select one as far away as intermittent connection and disconnection. Remember that all computers on your privacy. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Remember that all computers on your wireless local area network. Click a radio button to display options for home, home-office & small business (see page 16). • WPA...
... button to select one as far away as intermittent connection and disconnection. Remember that all computers on your privacy. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Remember that all computers on your wireless local area network. Click a radio button to display options for home, home-office & small business (see page 16). • WPA...
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.... The phrase you use names that security phrases are case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and "Cat" are not the same). Enter your system will be shared by all wireless devices on the network. Length: Use the drop-down menu to activate WPA-PSK encryption. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16
.... The phrase you use names that security phrases are case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and "Cat" are not the same). Enter your system will be shared by all wireless devices on the network. Length: Use the drop-down menu to activate WPA-PSK encryption. Phrase/Key: Enter a security phrase. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16
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... which to choose, contact your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. 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 ISP before choosing this option. Choose... the Internet when you turn on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17
... which to choose, contact your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. 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 ISP before choosing this option. Choose... the Internet when you turn on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17
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... you don't have to log on to insert the MAC address of the WAN interface in your Internet Service Provider. 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 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 ...
... you don't have to log on to insert the MAC address of the WAN interface in your Internet Service Provider. 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 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 ...
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... PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for "Point to the Internet most often used). Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of the time, this value set to... PPPoE connection. • Primary/Secondary DNS Address: If you 've stopped using the computer.) • MTU: (Default 1492) Data sent over Ethernet," often used . AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 This value typically does not need to zero.
... PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for "Point to the Internet most often used). Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of the time, this value set to... PPPoE connection. • Primary/Secondary DNS Address: If you 've stopped using the computer.) • MTU: (Default 1492) Data sent over Ethernet," often used . AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 This value typically does not need to zero.
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...