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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. 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.
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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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... 76 IMPORTANT! 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 Do not attempt to use any other AC power adapter. If you need a replacement, please call 1-877-800-5400. Table of data networking...
... 76 IMPORTANT! 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 Do not attempt to use any other AC power adapter. If you need a replacement, please call 1-877-800-5400. Table of data networking...
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... network - without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling. The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE...Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router gives you begin, please turn to the next page to check package contents and system requirements. 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...
... network - without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling. The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE...Wireless Router Your new AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router gives you begin, please turn to the next page to check package contents and system requirements. 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...
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...; Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 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 set up your ... Manual, Quick Start Guide and Safety & Warranty Information. RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to use any other power adapter. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick Start Guide Safety &...
...; Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 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 set up your ... Manual, Quick Start Guide and Safety & Warranty Information. RJ45 Ethernet cable Connects the router to the host computer, which is the computer you are using to use any other power adapter. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick Start Guide Safety &...
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Reset button Make sure the router is plugged in your modem. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 Getting Started Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK FRONT LAN Ports 1- 4 RJ45 jacks for 15 seconds to restore factory programmed default settings...Internet access when connected to your power adapter here, then plug it into an electrical outlet. Wireless LAN A steady light indicates that the router is a connection to the power supply. WAN A steady light indicates the router is working properly. The light blinks during data transfer. The...
Reset button Make sure the router is plugged in your modem. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 Getting Started Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights BACK FRONT LAN Ports 1- 4 RJ45 jacks for 15 seconds to restore factory programmed default settings...Internet access when connected to your power adapter here, then plug it into an electrical outlet. Wireless LAN A steady light indicates that the router is a connection to the power supply. WAN A steady light indicates the router is working properly. The light blinks during data transfer. The...
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... power adapter to Step 2, below. You must have Internet access Before you begin, launch your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port of the router to make sure you can connect to make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page... 6). Rotate antenna to fully upright position 2 Connect router to computer Unplug the Ethernet cable from your web browser to the Internet. Getting Started Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access before installing the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7
... power adapter to Step 2, below. You must have Internet access Before you begin, launch your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port of the router to make sure you can connect to make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page... 6). Rotate antenna to fully upright position 2 Connect router to computer Unplug the Ethernet cable from your web browser to the Internet. Getting Started Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access before installing the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7
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...choosing this option. they are not sure which to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Internet Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type (you will see below . During ... usually require this setting. 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 turn on your computer. NOTE: The screens you 've turned on to display the...
...choosing this option. they are not sure which to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Internet Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type (you will see below . During ... usually require this setting. 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 turn on your computer. NOTE: The screens you 've turned on to display the...
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... change it here. Set PPPoE The following screen appears if you select PPPoE as your Internet connection type. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 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 the...
... change it here. Set PPPoE The following screen appears if you select PPPoE as your Internet connection type. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 9 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 the...
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Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 Click Back if you want to change this name to any settings. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature provides protection against unauthorized access (see ...
Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 Click Back if you want to change this name to any settings. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature provides protection against unauthorized access (see ...
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... other term). Larger numbers will not have access to any settings until you reset the router to factory programmed default settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Enter your password twice. Symbols will be identical in all wireless network devices. Set WEP Encryption WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) helps protect your privacy by entering...
... other term). Larger numbers will not have access to any settings until you reset the router to factory programmed default settings. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 Enter your password twice. Symbols will be identical in all wireless network devices. Set WEP Encryption WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) helps protect your privacy by entering...
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... Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use wireless adapters to connect other devices to end the setup session now. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Your designated home page should appear. Note: After your screen. For additional security ... turn it back on. • If you can be disconnected. Your router will restart automatically and the Close Wizard screen will appear. Close Wizard Click Close Wizard to allow access to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). Click Exit to return to the Troubleshooting section ...
... Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use wireless adapters to connect other devices to end the setup session now. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Your designated home page should appear. Note: After your screen. For additional security ... turn it back on. • If you can be disconnected. Your router will restart automatically and the Close Wizard screen will appear. Close Wizard Click Close Wizard to allow access to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). Click Exit to return to the Troubleshooting section ...
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... access to and from certain computers) • Gaming (change . For more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter. Click tabs in the address field, then press... of network activity and traffic. • Router Info (view current firmware version, LAN, WAN, and wireless status) • Activity (display and save the system activities) • Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of wireless devices connected to host your web browser, type...
... access to and from certain computers) • Gaming (change . For more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Enter. Click tabs in the address field, then press... of network activity and traffic. • Router Info (view current firmware version, LAN, WAN, and wireless status) • Activity (display and save the system activities) • Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of wireless devices connected to host your web browser, type...
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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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... to choose the type of encryption you are using AT&T Plug&Share™ wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by selecting a different channel. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Wireless settings Options on this to a unique name. Remember that all...
... to choose the type of encryption you are using AT&T Plug&Share™ wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by selecting a different channel. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Wireless settings Options on this to a unique name. Remember that all...
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.... If you choose ASCII, you can create up to choose a key length (64, 128 or 152-bit). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 For the ASCII Key Format you enter must enter five characters for 64-bit, 13 characters for 128-bit or 16...if you change any setting above, click the Apply button. 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 a moderate level of security protection in a large enterprise network environment such as...
.... If you choose ASCII, you can create up to choose a key length (64, 128 or 152-bit). AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 For the ASCII Key Format you enter must enter five characters for 64-bit, 13 characters for 128-bit or 16...if you change any setting above, click the Apply button. 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 a moderate level of security protection in a large enterprise network environment such as...
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... Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this setting if you have to log on to the Internet when you've turned on your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. Contact your ISP. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17
... Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type At this setting if you have to log on to the Internet when you've turned on your computer. • Static IP Address: This setting is rarely required. Contact your ISP. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17
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... Internet Service Provider. • MAC Address: Enter a MAC (Media Access Control) number if required by your computer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is the MAC address of the Ethernet...
... Internet Service Provider. • MAC Address: Enter a MAC (Media Access Control) number if required by your computer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is the MAC address of the Ethernet...
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...Internet. • Password: Enter the password required by DSL service providers. 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. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP... If your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of a certain size. This value typically does not need to be changed. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to be used.
...Internet. • Password: Enter the password required by DSL service providers. 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. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP... If your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of a certain size. This value typically does not need to be changed. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to be used.
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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 Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP address: Contact your Internet Service Provider and obtain the IP address, subnet ...
... 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 Contact your ISP before choosing this option. • To set a static IP address: Contact your Internet Service Provider and obtain the IP address, subnet ...