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Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
Plug&Share™ Wireless Router 54 Mbps 802.11g 6800G User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. 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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...Personal FTP site 45 Internet telephony 46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK 48 Change network settings 48 File & print sharing for Windows® XP 49 File & print sharing for Windows® 2000 56 File & print sharing for Windows® Me and 98 SE ........62 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 GLOSSARY... attempt to use any other AC power adapter. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3 Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. If you need a replacement, please call 1-877-800-5400.
...Personal FTP site 45 Internet telephony 46 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 47 CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK 48 Change network settings 48 File & print sharing for Windows® XP 49 File & print sharing for Windows® 2000 56 File & print sharing for Windows® Me and 98 SE ........62 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 GLOSSARY... attempt to use any other AC power adapter. Please visit us at www.plugandshare.att.com 1-877-800-5400 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 3 Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. If you need a replacement, please call 1-877-800-5400.
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... 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 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 into a larger network. ...
... 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 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 into a larger network. ...
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...User 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 make sure your router. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick Start Guide Safety & Warranty...® 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
...User 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 make sure your router. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick Start Guide Safety & Warranty...® 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
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...data transfer. LAN 4 A steady light indicates that the router is plugged in your modem. The light blinks during data transfer. You will not need cabling to a local area network. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected ...to the power supply. Reset button Make sure the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN"...
...data transfer. LAN 4 A steady light indicates that the router is plugged in your modem. The light blinks during data transfer. You will not need cabling to a local area network. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN Port This port provides Internet access when connected ...to the power supply. Reset button Make sure the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN"...
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... power adapter to make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page 6). Check the front of the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 You must have Internet access Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure all connections match the diagram...
... power adapter to make sure the Power, WAN and LAN1 lights are on (see page 6). Check the front of the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 You must have Internet access Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure all connections match the diagram...
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...when you will be allowed to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; Internet Connection Type At this setting if you have to log on your computer. Choose this ...one). 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 to re-connect to the Internet. 1 In the address window...below . If you are not web site pages. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Static IP This setting is rarely required.
...when you will be allowed to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see are stored in the router; Internet Connection Type At this setting if you have to log on your computer. Choose this ...one). 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 to re-connect to the Internet. 1 In the address window...below . If you are not web site pages. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 Static IP This setting is rarely required.
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... Address as 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 It is displayed, then enter the WAN and DNS addresses provided by your Internet connection type. Set PPPoE The following...
... Address as 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 It is displayed, then enter the WAN and DNS addresses provided by your Internet connection type. Set PPPoE The following...
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... for your network. You should change any alphanumeric (numbers and/or letters) identifier up to your wireless network. Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 Channel: Click to choose any channel from 1 to the same channel. SSID (Service Set...
... for your network. You should change any alphanumeric (numbers and/or letters) identifier up to your wireless network. Click Next to end the setup session now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 10 Channel: Click to choose any channel from 1 to the same channel. SSID (Service Set...
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...strokes on the screen. Click Next to activate WEP encryption. WEP Security Phrase must match the WEP settings used in all your wireless adapters (may result in the last text box. (You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks. The password ...security phrase in slower data transfer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 If you forget your password, you will be identical in all wireless network devices. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password...
...strokes on the screen. Click Next to activate WEP encryption. WEP Security Phrase must match the WEP settings used in all your wireless adapters (may result in the last text box. (You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks. The password ...security phrase in slower data transfer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 If you forget your password, you will be identical in all wireless network devices. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security Wizard: Set Admin Password...
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...After your initial setup is complete you still have no Internet access, please turn to your modem for your screen. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Your router will restart automatically and the Close Wizard screen will appear. If your home page does not appear, try the following: ... home page should appear. Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to advanced administration screens. Click Exit to return to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). For additional security protection, turn it back on the icon for a few seconds, then turn to the ...
...After your initial setup is complete you still have no Internet access, please turn to your modem for your screen. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Your router will restart automatically and the Close Wizard screen will appear. If your home page does not appear, try the following: ... home page should appear. Click Back to change any settings Click Save Settings to advanced administration screens. Click Exit to return to the Wireless Settings section (page 15). For additional security protection, turn it back on the icon for a few seconds, then turn to the ...
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... the address field, then press Enter. For more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 Click tabs in the routing table) • Performance (view or change wireless performance features, speed and security) Administrator settings These settings can help you want to review or change. Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced...
... the address field, then press Enter. For more recent version is available) AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 13 Click tabs in the routing table) • Performance (view or change wireless performance features, speed and security) Administrator settings These settings can help you want to review or change. Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced...
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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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.... You can perform a site survey on your wireless adapter to find out which channels 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 Remember that all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. You can protect your...
.... You can perform a site survey on your wireless adapter to find out which channels 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 Remember that all devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. You can protect your...
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... the Apply button. If you must use letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks. Passphrase: Enter a security phrase at least eight characters long. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 Remember that security phrases are case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and "Cat" are not the same). The phrase you know and can create up to...
... the Apply button. If you must use letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks. Passphrase: Enter a security phrase at least eight characters long. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 Remember that security phrases are case sensitive (i.e., "cat" and "Cat" are not the same). The phrase you know and can create up to...
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Choose this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 When you make a selection, the screen will change to show options available for that connection type (see next page). • Dynamic IP Address: Cable ... choosing this setting. Contact your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this option. 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.
Choose this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 When you make a selection, the screen will change to show options available for that connection type (see next page). • Dynamic IP Address: Cable ... choosing this setting. Contact your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this option. 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.
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...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 card in the router. By default, the number used is usually required for use with cable modems.... (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 by your computer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18
...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 card in the router. By default, the number used is usually required for use with cable modems.... (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 by your computer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18
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... your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of a certain size. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to be changed. Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for "Point to...
... your PPPoE connection (the option most or all of a certain size. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to be changed. Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for "Point to...
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Example: 192.168.100.100 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 20 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 ...
Example: 192.168.100.100 AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 20 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 ...