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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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... and 98 SE ........62 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 GLOSSARY 71 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 76 IMPORTANT! 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. Table of data networking and broadband accessories. Use only the AC power adapter...
... and 98 SE ........62 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 GLOSSARY 71 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 76 IMPORTANT! 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. Table of data networking and broadband accessories. Use only the AC power adapter...
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... setup and use, your 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 The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE...
... setup and use, your 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 The AT&T Plug&Share™ Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows® XP, 2000, Me or 98 SE...
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... have a personal computer with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Getting Started Package Contents Please check to load Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick...
... have a personal computer with Broadband Service AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 5 Getting Started Package Contents Please check to load Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®) • Cable modem or DSL modem with the following items: Plug&Share™ Wireless Router Power adapter Use ONLY the supplied adapter. Power Wireless LAN WAN LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 Quick...
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... connected to the power supply. The light blinks during data transfer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN A steady light indicates the router is a connection to your power adapter here, then plug it into an electrical outlet. LAN 4 A steady light indicates that the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN" stands for...
... connected to the power supply. The light blinks during data transfer. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 6 WAN A steady light indicates the router is a connection to your power adapter here, then plug it into an electrical outlet. LAN 4 A steady light indicates that the router is properly connected to a DSL or cable modem. ("WAN" stands for...
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... you can connect to web sites as usual, proceed to the Internet, check your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port of the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 If you can use the other ports to connect devices not equipped for Wide Area Network (Internet...
... you can connect to web sites as usual, proceed to the Internet, check your modem, then plug it into the LAN 1 port of the router. Ethernet Cables Computer Modem Power Adapter AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 7 If you can use the other ports to connect devices not equipped for Wide Area Network (Internet...
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...the Internet. 1 In the address window, type http://ATT.Router (do NOT type www). 2 Press Enter to the Internet when you turn on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your IP address. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 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.
...the Internet. 1 In the address window, type http://ATT.Router (do NOT type www). 2 Press Enter to the Internet when you turn on your computer, and if your ISP assigns your IP address. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 8 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.
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... the default. Host Name: If 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 MAC (Media Access Control): The address of your computer's network adapter should appear here as your ISP.
... the default. Host Name: If 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 MAC (Media Access Control): The address of your computer's network adapter should appear here as your ISP.
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... network must use the same SSID as your 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 32 characters long. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature provides protection against unauthorized access (see next page). The default...
... network must use the same SSID as your 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 32 characters long. SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature provides protection against unauthorized access (see next page). The default...
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... here. Symbols will not have access to any settings until you reset the router to factory programmed default settings. Click Next to display the Security Setup Completed screen. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 WEP encryption: Select encryption strength from the drop down menu (64, ...network settings. Security Phrase: Enter a security phrase in slower data transfer. The password can be identical in all your wireless adapters (may result in the last text box. (You can remember. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help ...
... here. Symbols will not have access to any settings until you reset the router to factory programmed default settings. Click Next to display the Security Setup Completed screen. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 11 WEP encryption: Select encryption strength from the drop down menu (64, ...network settings. Security Phrase: Enter a security phrase in slower data transfer. The password can be identical in all your wireless adapters (may result in the last text box. (You can remember. Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help ...
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... page does not appear, try the following: • Reboot your computer. • Turn off or unplug your modem for your web browser. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use...
... page does not appear, try the following: • Reboot your computer. • Turn off or unplug your modem for your web browser. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 12 Setup Wizard Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Security setup completed Your setup is not necessary, and can use...
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... the system activities) • Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of each page. 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 Enter. Basic System...
... the system activities) • Traffic (view traffic statistics) • WLAN (displays a list of each page. 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 Enter. Basic System...
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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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...6, 9 and 11, try changing yours to channel 1.) Security Security options allow you are using AT&T Plug&Share™ wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by the router and change to it. Click a radio button to select one as far away as intermittent connection and ...16). • WPA-PSK: High security for the security type you leave the default name, users of other wireless networks nearby. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Devices using the same SSID). If other devices on the network. Remember that can change this page allow...
...6, 9 and 11, try changing yours to channel 1.) Security Security options allow you are using AT&T Plug&Share™ wireless adapters will automatically detect the channel used by the router and change to it. Click a radio button to select one as far away as intermittent connection and ...16). • WPA-PSK: High security for the security type you leave the default name, users of other wireless networks nearby. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 15 Devices using the same SSID). If other devices on the network. Remember that can change this page allow...
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... phrase you change any setting above, click the Apply button. Consult your router in a home, home office or small business environment. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option. Phrase/Key: Enter...
... phrase you change any setting above, click the Apply button. Consult your router in a home, home office or small business environment. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 16 Basic System Settings Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Wizard Wireless ISP Connection DHCP Shared Key Security (WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy): Select this option. Phrase/Key: Enter...
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... this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 Choose this setting if you don't have to log on to the Internet when you've turned on your ISP before choosing this...
... this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your IP address. • PPPoE: DSL modems usually require this setting. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 17 Choose this setting if you don't have to log on to the Internet when you've turned on your ISP before choosing this...
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AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 By default, the number used is usually required for use with ... 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 ... if required by your computer. 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 card in the...
AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 18 By default, the number used is usually required for use with ... 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 ... if required by your computer. 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 card in the...
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...Point Protocol over networks is dropped. To allow your computer to disconnect after a period of a certain size. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to zero. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address ... (Default 1492) Data sent over Ethernet," 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 setting will ...
...Point Protocol over networks is dropped. To allow your computer to disconnect after a period of a certain size. AT&T Plug&Share™ 54 Mbps Wireless Router 6800G 19 MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies the largest packet size to zero. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address ... (Default 1492) Data sent over Ethernet," 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 setting will ...
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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 ... 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. Remember that each number must be in the fields on...
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 ... 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. Remember that each number must be in the fields on...