AT&T Plug&Share 6800B4X User manual
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Plug&Share™
Wireless Router
22 Mbps Turbo 802.11b
6800B4X
User Manual
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED ..................................................................4
About your new wireless network router ........................4
Package contents............................................................5
System requirements ......................................................5
Router controls, connections and indicator lights ..........6
Router installation ..........................................................7
THE SETUP WIZARD ................................................................8
Internet connection type..................................................8
Dynamic IP address screen............................................9
PPPoE screen ................................................................9
Static IP address screen ..............................................10
Wireless LAN connection screen..................................10
Setup completed ..........................................................10
WEP encryption ............................................................11
Security setup completed..............................................12
Close Wizard ................................................................12
SYSTEM SETTINGS ................................................................13
BASIC SETTINGS ....................................................................14
Basic Wizard screen ....................................................14
Basic wireless settings..................................................15
Basic ISP connection ....................................................17
Basic DHCP settings ....................................................21
ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................................22
Virtual server ................................................................22
Special applications ......................................................23
Filters ............................................................................24
Firewall rules ................................................................28
Routing..........................................................................30
Wireless network performance ....................................33
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS ..................................................34
Set passwords ..............................................................34
Router information ........................................................35
Backup settings ............................................................36
Restore default settings ................................................36
Other options ................................................................37
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STATUS SCREENS ..................................................................38
Device information ........................................................38
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®XP............................49
File & print sharing for Windows®2000 ........................56
File & print sharing for Windows®Me and 98 SE ........62
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................68
GLOSSARY ..............................................................................71
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................76
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................76
IMPORTANT!
Use only the AC power adapter provided with the product. Do
not attempt to use any other AC power adapter. If you need a
replacement, please call 1-877-800-5400.
Before you begin
• During installation you may be required to enter a log-in
name, password or IP address for Internet access. Contact
your Internet service provider to obtain this information
before you begin.
• Please visit our web site to check for free firmware
upgrades that can maximize the performance and security
of your new wireless network adapter:
www.plugandshare.att.com
AT&T offers a full line of data networking
and broadband accessories.
Please visit us at
www.plugandshare.att.com
1-877-800-5400
Getting Started
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About Your New Wireless Router
Your new AT&T Plug&Share™Wireless Router gives you the freedom to share files, programs, storage
devices, scanners, printers and even broadband Internet access among all the computers in your
network — without the inconvenience and expense of a tangle of network cabling.
Designed for fast, easy setup and use, your new router transfers data at up to 22 Mbps (megabits per
second). Built-in “firewall” capabilities help keep your network secure and protect your privacy.
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.
Before you begin, please turn to the next page to check package contents and system requirements.
Then follow the step-by-step directions to install and configure the router for optimum performance on
your network.
Internet
Cable/DSL modem
Computer 1
Desktop or
laptop PC
Computer 2
Desktop or laptop PC
(wireless adapter required)
Computer 3
Desktop or laptop PC
(wireless adapter required)
Getting Started
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Package Contents
Please check to make sure your package contains the following items:
Power
Wireless LAN
LAN 1
WAN
LAN 2
LAN 3
LAN 4
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 router.
CD-ROM
Contains printable versions of this
User Manual, Quick Start Guide
and Safety & Warranty Information.
Quick
Start Guide
Safety &
Warranty
Information
System Requirements:
You must have a personal computer with the following applications & hardware:
• Windows®, MacIntosh®or Linux®(operating system independent)
• Latest version of Internet web browser (ex: Internet Explorer®5.5 or later)
• Intel®Pentium II (or higher)
• 64MB of RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Port
• 5 MB of available hard-disk space (60 MB to load Adobe®Acrobat® Reader®)
• Cable modem or DSL modem with Broadband Service
Getting Started
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Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights
LAN Ports 1- 4
RJ45 jacks for cable con-
nections to a local area
network. After installation
and setup, you will not
need cabling to wirelessly
share resources throughout
the network.
WAN Port
This port provides Internet
access when connected to
a DSL or cable modem.
(“WAN” stands for “Wide
Area Network.”)
Power
Plug in your power adapter
here, then plug it into an
electrical outlet.
Reset button
Press and hold this button for 15 seconds to
restore the router to factory programmed default
settings. You will have to run the Setup Wizard
again if you use this feature (see page 8).
Power
A steady light indicates that the
router is properly connected to
the power supply.
Wireless LAN
A steady light indicates that the
wireless connection is working
properly. The light blinks during
data transfer.
WAN
A steady light indicates the
router is properly connected to
your modem. The light blinks
during data transfer.
LAN1- LAN 4
A steady light indicates that
there is a connection to an
Ethernet-enabled computer on
one of the ports. The light blinks
during data transfer.
BACK FRONT
Getting Started
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Modem
Computer
Power Adapter
Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access
Before you begin, launch your web browser to make sure you can connect to the Internet. If you can
connect to web sites as usual, proceed to Step 2, below. If you cannot connect to the Internet, check
your modem connections, or consult the User Manual provided by your broadband/Internet service
supplier. You must have Internet access before installing the router.
Step 2: Connect router to your cable/DSL modem and to your computer
1 Connect power adapter
Connect the power adapter to
the router, then plug it into an
electrical outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
2 Connect router to computer
Unplug the Ethernet cable from
your modem, then plug it into
the LAN 1 port of the router.
(You can use the other ports to
connect devices not equipped
for wireless networking).
3 Connect router to modem
Use the supplied Ethernet cable
to connect the modem to the
WAN port of the router. WAN
stands for Wide Area Network
(Internet).
4 Check lights & connections
Before proceeding, make sure
all connections match the
diagram at right. Check the front
of the router to make sure the
Power, WAN and LAN1 lights
are on (see page 6).
Rotate antenna to
fully upright position
Ethernet
Cables
Use only the AC power adapter provided with this product. Do not attempt
to use any other AC power adapter. If you need a replacement, please call
1-877-800-5400.
Setup Wizard
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Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard
To configure your router for use, launch your web browser, then follow the steps below.
NOTE: The screens you will see are stored in the router; they are not web site pages. During setup,
ignore alerts that prompt you to re-connect to the Internet.
1In the address window, type http://ATT.Router (do NOT type www).
2Press Enter to display the Wizard screen. If this screen does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then
press Enter.
3Click the Run Wizard button to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see below).
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help
Internet Connection Type
At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type (you will be allowed to choose only one). If
you are not sure which to choose, ask your Internet Service Provider.
After you make a selection, press Next to display a setup screen for the option you’ve chosen.
Dynamic IP Address
Cable modems usually require this setting.
Choose this setting if you don't have to log on to
the Internet when you've turned on your computer,
and if your ISP assigns your IP address.
PPPoE
DSL modems usually require this setting.
Choose this setting if you have to log on to the
Internet when you turn on your computer.
Static IP
This setting is rarely required. Contact your ISP
before choosing this option.
Wizard
Wireless
ISP Connection
DHCP
Setup Wizard
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Set Dynamic IP Address
The following screen appears if you select Dynamic IP Address as your Internet connection type.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help
Set PPPoE
The following screen appears if you select PPPoE as your Internet connection type.
Host Name: If your ISP requires that you enter
a host name, enter it here.
MAC (Media Access Control): The address of
your computer’s network adapter should
appear here as the default. It is usually not
necessary to change it.
Click Next to display the Wireless LAN
Connection screen (see next page).
Enter the user name and password you use
for access to your Internet Service Provider.
If your ISP requires you to use a service
name, enter it here.
Click Next to display the Wireless LAN
Connection screen (see next page).
Set Static IP Address
The following screen appears if you select Static IP Address as your Internet connection type.
Delete anything that appears in these fields
when the screen is displayed, then enter the
WAN and DNS addresses provided by your
ISP.
Click Next to display the Wireless LAN
Connection screen (see next page).
Wizard
Wireless
ISP Connection
DHCP
Setup Wizard
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Set Wireless LAN Connection
This screen displays the default settings for your wireless network.
Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help
SSID (Service Set Identifier): This feature pro-
vides protection against unauthorized access to
your network. The default SSID is at&t. You
should change this name to any alphanumeric
(numbers and/or letters) identifier up to 32 char-
acters long. All wireless adapters on your net-
work must use the same SSID as your wireless
router and/or access point. The SSID is case
sensitive (i.e., “cat” and “Cat” are not the same).
Channel: Click to choose any channel from 1 to
11. (Default is 6.) All wireless devices on the
network must be set to the same channel.
Click Next to display the Setup Completed screen.
Setup completed
Click Run Security Wizard to provide privacy
for your wireless network and help protect
against unauthorized access (see next page).
Click Back if you want to change any
settings.
Click Save Settings to end the setup session
now. (See Close Wizard description, page 12.)
Connection problems?
If there is no response when you click your web browser’s Home button, try the following:
• Reboot your computer.
• Turn off or unplug your modem for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
• If you still have no Internet access, please turn to the Troubleshooting section (page 68).
If you click on Run Security Wizard the Set Admin Password screen appears (see next page).
Wizard
Wireless
ISP Connection
DHCP
CAUTION: SSID and Channel number must be identical in all wireless network devices.
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