LINKSYS AM300 User Guide

Linksys AM300 ADSL/ADSL2+ Modem/Router Configuring in Layer 2 PPPo E for Windows XP and 2000

d. Ensure “Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected

Contents

e. Ensure "Obtain DNS server address automatically" is

1. Equipment Checklist

selected

2. Network Configuration 3. Restore Modem to Factory Defaults

f. Click on OK

4. Connecting using Ethernet 5. Changing password

3. Restore Modem/Router To Factory Defaults

1. Equipment Checklist Please Note: By doing this step you will be deleting any

additional customised settings (if applicable) in your

a. Please check the Box and make sure you have the following: modem, for example port forwarding. You can change the · Linksys AM300 ADSL/ADSL2+ Modem/Router configuration of your modem to PPPo E without restoring · Power Supply the modem to factory defaults in which case please skip · RJ11 Telephone Cable this step and proceed from step 4 however if you experience · Ethernet network cable Internet problems after competing the setup, we recommend · USB cable you do perform step 3 then proceed from step 4 · Linksys AM300 CD-Rom and User Guide · Line Filter

a. Make sure your modem is powered on and connected to your PC (Network card) via Straight through Ethernet cable.

b. Please follow one of the diagrams on the Quick Reference Guide (which came with your modem), to set up your

b. Use a paper clip to depress the reset button at the back of

equipment. The diagram you choose to follow will depend on

your modem for 10 seconds and release. At this point the

how many walls sockets and the type of socket you have .Your

reset is in progress. Please do not power off the unit.

PC should be turned off during this process.

c. When the indicator lights return steady, the reset is complete.

c. After you have connected your modem to your PC and

Your modem is now at factory defaults.

telephone line, please start your PC.

2. Network Configuration 4. Connecting using Ethernet PPPo E connection does not require you to have an IP address or DNS a. Connect the Ethernet cable from the back of the unit into an settings manually encoded on your network card. PPPo E connection Ethernet on your computer. Connect the power supply to the uses authentication to establish the Internet connection and its after Linksys AM300 and switch the modem on.

doing this that your modem is assigned an IP and DNS settings from

TPG. b. Open a browser window and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar and click goes.

To begin, your PC needs to receive a private IP address from the modem. Most ADSL routers have DHCP enabled by default that will c. In the login box enter the Username and Password (by take care of this. default this is admin for both).

To ensure your Network Card is ready for this, please follow the following steps:

a. Click on Start -> Settings ->Control Panel -> Network Connections

b. Find your Network Card then right click on this and select Properties

c. Double click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP