If you would like to use your BEFW11S4 on an existing LAN with DHCP and an internet connection already established, here is how I did it:
1. Unplug everything! Then plug in the power only.
2. Reset the AP (BEFW11S4 Access Point) by holding the reset button down on the back for 15+ seconds.
3. Plug a PC/Laptop into one of the LAN ports 1-3. Enter 192.168.1.1 in the IE address bar. You now have access to the web interface of the AP.
4. See the manual on how to change the password, and where to change the following wireless security settings (optional). After each change click apply, or they wont hold.
SSSID: change from linksys so something less obvious.
Enable WEP: and enter a passcode and create a key.
Add any other security you want (MAC filters etc)
5. Check the manual again, and disable DHCP (click apply). Now the most important part. Change the LAN IP of the AP from 192.168.1.1 to an IP on your LAN that is not already assigned, and outside of the DHCP pool. That means if your current LAN has DHCP enabled and uses IPs 192.168.123.1 - 192.168.123.100 anything above 192.168.123.100 (upto 254) that is not already assigned can be used. Once you have chosen an IP, enter it.
6. Plug a cable from your existing LAN into the UPLINK port on the back of the AP. Power cycle it (unplug, plug it pback in).
7. Access the AP by typing the IP you just assigned it in the address bar of your browser. Use that new password to access the AP. WRITE DOWN the IP, SSSID and WEP key, and stick it to the bottom of the AP!
8. Config your wireless card with your security settings.
9. Surf wirelessly and with a little security too. Now you can access all your shared files on your LAN, printers etc.
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by Rally1  edited by Lanik
last modified: 2005-06-22 00:39:43 |
