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To: Patricia Meaney who wrote (29032)	9/6/2002 5:05:11 PM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110618

Hi Pat, all this router talk gave me the courage to finally install the Linksys BEFW11S4 I had bought in June. I used the 'Quick Installation' instructions and after correcting a few setup mistakes it works fine with my desktop PC. Even e-mail works. It took the e-mail server names as 'mail' to get to ATT cable. Now I need courage to also set up the wireless laptop. :) Gottfried

To: Patricia Meaney who wrote (29032)	9/6/2002 5:59:01 PM
From: jw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110618

Pat, SIer formerly known as Joe B could answer better than I. However, I think you do nothing, just configure the router. It will pick up IP,DNS,SUBNET MASK,DEFAULT GATEWAY, DHCP SERVER and other numbers needed. Then from each machine there may need a little tweaking but I don't think so. Seems each machine has a DIRECT line to Internet and doesn't see other rigs. This could change if you enable FILE/PRINTER SHARING. Bad scene, opens up the outside. Probably doesn't matter which rig you use to type in LINKSYS's URL, 192.168.1.1 in browser and hit ENTER. Be sure all cables are connected, all systems are turned on and once the window open it's pretty straightforward.First ask for UserName, leave blank, then it ask for password, enter "admin" without quotes. You shouldn't have to enter anything else. A few notes to read in Quick Start Guide. With window open there will be a toolbar on top. Click on each and see what they represent so you will know where to go should problems occur. Good buy at at Circuit City, better'n waiting on e-bay. Best of luck. /jw