How to Go Wireless With the Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

The Linksys wireless WRT310N router uses the wireless N network bandwidth, but it is also backward-compatible with wireless G and B networks. The router also supports wired Internet with up to a 1-gigabyte port. The Linksys needs its wireless settings configured before you can connect other devices to the router wirelessly.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Linksys WRT310N drivers and utilities installed

Instructions

1. Connect the Linksys WRT310N to its power source and allow it a minute to fully power on. Connect the modem to the router's Internet port with an Ethernet cable.

2. Open your Internet browser. Click in the address bar and type "192.168.1.1." Press "Enter."

3. Skip the username field and type "admin" into the password when the Linksys administration panel prompts you. Click "OK" to log into the router control panel.

4. Click "Wireless." Click "Manual" to set up the wireless configuration yourself.

5. Use the drop-down list to set the network mode. If all computers on the network are capable of N, choose N only. Likewise, if the devices can all only do G or B networks, use the respective setting. Otherwise, leave the setting on "Mixed."

6. Change the SSID name. The router assigns a default SSID, or wireless network name, to your wireless router. You should change the default so you won't be sharing a network name with someone else's router. Click "Save Changes."

7. Click "Wireless Security" to set up your router's wireless encryption method. Select a wireless encryption method from the drop-down list and enter a network password. Click "Save Changes."

References

• Cisco: Linksys WRT310N User Guide