Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 2 Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ..................................................................4 About your new wireless network router ........................4Package contents.....................................
Page 3 - File & print sharing for Windows; Before you begin; • During installation you may be required to enter a log-in
Table of Contents AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 3 STATUS SCREENS ..................................................................38 Device information ........................................................38Logs .....................................................
Page 4 - Getting Started; About Your New Wireless Router; Wireless Router can be used with computers equipped with Windows; Internet
Getting Started AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 4 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 com...
Page 5 - Package Contents; Wireless Router
Getting Started AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 5 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 suppliedadapter. Do not a...
Page 6 - Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights; BACK
Getting Started AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 6 Router Controls, Connections and Indicator Lights LAN Ports 1- 4 RJ45 jacks for cable con-nections to a local areanetwork. After installationand setup, you will notneed cabling to wirelesslyshare resources throughoutth...
Page 7 - Step 1: Make sure that you have Internet access
Getting Started AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 7 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 canconnect to web sites as usual, proceed to S...
Page 8 - Setup Wizard; Step 3: Run the Setup Wizard; Press; press; Enter; Click the; Run Wizard; button to display the Internet Connection Type screen (see below).; Internet Connection Type; After you make a selection, press; Next; to display a setup screen for the option you’ve chosen.; Dynamic IP Address
Setup Wizard AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 8 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,ignor...
Page 9 - Set Dynamic IP Address; Set PPPoE; Set Static IP Address
Setup Wizard AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 9 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 app...
Page 10 - Set Wireless LAN Connection; Setup completed; If there is no response when you click your web browser’s; Home; • Reboot your computer.; Run Security Wizard
Setup Wizard AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 10 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 ...
Page 11 - Security Wizard: Set Admin Password; Set WEP Encryption
Setup Wizard AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 11 Security Wizard: Set Admin Password An Admin Password is not required, but is recommended to prevent unauthorized tampering with therouter’s settings if others have access to your network. Only those who know the passwor...
Page 12 - Test your connections; Security setup completed; Back; Close Wizard
Setup Wizard AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 12 Test your connections Click on the icon for your web browser. Your designated home page should appear. If your home pagedoes not appear, try the following: • Reboot your computer. • Turn off or unplug your modem for a fe...
Page 13 - Basic System Settings; button at the bottom of each page.
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 13 System settings To change your network settings, launch your web browser, type http://ATT.Router in the address field,then press Enter . If the router page does not appear, type http://192.168.0.1 then press Ent...
Page 15 - Wireless settings; wireless adapters will auto-
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 15 Wireless settings Options on this page allow you to control security features that can protect your privacy. Remember thatall devices connected to the wireless network must share the same security settings. Basi...
Page 16 - On; . Click on the box to; Apply
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 16 • WEP: (Default Off) For a higher level of privacy you can choose to scramble the data being transferred over your network by setting Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Encryption to On . Click on the box to enable ...
Page 17 - ISP Connection Type; Internet when you turn on your computer.
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 17 ISP Connection Type At this screen you must choose an Internet connection type compatible with your Internet ServiceProvider (ISP). If you are unsure which to choose, contact your ISP. When you make a selection,...
Page 18 - ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address; Copy MAC Address
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 18 ISP Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address This setting is usually required for use with DSL modems. Choose this setting if you have to log on to theInternet when you turn on your computer (IP addresses are assigne...
Page 19 - ISP Connection Type: PPPoE; Dynamic PPPoE; to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection.; Service Name; If your ISP uses a service name for the PPPoE connection, enter the
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 19 ISP Connection Type: PPPoE PPPoE stands for “Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet,” often used by DSL service providers. Select Dynamic PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection (the...
Page 20 - ISP Connection Type: Static IP Address; To set a static IP address:
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 20 ISP Connection Type: Static IP Address This connection type is rarely required. Contact your ISP before choosing this option. Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • To set a static...
Page 21 - The starting IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment.; DHCP Server
Basic System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 21 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Starting IP address: The starting IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment. • Ending IP address: The ending IP address for the DHCP ser...
Page 22 - Advanced System Settings; Virtual Server; Following fields are filled in automatically
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 22 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Virtual Server: (Default Off) Click On to designate a local network computer as a server. • Name: Enter a name for the computer to be desi...
Page 23 - Edit; Multiple Connection Applications
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 23 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help You can set up as many profiles as you like for applications that require multiple connections. You canenter settings for several of the mos...
Page 24 - IP Filters; Filters
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 24 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help IP Filters To add a new filter, fill in the fields above and click Apply . You can block access to several of the most commonly used ports b...
Page 25 - Turn off MAC Filters:; MAC Filters
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 25 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Turn off MAC Filters: (Default On) Click another option below to enable MAC filters. • Only Allow...: Click to allow Internet and LAN acce...
Page 26 - URL Blocking
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 26 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • URL Blocking: (Default Off) Click On to activate blocking, or Off to disable blocking and allow access to all web sites. • Keyword: Enter ...
Page 27 - Add; Domain Blocking
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 27 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Domain Blocking: (Default Off) Click another option below to enable domain blocking. • Block Only...: Click to prohibit access to the site...
Page 28 - Firewall Rules
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 28 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Firewall Rules: (Default Off) Click On to enable firewall protection. • Name: Enter a name to identify the firewall profile you are creati...
Page 29 - to allow unrestricted Internet access to designated computers.; DMZ
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 29 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • DMZ: (Default Off) Click On to allow unrestricted Internet access to designated computers. • IP Address: Enter the IP address of a compute...
Page 30 - Static routing; may provide you with this information.; Routing
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 30 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Static routing Enter information at this screen to add a static (permanent) route to a subnetwork. • Network Address: Enter the static IP ad...
Page 31 - (Default Off) If you enable dynamic routing, you should choose; Dynamic Routing
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 31 NOTE: Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator before changing these settings. • NAT: (Default On) NAT stands for Network Address Translation (also known as IP masquerading) which...
Page 32 - Routing Table
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 32 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Network Address: Displays the network IP address of the connected subnetwork. • Network Mask: Displays the network mask of the connected s...
Page 33 - adapter connected to your wireless network.; Wireless Performance
Advanced System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 33 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Beacon interval: (Default 100) Beacons are packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless net- work. Higher numbers make performance...
Page 34 - Administrator System Settings; Passwords; Administrator settings; Enter the port number used for access to the router.; If you create an Admin; Admin; in the User Name field.; Admin; Write down
Administrator System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 34 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Passwords SettingsBackupOther Passwords Passwords are not required, but you may want to use them to prevent unauthorized tampering with...
Page 35 - Router Info; Click; Set Time; to enable; Universal Plug and Play:
Administrator System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 35 Router Info Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Local Time: Click Set Time to set the date and time manually, or set the router to obtain time auto- matically by connect...
Page 36 - Backup Router System Settings
Administrator System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 36 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Save Settings to Local Hard Drive: To back up your system settings, press Save , then choose a location on your local hard drive wher...
Page 37 - Other Options; name or IP address, then click; Ping; (“Packet Internet Groper”). If the computer is currently connected
Administrator System Settings AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 37 Other Options Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help PasswordsSettingsBackup Other • Ping Test: To check whether a computer is connected to the Internet or to your LAN, enter...
Page 38 - Status Screens; Router Information; more recent version if one is available.)
Status Screens AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 38 Router Information This screen displays the current status of the router (see descriptions below). Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info ActivityTrafficWLAN • Router Informatio...
Page 39 - Go to the beginning of log entries.; Activity
Status Screens AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 39 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router Info Activity TrafficWLAN • First Page: Go to the beginning of log entries. • Last Page: Go to the end of log entries. • Previous: Move back on...
Page 40 - Click to delete all recorded data.; Traffic Statistics
Status Screens AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 40 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Router InfoActivity Traffic WLAN • Refresh: Click to update the screen and see the most recent traffic statistics. • Reset: Click to delete all record...
Page 42 - to activate Parental Control for the selected computer. To; Parental Control
Shortcuts AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 42 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Parental Control GamingPersonal Web SitePersonal FTP SiteInternet Telephony • Parental Control: (Default Off) Click On to activate Parental Control for the...
Page 43 - Gaming
Shortcuts AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 43 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Parental Control Gaming Personal Web SitePersonal FTP SiteInternet Telephony • Special Games: (Default Off) Click On to activate this feature. Click Off to...
Page 44 - Personal Web Site
Shortcuts AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 44 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Parental ControlGaming Personal Web Site Personal FTP SiteInternet Telephony • Personal Web Site: (Default Off) Click On to allow access to the virtual ser...
Page 45 - to allow access to the virtual server for the FTP site.; Copy; Enter times when you want to allow access to the server, or click; Always; to allow access; Personal FTP Site
Shortcuts AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 45 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Parental ControlGamingPersonal Web Site Personal FTP Site Internet Telephony • Personal FTP Site: (Default Off) Click On to allow access to the virtual ser...
Page 46 - to activate this feature and allow users to make and receive
Shortcuts AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 46 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help Parental ControlGamingPersonal Web SitePersonal FTP Site Internet Telephony • VoIP Service: (Default Off) Click On to activate this feature and allow users...
Page 47 - Upgrades; Click here to check for latest firmware:; Click this link to find out if new firmware is available. If so,; Browse; • Click; Firmware Upgrade
Upgrades AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 47 Basic > Advanced > Admin > Status > Shortcuts > Help • Click here to check for latest firmware: Click this link to find out if new firmware is available. If so, follow the instructions to download the new firm...
Page 48 - Configuring the Wireless Network; Change Network Settings; Once you have changed settings on any screen, click; to apply the change to the router.; Configuring Windows; Some configuration of Windows; Windows
AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 48 Configuring the Wireless Network Change Network Settings After your wireless network is installed you can view or change settings at any time. Launch yourInternet browser and enter http://ATT.Router in the URL (web address) field. If...
Page 49 - Configure Windows; Start; Network and Internet Connections; Network Connections; Caution
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 49 Configure Windows ® XP for Network Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Control Panel . Step 2 Click Network and Internet Connections . Step 3 Click Network Connections . Windows ® XP • Wind...
Page 50 - Wireless Network Connection; Properties
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 50 Step 6 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list, and check it if it is unchecked. If you do not see it in the list, click the Install button and fo...
Page 51 - Highlight the; My Computer; icon on your desktop,; Change
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 51 Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button. Scroll down to click on Properties . Step 8 Click the Change button. Step 9 Enter a unique name...
Page 52 - When Windows; user name; and; password; My Network Places
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 52 Step 10 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows ® . When Windows ® restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password . Be sure to record these in a safe ...
Page 53 - If your printer is not listed in this window,; Add a Printer; instructions to set up your printer for use.
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 53 Configure Windows ® XP for Printer Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Printers and Faxes . Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share,then click the right mouse button. Scrol...
Page 54 - icon on your; Sharing and; This will allow others access to all files on this; Check the; Share this folder on the Network; To protect your files with higher levels of; OK
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 54 Configure Windows ® XP for File Sharing Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want toshare (usually Drive C:), then cli...
Page 55 - To Share Network Files in Windows; icon on; View Workgroup Computers; to
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® XP AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 55 To Share Network Files in Windows ® XP Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. Step 2 Double-click View Workgroup Computers to see a list of all computers connec...
Page 56 - Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 56 Configure Windows ® 2000 for Network Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections . Step 2 Double-click Local Area Connections . Step 3 Click the Prop...
Page 58 - Computers Near Me
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 58 Step 9 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows ® . When Windows ® restarts you will be prompted to enter a user name and password . Be sure to record these in a safe...
Page 59 - Add Printer; , then follow the instructions
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 59 Configure Windows ® 2000 for Printer Sharing Step 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers . Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share,then click the right mouse butto...
Page 60 - Sharing; Share this folder; To continue, click the; Permissions; To set more restrictive permissions, please
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 60 Configure Windows ® 2000 for File Sharing Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want toshare (usually Local Drive C:)...
Page 61 - to see a list
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 2000 AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 61 To Share Network Files in Windows ® 2000 Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. Step 2 Double-click Computers Near Me to see a list of all computers connected...
Page 64 - Network Neighborhood
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 98 SE/Windows ® Me AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 64 Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop. In the next window displayed you should seethe names of all ...
Page 66 - Shared As; button, then enter a unique; Comment; options allow you to restrict
Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows ® 98 SE/Windows ® Me AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 66 Configure Windows ® 98/Me for File Sharing Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Step 2 Place the cursor on the disk drive you want toshare (usually ...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting; Problem Solution
Troubleshooting AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 68 No lights on the router Problem Solution • Make sure that both ends of the AC adapter are firmly plugged in. • Make sure the router is plugged into a working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Unplug...
Page 70 - Corrective procedures
Troubleshooting AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 70 Set Windows ® to automatically detect IP settings Consult your network administrator before attempting this change. This procedure allows your computer to automatically detect IPsettings, which may allow you to connec...
Page 71 - Glossary
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 71 Glossary Access Point Access points are the contact points (wireless routers and transmitters) in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server. Users can roam within the range of access points and their wir...
Page 72 - Refers to the breaking up of data packets during transmission.
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 72 Firewall Firewalls are methods used to keep networks secure from intruders and unauthorized access. Firewallsuse filters to prevent unwanted data from being transmitted to and/or from a local network. Firewalls aretypically ...
Page 73 - resources among the devices on the LAN.
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 73 resources among the devices on the LAN. MAC Address A MAC address is a unique serial number for hardware adapters, giving the adapter a unique identification. Metric A number that indicates how long a packet takes to get to ...
Page 75 - Virtual Servers
Glossary AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 75 Virtual Servers Virtual servers are client servers (such as web servers) that share resources with other virtual servers(i.e., it is not a dedicated server). VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is a method used to deliver vo...
Page 76 - • DSSS: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum; Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications AT&T Plug&Share ™ 22 Mbps Turbo Wireless Router 6800B4X 76 Standards • IEEE 802.11• IEEE 802.11b• IEEE 802.3u• IEEE 802.3 VPN Pass Through/Multi-Sessions • PPTP• L2TP• IPSec Advanced Firewall Features • NAT with VPN Pass through• MAC filtering• IP filtering• URL Filt...