Access the router’s graphical interface 17Step 3: Access the router’s graphical interfaceStart the computer’s Internet browser. Ignore any messages that may appear aboutthe browser being unable to display your default web page, and enter 192.168.1.1in the browser’s Address field. This is the default LAN-side address of the router.When prompted for User Name and Password, enter the user name “admin” at thelogin prompt, but no password. Your browser will display the router’s home page,4Monitor > System, similar to Figure 5.Figure 5: The home page displays the router’s statusIf this page does not appear in your browser, the most likely causes are:• A bad cable connection—check to see that you have appropriate cables(see the User’s Guide) and that they are securely attached.• The client computer is not properly configured as a DHCP client (i.e., itmust be set to obtain an IP address automatically)—restart the computerafter checking its configuration and/or LAN connection.Step 4: Set a password for the default userThe default user name, “admin,” has full system access, but is not password-protected. You should assign a password immediately for security reasons.Navigate to the Configure > System > Users page, which initially contains only the“admin” user. Click Password in the table to open the User Configuration page, andassign a password for the admin user. Click the OK button to make your changestake effect.4 The graphs on the Monitor > System page require Macromedia Flash Player(www.macromedia.com) be installed on your computer.