Ativa AWGR54 user manual Connecting and Configuring your Router

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

Congratulations. You have finished installing your new Ativa Router. You are ready to set up the other computers in your home. You can also add computers to your Router anytime you want.

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Contents Router Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Important Factors for Placement and SetupWireless Router Placement Cordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL US 1-866-91-ATIVA Web-Based Advanced User Interface Product FeaturesWorks with Both PCs and Mac Computers Front-Panel LED DisplayUniversal Plug-and-Play UPnP Compatibility Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Easy Install WizardMAC Address Filtering Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access PointProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsEasy Install Wizard Software System Requirements Knowing your Router Power/Ready LEDWireless Network LED Wired Computer Status LEDsInternet LED Modem Status LEDConnection to Modem Modem Port Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Restoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Ethernet USB Modem RequirementsRun the Easy Install Wizard Software Progress Screen Connecting and Configuring your RouterExamining Settings Welcome ScreenSet up the Hardware Check the Connection Secure your Network StepFinished Configure the RouterChecking Internet Connecting and Configuring your Router Connect your Router Alternate Setup MethodSection Logging into the Router Alternate Setup MethodQuick-Navigation Links Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging out of the Router Home Button Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Help Button LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsStep Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Your connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMTU PasswordService Name User NameSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC Address Cloning your MAC AddressViewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLocal Domain Name Dhcp ServerIP Pool Lease TimeViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch When to use b only Mode B ModeOnly Mode Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Keys Sharing the Same Network Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessNetwork key= Using a Hexadecimal Key Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA SetupSetting WPA/WPA2 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Utilities Tab Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Searching for a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Router’s Firmware Firmware update is complete Setting the Time and Time Zone Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address TranslationEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsSolution ProblemTroubleshooting Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings AWGNA54, AWGUA54, AWGR54 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no server Technical Support AWGR54 FCC StatementInformation 103 Ativa Tech Support