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2.The available settings and information displayed in this screen are:

•Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. If this check box is not selected, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping) of the router.

•Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.

•Advertisement Time To Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value.

•UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.

3.Click Apply to save your settings.

Optimizing Wireless Performance

The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed.

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Contents N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3h2 Revision History Technical SupportTrademarks Statement of ConditionsTable of Contents Customizing Your Network Settings Troubleshooting Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup ManualLogging In To Your Wireless Router Configuring Basic Connectivity Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Configuring Basic Connectivity Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup WizardYour Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login No login required Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login Login required Configuring Basic Connectivity Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Configuring Basic Connectivity Click Setup Access List Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your NetworkChoosing Appropriate Wireless Security To configure the wireless network, you can Other Features That Enhance Security Wireless Security OptionsIf WEP Authentication is used, circle one Shared Key or Auto Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup InformationViewing Basic Wireless Settings Changing Wireless Security SettingsSafeguarding Your Network Configuring WEP Wireless Security Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings Using Push N Connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using the Physical Push Button Push Button ConfigurationSecurity PIN Entry Using the Router’s Security PINUsing the Wireless Client’s Security PIN Configuring the WPS SettingsAdding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box To add a guest network, do the following Adding Guest NetworksChanging the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Blocking Access to Internet Sites Content Filtering OverviewRestricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Scheduling Blocking Blocking Services by IP Address RangeLog Entry Descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessConfiguring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time Zone Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Configuring a Device NameUsing Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp ServerClick Edit or Delete Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entryTo configure for a Dynamic DNS service Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Disabling Port Scan and DoS Protection Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Configuring Static RoutesSetting the MTU Size Configuring NAT FilteringTo add or edit a static route Customizing Your Network Settings Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network Fine-Tuning Your NetworkFine-Tuning Your Network Web server then sends this reply message to your router How Port Triggering Changes the Communication ProcessHow Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local ServersTo configure port forwarding to a local server Adding a Custom ServiceTo edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changesEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicConfiguring Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box To turn on Universal Plug and Play Using Universal Plug and PlayOptimizing Wireless Performance Choose your settings Identify critical wireless linksReduce interference Quality of Service Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsUsing WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Configuring QoS for Internet AccessTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Setup QoS Rule and then click Add Priority RuleQoS for a MAC Address Changing the MTU Size Click Setup QoS RuleEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Common MTU Sizes Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteUsing Network Monitoring Tools Using Network Monitoring ToolsWireless Router Status Fields Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationDhcp Click Connection Status to display the connection status Router Statistics Connection Status SettingsRx B/s Viewing a List of Attached DevicesBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Managing the Configuration FileDo not interrupt the reboot process Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen Erasing the ConfigurationUpdating the Router Firmware Using Network Monitoring Tools Updating Manually to New Router Firmware To configure your router for remote management Enabling Remote Management AccessSelect the Turn Remote Management On check box Using Network Monitoring Tools To monitor traffic on your router, do the following Traffic MeterUsing Network Monitoring Tools Quick Tips TroubleshootingBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsCheck the Test light to verify correct router operation Internet light stays amber Power light is not onPower light blinks green slowly and continuously Power light stays amberInternet or LAN port lights are not on Login ProblemsObtaining an Internet IP Address Checking the Internet Service ConnectionTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoETesting the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping UtilityRequest timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceProblems with Wireless Adapter Connections Problems with Date and TimeThese procedures erase all current configuration settings Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordWNR1000v3h2 Router Default Configuration Settings Default Configuration SettingsAppendix a Technical Specifications Wireless Communication WNR1000v3h2 Router General Specifications General SpecificationsAppendix B Related Documents Reference DocumentsFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Caution Europe EU Declaration of ConformityEdoc in Languages of the European Community Pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction TableIndex IndexIndex PIN 32, 34 ping 54 Setup Manual