Package Contents, System Requirements | Ativa AWGR54 instruction

Knowing your Router

Package Contents

•Ativa Wireless G Router

•Quick Installation Guide

•Ativa Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual

•Ativa RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable

•Power Supply

System Requirements

•Broadband Internet connection such as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection

•At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter

•TCP/IP networking protocol installed on each computer

•RJ45 Ethernet networking cable

•Internet browser

Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements

•A PC running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP; or a Mac computer running Mac OS X

•Minimum 64MB RAM

•Internet browser

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Ativa AWGR54 user manual Package Contents, Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements

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 Display Universal Plug-and-Play UPnP Compatibility Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Easy Install Wizard MAC 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 LEDs Internet LED Modem Status LED Connection to Modem Modem Port Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Restoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Ethernet USB Modem Requirements Run the Easy Install Wizard Software Progress Screen Connecting and Configuring your RouterExamining Settings Welcome Screen Set up the Hardware Check the Connection Secure your Network Step Finished Configure the RouterChecking Internet Connecting and Configuring your Router Connect your Router Alternate Setup Method Section Logging into the Router Alternate Setup Method Quick-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 Settings Step 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 PPPoE MTU PasswordService Name User Name Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC Address Cloning your MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Local Domain Name Dhcp ServerIP Pool Lease Time Viewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing 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 Access Network key= Using a Hexadecimal Key Bit WEP Encryption WEP Setup Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA Setup Setting 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 Settings Setting 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 Operation Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Searching for a New Version of Firmware Updating the Firmware Downloading 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 Setting Enabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/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 Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser Settings Solution Problem Troubleshooting 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 Statement Information 103 Ativa Tech Support