8820-00118 Rev. A01
Wireless G Router
User Manual
F5D7234-4
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router
Table of Contents
Product Features
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Benefits of a Home Network
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Introduction
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1. Wireless Router Placement
Introduction
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
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4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
Introduction
3. Cordless Phones
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Introduction
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
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Patent-Pending Network Status Display
Setup Assistant Software
Product Overview
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Knowing your Router
Package Contents
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
System Requirements
D. Wired-Computer Status
Knowing your Router
C. Router/Power Status
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G. Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button
E. Wireless-Computer Status
F. Wireless Security
Knowing your Router
a. Resetting the Router
J. Power Jack
K. Reset Button
b. Restoring the Factory Defaults
Setup Assistant
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Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following
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Plug the Router’s power supply into the Router and a power outlet
Setup CD
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Confirmation Screen
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Progress
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2.1 Checking Settings
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2.3 Naming your Wireless Network
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2.5 Configuring the Router
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2.6 Checking Internet Connection
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Congratulations
2.7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers
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Troubleshooting
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Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security - Run the Security Assistant Software
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Progress Screen
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3.1 Picking the Security Type
3.2 Creating a Network Key
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3.3 Transferring the Key
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If all your wireless computers are able to connect to the Router, click “Next”. If you are having trouble, select “I had problem with at least one computer” and click “Next”. Then, follow on-screen instructions
3.4 Verifying the Connection
Alternate Setup Method
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Alternate Setup Method
Logging into the Router
Alternate Setup Method
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Logging out of the Router
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Alternate Setup Method
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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4. Login/Logout Button
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3. Internet Status Indicator
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8. Features
Alternate Setup Method
7. LAN Settings
9. Internet WAN Settings
Setting your Connection Type
Alternate Setup Method
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Alternate Setup Method
Change WAN MAC Address
IP Address
Alternate Setup Method
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Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
Your connection type is PPPoE if
3. Service Name
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2. Password
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Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here
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2. Password
c. Default Gateway
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Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings
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Alternate Setup Method
Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address
Entering a Specific MAC Address
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Viewing the LAN Settings
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing LAN Settings
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1. IP Address
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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2. Subnet Mask
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
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Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
SSID Broadcast Feature
Using the Wireless Mode Switch
11g Only Mode
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Mixed 11b+11g Mode
11b Only Mode
Changing the Wireless Channel
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Protected Mode Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP
64-Bit WEP
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA
Encryption Keys
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using a Hexadecimal Key
Sharing the Same Network Keys
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key
128-Bit WEP Encryption
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C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
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WPA Setup
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Guest Access Optional
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA/WPA2
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Setting up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to use WPA-PSK
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box
Using the Access Point Mode
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Configuring the Firewall
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Entering Settings into the Virtual Server
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
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Setting Client IP Filters
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Setting MAC Address Filtering
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Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ
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Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using Dynamic DNS
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Utilities Tab
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WAN Ping Blocking
Restarting the Router
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring Factory Default Settings
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Saving a Current Configuration
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Restoring a Previous Configuration
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Updating the Firmware
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Searching for a New Version of Firmware
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Updating the Router’s Firmware
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Changing System Settings
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Changing the Login Time-Out Setting
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting or Changing the Administrator Password
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting the Time and Time Zone
Enabling Remote Management
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
Enabling/Disabling UPnP
Your network adapters are now configured for use with the Router
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me
Manually Configuring Network Settings
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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS
Click on the “System
Your network adapters are now configured for use with the Router
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6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”
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Recommended Web Browser Settings
Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
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Recommended Web Browser Settings
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher
Solution
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Changing the Wireless Channel
How do I extend the range of my wireless network?
Troubleshooting
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Wireless Comparison Chart
Troubleshooting
What is the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and
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FCC Statement
Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Modifications
Information
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Europe-European Union Notice
Product Warranty
What this warranty covers
What will we do to correct problems?
What is not covered by this warranty?
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How state law relates to the warranty
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