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