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