G Wireless Router
User Manual
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Table of Contents
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router
5 Alternate Setup Method
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
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Introduction
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Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
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Front-Panel LED 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
4. Wireless Network LED
Knowing your Router
2. Power LED
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6. Wired LEDs 1 - 2 - 3
Knowing your Router
5. Internet LED
10. Reset Button
7. Power Jack
8. Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports - Gray
a. Resetting the Router
Setup Assistant
Connecting and Configuring your Router
Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Step 1 Hardware Connections
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Step 2 Set Up the Router - Run the Setup Assistant Software
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.1 Checking Settings
Progress Screen
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.3 Naming your Wireless Network
2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.5 Configuring the Router
2.6 Checking Internet Connection
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Troubleshooting
Congratulations
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.7 Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
Step 3 Set Up Wireless Security - Run the Security Assistant Software
Progress Screen
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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3.1 Picking the Security Type
3.2 Creating a Network Key
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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3.3 Transferring the Key
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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
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
Alternate Setup Method
3. Internet Status Indicator
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8. Features
Alternate Setup Method
7. LAN Settings
9. Internet WAN Settings
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type
Change WAN MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
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1. IP Address
Alternate Setup Method
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2. Subnet Mask
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
Your connection type is PPPoE if
3. Service Name
Alternate Setup Method
2. Password
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Alternate Setup Method
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Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here
Alternate Setup Method
2. Password
c. Default Gateway
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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
Cloning your MAC Address
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Viewing the 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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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID
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
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing the Wireless Channel
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Protected Mode Switch
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WPA Setup
Guest Access Optional
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA/WPA2
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to use WPA-PSK
7. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Access Point Mode
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Firewall
Entering Settings into the Virtual Server
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting Client IP Filters
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting MAC Address Filtering
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Utilities Tab
WAN Ping Blocking
Restarting the Router
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring Factory Default Settings
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Saving a Current Configuration
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring a Previous Configuration
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Updating the Firmware
Searching for a New Version of Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Updating the Router’s Firmware
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Your network adapters are now configured for use with the Router
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me
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Manually Configuring Network Settings
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
Manually Configuring Network Settings
6. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”
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Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
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Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher
Recommended Web Browser Settings
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Solution
Troubleshooting
Problem
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Troubleshooting
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The Setup Assistant cannot find my Router
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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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?
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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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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
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Table of Contents
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F5D7234-4
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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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