User Manual
G Wireless Router
5 Alternate Setup Method
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4 Connecting and Configuring your Router
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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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
3. Cordless Phones
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
Introduction
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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Introduction
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Front-Panel LED Display
Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch
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Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers
Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point
Product Overview
Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP
Setup Assistant Software
System Requirements
Package Contents
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements
Knowing your Router
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Knowing your Router
2. Power LED
4. Wireless Network LED
5. Internet LED
6. Wired LEDs 1 - 2 - 3
Knowing your Router
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a. Resetting the Router
7. Power Jack
8. Connections to Computers Wired Computer Ports - Gray
10. Reset Button
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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
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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Progress Screen
Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.1 Checking Settings
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2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections
Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.3 Naming your Wireless Network
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Connecting and Configuring your Router
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2.6 Checking Internet Connection
Connecting and Configuring your Router
2.5 Configuring the Router
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Congratulations
Connecting and Configuring your Router
Troubleshooting
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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
3.1 Picking the Security Type
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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Progress Screen
3.3 Transferring the Key
Connecting and Configuring your Router
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3.2 Creating a Network Key
3.4 Verifying the Connection
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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Alternate Setup Method
Alternate Setup Method
Logging out of the Router
Alternate Setup Method
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Logging into the Router
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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
9. Internet WAN Settings
Alternate Setup Method
7. LAN Settings
8. Features
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting your Connection Type
Change WAN MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
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2. Subnet Mask
Alternate Setup Method
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1. IP Address
Your connection type is PPPoE if
Alternate Setup Method
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE
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Alternate Setup Method
2. Password
3. Service Name
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Alternate Setup Method
c. Default Gateway
Alternate Setup Method
2. Password
Provided by your ISP. Enter your PPTP gateway/service IP address here
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Alternate Setup Method
Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings
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Cloning your MAC Address
Alternate Setup Method
Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Viewing the LAN Settings
2. Subnet Mask
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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1. IP Address
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID
Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
SSID Broadcast Feature
Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only
11b Only Mode
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Mixed 11b+11g Mode
11g 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
64-Bit WEP
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP
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Encryption Keys
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA
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Sharing the Same Network Keys
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using a Hexadecimal Key
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AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WEP Setup 64-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 the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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128-Bit WEP Encryption
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
WPA Setup
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting WPA/WPA2
Guest Access Optional
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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
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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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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
WAN Ping Blocking
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Utilities Tab
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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Restoring Factory Default Settings
Restarting the Router
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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
Updating the Router’s Firmware
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Searching for a New Version of Firmware
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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
Enabling Remote Management
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Setting the Time and Time Zone
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Enabling/Disabling UPnP
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update
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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
Click on the “System
Manually Configuring Network Settings
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS
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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
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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Troubleshooting
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Solution
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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The Setup Assistant cannot find my Router
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Troubleshooting
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Solution
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Troubleshooting
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Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results?
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
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Changing the Wireless Channel
Troubleshooting
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Solution
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Troubleshooting
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How do I extend the range of my wireless network?
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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
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Wireless Comparison Chart
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Troubleshooting
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Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
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FCC Statement
F5D7234-4
Europe-European Union Notice
Information
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Modifications
What is not covered by this warranty?
What this warranty covers
What will we do to correct problems?
Product Warranty
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How state law relates to the warranty
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