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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1
Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
2 | Product Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � | 5 |
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � | 5 | |
3 | Knowing your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � | 7 |
Package Contents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
5 Alternate Setup Method � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
6 Using the
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 45 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 46
Securing your
Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59 Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64 Setting MAC Address Filtering � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 67 Enabling the DMZ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68 Utilities Tab � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70 Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71 Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �86
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 91
9 Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �93
10 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �109
G Wireless Router | i |