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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
Now that you have connected the Router following the instructions in Chapter 4, you can use the
This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
•Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP. If you do not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. Once you have the setup information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router.
•Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
There are five main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
•Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
•DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen.
•MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
•Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing configurations.
Security
•Filter. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.
•VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough for Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels.
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