Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Diagnostics

Ping Test

Ping checks the status of a connection.

IP or URL Address  Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test.

Packet Size  Enter the packet size you want to use. The default is 32 bytes.

Number to Ping  Enter the number of times you wish to test the connection. The default is 5.

Start Test  To run the test, click this button. The Ping screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.

Ping

Traceroute Test

Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.

IP or URL Address  Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test.

Start Test  To run the test, click this button. The Traceroute screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.

Traceroute

Administration > Factory Defaults

The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.

Factory Defaults

Restore Factory Defaults  To reset the Router’s settings to the default values, select Restore Factory Defaults. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.

Administration > Factory Defaults

NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to reenter all of your configuration settings.

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