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6. Manual Web Configuration

6.1. Logging In

￿To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge (default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.

￿Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet. Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.

￿After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page. Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank.

After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation drop-down menu on left is divided into six main sections:

1.Basic: This menu includes the wireless wizard, network settings, wireless settings, and WAN settings.

2.Advanced: This menu includes virtual server, special applications, port forwarding, routing, access control, web filter, MAC address filter, firewall, etc.

3.Tools: This menu includes time, firmware, system log, DDNS, schedules, etc.

4.Status: This menu displays the wireless status, logs, statistics, routing, and internet sessions.

5.Help: Displays the help for configuring the device.

6.Logout: Used to logout of the device.

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