The Administration Tab - Management

When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature.

Router Password

Local Router Access

To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your user name and password when you access the Router’s Web-based Utility. The default user name and password is admin.

User Name. It is recommended that you change the default user name to one of your choice.

Router Password. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice.

Re-enter to confirm. Re-enter the Router’s new Password to confirm it.

Idle Timeout. When you use the Router’s Web-based Utility, your session can remain idle for a specified length of time. Enter the length of time you want to allow. The default is 10 minutes.

UPnP

UPnP. UPnP allows Windows Me or XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. To enable UPnP, click the Enabled radio button. To disable this feature, click the Disabled radio button.

When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Router

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Figure 5-21: Administration Tab -

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