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The Administration Tab - Management

Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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) features.

Router Password

Local Router Access

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

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.

Figure 5-30: Administration Tab -

Management

Remote Router Access

This feature allows you to access the Router from a remote location, via the Internet.

Remote Upgrade. Remote Upgrade allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware from a remote location. To enable this feature, click the Enabled radio button. Remote Administration must be activated before you can access the Router from a remote location.

Remote Administration. This feature allows you to manage the Router from a remote location, via the Internet. To enabled Remote Administration, click the Enabled radio button.

Administration Port. Enter the port number you will use to remotely access the Router.

NOTE: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Router, enter http://<Internet IP Address>: port. Enter the Router’s specific Internet IP address in place of <Internet IP Address>, and enter the Administration Port number in place of the word port.

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Contents

Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Wireless- GBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports VoI PWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks word definitionChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Table of ContentsChapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix D Windows Help Appendix E GlossaryList of Figures Figure 5-32 Administration Tab - Log Welcome Chapter 1 IntroductionWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1 IntroductionWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What’s in this Guide?Chapter 4 Connecting the Router Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterYou also have other chapters available for reference Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix I Contact Information Chapter 1 IntroductionAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network LayoutChapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Network LayoutThe Back Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front PanelWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Proceed to “Chapter 4 Connecting the Router.”Internet Chapter 3 Getting to Know the RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 3 Getting to Know the Router Overview Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4 Connecting the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection InstructionsOverview Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports AdministrationVoice Applications & GamingStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilityWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Basic SetupInternet Setup PPPoE Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsStatic IP RAS for SingTel Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPPTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Heart Beat SignalOptional Settings Network SetupWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Router IPWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Network Address Server Settings DHCPLocal IP Address. The default value is Subnet Mask. The default value isWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - DDNSTime Setting DDNS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDynDNS.org TZO.comMAC Clone The Setup Tab - MAC Address CloneWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Setup Tab - Advanced RoutingChapter 5 Configuring the Router The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless SecurityFigure 5-15 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterThe Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsChapter 5 Configuring the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network AccessWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless SettingsFigure 5-20 Advanced Wireless Settings Chapter 5 Configuring the RouterWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Security Tab - FilterChapter 5 Configuring the Router Filter IP Address RangeBlock WAN Requests Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsVPN Passthrough The Security Tab - VPN PassthroughWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Voice TabWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Port Range ForwardingFigure 5-26 Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering ip internet protocol a protocol used to send data over a networkUPnP Forwarding The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP ForwardingWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports FTP File Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Internet, UNIX, etc.. For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the web server using FTP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device hub, router, bridge, etc. to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return information contained in a MIB Management Information Base, which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable from the device and what can be controlled turned off, on, etc Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZApplication-based QoS The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoSWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Specific Port# fields Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsPort-based QoS Voice QoS Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - ManagementRouter Password UPnP Backup and RestoreWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Administration Tab - LogThe Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports runs a networking deviceWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - VoiceInformation Line1 StatusWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - RouterLocal Network The Status Tab - Local NetworkWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - WirelessWireless Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 3. I need to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Windows 98 and Millennium For Windows XP Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsFor Windows 4. I want to test my Internet connection Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsA. Click Start and Control Panel 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP, and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsIf you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports6. I am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup page Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsB. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports8. I need to set up a server behind my Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports EnabledApplication Start and End10. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsD. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT security for that computer. Please refer to “Appendix C Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports13. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 16. I need to use port triggering Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 1362Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?Where is the Router installed on the network? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsHow do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix A Troubleshooting If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsReset the Router by holding down the Reset button for approximately five seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Contact your Internet phone service provider for assistance. Refer to “Appendix H Contact Information” for contact information What is DMZ Hosting?What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDoes the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is Spread Spectrum? Appendix A TroubleshootingWhat is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWhat is WEP? What is WPA?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsI have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router?Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix A Troubleshooting Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Security Threats Facing Wireless NetworksThere are several ways that WEP can be maximized Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device. First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server. Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption keys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendixCFindingtheMACAddressandIPAddressforYour Ethernet Adapter Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix D Windows Help Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Appendix E GlossaryWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsDynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server IP Internet Protocol - A protocol used to send data over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsMulticasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix E Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsSSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name Upload - To transmit a file over a network Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix F Specifications Dimensions Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix G Warranty InformationAppendix G Warranty Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsWireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix H Regulatory InformationIndustry Canada Canada Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone PortsAppendix I Contact Information Appendix I Contact Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports