Contents iii
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ...............................................................................1
What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................8
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 9
Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup ............................................. 9
Smart Wizard Setup .......................................................................................................... 9
Manual Setup . .................................................................................................................10
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .................. ......................................15
Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 16
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .......................................................18
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ................................................................... 20
Help with Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 21
Basic Troubleshooting ............................................................... ......................................21
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility .................................. ......................26
Default Configuration............................. .............................................................................29
Default Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... ...29
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................32
Related Documents.............................................................................................................. 33