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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ........................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..1
What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................5
Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup ............................................. 6
Smart Wizard Setup .......................................................................................................... 6
Manual Setup . ................................................................................................................... 7
Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation .............................................................10
Updating Your Firmware .................................................................................................. 12
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .......................................................14
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ................................................................... 16
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .................. ......................................17
Help with Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 19
Basic Troubleshooting ............................................................... ......................................19
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility .................................. ......................24
Default Configuration............................. .............................................................................27
Default Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... ...27
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................28
Related Documents.............................................................................................................. 29