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Chapter 5
Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................5-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................5-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................5-3
Default Factory Settings ........................................................................................... 5-5
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................5-6
Chapter 6
Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-1
Reviewing the Router Status ..................................................... .....................................6-2
Reviewing the Attached Devices ..................................................... ...............................6-4
Backing up Your Settings ................................................................................................6-5
Using Diagnostics ............................................................................................ ...............6-7
Reviewing the VoIP and QoS Settings ............................................... ............................6-8
Chapter 7
Setting Up Advanced Router Configurations
Using the LAN IP Setup Options .............. ......................................................................7-1
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................. ...............................7-2
Using the Router as a DHCP server ............................ ............................................7-3
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................7-4
Configuring Static Routes ....................................................................................... ........7-4
Configuring WAN Setup Options ........................................... .........................................7-6
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................7-7
Setting the MTU Size ................................................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .....................7-8
Port Triggering .............................................................................................. ... ... ............7-8
Access Control List .......................................................................................... .............7-10
UPnP Setting ............................................................ ....................................................7-12
Firmware Upgrade, Provisioning, VoIP and QoS Advanced Settings .... ......................7-12
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Basic Functioning ............................ ...............................................................................8-1
Power Light Not On .................................................................................................. 8-1
Lights Never Turn Off ............................................................................................... 8-2
LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On ...............................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface .............................................. ............8-2