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

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