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Wireless Router Setup Manual

Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13

4. Locate the cable you removed from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that cable (4) into a

LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1.

Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is important that

you start your network in the correct sequence.

To start your network in the correct sequence.

1. First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you

from accessing the Internet.

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Contents

Main Page Contents Page Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Wireless Router Hardware Features Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Front Panel You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Figure 2 Table1. Status Light Descriptions 1. 2. Back Panel Top P ane l Router Label Positioning Your Wireless Router Installing Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Page Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connecting Your Wireless Router Page Page Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Page Page Page Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware Page Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually Page Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network Page Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Page Troubleshooting Basic Setup Checklist Checking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting 29 If the correct behavior does not occur, check for a remedy from the following table. Table2. Troubleshooting the routers LED behavior Troubleshooting Login Problems Checking The Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Page Page Technical Specifications 37 Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings 38 Technical Specifications Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Technical Specifications 39 Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Related Documents Page Registration and Certifications