Contents iii
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ...............................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................. ...............2
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 6
Installing Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................................7
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 8
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard...................................................... .....................................................................9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users).............. 11
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 11
Verifying Your Connection ......................................................................................... ......14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................15
Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access.................................................19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ...............................................21
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 27
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................... .............27
Checking Your Basic Router Functions .................................................................. .........28
Troubleshooting Login Problems ............................................................................... ......30
Checking The Internet Service Connection ............................... ......................................31
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility .................................. ......................33
Technical Specifications.................................. ...................................................................37
Default Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... ...37
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................40
Related Documents.............................................................................................................. 41