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ContentsAbout This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope ...................... ...............................................................xi
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. xii
How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................... xii
Revision History ............................................................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual ........................... ......................................................................1-1
Logging in to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ................................................ ..................1-5
Configuring Wireless Settings ......................................................................................1-10
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings ................................................................ ......1-11
Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................... 1-13
Setting up a Vista WPS Network ........................................ ..........................................1-14
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recommended Security Settings ............................................................................. 2-3
Changing Wireless Security Settings ........................................................... ............2-3
Basic Wireless Settings Setup Form ........................................................................ 2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security ................... ............................................................2-7
Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Wireless Security .........2-9
Turning Off the Broadcast of Your Wireless Network Name .........................................2-10
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ................ .............................................2-11
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-14
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-14
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-15