Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router | 1 |
Unpacking Your New Router | 1 |
Hardware Features | 3 |
Positioning Your Wireless Router | 4 |
Installing Your Wireless Router | 5 |
Updating Your Router Firmware | 6 |
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard | 9 |
Using the Smart Wizard | 9 |
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware | 10 |
Installing Your Router Manually |
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(Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) | 15 |
Connecting Your Wireless Router | 15 |
Verifying Your Connection | 18 |
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access | 19 |
Checking for New Firmware | 21 |
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options | 23 |
Setting Up Your Wireless Computers | 25 |
Troubleshooting | 27 |
Basic Setup Checklist | 27 |
Checking Basic Router Functions | 28 |
Troubleshooting Login Problems | 29 |
Checking the Internet Service Connection | 30 |
Obtaining an Internet IP Address | 30 |
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot | 32 |
Default Configuration | 35 |
Default Configuration Settings | 35 |
Restoring the Default User Name and Password | 36 |
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