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Getting Started

Plan your Network

Remove/Disable

Conflicts

Setup the Router

Connect to the

Internet

Ready to Use

You may need to check

some setting or disable

some application before

installation.

Connect the modem,

computer, and power

adaptor to the router.

Open a browser to access

the Web User Interface and

then use Setup Wizard to

connect to the Internet.

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Plan Your Network

1. Using a 3G USB Modem Stick

2. Using a DSL/Cable modem

WAN Port

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Remove or Disable Conflicts

To make sure the router installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable conflicts that may

interfere the installation. Probable conflicts may include:

•

Internet sharing applications

•

Proxy software

•

Security software

•

TCP/IP settings

•

Internet properties

•

Temporary Internet files

Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications

Internet sharing, proxy software, and firewall applications may interfere with the router installation. These

should be removed or disabled before start the installation.

If you have any of the following or similar applications installed on your computer, remove or disable them

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Internet Sharing Applications

Proxy Software

Security Software

Microsoft Internet Sharing

WinGate

Symantec

WinProxy

Zone Alarm

Configuring the TCP/IP Settings

Check if your computer uses default TCP/IP Settings

To check the TCP/IP properties:

1.

Click the Start button, and then click Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2.

Type in ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.

3.

Right-click LAN, and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

4.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. This opens the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

dialog box.

5.

Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

6.

To close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box, click OK.

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7.

To close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click OK.

Configuring Internet Properties

To set the Internet Properties:

1.

Click the Start button, and then click Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2.

Type in inetcpl.cpl, and then click Ok. This opens the Internet Properties.

3.

Click the Connections Tab.

4.

In Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, select Never dial a connection.

5.

Click Ok the button to close the Internet Properties.

Removing Temporary Internet Files

Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete these files to

clean the cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you visited.

To remove temporary Internet files:

1.

Click the Start button, and then click Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2.

Type control, and then click OK. This opens Control Panel.

3.

Double-click Internet Options. This opens Internet Options.

4.

In the Temporary Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.

5.

Click Delete Files.

6.

To close Internet Properties, click OK.

Installing your Router

Mobile Broadband

If you choose to use a Mobile Broadband you are required to have the following:

±

USB 3G Modem or USB EVDO Modem

±

Broadband data SIM card for USB 3G Modem

1.

Plug in your USB 3G Modem (ensure Broadband SIM card is inside) or USB EVDO Modem on your

router’s USB port.

2.

Connect the power cable to the router’s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket.

3.

Connect your PC to any available Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.

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Using a DSL or Cable Modem

If you choose to use a DSL or Cable modem you are required to have the following:

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DSL or Cable modem

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Active Internet Account

1.

Connect your DSL or Cable modem to the router’s WAN port using an Ethernet cable.

2.

Connect the power cable to the router’s power jack and plug it in to the wall socket.

3.

Connect your PC to any of available Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable or connect via wireless.

Note:

Note:

Note:

Note: Ensure that the router’s IP address does not conflict with the DSL/Cable modem. Please refer to your

modem’s User Manual on how to change the LAN IP address.

Connecting to the Internet

To Connect to the Internet via the Web User Interface:

1.

Open your Internet web browser.

2.

Type http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar and press enter. This opens the login authentication page.

3.

Type your Username and Password. Your default Username and Password is admin/admin.

4.

Click the Wizard Tab then Follow the step-by-step guide on how to setup the router.

5.

Select the Language and Time zone from the drop down box then click Next to continue.