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Overview

Wireless-N Home Router

•

Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices

transmitting within your network’s radius.

•

Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.

Security

•

Firewall. You can enable or disable the Router’s firewall, as well as various filters.

•

VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.

Access Restrictions

Internet Access Policy. Create policies to control Internet access for your local network users.

Applications & Gaming

•

Single Port Forwarding. This allows you to do port mapping and forwarding for a single service port.

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Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.

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Port Range Triggering. Configure the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.

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DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.

•

QoS. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic.

Administration

•

Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. You can also

use this screen to back up and restore the Router’s configuration file.

•

Log. If you want to view activity logs, click this tab.

•

Diagnostics. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen.

•

Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•

Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

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How to Access the Web-based Utility

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Status

•

Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•

Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

•

Wireless Network. This provides status information about the wireless network.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the

Router’s default IP address,

192.168.1.1

, in the

Address

field. Press the

Enter

key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Leave the

User Name

field blank. Enter

admin

in the

Password

field. Then click the

OK

button.

Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes, or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes. For

information on a tab, click

Help

.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The

Basic Setup

screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be

obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports six connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra Cable,

and L2TP. Each

Basic Setup

screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type

you select.

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

, and it should be

used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Figure 5-1: Router Login

Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

(Automatic Configuration - DHCP)

NOTE:

Some of these connection types may not

be available in your area.

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Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select

Static IP

.

Internet IP Address

. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.

DNS 1-3

. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for

end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to

enable it.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Service Name

. If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it

has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been

terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your

connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use Connect on Demand, click the radio

button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle Time

field.

Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the connection

is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is

30

seconds.

Click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button.

Figure 5-3: Static IP

Figure 5-4: PPPoE

IMPORTANT:

For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any

PPPoE applications that are installed on your PCs.

static ip address

: a fixed address

assigned to a computer or device

connected to a network.

pppoe

: a type of broadband connection that

provides authentication (username and

password) in addition to data transport

subnet mask

: an address code that

determines the size of the network

default gateway

: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area network

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PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only.

Server IP Address

. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it

has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been

terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your

connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use Connect on Demand, click the radio

button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle Time

field.

Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the connection

is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is

30

seconds.

Click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button.

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service used in Australia only. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

Server IP Address

. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button.

Figure 5-5: PPTP

Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable

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L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. It

is used mostly in European countries. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

Server IP Address

. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it

has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been

terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your

connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use Connect on Demand, click the radio

button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle Time

field.

Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it

sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the connection

is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is

30

seconds.

Click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button.

Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Host Name and Domain Name

. Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with

your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most

cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU

. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network

transmission. To manually set a value, select

Manual

and enter the value desired in the

Size

field. You should

leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. Most DSL users should use the value 1492. The default is

Auto

, which

allows the Router to select the best MTU for your Internet connection.

packet

: a unit of data sent over a network.

Figure 5-7: L2TP