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EZ Setup Wizard

You can log in to the router and use EZ Setup to set up your Internet connection.



To use the setup wizard:

1.

From the top of the router menu, select

EZ Setup

to display the following screen:

2.

Select either

Yes

or

No, I want to configure the Router myself

. If you select No, proceed

to

Internet Setup (Basic Settings)

on page 20.

3.

If you selected Yes, click

Next

.

With automatic Internet detection, the EZ Setup Wizard searches your Internet

connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

Note:

The EZ Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling

Protocol (PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set

your Internet connection through the screen described in

Internet

Setup (Basic Settings)

on page 20.



To troubleshoot an unsuccessful Internet connection:

1.

Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2.

Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

3.

Read

Chapter 7, Troubleshooting

. If problems persist, register your product and contact

Technical Support.

4.

If you cannot connect to the router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the

Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain

both

IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.

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Join Your Wireless Network

Choose either the WPS method or the manual method to join your wireless network.

WPS Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its

password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. Some older WiFi equipment is not

compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security



To use the WPS method:

1.

Select

Home > WPS Setup

.

2.

Click

Next

. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client.

3.

Select either

Push Button

or

PIN Number

. With either method, the router tries to

communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless

device, and allow it to join the wireless network.

4.

When the PIN method screen displays, enter the client security PIN.

When the router establishes a WPS connection, the router WPS screen displays a

confirmation message.

Manual Method

With the manual method, you choose the network that you want, and type its password to

connect.



To connect manually:

1.

On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless

connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

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2.

Look for your network and select it.

The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password is on the router label. If you

changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.

3.

Enter the router password and click

Connect

.

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3.

Router Setup

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Internet Setup (Basic Settings)

•

Preset Security

•

WiFi Security Basics

•

WiFi Setup

•

Internet Port

•

LAN Ports

•

Quality of Service (QoS) Setup

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Internet Setup (Basic Settings)

The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router

myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the router menu. It is where you view or

change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether your Internet

connection requires a login.



To manually set up the Internet connection:

1.

Select

Setup > Internet,

2.

Select

Yes

or

No

depending on whether your ISP requires a login.

•

Yes

. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to

change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

•

No

. Enter the account and domain names, as needed.

3.

Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default DSL settings usually work

fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.

4.

If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.

5.

Click

Apply

to save your settings.

6.

Click

Test

to test your Internet connection. If you are not able to connect within 1 minute,

and see

Chapter 7, Troubleshooting

.

The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. The

fields that display in this screen depend on whether an ISP login is required.

Does Your ISP Require a Login?

Answer either yes or no.

•

When no login is required, these fields display

: