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Ativa AWGR54 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Ativa AWGR54 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

Product user manuals come handy in case you want to know all functionalities of your device, troubleshooting, fist time configuration & setup and in many other situations.

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AWGR54
User Manual
Wireless G
Router
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.
Product Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Knowing your Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.
Connecting and Configuring your Router
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.
Alternate Setup Method
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing LAN Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Securing your Wi-Fi Network
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting WPA/WPA2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Access Point Mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configuring the Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting MAC Address Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restarting the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Updating the Firmware
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.
Manually Configuring Network Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.
Recommended Web Browser Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10. Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ativa Wireless G Router (the Router). The following
two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best
practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance.
Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special
attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal
Performance” on page 2.
Benefits of a Home Network
•
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
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Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected
computers in your home
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Share a single printer with the entire family
•
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
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Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
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Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Mobility –
you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireless range
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Easy installation –
The Ativa Easy Installation Wizard makes
setup simple
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Flexibility –
set up and access printers, computers, and other networking
devices from anywhere in your home
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Easy expansion –
the wide range of Ativa networking products lets
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
•
No cabling required –
you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
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Widespread industry acceptance –
choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
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Introduction
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and
200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther
from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken
signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal
appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related
to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position
between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see if distance is
the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Ativa
Technical Support.
Note:
While some of the items listed below can affect network performance,
they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are
concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness,
this checklist may help.
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Wireless Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close
as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers enabled by Ativa Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
•
Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your
Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
•
In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close
to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor.
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Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone.
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Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects
such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers
and Router).
3.
Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
•
Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
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Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates
on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this
fixes the problem, your phone may
be interfering.
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If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.
4.
Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment
buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby
that can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your
wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are
available (see your wireless adapter’s or card’s user manual), and move
your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks
as possible.

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