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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the
steps needed to complete the installation. Brief descriptions appear beside
each step. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
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Planning Your Network
Before moving ahead to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network
diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these
devices. The illustration below is an example of a network diagram.
Each port in the router can be used for different connections. For example:
E1 – Mom’s computer
E2 – Network Printer
E3 – Game Console
E4 – Ethernet Device
Wireless – Dad’s Computer
Wireless - My Smart Phone
To create a network diagram:
For wireless devices, identify the wireless devices you want to include
in the network.
For wired devices, identify which router port you want to use for each
device.
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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
Microsoft Internet Sharing
Proxy Software
WinGate
WinProxy
Security Software
Symantec
Zone Alarm
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Configuring TCP/IP Settings
Check if your computer uses the default TCP/IP settings.
To check the TCP/IP properties:
Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network
Connections in your computer.
Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area
Connection Properties dialog box.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Configuring Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens Internet
Properties.
Click Connections tab.
In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never
dial a connection.
Click OK to close Internet Properties.
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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:
Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
Enter control and then click OK. This opens Control Panel.
Double-click Internet Options. This opens Internet Options.
In the Temporary Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.
Click Delete Files.
Click OK to close Internet Properties.
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