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6
If you do not want to update your computer's wireless adapter to work with
WPA/WPA2, return to Step 4 and choose WEP.
Alternative setup method
The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a Web-based tool that you can use to set up your
router if you do not want to use the Setup Assistant. You can also use it to manage advanced
functions of your router. From the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, you can perform the
following tasks:
•
View your router’s current settings and status
•
Configure your router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you
•
Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address, the IP address
pool, DHCP settings, and more
•
Set your router’s firewall to work with specific applications (port forwarding)
•
Set up security features such as client restrictions, MAC address filtering, WEP, and
WPA
•
Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network
•
Change your router’s internal password
•
Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play)
•
Reset your router
•
Back up your configuration settings
•
Reset your router’s default settings
•
Update your router’s firmware
To connect your router:
1
Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem.
2
Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer
and unplug it from your computer, leaving the other end connected to your modem.
3
Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of your
router labeled
Modem
.
4
Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the computer to one of
the wired computer ports labeled
1-4
.
Note:
It does not matter which numbered port you choose.
5
Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem.
6
Plug the power cord into the wall, then plug the cord into your router’s power jack.
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7
Make sure that your modem is connected to your router by checking the lights on the
front of your router. The green light labeled
Modem
should be on if your modem is
connected correctly to your router. If it is not, recheck your connections.
8
Make sure that your computer is connected properly to your router by checking the
lights labeled
1-4
. The light that corresponds to the numbered port connected to your
computer should be on if your computer is connected properly. If it is not, recheck your
connections.
To set up your computer's network settings to work with a DHCP server:
•
See “Manually configuring network settings” on page 46 for directions.
Configuring your router using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface:
1
Open your Internet browser, then access your router’s Web-Based Advanced User
Interface by typing “192.168.2.1” in the address line (you do not need to type
anything else such as “http://” or “www”), then press
Enter
. The router’s home page
opens.
Note
: If you have difficulty accessing your router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface, go to
“Manually configuring network settings” on page 46
.
2
To make any changes to your router’s settings, you have to log in. Click
Login
, or click
any one of the links on the home page to go to the login screen.
3
In the login screen, leave the password blank (your router shipped with no password
entered) and click
Submit
to log in.
4
After you have logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can
be logged out. Clicking
Logout
will log the computer out.
- OR -
The login will time out after a specified period of time. The default login time-out is
10 minutes. This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes. For more information, see
“Changing the Login Time-Out setting” on page 44.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web-Based Advanced User
Interface (UI). The home page shows you a quick view of your router’s status and settings. All
advanced setup pages can be reached from this page.
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Quick-Navigation links
—You can go directly to any of your router’s UI pages by clicking
directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to
make finding a particular setting easier to find. Clicking the purple header of each tab will
show you a short description of the tab's function.
Home button
—The
Home
button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button
will take you back to the home page.
Internet status indicator
—This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI, indicating the
connection status of your router. When the indicator says
Connection OK
in green, your
router is connected to the Internet. When your router is not connected to the Internet, the
indicator will read
No Connection
in red. The indicator is automatically updated when you
make changes to the settings of your router.
Login/Logout button
—This button lets you log in and out of your router with the press of
one button. When you are logged into your router, this button will change to read
Logout
.
Logging into your router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a
password. When you are logged into your router, you can make changes to the settings.
When you are finished making changes, you can log out of your router by clicking the
Logout
button.
Help button
—The
Help
button gives you access to your router’s help pages.
LAN Settings
—Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network (LAN) side of your router.
Changes can be made to the settings by clicking any one of the links (IP Address, Subnet
Mask, DHCP Server) or by clicking the
LAN
quick-navigation link on the left side of the
screen.
Features
—Shows the status of your router’s NAT, firewall, and wireless features. Changes
can be made to the settings by clicking any one of the links or by clicking the
quick-navigation links on the left side of the screen.
Internet Settings
—Shows the settings of the Internet/WAN side of your router that
connects to the Internet. Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking the links
or by clicking the
Internet/WAN
quick-navigation link on the left side of the screen.
Version Info
—Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, hardware version, and
serial number of your router.
Page Name
—The page you are on can be identified by this name. This User Guide will
sometimes refer to pages by name. For instance
LAN > LAN Settings
refers to the
LAN
Settings
page.
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Configure your router for connection to your Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
The
Internet/WAN
tab is where you will set up your router to connect to your Internet
Service Provider (ISP). Your router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP’s system
provided you have correctly configured your router’s settings for your ISP’s connection type.
Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP.
To configure your router with the settings that your ISP gave you:
1
Click
Connection Type
on the left side of the screen, then select the connection type
you use.
2
If your ISP gave you DNS settings, click
DNS
to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that
require specific settings.
3
Click
MAC address
to clone your computer's MAC address or type a specific WAN MAC
address, if required by your ISP.
When you have finished making settings, the
Internet Status
indicator will read
connection OK
if your router is set up properly.
To set your Connection Type:
1
Click
Connection Type
from the menu on the left side of the screen. The
Connection
Type
page opens. From this page, you can select the type of connection you use by
clicking the button next to your connection type and then clicking
Next
.
Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection type to dynamic IP
A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type used with cable modems.
Setting the connection type to
dynamic
in many cases is enough to complete the
connection to your ISP. Some dynamic connection types may require a host name. You can
enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one. Your host name is
assigned by your ISP. Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address
of the PC that was originally connected to the modem.
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Change WAN MAC Address
If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific
MAC address or clone the current computer's MAC address through this link.
Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection type to static IP
A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP
uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask, and ISP gateway
address. This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left
with you. Type your information, then click
Apply Changes
. After you apply the changes,
the
Internet Status
indicator will read
connection OK
if your router is set up correctly.

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