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Tools
For viewing and configuring the router’s operating system and network tools
settings.
Admin
For setting the administrator’s password used to log into the router.
Time
For configuring the system time on the router.
DDNS
Maps a static domain name to a dynamic IP address.
Diagnosis
To perform a Ping test to verify whether a specific device is connected to the LAN.
Firmware
For updating the router’s firmware.
Backup
For loading or saving the configuration settings to or from a backup file or to
restore the router to its factory default settings.
Reset
Reboots the router.
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Chapter 3
Installation Setup Wizard
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Internet Setup Wizard
Use the Wizard to detect and set up the
type of Internet connection you need,
to set up a secure wireless connection,
to create an administrator password to
secure the device, or set the router’s date
and time properties.
To use the Internet Setup Wizard, follow
these steps:
1.
Click
the
Wizard button
to show the
Wizard start screen.
2. Click
Next
to continue with the setup
procedure.
Home
Setup Wizard
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1. Decide how to set up the Internet connection.
Note:
It is recommended to let the device setup the Internet
connection automatically.
•
Select
Auto Detect
to let the Wizard set up the Internet
connection.
•
Select
Manual Setup
to set the properties yourself.
2. Click
Next
to continue or
Prev
to return to the previous
screen.
If you selected
Manual Setup
, follow these steps:
3. Select the Internet connection type and enter the
connection properties.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Note:
The connection types available are static IP, PPPoE,
Dynamic IP, PPTP, and L2TP.
4. Click
Next
to continue,
Prev
to return to the previous
screen, or
Cancel
to stop the procedure.
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Setting wireless encryption for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
To encrypt the wireless signals for either or both of the frequency
bands in the ESR900 router, follow these steps:
1. Enter the router name in the wireless Name (SSID) text field.
2. Select the security level from the Encryption dropdown list.
3. Enter a password in the Encryption Key text field.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to encrypt the 5 GHz band
5. Click
Next
to continue,
Prev
to return to the previous screen, or
Cancel
to stop the procedure.
Setting Your Wireless Security
Important:
To ensure the network is secure, it is
recommended to select High for an encryption level.