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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Management
Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Management
When you click the Administration tab, you will see the
Management
screen. This screen allows you to change
the Router’s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. You can also back up and
restore the Router’s configuration file.
Management
Router Access
To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based
Utility. The default password is
admin
.
Router Password
.
Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm
. It is recommended that you change the default password to one of
your choice. Enter a new Router password and then enter it again in the
Re-enter to Confirm
field.
Web Access
Web Utility Access
. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to
servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher
security. Select
HTTP
or
HTTPS
.
Web Utility Access via Wireless
. If you are using the Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless
access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the Router’s Web-based Utility. You will only be able to
access the Utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Select
Enabled
to allow wireless access to the
Utility, or select
Disabled
to block wireless access to the Utility.
Remote Access
Remote Management
. To permit remote access of the Router, from outside the local network, select
Enabled
.
Otherwise, keep the default setting,
Disabled
.
Web Utility Access
. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to
servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher
security. Select
HTTP
or
HTTPS
.
Remote Upgrade
. If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from outside the local network, select
Enabled
. (You must have the Remote Management feature enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default setting,
Disabled
.
Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Management
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Management
Wireless-N Home Router
Allowed Remote IP Address
. If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select
Any IP Address
. If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses, then select the second
option and complete the fields provided.
Remote Management Port
. Enter the port number that will be open to outside access.
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router for various
Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.
UPnP
. If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting,
Enabled
. Otherwise, select
Disabled
.
Allow Users to Configure
. Select
Enabled
, if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router while
using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, keep the default setting,
Disabled
.
Allow Users to Disable Internet Access
. Select
Enabled
, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet
connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting,
Disabled
.
Backup and Restore
Backup Configurations
. To back up the Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Restore Configurations
. To restore the Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow the on-
screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration settings.)
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Save Settings
button to save the changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes. For more information, click
Help
.
NOTE:
When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the Router, enter
http://<Internet IP
Address>: port
or
https://<Internet IP Address>: port
, depending on whether you use HTTP or
HTTPS. Enter the Router’s specific Internet IP address in place of
<Internet IP Address>
, and enter
the Administration Port number in place of the word
port
.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Log
Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Log
When you click the Administration tab, you will see the
Log
screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and
outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection.
Log
Log
. To access activity logs, select the
Enabled
radio button. With logging enabled, you can choose to view
temporary logs. Click the
Disabled
button to disable this function.
View Log
. When you wish to view the logs, click
View Log
. A new screen will appear. Select
Incoming Log
,
Outgoing Log
,
Security Log
, or
DHCP Client Log
. from the
Type
drop-down menu. The Incoming Log will display
a temporary log of the source IP addresses and destination port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic. The
Outgoing Log will display a temporary log of the local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and
service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic. The Security log will display the login information for the
Web-based Utility. The DHCP Client Log will display the LAN DHCP server status information.
Click the
Save the Log
button to save this information to a file on your PC’s hard drive. Click the
Refresh
button
to update the log. Click the
Clear
button to clear all the information that is displayed.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Save Settings
button to save the changes, or
click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo your changes. For more information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-41: Administration Tab - Log
Figure 5-42: View Log
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including
the connection to the Internet.
Ping Test
. The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Enter the IP address or URL of the PC whose
connection you wish to test, the packet size (default is
32
bytes), and how many times you wish to test it. Then,
click the
Start to Ping
button. The
Ping
screen will then display the test results. Click the
Close
button to return
to the
Diagnostics
screen.
Traceroute Test
. To test the performance of a connect, enter the IP address or URL of the PC whose connection
you wish to test and click the
Start to Traceroute
button. The
Traceroute
screen will then display the test results.
Click the
Close
button to return to the
Diagnostics
screen.
For more information, click
Help
.
Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Diagnostics
Figure 5-44: Ping Test
Figure 5-45: Traceroute Test
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
Wireless-N Home Router
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
The
Factory Defaults
screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults
. To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the
Restore Factory Defaults
button.
Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
NOTE:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and
have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-
enter all of your configuration settings.

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