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11.
In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning
message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional.The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes
that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
12.
Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
•
Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber
. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached,
the Internet LED blinks alternating white and amber.
•
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
.This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached,
the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
13.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see
View the
Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
on page 238.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP measures your connection
time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
5.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
6.
Select the
Connection time control
radio button.
The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the
Connection time control
radio button.
Note
7.
In the
Monthly Limit
field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.
The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information
in the
Monthly Limit
field.
Note
8.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
9.
In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning
message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional.The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes
that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
10.
Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
•
Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber
. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached,
the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber.
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•
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
.This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached,
the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
11.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see
View the
Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
on page 238.
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is reached,
you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter.
CAUTION:
If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic.
To unblock the traffic meter:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5.
In the Traffic Control section, clear the
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection
check box.
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts.
Manage the Modem Router Remotely
The remote management feature lets you access your modem router securely over the Internet to view or change
its settings.You must know the modem router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about a different
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type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
on page 172.
Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal
password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See
Change the
admin Password
on page 40.
Note
To set up remote management:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
.The default password is
password
.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management
.
5.
Select the
Turn Remote Management On
check box.
6.
In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem
router’s remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Note
Select one of the following radio buttons and configure the options accordingly:
•
To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the
Only This Computer
radio button. Enter
the IP address to be allowed access.
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•
To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the
IP Address Range
radio button.
Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.
•
To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the
Everyone
radio button. This radio button is
selected by default.
7.
Specify the port number for accessing the modem router’s web pages.
The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTPS. For greater security, enter a custom port number
for accessing the modem router’s web pages remotely. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use
the number of any common service port.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
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