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This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination.
Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to
1
.
13.
Click the
Apply
button.
The static route is added.
Edit a Static Route
To edit a static route:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes
.
The Static Routes screen displays.
5.
In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.
Click the
Edit
button.
The Static Routes screen adjusts.
7.
Edit the route information.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
Delete a Static Route
To delete a static route:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
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4.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes
.
The Custom Static Routes screen displays.
5.
In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.
Click the
Delete
button.
The route is removed from the table.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.
To view devices on the network:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
Attached Devices
.
The following information is displayed:
•
Connection Type
. Wired or the WiFi band for the connection.
•
Device Name
. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
•
IP Address
. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
•
MAC Address
. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
address is typically shown on the product label.
5.
To update this screen, click the
Refresh
button.
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Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You
can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default
settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
5.
Click the
Back Up
button.
6.
Specify a location on your network.
7.
Click the
OK
button.
A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified.
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
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3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
The Backup Settings screen displays.
5.
Click the
Browse
button to find and select the
.cfg
file.
6.
Click the
Restore
button.
The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might
want to do this if you move the router to a different network. (See
Factory Settings
on
page
157.)
To erase the configuration settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
The Backup Settings screen displays.
5.
Click the
Erase
button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is
password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
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Remote Management
You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know
the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access using
Dynamic DNS, see
Chapter 7, Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
.
Note:
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
92.
To set up remote management:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen 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 router’s remote management.
Note:
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses
as practical.
Select one of the following:

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