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ADVANCED SETTINGS
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USER MANUAL
Firmware Update Screen
Firmware Information
Current Firmware Version
Version of the router’s current firmware.
Current Firmware Date
Date of current firmware.
Check Online Now for
Latest Firmware Version
Click
Update Now
to update your router's firmware to the
version displayed.
Firmware Upgrade from a File
Select a File to Upgrade
Note:
It is a best practice to update the firmware file when the router
has a wired connection to your computer.
You have two options:
1.
Click
Choose a File
and browse to the firmware file.
2.
If it is available, do one of the following:
-
Update your current firmware by clicking
Upload
-
Select the file, save it, and click
Upload
to upgrade the
router firmware.
Note:
For assistance, contact Customer Support at
System Screen
Save and Restore Settings
Save settings to a file
Click
Save Configuration
. The router’s current configuration is
downloaded to your computer.
Restore Settings from a File
To restore settings from a file, click
Choose File
and select it. Click
Restore Configuration
.
Reset to Factory Default
Settings
To reset the router to its original settings, click
Reset
.
Reboot the router
Click
Reboot
.
Logout
Logout
Click
Logout
.
Connection Check Screen
Ping Test
Host Name or IP Address
Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to
locate on the network. Click
Ping
.
Ping Result
The result of whether your router can reach the specified host
name or IP address.
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Registration Screen
Registration
First Name, Last Name,
Email Address
Enter your first and last name and email address. Click
Register.
Log Screen
Save Log File
Save Log File to Local Hard
Drive
After generating a system log file, click
Save
.
Log Level
Log Level
From the drop-down list, select the alert level of the log you want to
generate. Options are Debug, Notice, and Warning.
System Log Status
Log Type
From the drop-down list, select the type of log you want to
generate. Options are System, Attack, and Drop. The default is
system log.
Log Table
Log Table
Click the tabs to reveal the log pages you want to view, or to clear
or refresh the table.
Language Screen
Language
Select language
From the drop-down list, select the language in which you want the
user interface to display.
Device Mode Screen
Device Mode
Mode
From the drop-down list, select whether the router should be in
Router Mode or Extender Mode. When this device is set to
Extender Mode, it adds/extends wireless capability to your existing
network.
LAN Connection Type
If you select Extender Mode, this drop-down list displays. Select
Static IP or Dynamic IP (DHCP). If you select Static IP, additional
fields display.
LAN IP address
IP address of the device that is being configured as an Extender.
The IP address should be on the same network as your existing
router.
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Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is used to control how many subnetworks can
exist in your local network. The more subnetworks there are, the
fewer the hosts you can have per subnet.
Default Gateway
IP address of the router to which this device is connected while
configured as an extender.
Primary DNS Server
The primary DNS Server address is configured and maintained by
your ISP. This can be found on your main router or contact your ISP
for this information.
Secondary DNS Server
The secondary DNS Server address is configured and maintained
by your ISP. Contact your ISP for this information.
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PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS
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MY NET ROUTERS
USER MANUAL
Performing Advanced Tasks
This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up
and maintaining the My Net router. It includes the following topics:
Enabling Guest Access
Setting Up Parental Controls
Changing the Administrator's Password
Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive
Updating the Router’s Firmware
Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults
Rebooting the Router
Using the Router as an Access Point
Configuring UPnP
Enabling Port Forwarding
Accessing My Net View
Enabling Guest Access
A guest network allows visitors to get Internet access without giving them access to your
home network.
To enable guest access:
1.
Click the
Advanced Settings icon
and then the
Wireless
icon to display the
Wireless/Guest Access screen.
2.
Click the
Guest Access
tab.
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3.
For the wireless 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz band, toggle the
On/Off
button to turn access
on.
4.
Specify the following:
5.
Click
Save
.
Setting Up Parental Controls
Registering Parental Controls
Set up your router with parental controls that restrict the websites, times, and content a user
can access on the Internet. You can set controls on a master level that apply to all devices
connected to the router or to individual devices. You need to register the router to activate
Parental Control service for your router.
To set up parental controls:
1.
Click the
Advanced Settings icon
and then the
Security
icon to display the
Security/Parental Controls screen.
2.
Click the
Parental Controls
tab.
3.
Toggle the
Enable parental control
button to
On
. The Security/Parental Controls
screen appears.
Setting
Description
Guest Network SSID
Accept the default value or enter another name for the wireless
network.
Security Mode
The default value is None. To restrict guest access, select the
type of security needed from the drop-down list:
•
WPA - Personal
•
WPA2 - Personal
•
WPA/WPA2 - Personal
Network Key
Create a password for the guest user to prevent an
unauthorized user from accessing your guest network.

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