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G Wireless Router
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Securing your Wi-Fi Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �50
WEP Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �53
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55
WPA Setup� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Setting WPA/WPA2� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �57
Guest Access � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �57
Using the Access Point Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �59
Configuring the Firewall � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �64
Setting MAC Address Filtering � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �67
Enabling the DMZ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �68
Utilities Tab � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �70
Restarting the Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �71
Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �78
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
8 Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
9 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1
Advantages of a Wireless Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1
Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance� � � � � � � � � � � � � � �2
2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
3 Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Package Contents� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
System Requirements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Alternate Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �43
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �45
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �46
