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Network Everywhere P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENT
The Wireless Cable/DSL Router has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par­ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility 26
Overview 26 Logging In 26 Setup 27 Password 32 Status 33 DHCP 34 Log 35 Help 36 Advanced 37 IP Filtering 38 Forwarding 41 Dynamic Routing 47 Static Routing 48 DMZ Host 50 MAC Address Clone 51 Wireless 52
Appendix A:T roubleshooting 55
Common Problems and Solutions 55 Frequently Asked Questions 67
Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses 73
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 76
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 79
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 84
Appendix E: Glossary 88
Appendix F: Specifications 97
Environmental 97
Appendix G: Warranty Information 98
Appendix H: Contact Information 99
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 1 An Introduction to LANs and WANs 2 IP Addresses 2 The Router’s Ports 4 The Router’s LEDs 5
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 7
Network Topology 7 Roaming 7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router 8
Before You Start 8 Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 8
Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs 10
Overview 10 Configuring Windows 98 SE and Millennium PCs 10 Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 12 Configuring Windows XP PCs 14
Chapter 5: Using the Setup Wizard 16
Before You Start 16 The Setup Wizard’s Title Screen 16 Preparing to Set Up 17 Setting Up the Router with a Cable Connection 18 Setting Up the Router with a DSL Connection 22
Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Chapter 1:Introduction
Think of the Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a kind of "splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the Internet -- all at the same time. You can connect your home computers to the Router with Ethernet cables, or put wireless network adapters in them and com­municate over radio waves, saving the trouble and expense of running cables through your house.
Once your computers are connected to the Router, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And y our computers can share all kinds of files -- music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your dig­ital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one com­puter when another's hard drive starts to fill up.
Your home network is secure, too. All wireless communications are protected by 128-bit encryption. Internet Firewall packet filters keep intruders out, and block attacks. Parental Controls help you protect y our famil y.It's all easier than you think -- the included Setup Wizard takes you through configuring your net­work, step by step. With the Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router at the heart of your home network, you don't need to be a networking genius to share printers, files, and your Internet connection -- with or without wires.
• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
• Internet access logging
• Easy to use setup utility or configure through your networked PC’s Web browser
• Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
• Internet access control (Parental Controls), by time-of-day or by day of the week
• Port Trigger function for Internet applications with special requirements
• Remote administration and upgrade feature
• Supports static routing and dynamic routing protocol RIP1/RIP2
• Denial of Service(Dos) Prevention
• Context sensitive configuration help
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The Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Features
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Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.
In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Wide Area Network (WAN) that is the Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
Think of the Router as a network device with two sides. The first side is made up of your private Local Area Network (LAN) of PCs. The other, public side is the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or office.
The Router’s firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the pub­lic, Internet side cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN, or network, remains private. The Router protects your network b y inspecting the first pack­et coming in from the Internet port before delivery to the f inal destination on the LAN port. The Router inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the packet to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, includ­ing PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “loca­tion,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it, static IP addressing insures that the device assigned it will have that same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses are commonly used with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.
If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account. If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Router. You can get the information from your ISP.
IP Addresses
An Introduction to LANs and WANs
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Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network, such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs on to the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign it a new dynamic IP address.
For DSL users, many ISPs may require you to log on with a user name and password to gain access to the Internet. This is called “Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet” or PPP oE. PPPoE is similar to a dial-up connection but does not have a phone number to dial into, and PPPoE is a dedicated high-speed con­nection. PPPoE also will provide the Router with a dynamic IP address to establish a connection to the Internet.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manuall y every time a new user is added to your network. PCs and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or net­work device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. The Router’s Internet port is, by default, set as a DHCP client.
DHCP servers can either be a designated PC on the network or another netw ork device, such as the Router. By default, a DHCP server is enabled on your Router’s LAN ports. If you already have a DHCP server running on your net­work, you mustdisable one of the two DHCP servers. If y ou run more than one DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP addresses. To disable the Router’s DHCP function, see the DHCP section in Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-Based Utility.
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Even if you assign a static IP address to a PC, other PCs can still use DHCP’s dynamic IP addressing, as long as the static IP is not within the DHCP range of the LAN IP Address.
If the Router’s DHCPfunction fails to provide a dynamic IP address for any reason, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
The Router’s rear panel (as shown in Figure 1-1) is where all of its connections are made.
Internet The Internet Port is where you will connect your cable or
DSL modem with an Ethernet cable. Your modem con-
nection will not work from any other port.
Ports 4, 3, 2 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where
you will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers, and any other Ethernet devices you want to put on your network. If Port 1 is being used, the Uplink Port will not work.
Port 1/Uplink Port The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network
by connecting to a switch. Uplinking to a switch is done by simply running a cable from the Uplink Port to the other device. The Uplink Port is shared with Port 1. Pushing in the Uplink button allows this port to be used as the Uplink port. If the Uplink button is not pushed in, this port functions the same as Ports 4, 3, and 2.
Power The Power Port is where you will connect the included
AC Power adapter.
Figure 1-1
The Router’s Ports
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Since the Router is a device that connects two networks, it needs two IP addresses—one for the LAN side, and one for the Internet side. In this User Guide, you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address” and the “LAN IP address.”
Since the Router has firewall security (NAT), only the Router’s Internet IP address can be seen from the Internet.
However , even the Internet IP address can be blocked, so that the Router and network seem invisible to the Internet—This is shown in the Filters section in “Chapter 6: The Routers Web-Based Utility”.
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The LAN Indicators, shown in Figure 1-2, sho w the status of information being transmitted within your local network
WLAN Act Green. This LED indicates wireless activity.
WLAN Link Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s wireless func-
tions have been enabled through the Web-based utility.
Power Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s power is on.
Link/Act Green. This LED serves two purposes. When this LED is lit
continuously, this indicates that the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). A blink­ing LED indicates that the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port. When the Uplink Port is in use, the LED for Port 1 will be lit continuously.
The Router’s LEDs
TThhee RReesseett BBuuttttoonn Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all
of the Router’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done only if you are experiencing heavy routing problems, and only after you have exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. By resetting the Router, you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP Addresses and what the Router thinks their IP Addresses should be. You may be forced to reboot each network PC.
If the Router locks up, simply press the reset button or power it down for three to five seconds by removing the power cable from the Router’s Power Port. Leaving the power off for too long could result in the loss of network connections.
Figure 1-2
Full/Col Green. This LED also serves two purposes. When this LED
is lit continuously, the connection made through the corre­sponding port is running in Full Duplex mode. A blinking LED indicates that the connection is experiencing collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED blinks too often, there may be a problem with y our connection. Refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix if you think there is a prob­lem.
100 Orange. This LED indicates when a successful 100Mbps
connection is made through the corresponding port.
The Internet indicators, shown in Figure 1-2, show the status of infor mation being transmitted to and from the Internet.
Link Green. This LED indicates a connection between the Router
and your broadband device or network.
Act Green. This LED blinks when the Router is sending or
receiving data over the broadband (Internet) por t.
Diag Red. This LED indicates the Router’s self-diagnosis mode
during boot-up and restart. It will turn off upon completing the diagnosis. If this LED stays on for an abnormally long period of time, refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix.
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Chapter 2: Planning Yo u r Wireless Network
A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN , e xcept that each computer in the LAN uses a wireless adapter to connect to the network through a wireless con­nection. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.
The wireless adapter provides LAN access for wireless workstations. An inte­grated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure conf iguration. A group of wireless adapter users and this Router compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PC equipped with a wireless adapter in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via this Router.
An infrastructure conf iguration extends the accessibility of a PC with a wire­less adapter to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for two PCs equipped with a wireless adapter Since this Router is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infra­structure LAN is doubled.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Ser vice Set (ESS). This con­tinuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All PCs that are equipped with a wireless adapter, and are within one ESS, must be configured with the same ESS ID.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, it is recommended to select a feasible radio channel and optimum Router position. Proper positioning com­bined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
Roaming
Network Topology
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router
Before plugging everything together, it’s always a good idea to have everything you’ll need to get the Router up and running. Depending upon how you con­figure the Router in Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility, you may need some of the following values from your ISP:
When connecting through a Static IP connection, be sure to have 1) Your broadband-configured PC’s f ixed Internet IP Address, 2) Your broadband­configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name, 3) Your Subnet Mask, 4) Your Def ault Gateway, and 5) Your Primary DNS IP address.
When connecting through a PPPoE connection, be sure to have 1) Your PPPoE User Name and 2) Your PPPoE Password.
The installation technician from your ISP should hav e left this information with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the data.
Once you have the above values, you can begin the Router’s installation and setup.
Once you are sure that you have the above values on hand, you can begin the Installation and Setup of the Router.
1. Power everything down, including your PCs, your cable or DSL modem and the Router.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of your PC’s Ethernet ports to one of the Router’s LAN ports. Do the same with all the PCs you wish to connect to the Router.
In addition to accessing the Router through an Ethernet connection, a wire­less connection can be used to access the Router. See the “For Wireless Connections” note that follows these connection instructions.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Router’s Internet port.
Before You Start
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs
These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu­nicate with the Router.
To do this, you will need to conf igure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu­nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.
You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such as Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking the Start button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does- n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select the Control Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel and double-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.
Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow the directions in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is not configured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com­puter you are connecting to the Router.
The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set­tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Once you've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web­based Utility.
1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.
Overview
Configuring Windows 98 SE and Millennium PCs
4. Connect the Power Adapter (included) to the Router’s Power port and plug the other end into a power outlet.
• The Pow er LED will illuminate green as soon as the pow er adapter is con­nected.
• The Diag LED will illuminate red for a few seconds while the Router goes through its internal diagnostic test. The LED will tur n off when the self-test is complete.
5. Power on the cable or DSL modem. Verify that the power is on by checking
the Link LED in the Internet column on the front of the Router. The Link LED will be illuminated if the power is on and the modem is ready.
6. Press the Reset button on the back of the Router. Hold the button in for three seconds, or until the Diag LED illuminates red. This restores the Router’s default settings.
7. Power on your PC.
The Router is now connected.
Continue to the next chapter to configure your PCs.
For Wireless Connections: In addition to accessing the Router through an Ethernet connection, a wireless connection can be used to access the Router. After powering on the Router and connecting it to your modem, enter the Router’s IP Address in the Address field of your wireless PC’s web-browser as follows: http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
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The Router is configured by default to work out of the box with all Network Everywhere Wireless Adapters. If you have changed the defaults on your Network Everywhere Wireless Adapters, or are using other wireless adapters, you must temporar­ily change your wireless adapter settings to: (SSID = wireless) in order to initially access the Router wirelessly. After you have accessed the Router with the default settings, you can change the Router’s settings to coincide with your Network settings and reset your adapters.
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Some ISPs—most notably some cable providers—con­figure their networks so that you do not have to enter a full Internet address into your web browser or e-mail application to reach your home page or receive your e-mail. If your Internet home page address is something very simple, such as “www”, rather than “www.networkeverywhere.com”, or your e-mail server’s address is something similar to “e-mail” or “pop3”, rather than “pop.mail.net­workeverywhere.com”, you won’t be able to properly configure the Router until you determine the actual Internet addresses of your Web and e-mail connections.
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obtain this information prior to connecting the Router to
your network. Y ou can obtain this information by contacting your ISP.
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5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original
Windows installation disk or additional f iles. Supply them by pointing to the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (This assumes that “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
6. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click the Yes button. If Windows
does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.
Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility.
1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. This will display the Network screen.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed).
3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the Properties button. (See Figure 4-3.)
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
Figure 4-3
2. Select the Configuration tab
and highlight the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter (as shown in Figure 4-1). If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. (Note: If there is no TCP/IP line listed, refer to your Ethernet adapter’s documentation to install TCP/IP now.) Then, click the Properties button.
3. Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain an IP address automatically (as shown in figure 4-2).
4. Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway f ield is blank. Click the OK button.
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Figure 4-2
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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP’s default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.
1. Click the Start button, open the Control P anel. and click the Netw or k and Internet Connections icon. Then, click the Network Connections icon to display the Network screen.
2. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed).
3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the Properties button. (See Figure 4-6.)
Configuring Windows XP PCs
Figure 4-6
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (as shown in
Figure 4-4) and click the Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP
address automatically and verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected
(as shown in Figure 4-5). Then, click the OK but­ton and click the OK but­ton on the subsequent screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.
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Chapter 5: Using the Setup Wizard
The Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router comes with an automat­ed software installation procedure for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP. This will configure the Router when connecting it for the first time. Thereafter, con­figuration can be set through the Web Utility.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive. Unless you have deac­tivated the auto-run feature of Windows, the screen shown in Figure 5-1 should appear automatically.
This screen presents you with all of the options provided by the Setup Wizard CD. These options include:
Set Up Your First Computer This option is used for conf iguring the Router
for use with your wireless devices.
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The Setup Wizard’s Title Screen
Figure 5-1
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (as shown in
Figure 4-7) and click the Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and verify that Obtain DNS
server address automati­cally is selected (as shown
in Figure 4-8). Then, click the OK button and click the OK button on the subse­quent screens to complete the PC’s configuration.
Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility.
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At this point, you should verify that your Internet connection (Cable or DSL) is connected to your PC. Verify that your connection is working properly before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to stop the setup process, click the Exit button.
When the screen shown in Figure 5-3 appears, disconnect your PC from your Internet connection. Then, connect your modem to the Router’s Internet port and connect your PC to one of the Router’s network ports, numbered 1-4. These connections should be made with a Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable. Then, click the Cable button if you’re connected to the Internet through a Cable Modem or the DSL button if you’re connected to the Internet through a DSL Modem.
The following screens will specifically address your cable connection. The screen shown in Figure 5-4 will ask you to verify that your modem is connect­ed properly. Verify the connection and click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
Figure 5-3
Set Up Additional Computer(s) This option should only be used to config-
ure DHCP settings on any additional com­puters. For setting up a computer’s wireless settings to use with the Router, configure your wireless devices with the same net­work settings as the Router.
Download User Guide This User Guide is available on the Setup
Wizard CD, so you won’t need Internet access to download this. Clicking this but­ton brought up this User Guide,
Contact Us This option gives you contact information
for Network Everywhere support.
Exit This option closes the Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard allows you to configure the Router quickly and easily. This process begins on the Title Screen, where you should click the Set Up Your First Computer button. This will bring up the screen shown in Figure 5-2.
Preparing to Set Up
Figure 5-2
Setting Up the Router with a Cable Connection
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When the screen shown in Figure 5-6 appears, connect the power for the Router and modem, using a surge protector. Some of the Router’s lights should come on as shown on the screen. Verify that your connection is working properly before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print but­ton.
On the next screen that appears, shown in Figure 5-7, you will conf igure the Router’s wireless settings. As this is a wireless router, it can be used with your wireless devices. However, all settings must be the same for the wireless devices to be able to communicate with each other. Verify that the following settings are the same as your other wireless devices:
SSID Think of this as the wireless network’s name. While the
default setting is “wireless”, you should change it to some­thing unique. It is case sensitive and should not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters.
Channel The preferred settings for this, the channel on which the
wireless signal is broadcast, are 1, 6, and 11.
SSID Broadcast This broadcasts the SSID, allowing access to all nearby wire-
less devices. For increased security, disable this option.
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The next screen (Figure 5-5) will ask you to verify that the Router is connect­ed properly. Connect the Router as shown, without connecting the power or modem. Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
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Configuration is complete and the Router is set up when you see the final screen, shown in Figure 5-
9. Click the Finish button to close the Setup Wizard.
To set up any further com­puters to connect to the Router, run the Setup Wizard again and choose
Set Up Additional Computer(s). To fine-tune
the Router’s performance, you can continue to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.
When you first select DSL as your ISP, you will see a warning screen regard­ing PPPoE (shown in Figure 5-10). If you have a PPPoE connection, follow these directions. If your connection is not PPPoE, disre­gard these direc­tions.
The next screen, shown in Figure 5-11, will ask you to verify that your modem is connected properly. Verify the connection and click the Next button to con- tinue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
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Document and save these settings for future reference and click the Next but- ton to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
The following screen will detect your modem’s IP settings and configure the Router with these settings. (The screen shown in Figure 5-8 is what you would see if you see if you had a DHCP server.) Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
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Figure 5-8
Figure 5-9
Setting Up the Router with a DSL Connection
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On the next screen that appears, shown in Figure 5-14, you will conf igure the Router’s wireless settings. As this is a wireless router, it can be used with your wireless devices. However, all settings must be the same for the wireless devices to be able to communicate with each other. Verify that the following settings are the same as your other wireless devices:
SSID Think of this as the wireless network’s name. While the
default setting is “wireless”, you should change it to some­thing unique. It is case sensitive and should not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters.
Channel The preferred settings for this, the channel on which the
wireless signal is broadcast, are 1, 6, and 11.
SSID Broadcast This broadcasts the SSID, allowing access to all nearby wire-
less devices. For increased security, disable this option.
Document and save these settings for future reference and click the Next but- ton to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
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The next screen (Figure 5-12) will ask you to verify that the Router is connect­ed properly. Connect the Router as shown, without connecting the power or modem. Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
When the screen shown in Figure 5-13 appears, connect the power for the Router and modem, using a surge protector. Some of the Router’s lights should come on as shown on the screen. Verify that your connection is working prop­erly before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
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Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility
Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the utility:
• Setup Enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Password The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router,
change the Password from its default.
The WEP, Status, DHCP, Log, and Help tabs are also available for basic setup. For advanced setup, click the Advanced Setup tab to access these screens: Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, DMZ Host, MAC Addr Clone, and Wireless.
To access the web-based utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field, as shown in Figure 6-1. Then, press Enter.
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Logging In
Figure 6-1
Note: If your PC’s Windows operating system supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Windows will offer to create a desktop short­cut to the Router. Click the OK button to create the desktop icon, and then double-click the icon to connect to the Router. Otherwise, con­nect to the Router manually, as directed in steps 1 and 2.
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The following screen will detect your modem’s IP settings and configure the Router with these settings. (The screen shown in Figure 5-15 is w hat y ou w ould see if you see if you had a PPPoE connection.) Click the Next button to con­tinue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
Configuration is complete and the Router is set up when you see the final screen, shown in Figure 5-16. Click the Finish button to close the Setup Wizard.
To set up any further computers to connect to the Router, run the Setup Wizard again and choose Set Up Additional Computer(s). To fine-tune the Router’s performance, you can continue to Chapter 6:
The Router’s Web­based Utility.
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