ReadyNet AC1000M Quick Installation Manual

2. Wireless Security Setup

Your router is pre-configured with wireless secu­rity from the factory. The default wireless Pass
Phrase is printed on the sticker on the bottom of
the router. If you would like to change the fac­tory set Pass Phrase, click ‘Wireless 2.4GHz’,
then ‘Wireless Security’. The Pass Phrase must
have at least 8 characters. Click ‘Save’, then
click ‘Wireless 5GHz’ and ‘Wireless Security’ to
change the Pass Phrase for the 5GHz band. Once
your new Pass Phrase has been entered, click
‘Save’, then click ‘Reboot’ to apply your changes.

IMPORTANT: Click the ‘Reboot’ button at the
bottom of the page to save your settings.

D. Setting Up Your Wireless Devices

Your wireless devices (desktop, laptop, iPad, smart­phone, etc.) must be configured to work with your
wireless router. Each of these devices must have
an internal or external wireless adapter and applica­ble drivers. User guides for each of these devices
should have instructions for wireless set up. You
will need the SSID and password you assigned to
this wireless router during router set up. For each
wireless device, access the setup menu, choose the
appropriate SSID from the list of wireless net­works, enter your password, and test the wireless
connection.

Quick Installation Guide

Your AC1000M has been pre-configured with an SSID

(wireless network name) and security pass phrase.

See the sticker on the bottom of your router for this

information. If you wish to change these or other

settings, use the following instructions.

Figure 3

Wireless AC Router

B. Log In to User Interface

1. Type “http://192.168.11.1” in the Address field of your web browser and

press the “Enter” key. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear.
The default User Name is “user” and see the sticker on the bottom of
your router for the default password. Enter the user name and password
then click the “Login” button.

Note: The default wireless IP address for the wireless router is1 92.168.11.1
and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0

C. Configure Your Wireless SSID and
Pass Phrase

1. Change SSID

To access the Wireless settings, click ‘Wireless

2.4GHz’ and then ‘Basic’. The pre-configured settings
on this page will be appropriate for most settings. You
might want to change the SSID and Frequency (Chan­nel) fields. Click ‘Save’.

Once finished with changing these settings, click ‘Save’.

Click ‘Wireless 5GHz’ to configure the 5GHz band.
The screen and inputs for Wireless 5GHz will be the
same as for Wireless 2.4GHz. We recommend you
change security passwords as indicated in Step 2.
If you are finished making changes, click ‘Reboot’
at the bottom of the page to apply your changes.

LED Indicator Status Description

POWER

On (Green) The router is powered on and running normally

Off The router is powered off

WAN

On (Green) The port is connected

Off The port is disconnected

Blinking(Green) Data is transmitting

LAN
1/2/3/4

On (Green) The port is connected

Off The port is disconnected

Blinking(Green) Data is transmitting

2.4G

On (Green) Wireless access point is ready

Blinking(Green) Wireless traffic active

5G

On (Green) Wireless access point is ready

Blinking(Green) Wireless traffic active

USB

On (Green) USB device is connected

Off No USB device is connected

A. Connect the AC1000M Router to Your Computer

1. To set up your router for the first time, please connect the

router to your desktop or laptop computer as shown in the
following diagram. Your broadband Internet access will
generally be from a cable modem, ADSL modem, or similar
device. Turn on the power switch on the back of the router.

2. After the hardware connections have been completed, check
the status of the LED Indicators using the following table:

RST WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 USB

I

0

DC(12V2A)

AC1000M

Power Outlet

Broadband Internet

Figure 1

Figure 2

Note: If the LED indicator
is not displaying a “Normal
Status” as described in the
table at left, please check
the associated hardware
and connections.

Safety Notice

• The device should be placed on a flat horizontal surface, or secured safely to a wall.

• Operate equipment away from heat sources.

• Provide good air ventilation.

• Keep away from water and damp areas.

• Disconnect power from the device during severe thunderstorms.

• Use only the included AC power adapter.

• Keep router at least 20 cm away from people to reduce exposure to radio frequency emissions.