Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Diagnostics
Ping Test
Ping checks the status of a connection.
IP or URL Address
Enter the address of the PC whose
connection you wish to test.
Packet Size
Enter the packet size you want to use. The
default is
32
bytes.
Number to Ping
Enter the number of times you wish to
test the connection. The default is
5
.
Start Test
To run the test, click this button. The
Ping
screen shows if the test is successful. Click
Close
to return
to the
Diagnostics
screen. Click
Stop
to stop the test.
Ping
Traceroute Test
Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.
IP or URL Address
Enter the address of the PC whose
connection you wish to test.
Start Test
To run the test, click this button. The
Traceroute
screen shows if the test is successful. Click
Close
to return
to the
Diagnostics
screen. Click
Stop
to stop the test.
Traceroute
Administration > Factory Defaults
The
Factory Defaults
screen allows you to restore the
Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore Factory Defaults
To reset the Router’s settings
to the default values, select
Restore Factory Defaults
.
Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default
settings are restored.
Administration > Factory Defaults
NOTE:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless
you are having difficulties with the Router and
have exhausted all other troubleshooting
measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have
to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
The
Firmware Upgrade
screen allows you to upgrade the
Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless
you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new
firmware has a feature you want to use.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
NOTE:
The Router may lose the settings
you have customized. Before you upgrade
its firmware, write down all of your custom
settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you
will have to re-enter all of your configuration
settings.