DCE 7204A-NRD, User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introducing the Router ................................................................................................................................. 1
Express Internet Access .................................................................................................................................. 1
Firewall Security and Smooth Traffic .............................................................................................................. 1
Easy Network Management ........................................................................................................................... 1
IPv6 Ready - Pathway to the Future ............................................................................................................... 1
Quick Start Wizard .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Firmware Upgradeable ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features of the Router ................................................................................................................................. 3
Network Protocols and Features .................................................................................................................... 3
Firewall ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Quality of Service Control ............................................................................................................................... 4
Wireless LAN ................................................................................................................................................... 4
IPTV Applications ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Management .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 5
Physical Interface ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Applications for the Router .......................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Installing the Router ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Important note for using the Router ........................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 The Front LEDs .............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 The Rear Ports ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Cabling ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Before Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1 Configuring a PC in Windows 7/8 ........................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 Configuring a PC in Windows Vista ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1.3 Configuring a PC in Windows XP ......................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.1 Username and Password ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 LAN Port Addresses .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Information from your ISP ......................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4 .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1 Configuring the Router with your Web Browser ....................................................................................... 22