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Chapter 3: Setting up and Installing the Network Optimizer
Using the Web-Based Utility
Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP
Using the Web-Based Utility
Use the Web-based utility to make changes to the Network Optimizer’s settings, update the firmware, change the
administrator password, or check its status. Follow the steps below to access the Web-based utility.
1. On one of your networked computers, open your web browser.
2. Access the Network Optimizer’s Web-based utility by going to
http://192.168.188.1
.
You see a login screen like this one:
3. Enter
admin
in the
User Name
field and the Network Optimizer’s password (the default password is
admin
)
in the
Password
field, then click the
OK
button.
You see the Network Optimizer’s Web-based Utility. Refer to the sections below for more information on the
the options available in the Web-based Utility.
Setup
The Setup tab allows you to change the Network Optimizer’s basic settings. Refer to the table below for a list
of settings available on the Setup tab. When you have finished making changes, click the
Apply
button to save
your settings.
Setting
Description
Rate Detection
Allows you to set the upstream data rate of your Internet connection
to
Auto
or
Manual
. For the best results, select
Auto
.
Connection Type
Allows you to select
Auto-Detect
,
Cable (DHCP)
, or
DSL (PPPoE)
as the
type of Internet connection you’re using. If you’re unsure of the type of
Internet connection you’re using, select
Auto-Detect
.
ISP Router IP
Allows you to specify the network address of your Internet Service
Provider’s (ISP) network router.
Figure 3-4: Network Optimizer Login Screen
Figure 3-5: Web-based Utility Setup Tab
