Getting Started
12
N150 WiFi Router (N150R)
Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the Setup Wizard as described in
EZ Setup Wizard
on
page 16, or manually as described in
Internet Setup (Basic Settings)
. However, before you
start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops,
PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Note:
For a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use manual setup.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you have to change the settings back
so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Replace an Existing Modem and Router
To replace an existing modem and router, disconnect them and set them aside before
starting the router setup.
Gather ISP Information
You need the following information to set up your router and to check that your Internet
configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with
all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information,
ask your ISP to provide it. When your router Internet connection is set up, you no longer
need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you
start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
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Active Internet service account
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The ISP configuration information for your account
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ISP login name and password
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ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
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Fixed or static IP address
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Host and domain names
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Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know
one or more of these settings for a manual setup:
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Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters
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Multiplexing method
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Host and domain names
