6.
To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control
feature:
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Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options:
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No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached.
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Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
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Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
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Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Monthly limit field.
7.
If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the extra data volume in MB
in the Round up data volume for each connection by field.
8.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
9.
In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router will issue a warning message before the monthly limit
of Mbytes or hours is reached.
By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. You can select one of the following to occur when
the limit is attained:
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The Internet LED blinks white or amber.
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The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
10.
Click the Apply button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
11.
To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button.
12.
To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic
Status button.
Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save)
this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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