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Advanced Settings
Advanced Setup is primarily for technically advanced users. For most people, the
options that are set by default when the Cable Modem/Router is installed are sufficient.
However, those who want or need to change the default settings can do so using the
advanced setup pages in the Zoom Configuration Manager.
This chapter includes:
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Suggestions for settings that you might want to change
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Instructions for launching the Zoom Configuration Manager program
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An overview of the available configuration menus and settings and a guide on
what chapter to go to for more information on each settings.
Changing Default Settings
Here are some reasons why you might want to use the Configuration program to change
the router's default settings.
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Your Cable provider instructs you to enable, disable, or change the default settings
for your router
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You want to change your router’s password to help prevent hacker attacks.
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You want to set up a wireless guest network to give users access to the internet but
not your internal network.
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You want to change the default firewall settings to block particular IP addresses and
intrusive hosts.
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You want to access your corporate network and need to use the built-in VPN
function.
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You wish to control the hours that a user on your network can access the Internet.