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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
Now that you have connected the Router following the instructions in Chapter 4, you can use the Web-based
Utility to configure the Router. Advanced users may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-
based Utility.
This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be
accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup,
most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
•
Basic Setup. On the
Basic Setup
screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP. If you do
not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. Once you have the setup information
for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router.
•
Management. Click the
Administration
tab and then the
Management
tab. The Router’s default password is
admin
. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
There are five main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will
be available after you click one of the main tabs.
Setup
•
Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
•
DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen.
•
MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
•
Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and
static routing configurations.
Security
•
Filter. On this screen, you can configure a variety of filters to enhance the security of your network.
•
VPN. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough for Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels.
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