CONTENTS I
Contents
Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1
Features ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Understanding Your User Guide ......................................................................... 1-3
Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Understanding Functions .................................................................................... 1-4
Router .................................................................................................................1-4
TCP/IP.................................................................................................................1-4
Static IP Address...........................................................................................................1-4
Dynamic IP Address......................................................................................................1-4
DHCP Server ......................................................................................................1-5
Simple Home Network Diagram .......................................................................... 1-5
Router Physical Description................................................................................ 1-6
Back of Router ....................................................................................................1-6
Front of Router ....................................................................................................1-8
LED Description ..................................................................................................1-8
Section 2:Installation______________________ 2-1
Hardware Setup .................................................................................................... 2-1
Router Physical Installation .................................................................................2-1
Horizontal Installation ....................................................................................................2-1
Vertical Installation ........................................................................................................2-2
Wall Mount Installation ..................................................................................................2-2
Electrical Connection to Router...........................................................................2-6
Easy Software Setup ............................................................................................ 2-6
Manual Software Setup ........................................................................................ 2-6
Connection to Router ..........................................................................................2-7
Configure Your Computers.................................................................................. 2-8
Configuring Windows 98SE and ME ...................................................................2-9
Configuring Windows 2000 ...............................................................................2-11
Configuring Windows XP...................................................................................2-13
Log In................................................................................................................... 2-16
Configure Your Basic Internet Settings............................................................ 2-17
DHCP Configuration..........................................................................................2-17
PPPoE...............................................................................................................2-17
Static IP.............................................................................................................2-18
PPTP.................................................................................................................2-18