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Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router .............................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 2
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 7
Installing Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................... 8
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 9
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard
........................................................................................................................ 10
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)
........................ 13
Connecting Your Wireless Router ................................................................................... 13
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 16
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .................................................................... 17
Configuring Your Wireless Network
................................................................................... 21
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware ..................... 21
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options .............................................. 23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................... 30
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 30
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 33
Checking The Internet Service Connection ..................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ........................................................ 36
Technical Specifications
..................................................................................................... 39
Default Configuration Settings ......................................................................................... 39
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ........................................... 42
Related Documents
............................................................................................................. 43
Registration and Certifications
.......................................................................................... 45