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Contents
N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 3
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 5
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 6
Installing Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router ................................................................... 6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard
.................................................................. 9
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 9
Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 11
Manually Installing Your Router
......................................................................................... 12
Connecting Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router ............................................................. 13
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 17
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .................................................................... 18
Configuring Your Wireless Network
................................................................................... 22
Specifying Wireless Settings ........................................................................................... 22
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 23
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 24
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 29
Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................... 30
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 30
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 33
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 34