Getting Started
18
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM
•
Router Status
. View the status of the modem router and its Internet connection.
•
EZ Setup Wizard
. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the
Internet connection. See
EZ Setup Wizard
on page 18.
•
WPS Setup
. Join the secure WiFi network without typing the password. See
Join Your
Wireless Network
on page 19.
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Setup tab
. Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your
modem router. See
Internet Setup (Basic Settings)
on page 22. See also
Chapter 3,
Modem Router Setup
,
for information about preset and basic security settings.
•
Security tab
. View and configure the modem router firewall settings to prevent
objectionable content from reaching your computers. See
Security Settings
on page 35.
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Management tab
. Administer your modem router and network. See
Chapter 5, Network
Management
.
•
Advanced tab
. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote
access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See
Advanced Settings
on
page 54. Using this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
•
Other Links
. For information, help, and product documentation, visit the support site.
These links work once you have an Internet connection.
EZ Setup Wizard
You can log in to the modem router and use EZ Setup to set up your Internet connection.
To use the EZ Setup wizard:
1.
From the top of the modem router menu, select
EZ Setup
.
2.
Select either
Yes
or
No, I want to configure the Router myself
. If you select No, proceed
to
Internet Setup (Basic Settings)
on page 22.
3.
If you selected Yes, click
Next
.
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EZ Setup searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine
your ISP configuration.
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EZ Setup cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. If
your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your Internet connection through the screen
described in
Internet Setup (Basic Settings)
on page 22.
