User Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1 Hardware Setup
- 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
- 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
- 4 Control Access to the Internet
- 5 Specify Network Settings
- View WAN Settings
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Modem Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Modem Router Assigns
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Modem Router
- Reserve LAN IP Addresses
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
- Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Security Option
- Set Up a Guest Network
- Control the Wireless Radios
- Set Up a Wireless Schedule
- Specify WPS Settings
- 6 Manage Your Network
- Change the admin Password
- View Modem Router Status
- View Logs of Modem Router Activity
- View Event Logs
- Run the Ping Utility
- Run the Traceroute Utility
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- View Devices Currently on the Network
- Manage the Modem Router Configuration File
- View Wireless Access Points in Your Area
- View or Change the Modem Router Wireless Channel
- Dynamic DNS
- Remote Management
- 7 Specify Internet Port Settings
- 8 Troubleshooting
- A Supplemental Information
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Change the admin Password
This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the modem router
with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The
label on your modem router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password
for wireless access.
To set the password for the user name admin:
1. L
aunch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Ente
r the user name and password.
The user name is adm
in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADV
ANCED > Administration > Set Password.
5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
6. Click the Ap
ply button.
Your changes take effect.
View Modem Router Status
To view modem router status and usage information:
1. L
aunch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Ente
r the user name and password.
The user name is adm
in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.