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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