Quick Start Manual

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Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................3
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................4
Installing Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................................5
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................6
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard...................................................................9
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................9
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................10
Manually Installing Your Router .........................................................................................15
Connecting Your Wireless Router ....................................................................................16
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................18
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................19
Checking for New Firmware ............................................................................................21
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ...............................................23
Setting Up Your Wireless Computers ..............................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................29
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................29
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................30
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................32
Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................32
Obtaining an Internet IP Address ....................................................................................33
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot ..............................................................................34
Default Configuration ..........................................................................................................37
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................37
Restoring the Default User Name and Password ............................................................38
Related Documents..............................................................................................................41
Registration and Certifications............................................................................................43