Quick Start Manual

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Contents

Wireless Router Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1

Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1

Hardware Features ............................................................................................................3

Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3

Back Panel ..................................................................................................................4

Router Label ................................................................................................................4

Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................5

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 .........................................................................10

Manually Installing Your Router .........................................................................................13

Connecting Your Wireless Router ....................................................................................14

Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................18

Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................19

Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................23

Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................23

Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................24

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................25

Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................30

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................31

Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................31

Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................32

Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................34

Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................35