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Enhanced Wireless Router
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Setting WEP Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �46
Using the Access Point Mode
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Setting MAC Address Control
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Configuring the Firewall
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Using Dynamic DNS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55
Utilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Restarting the Router
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Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings
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8 Recommended Web Browser Settings
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9 Troubleshooting� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �77
10 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �92
1 Introduction
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Enhanced Wireless Router
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Product Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
3 Knowing your Router� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Package Contents� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
System Requirements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
Setup Assistant Software System Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �7
4 Connecting and Configuring your Router � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11
5 Alternate Setup Method � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �20
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �36
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �38
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �39
Setting WPA/WPA2 Encryption � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �45