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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Securing your Wi-Fi Network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �49
WEP Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �52
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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WPA Setup� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �55
Setting WPA/WPA2� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �56
Guest Access
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Using the Access Point Mode
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Configuring the Firewall
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Setting MAC Address Filtering� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �63
Enabling the DMZ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �64
Utilities Tab
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Restarting the Router
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Updating the Firmware � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �69
7 Manually Configuring Network Settings
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8 Recommended Web Browser Settings
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9 Troubleshooting� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �82
10 Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �99
1 Introduction
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Benefits of a Home Network� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1
Advantages of a Wireless Network
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
2 Product Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5
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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �25
6 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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Changing LAN Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �41
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �43
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �43