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Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility

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Broadband Router Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility While many of the Router's functions can be utilized through the Web-based Utility, a separate utility also comes on the Router's CD. This RT042 Utility is more graphically oriented and can do many, though not all, of the things the Web-based Utility can do. Starting the Utility To start the utility, put the Router's CD in your PC's CD-Rom drive and open it. Then, double-click the Utility icon on the CD. You will then need to enter a password, this is the same as the Web-based Utility's password, which is by default, admin. After entering the password and clicking the OK button, the Utility will automatically detect the PC connected to the Router on your network and its settings. The main Utility screen will then open. This screen gives a graphical representation of the Router's connection to the Internet, displaying which Internet ports are active. From this screen, you can also control the amount of bandwidth used. NOTE: You can change the Router's password by clicking the PassPort Configuration icon at the bottom of the screen. You will be enter the old password. Then, enter the new password once in the New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field for confirmation. Then, click the Save button, to save the new password. Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility Starting the Utility Figure D-1: The Utility's Main Screen 46

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Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility
Starting the Utility
Broadband Router
Appendix D: Using the RT042 Utility
While many of the Router’s functions can be utilized through the Web-based Utility, a separate utility also comes
on the Router’s CD. This RT042 Utility is more graphically oriented and can do many, though not all, of the things
the Web-based Utility can do.
Starting the Utility
To start the utility, put the Router’s CD in your PC’s CD-Rom drive and open it. Then, double-click the Utility icon
on the CD. You will then need to enter a password, this is the same as the Web-based Utility’s password, which is
by default,
admin
.
After entering the password and clicking the
OK
button, the Utility will automatically detect the PC connected to
the Router on your network and its settings. The main Utility screen will then open.
This screen gives a graphical representation of the Router’s connection to the Internet, displaying which Internet
ports are active. From this screen, you can also control the amount of bandwidth used.
Figure D-1: The Utility’s Main Screen
NOTE:
You can change the Router’s password by clicking the PassPort Configuration icon at the
bottom of the screen. You will be enter the old password. Then, enter the new password once in the
New Password field and again in the Confirm New Password field for confirmation. Then, click the
Save
button, to save the new password.