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Contents
Wireless Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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1
Unpacking Your New Router
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1
Hardware Features
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3
Front Panel
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3
Back Panel
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4
Router Label
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4
Positioning Your Wireless Router
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5
Installing Your Wireless Router
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5
Updating Your Router Firmware
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6
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard
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9
Using the Smart Wizard
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9
Accessing Your Router After Installation
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10
Manually Installing Your Router
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13
Connecting Your Wireless Router
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14
Verifying Your Connection
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Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access
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Configuring Your Wireless Network
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Specifying Wireless Settings
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Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually
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Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network
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25
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
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30
Troubleshooting
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Basic Setup Checklist
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Checking Basic Router Functions
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Troubleshooting Login Problems
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Checking the Internet Service Connection
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