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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual
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1-1
Logging in to Your Wireless Router
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1-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
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1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
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1-5
Configuring Wireless Settings
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1-10
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings
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1-11
Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings
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1-13
Setting up a Vista WPS Network
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1-14
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
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2-1
Recommended Security Settings
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2-3
Changing Wireless Security Settings
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2-3
Basic Wireless Settings Setup Form
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Configuring WEP Wireless Security
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Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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Turning Off the Broadcast of Your Wireless Network Name
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2-10
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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2-11
Changing the Administrator Password
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2-14
Backing Up Your Configuration
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2-14
Understanding Your Firewall
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