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Chapter 2 2. 1. Position Your Router • The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. • Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard. • The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. • Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive. 2. 2. Connect Your Router 1. Follow the steps below to connect your router. If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router's Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection. 1 ) Place the router horizontally and extend the antennas to the maximum angle. Note: For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect performance in vertical installation situations. 10

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Router	6
1. 1. Product Overview	7
1. 2. Main Features	8
1. 3. Panel Layout	9
1. 3. 1. Top View	9
1. 3. 2. The Back Panel	11
1. 4. Position Your router	11
Connect the Hardware	13
2. 1. Position Your Router	14
2. 2. Connect Your Router	14
Log into Your Router	17
Set Up Internet Connection	19
4. 1. Quick Setup	20
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings	23
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	26
Guest Network	31
5. 1. Create Guest Network	32
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	32
USB Application	34
6. 1. Local Storage Sharing	35
6. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk	35
6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	37
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	40
6. 2. 1. Access the USB Disk	40
6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	43
6. 3. Media Sharing	44
6. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk	45
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	46
6. 4. Printer Sharing	47
6. 5. Offline Download	50
Parental Controls	53
QoS	57
8. 1. Prioritize Internet Traffic with QoS	58
8. 2. Update the Database	61
Network Security	63
9. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	64
9. 2. Access Control	65
9. 3. IP & MAC Binding	67
NAT Forwarding	68
10. 1. Share Local Resources on the Internet by Virtual Servers	69
10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	70
10. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	71
10. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	72
VPN Server	74
11. 1. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Home Network	75
11. 2. Use PPTP VPN to Access Your Home Network	76
Customize Your Network Settings	82
12. 1. Change the LAN Settings	83
12. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service	83
12. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	85
12. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	86
12. 5. Create Static Routes	87
12. 6. Specify Wireless Settings	89
12. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	91
12. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN	91
12. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections	91
Manage the Router	93
13. 1. Set Up System Time	94
13. 2. Test the Network Connectivity	95
13. 3. Upgrade the Firmware	97
13. 3. 1. Online Upgrade	97
13. 3. 2. Local Upgrade	97
13. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	98
13. 5. Change the Administrator Account	99
13. 6. Password Recovery	100
13. 7. Local Management	101
13. 8. Remote Management	102
13. 9. System Log	103
13. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	105
13. 11. Control LEDs	106
FAQ	107

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Chapter 2

2. 1.

Position Your Router

• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive

heat.

• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well

as to a power source.

• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not

create a tripping hazard.

• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of

electromagnetic sensitive.

2. 2.

Connect Your Router

1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of

through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the

router’s Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.

1 )

Place the router horizontally and extend the antennas to the maximum angle.

Note

For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect

performance in vertical installation situations.