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Connect the Hardware, 2. 1. System Requirements, 2. 2. Installation Environment Requirements

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Connect the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: • System Requirements • Installation Environment Requirements • Connect Your Router 2 2. 1. System Requirements • Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) • One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is connected directly to the Ethernet) • PCs with a working Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors • TCP/IP protocol on each PC • Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 2. 2. Installation Environment Requirements • Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent • Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight) • Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router • Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) • Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing 2. 3. Connect Your Router Follow the steps below to connect your router. 1. Connect your router as shown in the figure below. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Note: 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. Chapter 2 . Connect the Hardware 6

Section	Page
About This Guide	4
Get to Know About Your Router	5
1. 1. Product Overview	5
1. 2. Main Features	6
1. 3. Panel Layout	6
1. 3. 1. Front Panel	6
1. 3. 2. Rear Panel	8
Connect the Hardware	9
2. 1. System Requirements	9
2. 2. Installation Environment Requirements	9
2. 3. Connect Your Router	9
Log into Your Router	11
Set Up Internet Connection	12
4. 1. Quick Setup	12
4. 2. Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Settings	15
4. 3. Setting Up an IPv6 Internet Connection	18
Guest Network	22
5. 1. Create Guest Network	22
5. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	22
NAT Forwarding	24
6. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server	24
6. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	25
6. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	26
6. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	27
USB Application	28
7. 1. Local Storage Sharing	28
7. 1. 1. Access the USB disk	28
7. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	28
7. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	30
7. 2. 1. Access the USB disk	30
7. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	32
7. 3. Media Sharing	32
7. 3. 1. Access the USB disk	32
7. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	33
7. 4. Printer Sharing	34
Parental Controls	38
Bandwidth Control	40
Network Security	42
10. 1. Protect the Network from Cyber Attacks	42
10. 2. Access Control	43
10. 3. IP & MAC Binding	44
Customize Your Network Settings	46
11. 1. Change the LAN Settings	46
11. 2. Configure to Support IPTV Service	46
11. 3. Specify DHCP Server Settings	47
11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	49
11. 5. Create Static Routes	50
11. 6. Specify Wireless Settings	51
11. 7. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	54
11. 7. 1. Set the Router’s PIN	54
11. 7. 2. Use the WPS Wizard for Wi-Fi Connections	54
11. 8. Schedule Your Wireless Function	55
11. 9. Set up a VPN Connection	56
Manage the Router	59
12. 1. Set Up System Time	59
12. 2. Test the Network Connectivity	60
12. 3. Upgrade the Firmware	61
12. 4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings	61
12. 5. Change the Administrator Account	62
12. 6. Local Management	63
12. 7. Remote Management	63
12. 8. System Log	64
12. 9. SNMP Settings	66
12. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	67
12. 11. Control LEDs	67
Appendix A: Specifications	69