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Chapter 2 Quick Start 2. 1. Position Your Modem Router With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending on the actual environment of your modem router. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls. For your safety and best Wi-Fi performance, please: • Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic sensitive. • Place the modem router 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 to avoid a tripping hazard. Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. 2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router Before connecting the device, please make sure your broadband cable service provided by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Also, keep your hands dry during connection. Follow the steps below to connect your modem router. 1. Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the modem router, then power on your modem router. Internet Power adapter Coaxial cable 7

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know Your Modem Router	6
1. 1. Product Overview	7
1. 2. Product Appearance	7
1. 2. 1. Front Panel	7
1. 2. 2. Back Panel	9
Quick Start	10
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router	11
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router	11
2. 3. Activate Your Modem Router	13
Log In to Your Modem Router	14
Configure Internet Connections	16
4. 1. Set Up an IPv6 Connection	17
4. 2. Test Internet Connectivity	18
4. 3. Operation Modes	20
4. 3. 1. Bridge Mode	20
Network Security	21
5. 1. Control Clients’ Access	22
5. 1. 1. Wireless MAC Filtering	22
5. 1. 2. Deny Access By IP Address	23
5. 1. 3. Deny Access By MAC Address	24
5. 1. 4. Deny Access By Port Number	25
5. 1. 5. Allow Access By Passthrough Options	26
5. 2. Use Firewall	28
5. 3. Email Local Log	28
5. 4. Record Log in a Remote Server	29
USB Settings	31
6. 1. Local Storage Sharing	32
6. 1. 1. Access the USB Disk	32
6. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	34
6. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	37
6. 2. 1. Access the USB Disk	37
6. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	40
6. 3. Media Sharing	41
6. 3. 1. Access the USB Disk	42
6. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	43
6. 4. Printer Sharing	44
Parental Control	49
Guest Network	53
8. 1. Create a Network for Guests	54
8. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	54
NAT Forwarding	56
9. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Port Forwarding	57
9. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggers	58
9. 3. Free Applications from Port Restriction by DMZ	60
Specify Your Network Settings	61
10. 1. Internet Settings	62
10. 2. LAN Settings	62
10. 2. 1. Change the LAN IP Address	62
10. 2. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server	63
10. 3. Wireless Settings	64
10. 3. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings	64
10. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	66
10. 3. 3. View Wireless Information	68
10. 3. 4. Advanced Wireless Settings	68
10. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	70
Administrate Your Network	71
11. 1. View Basic Information	72
11. 1. 1. View System Information	72
11. 1. 2. View Device Information	72
11. 1. 3. View Connection Status	72
11. 2. Set System Time	74
11. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings	75
11. 4. Change the Administrator Account	76
11. 5. Remote Management	77
11. 6. System Log	77

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Chapter 2

Quick Start

2° 1°

Position Your Modem Router

With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the wireless

network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage vary depending

on the actual environment of your modem router. Many obstacles may limit the range of

the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures or thick walls.

For your safety and best Wi-Fi performance, please:

• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

•

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

sensitive.

• Place the modem router 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 to avoid a

tripping hazard.

Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop°

2° 2°

Connect Your Modem Router

Before connecting the device, please make sure your broadband cable service provided

by your ISP is available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Also, keep your

hands dry during connection. Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.

1°

Connect the coaxial cable and power adapter to the modem router, then power on

your modem router.

Internet

Coaxial cable

Power adapter