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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 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 varies depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness and number of walls. For your security 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 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. Tips: The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop. Generally, the modem router is placed on a horizontal surface. The device can also be mounted on the wall as shown in the following picture. ØD Φ4.5 < ΦD < Φ10 Φ4.5 Φ10 18.5 A A 2 3 See detail B 1.5 132 132 SECTION A-A detail B Note: The diameter of the screw is between 4.5mm and 10mm, and the distance of two screws is 132mm. The screws that project from the wall need around 7mm based, and the length of the screw needs to be at least 25mm to withstand the weight of the product. 2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router Follow the steps below to connect your modem router. 9

Section	Page
About This Guide	5
Get to Know About Your Modem 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
Connect the Hardware	12
2. 1. Position Your Modem Router	13
2. 2. Connect Your Modem Router	13
Log into Your Modem Router	16
Set Up Internet Connections	18
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard	19
4. 2. Manually Set up an Internet Connection	19
4. 3. Set up an IPv6 Connection	20
4. 4. Test Internet Connectivity	22
Bandwidth Control	23
Network Security	27
6. 1. MAC Filtering	28
6. 2. Access Control	29
6. 3. IP & MAC Binding	31
IPTV	33
USB Settings	35
8. 1. Local Storage Sharing	36
8. 1. 1. Access the USB disk	36
8. 1. 2. Customize Your Settings	38
8. 2. Remote Access via FTP Server	41
8. 2. 1. Access the USB disk	41
8. 2. 2. Customize Your Settings	44
8. 3. Media Sharing	45
8. 3. 1. Access the USB disk	46
8. 3. 2. Customize Your Settings	47
8. 4. Printer Sharing	48
Parental Controls	53
Guest Network	57
10. 1. Create a Network for Guests	58
10. 2. Customize Guest Network Options	58
NAT Forwarding	60
11. 1. Share Local Resources in the Internet by Virtual Server	61
11. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering	62
11. 3. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ	63
11. 4. Make Xbox Online Games Run Smoothly by UPnP	64
Specify Your Network Settings	66
12. 1. LAN Settings	67
12. 1. 1. Change the LAN IP Address	67
12. 1. 2. Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server	67
12. 1. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses	68
12. 2. Wireless Settings	69
12. 2. 1. Specify Basic Wireless Settings	69
12. 2. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection	71
12. 2. 3. Schedule Your Wireless Function	73
12. 2. 4. View Wireless Information	74
12. 2. 5. Advanced Wireless Settings	75
12. 3. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account	77
12. 4. Interface Grouping	77
12. 5. Create Static Routes	79
12. 6. Set up a VPN Connection	81
12. 7. Set Up the IPv6 Tunnel	85
12. 7. 1. Use the Public IPv6 Tunnel Service-6to4	85
12. 7. 2. Specify the 6rd Tunnel with Parameters Provided by Your ISP	86
Administrate Your Network	88
13. 1. Set System Time and Region	89
13. 2. Update the Firmware	90
13. 3. Back up and Restore Configuration Settings	90
13. 4. Change the Administrator Account	91
13. 5. Local Management	92
13. 6. Remote Management	93
13. 7. System Log	93
13. 8. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics	95
13. 9. CWMP Settings	96
13. 10. SNMP Settings	98
Appendix A: Specifications	100

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

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 varies

depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles

may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness

and number of walls.

For your security 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 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.

Tips:

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

Generally, the modem router is placed on a horizontal surface. The device can also be

mounted on the wall as shown in the following picture.

See detail B

SECTION

A-A

detail

18.5

1.5

132

Φ4.5

Φ4.5 < ΦD < Φ10

Φ10

ØD

132

Note:

The diameter of the screw is between 4.5mm and 10mm, and the distance of two screws is 132mm. The screws that

project from the wall need around 7mm based, and the length of the screw needs to be at least 25mm to withstand

the weight of the product.

2° 2°

Connect Your Modem Router

Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.