You can check the connection and configure the basic router settings on the Initial Setup Wizard page. From the Run Setup Wizard page, you can follow the instructions that guide you through the process for configuring the device.
Step 1 Click System Configuration > Initial Router Setup to access the Router Setup Wizard.
Step 2 Click Next to go to Check Connection page. If your router has detected a connection, the connection details are displayed on this page.
Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 The Configure Router – Select Connection Type pop-up appears. Select your internet connection type.
Step 5 If you select Dynamic IP or DHCP (Recommended), click Next.
Step 6 If you select Static IP Address, click Next and configure these settings.
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Static IP Address |
A static IP address is a number (in the form of a dotted quad) that is assigned to a computer by an Internet service provider (ISP) to be its permanent address on the Internet. Enter the static IP address. |
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Subnet Mask |
A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Enter the subnet mask. |
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Gateway IP |
A router interface connected to the local network that sends packets out of the local network. Enter the gateway IP. |
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DNS |
A DNS server is a computer used to resolve hostnames to IP addresses. Enter the IP address of the DNS. D |
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Secondary DNS (Optional) |
Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS. |
Step 7 If you select PPPoE, click Next and configure these settings.
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Account Name |
Enter the account name. |
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Password |
Enter the password. |
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Confirm Password |
Confirm the password. |
Step 8 If you select PPTP or L2TP, click Next and configure these settings.
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Account Name |
Enter the account name. |
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Password |
Enter the password. |
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Confirm Password |
Confirm the password. |
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Static IP Address |
Enter the static IP address. |
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Subnet Mask |
Mask Enter the subnet mask. |
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Gateway IP |
Enter the gateway IP. |
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DNS |
Enter the DNS. |
Step 9 Select the router’s time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list.
Step 10 Select one of the following:
• Enable Network Time Protocol Synchronization to set the date and time automatically.
• Set the date and time manually to set the date and time manually or import them from your computer.
Step 11 Click Next.
Step 12 In the Choose a MAC address section, select one of the following options:
• Use Default Address (Recommended).
• Use this computer’s address.
• Use this address – Enter a MAC address.
Step 13 Click Next.
Step 14 Review your summary settings and click Next.
Step 15 In the Enable Security – Set Router Password section, enter, and confirm the router password. You can check the Disable Password Strength Enforcement to disable the strength enforcement.
Step 16 Click Next, and in the Network Name field, enter a name for the network.
Step 17 Click Next, and in the Enable Security – Secure your Wireless Network, select the type of network security from the following options:
• Best Security (WPA2 Personal – AES)
• Recommended for new wireless computers and devices. Older wireless devices may not support this option.Enter a security key with 8-63 characters or 64 hexadecimal digits, or use the randomly generated security key, when you choose this option.
• No Security (Not Recommended)
• No additional security settings needed on the device. This mode means that any data transferred to and from the device is not encrypted.
Step 18 Click Save security settings to save the security settings.
Step 19 Click Print security settings to print a copy of the router's security settings.
Step 20 Click Apply.
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