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202-10051-01, March 2005
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Chapter 5
Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................5-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................5-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................5-3
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................5-5
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................5-6
Chapter 6
Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-1
Reviewing the Router Status ..........................................................................................6-2
Reviewing the Attached Devices ....................................................................................6-4
Backing up Your Settings ................................................................................................6-5
Using Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................6-7
Reviewing the VoIP and QoS Settings ...........................................................................6-8
Chapter 7
Setting Up Advanced Router Configurations
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................7-1
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................7-2
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................7-3
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................7-4
Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................7-4
Configuring WAN Setup Options ....................................................................................7-6
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................7-7
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................7-8
Port Triggering ................................................................................................................7-8
Access Control List .......................................................................................................7-10
UPnP Setting ................................................................................................................7-12
Firmware Upgrade, Provisioning, VoIP and QoS Advanced Settings ..........................7-12
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting Common Problems
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................8-1
Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................8-2
LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On ...............................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-2