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Logging out of the Router 
One  computer  at  a  time  can  log  into  the  Router  for  the  purposes 
of  making  changes  to  the  settings  of  the  Router.  Once  a  user  has 
logged  in  to  make  changes,  there  are  two  ways  that  the  computer 
can  be  logged  out.  Clicking  the  “Logout”  button  will  log  the  computer 
out.  The  second  method  is  automatic.  The  login  will  time  out  after  a 
specified  period  of  time.  The  default  login  time-out  is  10  minutes.  This 
can  be  changed  from  1  to  99  minutes.  For  more  information,  see  the 
section  in  this  manual  entitled  “Changing  the  Login  Time-Out  Setting”.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 
The  home  page  is  the  first  page  you  will  see  when  you  access  the 
Web-Based  Advanced  User  Interface  (UI).  The  home  page  shows  you 
a  quick  view  of  the  Router’s  status  and  settings.  All  advanced  setup 
pages  can  be  reached  from  this  page.
1.  Quick-Navigation Links 
You  can  go  directly  to  any  of  the  Router’s  UI  pages  by  clicking 
directly  on  these  links.  The  links  are  divided  into  logical 
categories  and  grouped  by  tabs  to  make  finding  a  particular 
setting  easier  to  find.  Clicking  on  the  purple  header  of  each  tab 
will  show  you  a  short  description  of  the  tab’s  function.
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2.  Home Button 
The  “Home”  button  is  available  in  every  page  of  the  UI.  Pressing 
this  button  will  take  you  back  to  the  home  page.
3.  Internet Status Indicator 
This  indicator  is  visible  in  all  pages  of  the  UI,  indicating  the 
connection  status  of  the  Router.  When  the  indicator  says 
“connection  OK”  in  GREEN,  the  Router  is  connected  to  the 
Internet.  When  the  Router  is  not  connected  to  the  Internet,  the 
indicator  will  read  “no  connection”  in  RED.  The  indicator  is 
automatically  updated  when  you  make  changes  to  the  settings  of 
the  Router.
4.  Login/Logout Button 
This  button  enables  you  to  log  in  and  out  of  the  Router  with  the 
press  of  one  button.  When  you  are  logged  into  the  Router,  this 
button  will  change  to  read  “Logout”.  Logging  into  the  Router  will 
take  you  to  a  separate  login  page  where  you  will  need  to  enter  a 
password.  When  you  are  logged  into  the  Router,  you  can  make 
changes  to  the  settings.  When  you  are  finished  making  changes, 
you  can  log  out  of  the  Router  by  clicking  the  “Logout”  button.  For 
more  information  about  logging  into  the  Router,  see  the  section 
called  “Logging  into  the  Router”.
5.  Help Button 
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The  “Help”  button  gives  you  access  to  the  Router’s  help  pages. 
Help  is  also  available  on  many  pages  by  clicking  “more  info”  next 
to  certain  sections  of  each  page.
6.  LAN Settings 
Shows  you  the  settings  of  the  Local  Area  Network  (LAN)  side  of 
the  Router.  Changes  can  be  made  to  the  settings  by  clicking  on 
any  one  of  the  links  (IP  Address,  Subnet  Mask,  DHCP  Server)  or 
by  clicking  the  “LAN”  “Quick  Navigation”  link  on  the  left  side  of 
 
the  screen.
7.   Features 
Shows  the  status  of  the  Router’s  NAT,  firewall,  and  wireless 
features.  Changes  can  be  made  to  the  settings  by  clicking  on  any 
one  of  the  links  or  by  clicking  the  “Quick  Navigation”  links  on  the 
left  side  of  the  screen.
8.   Internet Settings 
Shows  the  settings  of  the  Internet/WAN  side  of  the  Router  that 
connects  to  the  Internet.  Changes  to  any  of  these  settings  can 
 
be  made  by  clicking  on  the  links  or  by  clicking  on  the  
“Internet/WAN”  “Quick  Navigation”  link  on  the  left  side  of  
the  screen.
9.   Version Info 
Shows  the  firmware  version,  boot-code  version,  hardware 
version,  and  serial  number  of  the  Router.
10.  Page Name 
The  page  you  are  on  can  be  identified  by  this  name.  This  User 
Manual  will  sometimes  refer  to  pages  by  name.  For  instance 
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Step 4    Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet   
  Service Provider (ISP)
The  “Internet/WAN”  tab  is  where  you  will  set  up  your  Router  to 
connect  to  your  Internet  Service  Provider  (ISP).  The  Router  is  capable 
of  connecting  to  virtually  any  ISP’s  system  provided  you  have 
correctly  configured  the  Router’s  settings  for  your  ISP’s  connection 
type.  Your  ISP  connection  settings  are  provided  to  you  by  your  ISP. 
To  configure  the  Router  with  the  settings  that  your  ISP  gave  you, 
click  “Connection  Type” 
(A)  on  the  left  side  of  the  screen.  Select 
the  connection  type  you  use.  If  your  ISP  gave  you  DNS  settings, 
clicking  “DNS” 
(B)  allows  you  to  enter  DNS  address  entries  for  ISPs 
that  require  specific  settings.  Clicking  “MAC  address” 
(C)  will  let  you 
clone  your  computer’s  MAC  address  or  type  in  a  specific  WAN  MAC 
address,  if  required  by  your  ISP.  When  you  have  finished  making 
settings,  the  “Internet  Status”  indicator  will  read  “connection  OK”  if 
your  Router  is  set  up  properly.
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Setting your Connection Type 
From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you 
use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button 
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to your connection type and then clicking “Next”
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type  
to Dynamic IP
 
A  dynamic  connection  type  is  the  most  common  connection  type 
used  with  cable  modems.  Setting  the  connection  type  to  “dynamic”  in 
many  cases  is  enough  to  complete  the  connection  to  your  ISP.  Some 
dynamic  connection  types  may  require  a  host  name.  You  can  enter 
your  host  name  in  the  space  provided  if  you  were  assigned  one.  Your 
host  name  is  assigned  by  your  ISP.  Some  dynamic  connections  may 
require  that  you  clone  the  MAC  address  of  the  PC  that  was  originally 
connected  to  the  modem.
1.   Host Name 
This  space  is  provided  to  enter  a  host  name  that  needs  to  be 
visible  to  your  ISP.  Enter  your  host  name  here  and  click  “Apply 
Changes” 
(3).  If  your  ISP  did  not  assign  you  a  host  name,  or  you 
are  not  sure,  leave  this  blank.
2.   Change WAN MAC Address 
If  your  ISP  requires  a  specific  MAC  address  to  connect  to  the 
service,  you  can  enter  a  specific  MAC  address  or  clone  the 
current  computer’s  MAC  address  through  this  link. 
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type  
to Static IP
 
A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection 
types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, 
subnet mask, and ISP gateway address. This information is available from 
your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you. Type in your 
information, then click “Apply Changes” 
(4). After you apply the changes, 
the “Internet Status” indicator will read “connection OK” if your Router is 
set up properly.
1.   IP Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  IP  address  here.
2.  Subnet Mask 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  subnet  mask  here.
3.  ISP Gateway Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  the  ISP  gateway  address  here. 
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Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE 
Most  DSL  providers  use  PPPoE  as  the  connection  type.  If  you  use  a 
DSL  modem  to  connect  to  the  Internet,  your  ISP  may  use  PPPoE  to 
log  you  into  the  service.  If  you  have  an  Internet  connection  in  your 
home  or  small  office  that  doesn’t  require  a  modem,  you  may  also 
 
use  PPPoE.
Your connection type is PPPoE if: 
 1)   Your  ISP  gave  you  a  user  name  and  password,  which  is  required  to  connect  to  the  Internet;
2)   Your  ISP  gave  you  software  such  as  WinPOET  or  Enternet300  that  you  use  to  connect  to  the  Internet;  or
3)   You  have  to  double-click  on  a  desktop  icon  other  than  your  browser  to  get  on  the  Internet.
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1.  User Name 
This  space  is  provided  to  type  in  your  user  name  that  was 
assigned  by  your  ISP.
2.  Password 
Type  in  your  password  and  re-type  it  into  the  “Retype  Password” 
box  to  confirm  it.
3.  Service Name 
A  service  name  is  rarely  required  by  an  ISP.  If  you  are  not  sure  if 
your  ISP  requires  a  service  name,  leave  this  blank.
4.  MTU 
The  MTU  setting  should  never  be  changed  unless  your  ISP  gives 
you  a  specific  MTU  setting.  Making  changes  to  the  MTU  setting 
can  cause  problems  with  your  Internet  connection  including 
disconnection  from  the  Internet,  slow  Internet  access,  and 
problems  with  Internet  applications  working  properly.
5.  Disconnect after X... 
The  “Disconnect”  feature  is  used  to  automatically  disconnect  the 
Router  from  your  ISP  when  there  is  no  activity  for  a  specified 
period  of  time.  For  instance,  placing  a  check  mark  next  to  this 
option  and  entering  “5”  into  the  minute  field  will  cause  the  Router 
to  disconnect  from  the  Internet  after  five  minutes  of  no  Internet 
activity.  This  option  should  be  used  if  you  pay  for  your  Internet 
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Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to 
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
[European  Countries  Only].  Some  ISPs  require  a  connection  using 
PPTP  protocol,  a  type  of  connection  most  common  in  European 
countries.  This  sets  up  a  direct  connection  to  the  ISP’s  system.  Type 
in  the  information  provided  by  your  ISP  in  the  space  provided.  When 
you  have  finished,  click  “Apply  Changes”
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changes,  the  “Internet  Status”  indicator  will  read  “connection  OK”  if 
your  Router  is  set  up  properly.
1.  PPTP Account 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  PPTP  account  name  here.
2.  PPTP Password 
Type  in  your  password  and  retype  it  into  the  “Retype  Password” 
box  to  confirm  it.
3.  Host Name 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  host  name  here.
4.  Service IP Address 
Provided  by  your  ISP.  Enter  your  service  IP  address  here. 
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