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Statistics
In the  LAN Statistics section, the user can view the traffic statistics that 
occurred on the LAN interface. Information that is disp\fayed inc\fudes the 
packets  sent  and  received,  packets  dropped,  co\f\fisions  that  occurred, 
and error packets sent and received.
In the  WAN Statistics section, the user can view the traffic statistics that 
occurred  on  the WAN  interface.  Information  that  is  disp\fayed...

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Internet Sessi\fns
The Internet Sessions pa\be disp\fays fu\f\f detai\fs of active Internet sessions 
throu\bh  your  router.  An  Internet  session  is  a  conversation  between 
a  pro\bram  or  app\fication  on  a  LAN-side  computer  and  a  pro\bram  or 
app\fication on a WAN-side computer.
In the section a\f\f the active Internet sessions wi\f\f be \udisp\fayed.
Wireless
The  wire\fess  c\fient  tab\fe  disp\fays  a  \fist  of...

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IPv6
The IPv6 pa\be disp\fays a summary of the Router’s IPv6 settin\bs and \fists 
the IPv6 address and host name o\uf any IPv6 c\fients.
In  the  IPv6  C\fnnecti\fn  Inf\frmati\fn  section,  more  information  about 
the IPv6 connection wi\f\f be disp\fayed. Information \fike the connection 
type, \bateway address, Link-Loca\f address, DNS Servers, and more.
In  the  LAN  IPv6  C\fmputers  section,  a  \fist  of  active\fy  connected...

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Supp\frt Categ\fry
In this section, the user wi\f\f have access to a porta\f of information re\bardin\b each and every pa\be that exists on this device. This information \bives 
the basic description of parameter and uses for the pa\bes.  

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Kn\fwledge Base
Wireless Basics
Wire\fess  products  are  based  on  industry  standards  to  provide  easy-to-use  and  compatib\fe  hi\bh-speed  wire\fess  connectivity  within  your  home, 
business or pub\fic access wire\fess networks. Strict\fy adherin\b to the IEEE standard, the wire\fess fami\fy of products wi\f\f a\f\fow you to secure\fy access 
the data you want, when and where you want it. You wi\f\f be ab\fe to enjoy the freedom that...

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Wireless Pers\fnal Area Netw\frk (WPAN)
B\fuetooth is the industry standard wire\fess techno\fo\by used for WPAN. B\fuetooth devices in WPAN operate in a ran\be up to 30 feet away. Compared 
to WLAN the speed and \uwire\fess operation ran\be are both \fess than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use near\fy as much power which makes it ide\ua\f 
for persona\f devices, such as mobi\fe pho\unes, PDAs, headphones, \faptops, speakers, and other devices...

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Tips
Here are a few thin\bs to keep in mind, when you insta\f\f a wire\fess network.
Centralize y\fur r\futer \fr Access P\fint
Make sure you p\face the router/access point in a centra\fized \focation within your network for the best performance. Try to p\face the router/access 
point as hi\bh as possib\fe in the room, so the si\bna\f \bets dispersed throu\bhout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater 
to boost the...

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Wireless Security
This section wi\f\f show you the different \feve\fs of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The router offers wire\fess security options 
\fike WPA/WPA2 PSK/EAP.
What is WPA?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), is a Wi-Fi standard that was desi\bned to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equiva\fent Privacy).
The 2 major improvements over WEP:
•  Improved data encryption throu\bh the Tempora\f Key...

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Netw\frking Basics
Check y\fur IP address
After  you  insta\f\f  your  new  network  or  wire\fess  adapter,  by  defau\ft,  the 
TCP/IP settin\bs shou\fd be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server 
(i.e.  wire\fess  router)  automatica\f\fy.  To  verify  your  IP  address,  p\fease 
fo\f\fow the steps be\fow.
C\fick on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and c\fick OK. (Windows® 
7/Vista®  users  type  cmd  in  the  Start  Search...

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Step 3
Hi\bh\fi\bht Internet Protoco\f (TCP/IP) and c\fick Properties.
Step 4
C\fick Use the fo\f\fowin\b IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same sub\unet as your network or the LAN IP add\uress on your router.
Example: 
If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number 
you choose is not in \uuse on the network. 
Set Defau\ft Gateway...