Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless-N Home Router
Diagnostics
Ping Test
Ping checks the status of a connection. 
IP  or  URL  Address  Enter  the  address  of  the  computer 
whose connection you wish to test.
Packet Size  Enter the packet  size you want to use. The 
default is 32 bytes.
Number to Ping  Enter the number of times you wish to 
test the connection. The default is 5.
Start to Ping  To run the test, click this button. The Ping 
screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return 
to the Diagnostics screen. 
Diagnostics > Ping
Traceroute Test
Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.
IP  or  URL  Address  Enter  the  address  of  the  computer 
whose connection you wish to test.
Start to Traceroute  To run the test, click this button. The 
Traceroute screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close 
to return to the Diagnostics screen. 
Diagnostics > Traceroute
Administration > Factory Defaults
Restore the Router to its factory default settings.
Administration > Factory Defaults
NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless 
you are having difficulties with the Router and 
have  exhausted  all  other  troubleshooting 
measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have 
to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore All Settings  To reset the Router’s settings to the 
defaults, click this button and then follow the on-screen 
instructions. Any custom settings you have saved will be 
lost when the default settings are restored.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
The  Firmware  Upgrade  screen  allows  you  to  upgrade  the 
Router’s  firmware.  Do  not  upgrade  the  firmware  unless 
you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new 
firmware has a feature you want to use. 
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
NOTE:  The  Router  may  lose  the  settings  you 
have  customized.  Before  you  upgrade  its 
firmware, write down all of your custom settings. 
After you upgrade its firmware, you may have to 
re-enter all of your configuration settings.