Change a Reserved IP Address....................................................80
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry.........................................80
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server.....................................................81
Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................82
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes......................................83
Set Up a Static Route.....................................................................83
Change a Static Route...................................................................85
Remove a Static Route...................................................................85
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group..................86
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group.................................................86
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group......................................87
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........89
Chapter 7 Manage the Router
Update the Firmware of the Router..................................................92
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router......................92
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router.........93
Change the admin Password............................................................94
Set Up Password Recovery................................................................95
Recover the admin Password............................................................96
Manage the Configuration File of the Router.................................96
Back Up the Settings......................................................................96
Restore the Settings.......................................................................97
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings...........................98
Use the Reset Button.....................................................................98
Erase the Settings..........................................................................99
View the Status and Statistics of the Router..................................100
View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi
Settings.........................................................................................100
Display Internet Port Statistics....................................................101
Check the Internet Connection Status......................................102
Manage the Activity Log..................................................................103
View, Email, or Clear the Logs...................................................103
Specify Which Activities Are Logged........................................104
View Devices Currently on the Network........................................104
Chapter 8 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
Set Up a WiFi Schedule...................................................................107
Manage the WPS Settings...............................................................108
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings...................................................109
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only.................................110
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080