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N300 WiFi Router (N300R) User Manual

6-2 Using Network Monitoring Tools

v1.0, May 2012

Viewing WiFi Router Status Information

To view router status and usage information:

1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen

displays.

Figure 6-1

Main Page

Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard7
Viewing and Configuring Basic Isp Settings11
Setting up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity17
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security21
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information25
Changing Wireless Security Settings26
Configuring WEP Wireless Security29
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security30
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings32
Push Button Configuration34
Security PIN Entry35
Configuring the WPS Settings37
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup38
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address39
Changing the Administrator Password41
Backing up Your Configuration42
Live Parental Controls43
Content Filtering Overview45
Blocking Access to Internet Services47
Blocking Services by IP Address Range49
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access50
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications52
Using the LAN IP Setup Options55
Configuring a Device Name56
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters57
Using the Router as a DHCP Server58
Using Address Reservation59
Using a Dynamic DNS Service60
Configuring the WAN Setup Options62
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port63
Setting the MTU Size64
Wireless Repeating (also Called WDS)67
Wireless Repeating Function68
Setting up the Base Station69
Setting up a Repeater Unit70
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network71
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router72
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process73
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process75
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering76
Adding a Custom Service77
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry79
Configuring Port Triggering80
Using Universal Plug and Play84
Optimizing Wireless Performance85
Changing the MTU Size86
Quality of Service88
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies94
Assessing Your Speed Requirements95
Viewing a List of Attached Devices103
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration104
Default Configuration Settings105
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen106
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware107
Enabling Remote Management Access109
Traffic Meter111
Quick Tips113
Troubleshooting Basic Functions114
Login Problems116
Checking the Internet Service Connection117
Troubleshooting Pppoe118
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing119
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router120
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device121
Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections122
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password123
Technical Specifications125
General Specifications127

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