RAC2V1A Router User Guide 2
Table of Contents
1. Overview ............................................................... 5
1.1. Introduction .................................................................................................. 5
2. Product Overview ............................................... 6
2.1. About The Router ....................................................................................... 6
2.2. What's in the Box? ..................................................................................... 6
2.3. Items You Need ........................................................................................... 6
2.4. About This Manual ...................................................................................... 7
3. System Requirements ........................................ 8
3.1. Recommended Hardware ........................................................................ 8
3.2. Windows ........................................................................................................ 8
3.3. Mac OS ........................................................................................................... 8
3.4. Linux/Unix ..................................................................................................... 8
3.5. Mobile Devices ............................................................................................. 8
4. Installing the Router ........................................... 9
4.1. Front Panel .................................................................................................... 9
4.2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 10
4.3. Selecting an Installation Location ........................................................ 11
4.3.1. Desktop Mounting Instructions .................................................... 12
4.3.2. Factors Affecting Wireless Range............................................... 12
4.4. Ethernet or Wireless? .............................................................................. 13
4.5. Connecting the Router ........................................................................... 14
4.6. Configuring the Wireless Connection................................................ 14
4.7. Getting Support ........................................................................................ 14
5. Basic Configuration .......................................... 15
5.1. Accessing the Configuration Interface ............................................. 15
5.2. Configuring the Wireless Network ..................................................... 16
5.2.1. Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Network. .......................... 16
5.2.2. Changing the Administrator Password ..................................... 16
5.2.3. Changing the Default Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and
Password ...............................................................................................17
5.2.4. Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .............................. 18
5.2.5. Setting Up the Internet/WAN Connection ............................... 18