Chapter 5. Using The Configuration Manager's Advanced Program; Changing Default Settings - Zoom 4506 User Manual

Using the Configuration Manager's
Advanced Program
Most users will not need to manually set up their router but if you do, you can use the
Configuration Manager's Advanced program to change the router's default settings.
This chapter includes:
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Suggestions for settings that you might want to change
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A brief description of the online and context-sensitive help that is available
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Instructions for launching the Advanced program
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An overview of the available configuration menus and settings

Changing Default Settings

Here are some reasons why you might want to use the Advanced program to change
the router's default settings.
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You want to change wireless n/g/b settings to enable wireless security. See
Configuring Security Settings
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You want to block access to certain URLs or set up Time of Day usage rules.
See The URL Blocking Page
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You want to hide the SSID name so other network users cannot see your
wireless network. See
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You want to change router settings to establish a firewall to guard against
unauthorized access to your network. See
on page 45 for details.
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You want to set up a Virtual Server or DMZ so that your games or gaming
consoles can access the Internet through your router's firewall. See
Configuring Forwarding Rules
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You want your 3G connection to be terminated by the router if you haven't
used the Internet for a specified period of time. The default setting is Auto
Reconnect (always on). See
page 33 for details.
Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program
on page 42 for details.
on page 44 for details.
The Wireless Setting Page
The MAC Address Control Page
on page 38 for details.
The Basic Setup Page
5
on page 35 for details.
(Connection Control) on
31