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Summarization of Contents
Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Unpack Your Modem Router
Details the items included in the modem router package.
Top Panel with LEDs
Explains the status LEDs on the top panel of the modem router.
Back Panel with Ports, DC Connector, On/Off Button, and Antennas
Illustrates and describes the ports and buttons on the back panel of the modem router.
Bottom Panel Product Label
Describes the information found on the product label on the bottom panel.
Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router
Provides guidelines for optimal placement of the modem router for best WiFi performance.
Before You Connect to the Modem Router
Explains how to connect to the modem router via wired or WiFi connections.
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
Step-by-step guide for setting up the modem router for DSL internet service.
Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
Step-by-step guide for setting up the modem router for cable or fiber internet service.
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings
Instructions on how to log in to the modem router interface to manage settings.
Change the Language
How to change the display language of the modem router's web interface.
Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out
Guides on securing the modem router by changing the admin password and setting login timeouts.
Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup
How to use the setup wizard to configure internet settings after initial setup.
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
Detailed steps for manually configuring internet connection settings without a wizard.
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
Instructions for manually configuring IPv6 internet connection types.
Manage the MTU Size
Explains MTU concepts and how to change the MTU size for network performance.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security
Covers changing WiFi network name (SSID), password, and security settings.
Manage the WiFi Radio
How to turn the WiFi radio on or off.
Manage Advanced WiFi Features
Configuration of advanced WiFi features like channel, mode, and power.
Set Up the Modem Router as a Wireless Repeater
Steps to configure the modem router to extend an existing WiFi network.
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
Manage the ADSL Settings
How to configure ADSL-specific settings like DSL mode and VPI/VCI.
Change the WAN Connection Preference and Second Ethernet Port
How to set the preferred WAN connection and assign Ethernet ports.
Manage the WAN Security Settings
Configuration of WAN security features like port scan and DoS protection.
Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass-Through
Settings for IGMP proxying and enabling VPN pass-through for secure tunnels.
Manage NAT Filtering
How to configure NAT filtering to protect the LAN from internet attacks.
Manage the Application Level Gateway
How to enable or disable SIP and FTP Application Level Gateways (ALGs).
Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address
How to change the modem router's LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Change the Modem Router’s Device Name
How to rename the modem router as it appears on the network.
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
How to configure the range of IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server.
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
Instructions to disable the modem router's built-in DHCP server.
Set Up and Manage Static Routes
How to configure static routes for detailed network routing information.
Manage Universal Plug and Play
How to manage UPnP settings for device discovery and network access.
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
Procedures for automatically or manually updating the modem router's firmware.
Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
How to back up and restore the modem router's configuration settings.
Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings
Steps to reset the modem router to its original factory default settings.
View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router
How to view router, modem, and WiFi status, as well as traffic statistics.
View Devices Currently on the Network
How to view a list of wired and WiFi devices connected to the network.
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
Provides quick solutions for common network and connectivity problems.
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
Explains how to interpret modem router LEDs to diagnose issues.
You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router
Steps to resolve issues preventing login to the modem router's web interface.
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection
Guides for diagnosing and resolving problems with the DSL or WAN TCP/IP internet connection.
Changes Are Not Saved
Troubleshooting steps when configuration changes are not saved by the modem router.
Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity
Steps to diagnose and fix issues with WiFi connection problems.
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
How to use the ping utility to test network paths and diagnose connectivity issues.
Supplemental Information
Factory Settings
Lists the default factory settings for the modem router.
Technical and Environmental Specifications
Details the hardware specifications and operating environmental requirements of the modem router.
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