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microfilters, and PC(s); configure your wireless settings; and enable wireless security for your
network. When you have finished, you will be Internet ready!
If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you need to use the manual installation
method (see
on page
11).
You can set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods:.
•
Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is available on your Resource CD. See
"Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 9
–
This is the easiest option. The wizard guides you through the setup process. It automates
many of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed.
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Smart Wizard requires a PC running Microsoft Windows..
Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to set up your home
router, check with your company's network support staff. Corporate
network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may
conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about
whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer.
•
Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see
Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page
connecting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are technically knowledgeable,
select this option. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best
results, install and set up your router in this order:
1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see
N Modem Router" on page
2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see
Access" on page
3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your
wireless network (see
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
"Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)"
13).
17).
"Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page
to use the Smart Wizard.
"Installing Your
11. For example, if you are
"Connecting Your Wireless-
"Setting Up Your Router for Internet
21).
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