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Configuration
All device configuration for the router is done through the web-based management software.
Use a standard web browser with JavaScript enabled to connect to the web manager. Make
sure the proxy settings for the browser do not require use of a proxy server.
IP Settings on Your Computer
In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the router it must first have the
TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has
TCP/IP protocol installed. The DHCP server will automatically enable your computer to use a
browser to manage the router. Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer on page 71 describes
how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a
DHCP client. If you are running another operating system, make sure your computer is
configured as a DHCP client so it can automatically obtain IP settings from the router. Some
operating systems will automatically select the best IP settings. Consult the user manual for the
operating system (OS) if you are unsure.
For computers using manually configured IP settings, make sure the IP address is on the same
subnet as the router. The computer should use an IP address in the range 192.168.1.2 to
192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
NOTE: If you are not sure how to configure your Windows computer to be a DHCP client, see
Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer in Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer.
Access the Configuration Manager
In order to make sure your computer's IP settings allow it to communicate with the router, it is
advisable to configure your system be a DHCP client – that is, it will get IP settings from the
router. Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer on page 71 describes how to configure
different Windows operating systems to "Obtain IP settings automatically".
Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the
Internet settings. In Windows Internet Explorer, you can check if a proxy server is enabled using
the following procedure:
1. In Windows, click on the Start button and choose Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click on the Network and Internet Options icon.
3. In the Network and Internet Connections window, click the Internet Options icon.
4. In the Internet Properties window, click on the Connections tab and click on the LAN
Settings button
Verify that the "Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up
5.
or VPN connections)." option is NOT checked. If it is checked, click in the checked box to
deselect the option and click OK.
Alternatively, you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull-down menu in
Internet Explorer.
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