Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide You can test your network connection directly from the router configuration pages by entering an IP address or domain name and clicking the Ping button. The router will attempt to contact the device at the IP address, and will respond, telling you if the attempt failed or responded. To go back to the Status page, click Continue. © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...64%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/status.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Log Information This log displays TCP/UDP LAN and WAN interface traffic which is destined for the router. This can help you detect if any unauthorised users are attempting to access your network. The Refresh button will update the log to show the most recent information.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Router Log In the Router Log area, you can specify which activities will be logged. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...5464%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/log.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ● ● ● ● If you select No log, no log information will be recorded. If you select Log denied connections only, any unsuccessful attempts, by a client, to connect to your router will be recorded. If you select Log accepted connections only, any successful attempts, by a client, to connect to your router will be recorded. If you select Log accepted and denied connections, any successful or unsuccessful attempts, by a client, to connect to your router will be recorded.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Example: 192.168.2.10:520 sends the log to the host with IP address 192.168.2.10 at port 520. 3. Click Save after you have completed all your changes on this page to apply the new settings to the router. © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...5464%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/log.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Internet Connection Settings 1. Select your Internet connection type and then enter the appropriate information for the connection: ❍ Cable, DSL Router, satellite, ISDN, LAN, or other ❍ DSL modem (also known as PPPoE) Note: If you do not know what type of Internet connection you have, contact your Internet Service Provider. 2.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. If your ISP requires you to use a host name, enter it in Host Name. 4. If your ISP requires a specific MAC address for the Internet connection, you will need to change the MAC address of the router. Either select the MAC address from the Client devices list or enter it manually in the Router field. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/internet.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 5. Remote Access allows any host on the entire WAN network to connect to the router's configuration pages. By default, only devices that are connected to the router via an Ethernet cable at a LAN port can access the router's configuration pages. To enable Remote Access, select Allow access to this router from the Internet. By default, the port "8080" is assigned. If you wish to use another port, enter the port number. 6.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide If you make a physical connection from the router's WAN port to an existing network or networks, you may need to establish Static Routes. This will allow the router to use its own network address, which is different from the network to which it is connected. This will also allow the router to connect to specific networks that already exist on the WAN side. For Static Routes on your WAN, you must use values within the same subnets as your Internet connection.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Dynamic DNS A DNS (Domain Name Service) resolves an Internet address such as www.usr.com into an IP address. A dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a Web name like myUSRrouter.dynDNS.com to your gateway, making it accessible from the Internet without having to know the gateway's IP address assigned by the service provider. In this page, you can set parameters that will allow the domain name services to find your gateway.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. Enter your dynamic DNS settings, including Host name, User name and Password, given to you by the DNS provider. Click Add when you're done. To remove a dynamic DNS assignment, click the Delete button next to the DNS assignment. Note: You need to click Save to save all your new settings and reboot the router after you have completed all your changes. © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Cable, DSL Router, satellite, ISDN, LAN, or other Note: If your Internet connection uses a static IP address, you may need to contact your Internet Service Provider for the following information: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Servers, and WINS Servers If the router uses DHCP, your Internet connection should have been automatically detected.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help DSL modem (also known as PPPoE) Note: If your Internet connection uses PPPoE, you may need to contact your Internet Service Provider for the following information: User Name, Password and Service Name 1. Enter the User name and Password information, if required by your ISP: 2.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ❍ ❍ configured on the PPPoE server. MRU: The MRU is the largest packet size the router will allow a computer on the network to receive. MRU stands for Maximum Receive Unit. Contact your ISP if you have any questions regarding what this number should be or if it is necessary. If your ISP does not instruct you to change this number, leave the default setting of 1492. MTU: The MTU is the largest packet size the router will allow a computer on the network to send.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Security Settings The Security page lets you configure and change the security settings for the router, including your wireless security settings, MAC address filtering options, and login information. Router Login This displays the current user name and password assigned to the router.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. The Wireless Nd1 Router lets you set a password up to 15 characters long. The most secure passwords are usually between 8 and 15 characters long. 2. The router will allow you to enter a space or other punctuation in your password. 3. Use a mixture of upper (A through Z) and lower (a through z) case letters. 4. Adding numbers 0 through 9 to a password increases security. 5. Use ASCII symbols, such as ~ ! @ # $ % & ^ *, etc, to further increase the security of your password.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Select the encryption Method that you want the wireless network to use. You can select from the following methods and enter the pass phrase or key: ● ● ● WPA2 and WPA (PSK): You need to set your Encryption type to TKIP and AES, AES, or TKIP. You will then need to enter a Pass phrase (which is also commonly called a Network key, WPA key, or WPA Pre-shared key). The pass phrase must be between eight and sixty-three characters in length.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ● ● ● ● ● WEP open: You need to set your Key type to 128-bit ASCII, 128-bit hex, 64-bit ASCII or 64-bit hex. Then, enter the Key (which is also commonly called a Network key). The Key must be 13 characters long for a 128-bit ASCII key type, 26 characters long for a 128-bit hex key type, and 5 characters long for a 64-bit ASCII key type or 10 characters long for a 64-bit hex key type.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide MAC Filter In this area you can control which wireless devices are allowed or denied access to the router based upon their MAC addresses. The MAC address can usually be found either on a label on the external wireless product or in the configuration utility of the wireless client, depending on the wireless device you are using.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide router. 2. Click Add. ● Deny only these devices: Denies a wireless connection to the router for devices with the specified MAC addresses. This can be used if you notice unauthorised wireless devices that are connected to your network. 1. Enter the MAC address of the device that should be denied connection to the router. 2. Click Add. Note: You need to click Save to save all your new settings and reboot the router after you have completed all your changes. © 2006 U.S.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration Tutorials ● ● Help Firewall Settings The firewall built into the router protects your network from outside attacks, and controls access to the Internet from your network. In the configuration pages, select Firewall. In this section you can configure and change the Firewall settings for the router.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide For detailed steps on configuring your own Internet Access Control rules, see the Parental Controls section on the Tutorials page. To add entries for this feature, you will need to complete the following steps: 1. Specify the range of LAN IP addresses or a single IP address. 2. Specify the Protocol, either TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol). 3. Specify the Port range or enter a single specific port to block.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 4. Specify the Weekday range and the Time range each day. 5. When you have specified these settings, click Add. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any additional entries. 7. Click Save at the bottom of the page when you are finished. Port Triggering Some applications connect to the Internet by using one or more outbound ports expecting the remote host to connect back at one or more inbound ports. The router, by default, blocks all incoming connections.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide To add entries for this feature, complete the following steps: 1. Specify the Outbound protocol (TCP/UDP). 2. Specify the Outbound port range of the destination ports for outbound traffic which will cause this Port Trigger to activate. 3. Specify the Inbound protocol (TCP/UDP). 4. Specify the Inbound port range of the destination ports for inbound traffic. The router will allow inbound traffic on these ports when the Port Trigger is active. 5.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide port of an inbound connection to this port range. 6. When you have specified these settings, click Add. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for any additional entries. 8. Click Save at the bottom of the page when you are finished. Port Forwarding With Port Forwarding, you can direct inbound traffic to specific clients on your network. Ports are connections that are used by a computer to organize the various forms of network traffic.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: Opening ports on a router can cause potential security risks. In particular, opening Terminal Services UPnP Port 3389 on Windows XP can allow Internet hackers to take over your computer if Windows XP is not patched with Microsoft's latest security updates. To add entries for this feature, complete the following steps: 1. Specify the Protocol and the WAN port range.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 5. Click Save at the bottom of the page when you are finished. Firewall If you deselect the checkbox next to Enable firewall, the firewall will be disabled, but this is not recommended. The firewall is used to block unauthorised users from accessing the network or any of the network resources. A firewall is one of the most critical pieces of security you can use in your network.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Wireless Settings Note: If you used SecureEasySetup to configure your wireless security settings, changing the Network Name or other security settings for your router will cause your connected wireless clients to loose connectivity with the router. In this section you can enable the wireless security features.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Network Name (SSID) Wireless clients use the Network name (SSID) to connect to your router. The default Network name of the router is USR5464. If you want to use multiple Wireless Nd1 routers independently, you must configure a unique Network name for each router. Note: If you are using multiple Wireless Nd1 routers and you want them to use independently, each router will need a unique Network name. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Select Broadcast network name if you want wireless devices to be able to detect your router when they perform a site scan. If you deselect Broadcast network name, wireless devices will not be able to detect your wireless network during a site scan. Devices will have to manually enter the Network Name (SSID) of your router to connect.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide wireless connections. If you enable Bridge mode and WDS Restrictions in the wireless router, a bridge will be created to another wireless router or access point and no wireless clients will be able to connect to the wireless network. This is generally used when you want to connect two networks that are in different buildings. Each wireless router or access point will have to have the MAC address of the other device entered in the WDS Restrictions table.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide USRobotics routers and Access Points are capable of using a feature known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which allows the wireless router or access point to connect directly to another wireless router or access point, while still allowing wireless clients to connect to the network. If you select Enable WDS restrictions, you will need to enter the MAC addresses of the wireless routers or access points that will connect to this router and click the Add button.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide WDS allows you to use multiple access points or wireless routers to connect several separate networks together. By connecting an access point or wireless router to each network and enabling the WDS feature, the wireless clients in the immediate area will be able to connect to the wireless network while a bridge would also be created to another access point or wireless router that is further away.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ● WPA2 (PSK) with TKIP and AES ● WPA2 (PSK) with TKIP ● WPA (PSK) with TKIP and AES ● WPA (PSK) with TKIP If your router is set with one of the following security methods and encryption types, all WDS connections to the router should use WPA (PSK) with AES: ● WPA2 (PSK) with AES ● WPA (PSK) with AES In both of these cases, the Pass phrase (which is also commonly called a Network key, key, or Personal shared key) you entered for the wireless security on your route
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide This feature enables the Quality of Service (QoS) function that is used for multimedia applications, such as Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and video. This allows the network packets of the multimedia application to have priority over regular data network packets, allowing multimedia applications to run smoother and with fewer errors. If you enable WMM, you can then select Enable no-acknowledgement. NoAcknowledgement refers to the acknowledge policy used at the MAC level.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Transmission The fields in this area are for more advanced wireless features that most people do not need to change. If you do want to change any of these settings, write down the default settings before you make any changes in case you experience any problems and need to change these settings back. Control and Extension Channels Control and the secondary extension channels are only applicable if your router is operating at 40 MHz bandwidth and the 802.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ● ● ● ● Power level: Select either 100%, 50%, or 25% from the drop-down menu. The Power level sets the strength of the wireless signal that the router transmits. You would want a lower setting if you live in an area where your wireless signal could be overlapping with other wireless networks and want to reduce the interference you encounter. Control Channel: Sets the channel on which the router operates.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide router will use 40MHz operation. In both 20 MHz and 40 MHz operation, when the 802.11n mode is configured to Automatic, the router will use dynamic channel selection to determine the best channels to transmit in order for optimal operation. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● NPHY rate: Set the Physical Layer (NPHY) rate. These rates are only applicable when the 802.11n mode is configured as Automatic. Automatic 802.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) channel contention mechanism is used. In a network with significant radio interference or large number of wireless devices on the same channel, reducing the RTS Threshold might help in reducing frame loss. The RTS threshold is 2347 bytes by default, which is the maximum value. ● ● ● Fragmentation threshold: The maximum level the router will reach when sending information in packets before the packets are broken up in fragments.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Local Area Network (LAN) Settings From the LAN page, you can view and modify the Local Area Network (LAN) settings of the router. These settings apply only to your local network. IP Address Your router automatically has its IP address and Subnet Mask configured. If you need change these values, enter your new IP Address and Subnet mask and click Save at the bottom of the page.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide DHCP The DHCP server can automatically assign IP addresses to wired and wireless clients that connect to the router. ● ● DHCP server: When selected, the router will automatically assign IP addresses to clients that connect to the network. By default, this feature is enabled. IP range: The IP range of DHCP server also depends on the LAN subnet mask of the file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...5464%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/lan.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide router. The default range is 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.31. To specify a different range for IP addresses, select IP address range and enter the starting and ending IP address. ● ● Lease time: You can set the Lease time for the assignment of IP addresses to network clients. This determines how long a client is allowed to use an assigned IP address.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Static Routes If you connect the router to an existing network as the primary gateway to the Internet, or connect another router to this router, you may need to establish Static Routes. This will allow the clients that are not directly connected to the router to access the network resources of the router's LAN. Note: The default LAN IP address of the router is 192.168.2.1 and default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. 1.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide connect to the other network in the Hops field. The number of hops is determined by how many routers are between your router and the respective network. Example: If there is another router connected to the router 's LAN port, you would enter 1 for the number of hops between the router's LAN port and any client connected to the second router. 5. Click Add.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Device Settings In the router configuration pages, the Device page lets you access some of the basic settings of the router and perform administrative functions. Time The Time setting for your router apply to any firewall rules that you have in place. If you are using any firewall rules, you should set your Network Time Protocol (NTP) server and select your time zone. 1.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. In the NTP servers fields, enter the domain or IP address of the NTP servers you wish to use. 3. Click the Save button to update your router with the time information from the NTP server. Universal Plug-N-Play Select Universal Plug-N-Play to enable Universal Plug-N-Play, or deselect it to disable the feature. After you change this setting, you need to click Save to apply the new settings to the router. Reboot Router file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide If the router is not functioning properly, you can click Reboot to restart the router. Upgrade Router Firmware updates may be available on the USRobotics website to upgrade your device with new or improved features. If you are experiencing problems with your device, you may want to check for firmware updates. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...4%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/device.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Click Check for Update to search for the latest firmware from www.usr.com and save the firmware file to your computer. 2. Click Browse to locate and select the new firmware file. 3. Click Upgrade to begin the update process. The router may disconnect and reconnect to the Internet during the update. When complete, you will be prompted to log back in to the router. You should then see the new version of firmware listed on the Status page.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Browse to the location at which you want the backup file saved and click Save. Restore Settings If you ever lose your settings or if your settings have changed and the router is not functioning properly, you can restore your saved settings from a backup file. If you did not create a backup file, you may need to restore the default settings. 1. Browse to the location where your backup file is saved and click Open. 2. In the router configuration page, click Restore.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Frequently Asked Questions Can I use SecureEasySetup to configure wireless security for my router? Yes. For the initial setup of your router, refer to installation instructions. If you have a SecureEasySetup device already configured, you can set up wireless security on your router by performing the following: 1. Click the SecureEasySetup button on the back of your router. 2.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide The settings on the firewall software on your computer apply only to your computer. The firewall settings for the router apply to your entire network. Also, if you have had to configure your firewall software on your computer to opening specific ports for Internet based games or applications, VPN clients, VoIP services, etc., they may also need to be opened on your router.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Yes, the router supports IPSEC pass-through. What type of firewall is the router equipped with? The router uses a Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for protection from network intrusions. The router uses NAT and TCP/IP port forwarding. What is NAT? Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide ISP? You should contact your ISP to get the full URL and then complete the following steps: Note: Linux users can perform steps 4 and 5 after opening a terminal. 1. Connect your broadband modem directly to one of your computers. 2. Click Windows Start and then Run. 3. In the Run dialog box: Windows XP, 2000, and NT users: Type cmd. Windows Me, 98, and 95 users: Type command. 4.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Any platform that supports Ethernet, Wi-Fi compatible 802.11b and 802.11g products, and TCP/IP is compatible with the router. Will the router allow me to use my own public IPs and domain, or do I have to use the IPs provided by the router ? Only one valid Internet IP address is necessary. The internal IP address range will still go through the NAT firewall for all outbound Internet requests.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Support 1. Know your model and serial number. Your model number is 5464. You can find your serial number on the side of the package and on the bottom of the router. 2. Go to the Support section of the USRobotics Web site at www.usr.com/support Many of the most common difficulties that users experience have been addressed in the FAQ and Troubleshooting Web pages for your router.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Belgium (French) www.usr.com/emailsupport/be Czech Republic www.usr.com/emailsupport/cz Denmark www.usr.com/emailsupport/ea 38323011 Finland www.usr.com/emailsupport/ea 08 0091 3100 France www.usr.com/emailsupport/fr 0825 070 693 Germany www.usr.com/emailsupport/de 0180 567 1548 Greece www.usr.com/emailsupport/gr Hungary www.usr.com/emailsupport/hu 0180 567 1548 Ireland www.usr.com/emailsupport/uk 1890 252 130 Italy www.usr.
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Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help Basic Troubleshooting Procedure This procedure addresses a number of symptoms that you might experience with your router and wireless connection: 1. Verify the physical cable connections between your router, your computer, and your modem. 2. Ensure that the power outlet to which the router is connected is a live outlet. 3.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide (Ping) to verify communications between your computer, your router and the Internet. If you still have trouble using the router, follow the procedure below that best describes your symptom. Router Installation and Configuration The Setup Wizard was unable to detect my Internet connection. My wireless card does not support WPA, can I still secure my network? I do not remember my wireless security settings. I do not know if my IP Address from my ISP is Static or Dynamic.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide I accidentally blocked all wireless devices from accessing the router. Internet and Wireless Connections SecureEasySetup could not configure my wireless client. I am no longer able to access the Internet. My wireless adapter cannot connect to the router. I cannot achieve 270 Mbps connections to the Wireless Nd1 Router. My router is not appearing in the list when my wireless adapter scans for it.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Printing I cannot print to a network printer attached to my router in Windows XP or 2000 I cannot print to a network printer attached to my router in Windows Me or 98SE I cannot print to a network printer attached to my router in Macintosh OS 9 or earlier Documents printed using the print server on the router do not begin immediately and sometimes take one minute or longer to begin printing. My scanner is not working. © 2006 U.S.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration ● Tutorials ● Help The Setup Wizard was unable to detect my Internet connection. You will need to manually configure your Internet connection. There are two methods of instructions you can follow to setup your Internet connection. If you are still in the Setup Wizard: 1.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Launch a Web browser. 2. In the location or address line of your Web browser, type 192.168.2.1 to access the router configuration pages. 3. Click the Internet tab. 4. Select your Internet connection type: either Cable, DSL router, satellite, ISDN, LAN, or other or DSL modem (also known as PPPoE) and any information required by you ISP. 5. When you are finished, click Save. You should now be able to access the Internet. Return to Troubleshooting page © 2006 U.S.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home ● ● ● Installation Configuration Tutorials ● ● Help I am no longer able to access the Internet. When your computer connects to the Internet using the router, a number of devices have to work together. ● Your computer connects to your router via a wireless or wired connection. ● Your router connects to your broadband cable/DSL modem via an Ethernet cable.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide includes checking the LEDs to verify they are functioning correctly and to verify that the router is powered on responding. If the router is turned off, or the wireless radio isn't operating, or it has no connection to the Internet (via your cable/DSL modem), your computer won't be able to access the Internet either. 3. If the LEDs for your router are responding, verify your router's connection to the Cable or DSL modem.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Ensure that your computer is close enough to your router to receive a signal and that there is nothing interfering with the signal, such as a microwave oven or a concrete wall. If your perform a scan with your wireless utility (typically called a "site survey") and it can't detect your router, it may be a signal problem. 2. Verify your router is configured to broadcasts its network name. 3.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.2.1 and press ENTER. Note: If you have modified your router's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.2.1. If the router's Web interface appears and you still cannot connect to the Internet, the problem may be with its connection to your cable/DSL modem. Go to Step 3. If the router's Web interface doesn't appear, you should release and renew your computer's network connection.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Press Renew. Close the application. 2. Your computer should acquire an IP address (such as 192.168.2.5) from the router. 3. Try again to access the router configuration pages at 192.168.2.1. 4. If the router configuration pages appear and you still cannot connect to the Internet, the problem may be with its connection to your cable/DSL modem. Verify your router's connection to the Cable or DSL modem. 5.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide installing it for the first time. Alternatively, you can restore your settings if you have made a backup of your router settings. A. With a thin tool, such as a paper clip, press the Reset button on the back of the router for 7 seconds. B. Wait about 30 seconds for the LEDs on the router to stabilize. C. Try to access the router's Web address at 192.168.2.1 D.
Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: If the WAN protocol is static, you will need to make sure the WAN IP address of the router is a valid static IP address. A valid static IP address is one that is provided by your ISP or is in the same subnet as the device that is connected to the WAN port of the router. 7. If the router still cannot obtain a WAN IP address, it is likely there is a problem with the cable/DSL modem or your ISP. Verify your modem's connection to the Internet.
