User's Manual

Contents v
July 2004 202-10036-01
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................3-1
First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet .........................................................3-1
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity .......................................................3-7
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-8
Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router ...........................................................3-9
How to Log On to the Wireless Router After
Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ............................................................3-10
How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ...........................................................3-12
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ..................................................3-13