User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Overview of the Router
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Manage the MTU size
- 4. Optimize Performance
- 5. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
- 6. Control Access to the Internet
- 7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
- USB device requirements
- Connect a USB storage device to the router
- Access a storage device connected to the router
- Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
- Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
- Back up Mac computers with Time Machine
- Manage Access to a Storage Device
- Enable FTP access within your network
- View network folders on a storage device
- Add a network folder on a USB storage device
- Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
- Safely remove a USB storage device
- 8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 9. Use the Router as a Media Server
- 10. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
- Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
- Manage the WAN Security Settings
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Manage IGMP Proxying
- Manage VPN Pass-Through
- Manage NAT Filtering
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
- Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- 11. Manage Your Router
- Update the router firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password recovery
- Recover the admin password
- Manage the router configuration file
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- View the Status and Statistics of the Router
- Manage the Activity Log
- View devices currently on the network
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
- Remote access
- 12. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
- 13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 14. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 15. Troubleshooting
- A. Supplemental Information
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings..................................110
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server...............111
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes........................111
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App......112
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo............................................113
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings.....................................................116
Manage the WAN Security Settings...............................................116
Set up a default DMZ server............................................................117
Manage IGMP Proxying...................................................................118
Manage VPN Pass-Through............................................................119
Manage NAT Filtering......................................................................119
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway.................................120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings............................................121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings......................122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool.......................................123
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses..............................................124
Edit a reserved IP address..........................................................124
Delete a reserved IP address entry............................................125
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server...................................................125
Change the Router’s Device Name................................................126
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes...................................127
Set Up a Static Route...................................................................128
Change a Static Route.................................................................129
Remove a Static Route................................................................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group...............................................131
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group....................................132
Chapter 11 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware............................................................135
Check for new firmware and update the router......................135
Manually upload firmware to the router...................................136
Change the admin password..........................................................137
Enable admin password recovery..................................................137
Recover the admin password.........................................................138
Manage the router configuration file.............................................139
Back up the settings....................................................................139
Restore the settings.....................................................................139
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs........................140
Return the router to its factory default settings............................141
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