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
Use the Reset button...................................................................141
Erase the settings.........................................................................142
View the Status and Statistics of the Router..................................143
View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi
settings..........................................................................................143
Display the statistics of the Internet port..................................144
Check the Internet connection status........................................145
Manage the Activity Log..................................................................146
View, Email, or Clear the Logs...................................................146
Specify Which Activities Are Logged........................................147
View devices currently on the network..........................................147
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic.................................................148
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions....148
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics........................149
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume............................................150
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time............................151
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached...152
Remote access..................................................................................153
Set up remote management......................................................153
Use remote access.......................................................................154
Chapter 12 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
Set Up a WiFi Schedule...................................................................156
Manage the WPS Settings...............................................................157
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings...................................................158
Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients............................159
Manage Airtime Fairness............................................................159
Manage Implicit Beamforming..................................................160
Manage MU-MIMO......................................................................161
Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device.161
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only.................................164
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection.................................................................167
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................167
Install OpenVPN software...............................................................168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based
Computer......................................................................................168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................170
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................171
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................172
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer..............173
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media............174
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home......174
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