on networks N150RM User manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2012
202-11139-01
v1.0
Easy, Reliable & Secure
N150 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router N150RM
User Manual

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Directive.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reset Button on the Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Install the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Modem Router Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replace an Existing Modem and Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Log In to the Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unsuccessful Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Log Out Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Home Screen (Dashboard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EZ Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WPS Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3 Modem Router Setup
Internet Setup (Basic Settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preset Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WiFi Security Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wireless Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Consider Every Device on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
View or Change Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4 Security Settings
Block Internet Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Block Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Up Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Schedule Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Set Up Email Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 5 Network Management
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Check for Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Set the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ADSL Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
LAN Port (Local Ports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Wireless Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Show Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
LAN LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Cannot Log In to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
ADSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
TCP/IP Network Does Not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Appendix B Notification of Compliance

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1. Hardware Setup
Getting to know your modem router
This chapter explains how to set up your hardware. If you have already set up your modem
router, you can skip this chapter. Chapter 2 explains how to set up your Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Unpack Your Modem Router
•Position Your Modem Router
•Hardware Features
•Install the Modem Router

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Unpack Your Modem Router
Open the box and remove the modem router, cables, and installation guide.
The filter or
splitter provided
depends on the
region.
N150 Modem Router
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Phone cable
Filter/splitter
Figure 1. Check the package contents
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your On Networks dealer. Keep the
carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. This range can vary significantly depending on where you
put the modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal
passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your modem router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that
might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves,
computers, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4-GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

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Hardware Features
Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side,
and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Front Panel
The modem router front panel has buttons and status LEDs.
Power
Ethernet
ADSL
Internet
WPS
Wireless
Figure 2. Modem router front panel
Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions
LED Description
WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets your use a wireless computer or device to join a secure wireless
network without typing the password. See WPS Method on page 22.
•Solid green. A WPS-capable device is connected to the router.
• Blinking green. A WPS connection with a WPS-capable device is in process.
• Off. No WPS connection is detected.
Wireless You can press the Wireless button to turn the wireless radio off and on.
•Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.
• Off. The wireless radio is turned off.
Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection has been established.
• Blinking green. There is traffic on the Internet port.
•Solid red. The Internet (IP) connection failed.
• Off. No Internet connection is detected.

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Rear Panel
The rear panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
RJ-45 Ethernet
RJ-11 ADSL
Power On/Off
LAN ports (4)
Power connector
nternet port
Figure 3. Modem router, rear panel
ADSL •Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized
with an ISP’s network-access device.
•Blinking green. The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line.
•Off. The unit is off or there is no DSL link established.
Ethernet
(1-4) • Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device such as a computer.
• Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received.
• Off. No link is detected on this port.
Power/
Check • Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router.
• Blinking green. The router is starting up.
•Solid red. The power-on self-test (POST) failed or the modem router has malfunctioned.
• Off. Power is not supplied to the modem router.
Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions (continued)
LED Description

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Reset Button on the Side Panel
You can use the Reset button to return the modem router to its factory settings.
Reset button
Figure 4. Reset button
To reset the modem router:
Use a pin or paper clip to press and hold the Reset button for at least 7 seconds.
For information about the factory settings, see Factory Settings on page 72.
Label
The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the preset WiFi network name and
password, login information, MAC address, and serial number.
MAC addressSerial number
Preset WiFi
Router login
P\assword
WiFi Network
Name (SSID)
Figure 5. The label shows unique information about your modem router

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Install the Modem Router
A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the line with DSL
service. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays.
To install the modem router:
1. Connect the ADSL.
a. Install an ADSL filter/splitter between the phone line and the phone.
b. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port of the filter/splitter.
c. If your modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line, use an ADSL
filter/splitter for every phone line in the house.
2. Add power to the modem router.
a. Connect the power adapter to the modem router, and plug the power adapter into an
outlet.
b. Wait for the Wireless LED on the front panel to light. If none of the LEDs on the front
panel are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router.
3. Connect a computer.

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You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.
•Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your
modem router.
•Or connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on
the bottom of the router.
4. Open a browser.
The first time that you connect to your modem router, the browser automatically displays a
modem router screen to help you set up your Internet connection.
If this screen does not display, see the following section, Tips for Connecting to the
Modem Router on page 13.
If you already connected to the modem router and used this screen, you are prompted to
log in. See Log In to the Modem Router on page 19.
5. Connect any additional wired computers to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet
cable from a computer into one of the three remaining LAN ports.

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Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router
If the browser cannot display the web page:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or
wirelessly to the modem router.
•Make sure that the modem router has full power, and that its Wireless LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the
previous page.
•Browse to http://www.mywifirouter.com (or http://192.168.0.1/index.htm).
•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to
obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.
If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

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2. Getting Started
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Modem Router Setup Preparation
•Types of Logins and Access
•Log In to the Modem Router
•Home Screen (Dashboard)
•EZ Setup Wizard
•Join Your Wireless Network

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Modem Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your modem router with the Setup Wizard as described in EZ Setup Wizard
on page 18, or manually as described in Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on page 22.
However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to
make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings
described here.
Note: For a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use manual setup.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you have to change the settings back
so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Replace an Existing Modem and Router
To replace an existing modem and router, disconnect them and set them aside before starting
the modem router setup.
Gather ISP Information
You need the following information to set up your modem router and to check that your
Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided
you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this
information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your modem router Internet connection is set
up, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in.
•Active Internet service account
•The ISP configuration information for your account
-ISP login name and password
-ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
-Fixed or static IP address
-Host and domain names
-Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know
one or more of these settings for a manual setup:
- Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters
- Multiplexing method
- Host and domain names

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Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
•Modem router login logs you in to the modem router interface.
•ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
•Wireless network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your modem router.
Log In to the Modem Router
You can log in to the rmodem router to view or change its settings.
To log in to the modem router:
1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display
the login window. You can also enter http://www.mywifirouter.com.
2. Enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lowercase letters.
When you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant
screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware.
A message displays telling you whether the modem router discovered newer firmware.
3. To update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the modem router to download and install
the new firmware file from On Networks.
WARNING:
To avoid corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt this process by
closing the browser window, clicking a link, or loading a new
page.
When the upload is complete, the modem router restarts. The update process typically
takes about 1 minute.

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Unsuccessful Login
If you do not see the login prompt, do the following:
1. Check the LEDs on the front of modem router to make sure that it is plugged in, its
power is on. If you used an Ethernet cable between your computer and the modem
router, make sure that it is connected to a LAN port.
2. If you connected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser and typed in the
modem router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LAN
connection. Relaunch your browser and try again.
3. If you are having trouble accessing the modem router wirelessly, during setup you can use
an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in to the modem router.
4. If you cannot connect to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.
(For a Windows PC, see the Network Connections section of the Control Panel.) The
computer should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your
computer documentation.
Log Out Manually
The modem router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the modem router
menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long time.
Home Screen (Dashboard)
The modem router interface lets you view or change the modem router settings. The left
column has menus and their are tabs at the top.
Language
Figure 6. Dashboard (Home screen)
The Dashboard (Home screen) includes the following selections:

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•Router Status. View the status of the modem router and its Internet connection.
•EZ Setup Wizard. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the
Internet connection. See EZ Setup Wizard on page 18.
•WPS Setup.Join the secure WiFi network without typing the password. See Join Your
Wireless Network on page 19.
•Setup tab. Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your
modem router. See Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on page 22. See also Chapter 3,
Modem Router Setup,for information about preset and basic security settings.
•Security tab. View and configure the modem router firewall settings to prevent
objectionable content from reaching your computers. See Security Settings on page 35.
•Management tab. Administer your modem router and network. See Chapter 5, Network
Management.
•Advanced tab. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote
access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Advanced Settings on
page 54. Using this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
•Other Links. For information, help, and product documentation, visit the support site.
These links work once you have an Internet connection.
EZ Setup Wizard
You can log in to the modem router and use EZ Setup to set up your Internet connection.
To use the EZ Setup wizard:
1. From the top of the modem router menu, select EZ Setup.
2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the Router myself. If you select No, proceed
to Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on page 22.
3. If you selected Yes, click Next.
•EZ Setup searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine
your ISP configuration.
•EZ Setup cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. If
your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your Internet connection through the screen
described in Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on page 22.

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To troubleshoot an unsuccessful Internet connection:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your product and contact
technical support.
4. If you cannot connect to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.
For a Windows PC, this setting is in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel.
The computer should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See
your computer documentation.
Join Your Wireless Network
Select either the WPS method or the manual method to join your wireless network.
WPS Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its
password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. Some older WiFi equipment is not
compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.
To use the WPS method:
1. Select Home > WPS Setup.
2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client.
3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. With either method, the modem router tries to
communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless
device, and allow it to join the wireless network.
4. When the PIN method screen displays, enter the client security PIN.

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When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the modem router WPS screen
displays a confirmation message.
Manual Method
With the manual method, select the network that you want, and type its password to connect.
To connect manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless
connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it.
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If
you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.
3. Enter the modem router password and click Connect.