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When you click the Administration tab, you will see
the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the
Router’s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and
Play) features. You can also back up and restore the Router’s
configuration file.
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Router Access |
To ensure the Router’s security, you will be
asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based
Utility. The default password is admin.
Router Password.
Router Password and Re-enter to Confirm. It
is recommended that you change the default password to one of
your choice. Enter a new Router password and then enter it again
in the Re-enter to Confirm field.
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Web Access |
Web Utility Access. HTTP (HyperText
Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to
connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL
(Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher
security. Select HTTP or HTTPS.
Web Utility Access via Wireless. If you are
using the Router in a public domain where you are giving
wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access
to the Router’s Web-based Utility. You will only be able to
access the Utility via a wired connection if you disable the
setting. Select Enabled to allow wireless access to the
Utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to
the Utility.
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Remote Access |
Remote Management. To permit remote access
of the Router, from outside the local network, select Enabled.
Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled.
Web Utility Access. HTTP (HyperText
Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to
connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL
(Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher
security. Select HTTP or HTTPS.
Remote Upgrade. If you want to be able to
upgrade the Router remotely, from outside the local network,
select
Enabled. (You must have the Remote
Management feature enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default
setting, Disabled.
Allowed Remote IP Address. If you want to be
able to access the Router from any external IP address, select
Any IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP
address or range of IP addresses, then select the second option
and complete the fields provided.
Remote Management Port. Enter the port
number that will be open to outside access.
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UPnP |
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me
and XP to automatically configure the Router for various
Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.
UPnP. If you want to use UPnP, keep the
default setting, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
Allow Users to Configure. Select Enabled,
if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router
while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, keep the default
setting, Disabled.
Allow Users to Disabled Internet Access.
Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any
and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default
setting, Disabled.
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Backup and
Restore |
Backup Configurations. To back up the
Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow
the onscreen instructions.
Restore Configurations. To restore the
Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow
the onscreen instructions. (You must have previously backed up
the Router’s configuration settings.)
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Change these
settings as described here and click the Save Settings button
to apply your changes or Cancel Changes. |
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