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Product Overview6Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

7213456sectionProduct Overview78910SPI FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hack

Product Overview8Quick Installation SoftwareThe Quick Installation Software takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router. This automatic software

Package Contents• Wireless G Router• Quick Installation Guide• MyEssentials Quick Installation Software CD with User Manual• MyEssentials RJ45 Etherne

Knowing your Router10The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organizatio

11213456sectionKnowing your Router789103. These LEDs are labeled 1–4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router. When a computer i

Knowing your Router12    (8) (7) (6)(9)6. Power JackConnect the included 5V DC power supply to this jac

13213456sectionKnowing your Router789109. Reset The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting the Router

Connecting and Configuring your Router14Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Wireless G Router• Quick Installation Guide•

15213456sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router78910Step 1 Run the Quick Installation Software1.1 Shut down any programs that are running on

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Connecting and Configuring your Router16Welcome ScreenAfter you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make su

17213456sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router78910Step 2 Set up the HardwareThe Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your

Connecting and Configuring your Router182.3 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router. Plug the power sup

19213456sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router78910Step 3 Check the Connection3.1 Once you have completed connecting the Router, the Wizar

Connecting and Configuring your Router20Step 4 Secure your Network4.1 After connection has been established, you will be prompted by the Quick In

21213456sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router78910Step 5 Configure the RouterThe Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration informat

Alternate Setup Method22The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the Q

23213456sectionAlternate Setup Method78910Step 1 Connect your Router1.1 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the

Alternate Setup Method24Step 3 Configure the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing your Internet browser, you can access the Rou

Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceThe home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web-Based Advanced User Interface (UI). T

1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface263. Internet Status IndicatorThis indicator is visible in all pages of the UI, indicating the connection s

27213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Step 4 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface28Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IPA dynamic connection type is t

29213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IPA static IP ad

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface30Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMost DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use

31213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface789103. Service NameA service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface32Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) SettingsA “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Interne

33213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) AddressAll network components includ

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface34Cloning your MAC AddressTo clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORI

35213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing your Internet browser, you can access

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface36Changing LAN SettingsAll settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed her

37213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface789103. DHCP ServerThe DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assignin

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface38Viewing the DHCP Client List PageYou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are conne

39213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsClicking on the header of the “Wireless” tab w

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface40Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Servi

41213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Using the Wireless Mode SwitchYour Router can operate in three different wireless modes

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface42QoS (Quality of Service) ConfigurationQoS prioritizes important data on your network such as multimedia c

43213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by adva

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface44Securing your Wi-Fi® NetworkHere are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless

45213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure me

1213456sectionIntroduction78910Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router (the Router) from MyEssentials. The following two short sections discuss

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface46Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve upon the security fe

47213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Sharing the Same Network KeysMost Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface48Using a Hexadecimal KeyA hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit

49213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the “Security” menu’s “Securi

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface50128-Bit WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort. To co

51213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Changing the Wireless Security SettingsYour Router is equipped with WPA (Wi-Fi Protecte

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface52Guest Access (Optional) The guest pre-shared key allows guest users an Internet-only access to restrict t

53213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Setting up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to use WPA-PSKIn order to use WPA-PSK, e

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface544. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following scree

55213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced u

Introduction2Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the cl

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface56Configuring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wi

57213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsThe “Virtual Servers” function will allow you t

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface58Setting Client IP FiltersThe Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email, or other

59213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Setting MAC Address FilteringThe MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface60Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network t

61213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910WAN Ping BlockingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential vict

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface62Utilities TabThis screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administ

63213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if i

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface64Restoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the

65213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Saving a Current ConfigurationYou can save your current configuration by using this fea

3213456sectionIntroduction789102. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwav

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface66Restoring a Previous ConfigurationThis option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration.

67213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Updating the FirmwareFrom time to time, MyEssentials may release new versions of the Ro

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface68Changing the Login Time-Out SettingThe login time-out option allows you to set the period of time that yo

69213456sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface78910Enabling Remote ManagementBefore you enable this advanced feature of your MyEssentials

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface70Enabling/Disabling UPnPUPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your MyE

7891071213456sectionManually Configuring Network SettingsIn order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change

Manually Configuring Network Settings72Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and s

7891073213456sectionManually Configuring Network Settings4. Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3).5. Click the

Manually Configuring Network Settings74Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Networ

4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure:” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab (5) to make s

Introduction44. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless NetworkIn locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment build

Recommended Web Browser Settings76In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble acces

8910777213456sectionRecommended Web Browser Settings4. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect

Troubleshooting78Problem:Installation CD does not automatically start.Solution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Quick Installation Software automatica

108779213456sectionTroubleshooting9Problem:The Quick Installation Software cannot find my Router.Solution:If the Quick Installation Software is not ab

Troubleshooting80Problem:The Quick Installation Software cannot connect my Router to the Internet.Solution:If the Quick Installation Software is not a

108781213456sectionTroubleshooting9Problem:• The Quick Installation Software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable

Troubleshooting82Problem:• The Quick Installation Software completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work.• I am unable to connect to the

108783213456sectionTroubleshooting9Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configurin

Troubleshooting84Problem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.Solution:If the name of your network is listed in t

108785213456sectionTroubleshooting9Problem:My wireless network performance is inconsistent.Data transfer is sometimes slow.Signal strength is poor.I a

5213456sectionIntroduction78910A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this m

Troubleshooting86Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on the Router.Solution:1. Log into your Wireless

108787213456sectionTroubleshooting9Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a client card from MyEssential

Troubleshooting88Problem:Do MyEssentials products support WPA?Solution:Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and sof

108789213456sectionTroubleshooting9Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a client card from MyEssentials

Troubleshooting90Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a client card from MyEssentials (Wireless Network

108791213456sectionTroubleshooting9Enabling WPA-PSK (no server)1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connec

Information92FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, MyEssentials, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compt

8793213456sectionInformation910ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not exp

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