Document Outline

• N300 WiFi ADSL2+ Modem Router (N300RM)
• Contents
• 1. Hardware Setup
  • Position Your Modem Router
  • Hardware Features
    • Front Panel
    • Back Panel
    • Reset Button on the Side Panel
    • Label
  • ADSL Microfilters
    • One-Line ADSL Microfilter
    • Two-Line ADSL Microfilter
  • Cable Your Modem Router
    • Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router
• 2. Getting Started
  • Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
  • Gather ISP Information
  • Wireless Devices and Security Settings
  • Types of Logins and Access
  • Log In to the Modem Router
    • Unsuccessful Login
    • Log Out Manually
  • Upgrade the Firmware
  • Home Screen (Dashboard)
    • WPS Method
    • Manual Method
• 3. Modem Router Setup
  • ADSL Settings
  • Preset Security
  • Wireless Security Basics
    • Disable SSID Broadcast
    • Restrict Access by MAC Address
    • Wireless Security Options
  • Wireless Setup
    • Consider Every Device on Your Network
    • View or Change Wireless Settings
    • Wireless Settings Screen Fields
    • Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
  • WAN Setup
    • Default DMZ Server
    • Change the MTU Size
  • LAN Setup
    • Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server
    • Address Reservation
  • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
• 4. Security Settings
  • Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)
  • Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)
  • Firewall Rules to Control Network Access
    • Set Up Firewall Rules
  • Set the Time Zone
  • Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
    • Remote Computer Access Basics
    • Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
    • How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
  • Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
    • Add a Custom Service
    • Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
    • Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public
  • Set Up Port Triggering
• 5. Network Management
  • Automatic Firmware Check
  • Backup Settings
    • Back Up
    • Restore
    • Erase
  • Change Password
    • Password Recovery
    • Router Information
    • Internet Port Settings
    • Wireless Settings and Guest Network (2.4GHz)
  • View Attached Devices
  • Logs
• 6. Advanced Settings
  • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
  • Wireless Repeating (WDS)
    • Wireless Repeating
    • Set Up the Base Station
    • Set Up a Repeater Unit
  • Dynamic DNS
  • Static Routes
  • Universal Plug and Play
  • Change the Device Mode
• 7. Virtual Private Networking
  • Activate the VPN Tunnel
    • Deactivate a VPN Tunnel
  • Use Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
  • Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
• 8. Troubleshooting
  • Power LED Is Off
  • Power LED Is Red
  • Ethernet LED Is Off
  • Cannot Log In to the Modem Router
  • Troubleshoot the Internet Connection
    • ADSL Link
    • Internet LED Is Red
    • Obtain an Internet IP Address
    • Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA
    • Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
  • TCP/IP Network Not Responding
    • Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router
    • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
  • Changes Not Saved
  • Incorrect Date or Time
• A. Supplemental Information
  • Technical Specifications
• B. Notification of Compliance