Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless-N Home Router
Diagnostics
Ping Test
Ping checks the status of a connection.
IP or URL Address
Enter the address of the computer
whose connection you wish to test.
Packet Size
Enter the packet size you want to use. The
default is
32
bytes.
Number to Ping
Enter the number of times you wish to
test the connection. The default is
5
.
Start to Ping
To run the test, click this button. The
Ping
screen shows if the test is successful. Click
Close
to return
to the
Diagnostics
screen.
Diagnostics > Ping
Traceroute Test
Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.
IP or URL Address
Enter the address of the computer
whose connection you wish to test.
Start to Traceroute
To run the test, click this button. The
Traceroute
screen shows if the test is successful. Click
Close
to return to the
Diagnostics
screen.
Diagnostics > Traceroute
Administration > Factory Defaults
Restore the Router to its factory default settings.
Administration > Factory Defaults
NOTE:
Do not restore the factory defaults unless
you are having difficulties with the Router and
have exhausted all other troubleshooting
measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have
to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Factory Defaults
Restore All Settings
To reset the Router’s settings to the
defaults, click this button and then follow the on-screen
instructions. Any custom settings you have saved will be
lost when the default settings are restored.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
The
Firmware Upgrade
screen allows you to upgrade the
Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless
you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new
firmware has a feature you want to use.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
NOTE:
The Router may lose the settings you
have customized. Before you upgrade its
firmware, write down all of your custom settings.
After you upgrade its firmware, you may have to
re-enter all of your configuration settings.
