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Contents
N50 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................4
Router Label ................................................................................................................5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................5
Installing Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................................6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard...................................................................9
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................9
Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 11
Manually Installing Your Router .........................................................................................13
Connecting Your Wireless Router ....................................................................................14
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................17
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................18
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................21
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................29
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................29
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................30
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................32
Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................33
