Home Router Setup method

Basic Home Routing Settings

1, the 4-port 10/100m switch is usually embedded, and the installation is very simple. When you apply for a broadband connection, the ISP will install the line for you, you only need to connect the incoming line (the network cable or Adslmodem LAN port) to the router's WAN (WAN) interface, and then connect the router's LAN (LAN) interface to the hub, switch or computer network card.

2, the router supports commonly used three kinds of setting way: PPPOE, dynamic IP, static IP. Routers are typically web-based management pages, and for users who have no experience with routers, products are generally equipped with very detailed instructions to help users understand the use and configuration of routers. We can use the Setup Wizard prompts to easily complete the configuration.

We need to understand the relevant parameters to the ISP (Network service carrier): If the static IP mode, please understand the following parameters: Static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS server, alternate DNS server. If the dynamic IP mode: To get the IP address from the bureau, if you need to manually set the DNS server address, please consult your ISP. If this is a PPPoE method, please know the following parameters: Username, password.

3, in IE or other browsers to enter the router address in the manual, enter the user name and password to enter the router's control interface. Newly bought equipment, in the manual will have the address and user name password description, according to the above is completed, the general IP address is 192.168.1.1, subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, username and password are: admin.

4, we get the accurate parameter information, after entering the router Setup interface, follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard, fill in the corresponding parameters, you can complete the setup. Generally speaking. At this time we should be able to surf the internet, but the actual situation is not the case, this is because of the router MAC address problem, we only need to find the MAC address cloning options, select the Clone MAC address, after saving can be online.

Router Advanced Settings

In the application of routers, there are many settings skills, although it is not difficult, but it can play a big role in our internet life.

On-Demand connection: The PPPoE mode of the WAN port State, with 4 options for on-demand connections. On-Demand connection: Automatically connect when there is access to data. Automatic connection: Automatic connection after power-on and disconnection. Timed connection: The connection is automatically made within the specified time. Manual connection: Manually connected by the user. Note that the factory defaults to the first item, that is, 15 minutes without detection of packet transmission, will be automatically disconnected.

Packet filtering: By filtering packets to control the access rights of computers in the local area network, such as setting up some computers can only send and receive mail, but not access the Internet. Set up method: Security Settings-Firewall settings-fill in the information you need to control your computer, such as effective time, LAN IP address, port, WAN IP address, port, protocol, and so on.

Domain name filter settings: The local area network of computer access to some sites to control, can ensure a healthy Internet environment, to prevent browsing bad websites. Setting method: Security Settings--Domain name filter, fill in the effective time, domain name and other information.

Internet time settings: On the Internet to limit the period of time, easy to achieve docking into the user management. Set up method: Security Settings-Firewall Settings Wizard, fill in the time limit of the Internet, you can control the LAN machine in this period of time do not have access to the Internet

MAC address filtering settings: By filtering the MAC address to control the access of the computer in the local area network, if you do not want to allow some users to surf the Internet, use this setup item can be easily implemented. Set up method: Security settings--mac address filtering, fill in the need to filter the MAC address.

Virtual Server settings: Defines a WAN service port and LAN Server mapping relationship, easy to build a Web server, FTP server. Set method: Forwarding rule--Virtual server, fill in the corresponding server port and the server's IP address.

DMZ host settings: The DMZ host makes a particular computer open to the Internet, some applications need to open multiple TCP/IP interfaces, and the DMZ can implement these functions for the computer. Typically, only one DMZ host can be supported at the same time. Set method: Forwarding Rule--DMZ host, fill in the corresponding computer IP address.

View Router running status: You can easily learn about the LAN port, Wan port status, and traffic statistics for routers. Viewing method: Router Settings page--run state.

The above is the method of setting up the home router, although it is not a special detail, it is impossible to do everything, but I believe that the family users through this article, or can master some of the settings, there are more functions, which requires everyone in peacetime when the application to find summary.