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Setting Up and
Configuring Your Home Router
Topics
• Term Definitions
• Why You Want A Router
• Types of Routers
• Security Considerations
• Router Vendors
• Configuring A Router
(based on my NetGear)
Term Definitions
Why You Want A Router
• Connect and share multiple devices
• Computers (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets)
• Smartphones
• Printers
• NAS Drives
• Most secure (wired or wireless) of all firewalls
• Inspects each packet as it arrives & blocks or ignores most incoming attacks toward your connection
Types of Routers
• Wired
• Wireless
Types of Routers (Wireless)
Router Type Range Speed
B 150 – 300 feet Up to 11 Mbps
G 150 – 300 feet Up to 54 Mbps
N 250 – 500 feet Up to 450 Mbps
Security Considerations
– DO NOT use WEP
– Do Not use WPA
– Use WPA2
– Use a STRONG passphrase for your wireless
– Change the SSID (Don’t use anything to identify you or your router)
Security Considerations (Continued)
– Change the Administrator password
– I recommend not allowing Remote Management of router
– Run a software firewall to protect against others on your network
– Run anti-virus software
Select Router Vendors
– LinkSys
– Belken
– NetGear
– D-Link
– 2-Wire
Typical Home Wireless Network
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Configuring A Router Familiarize Yourself With Your Router
1 – Power 2 – Internet 3 – Wireless 4 – LAN Ports 5 - Security
1 – Wireless Button 2 – Reset Button 3 – LAN Ports 4 – Internet Port 5 – Power Button 6 – Power Connection
Configuring A Router Login To Router From Browser
Configuring A Router
Configuring A Router Menu
Configuring A Router Basic Settings
Configuring A Router Wireless Settings
Configuring A Router Guest Network
Configuring A Router Blocking Sites
Configuring A Router Schedule
Configuring A Router Router Status
Configuring A Router Attached Devices
Configuring A Router Wireless Card Access
Configuring A Router Remote Management
Configuring A Router Traffic Meter
Port Forwarding
• Port forwarding allows remote computers to connect to a specific computer or service within a private local-area network (LAN)
Port Forwarding Simple Home Network
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Port Forwarding
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Port Forwarding
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Port Forwarding
Port Forwarding Customizing Ports