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wired and wireless devices. This will allow you to share your internet connection with any
connected device. Before you can start using the D-Link WBR-2310 router, you'll need to
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Turn off or unplug your modem. Before connecting the modem to the router, turn the
power off on the modem. If you can't turn the power off, unplug the power cable from the

back of the modem.

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Obtain two Ethernet cables for the setup process. You'll need one cable to connect
the modem to the router, and another to connect the router to your computer during

setup. after setup, you can connect your computer wirelessly if it has a wireless network
adapter. Your router or modem may have come with an Ethernet cable. If your computer was
previously connected directly to the modem, you can use that Ethernet cable.

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Connect the modem to the WAN port on the router. This is the Ethernet port closes
to the power connector on the back of the router. It has a different color than the four LAN

ports. Leave the router's power supply unplugged for the moment.

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Connect one of the LAN ports to your computer's Ethernet port. You can usually
find your computer's Ethernet port along the back. Some laptops may not have an

Ethernet port, but nearly every desktop computer should have one.

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Power on the modem. Turn the modem's power back on or plug it back in. Wait about
30-60 seconds for the modem to boot up.

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Power on the router. Connect the router's power supply on the back and plug it into the
wall. It will take about 30 seconds to boot up.

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Turn on your computer. If your computer isn't turned on, turn it on now. Make sure that
you aren't connected to any other networks, such as another wireless network.

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Check the indicator lights on the router. You should see the Power light, the WAN
light, and the LAN light for the LAN port your computer is connected to.
If you don't see the WAN light, make sure that your modem is powered on and
connected to the WAN port on the router.
If you don't see the LAN light, make sure that your computer is connected via Ethernet
to one of the LAN ports on the router, and that it is turned on.

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Open any web browser on your computer. You can configure your router using any

Enter 192.168.0.1 into the address bar. When you load this address, you should

web browser on the computer that's connected to the router.

be prompted for your router login information. This is the default address for the D-Link

WBR-2310 wireless router.

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If this doesn't load the router's configuration page, check that your computer is just
connected to the router and not to another network as well.
If you still can't load the configuration page, the router was likely used by someone
else and the default address was changed. Press and hold the Reset button on the
back of the router for about ten seconds. This will reset the router to its default
settings. Once the router resets, you should be able to access the configuration page
at 192.168.0.1.

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Enter "admin" as the User Name, and leave the Password field blank. This is the
default login information for your router. If this login information doesn't work, it means

that someone else has changed the login details. you can reset the router by pressing and
holding the Reset button on the back for about ten seconds. After resetting, you should be able
to login with the default login information.[1]

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Click the "Setup Wizard" button. If you just want to get your router up and running,
click the "Setup Wizard" button that appears when you log in for the first time. This will

get your network configured and secured in just a few minutes. If you don't see the button, click
the "Setup" tab.
If you're logging in to change your settings after already setting up the router, skip
down to the Adjusting Settings section. You'll find details on how to find the settings
you need.

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Click the "Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard" button. This will start the
setup process for your router's internet connection and administrator account. Click

"Next" to continue when prompted.

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Create an administrator password. Remember how there wasn't a password when

you logged in for the first time? You don't want to keep it this way, especially if you are

setting up a wireless network. Create a new administrator password when prompted, and
make sure you write it down or commit it to memory. You'll have to reset your router if you
forget your password.

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Set your timezone. You'll need to indicate your current timezone for accurate logs and
time-based router settings. Select the correct timezone from the drop-down menu.

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Select your internet connection type. Most home users who connect via cable or
DSL will select the first option ("DHCP Connection"). Contact your internet service

provider if you are unsure.

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Click the "Clone Your PC MAC Address" (if empty). For most users, this field will
already be filled. Only click this if the MAC Address field is empty. Most users can ignore

the host name field unless specified by their ISP.

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Save your settings. Click the "Connect" button to save your settings. your router will
reboot, which may take one to two minutes.

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Test the connection. Open your web browser and see if you can load web pages. It
may take a few tries before the first web page loads. This is normal behavior. Once

you've verified that web pages are loading, you can move on to creating your wireless
network.[2]

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Log into your router. Enter 192.168.0.1 into the browser window of a computer
connected to the router via Ethernet. Enter in the password that you created in the

previous section when prompted to log in. The User Name is still "admin".

Click the "Setup" tab. This will open the setup wizards.

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Click the "Wireless Settings" menu in the left frame. This will open a new page
allowing you to setup your wireless network.

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Check the "Enable Wireless" box. This will turn on the wireless network once you
save your settings.

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Enter a name for the network. Give your network a name, but make sure that it doesn't
include any personal information. This network name will be publicly visible.

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Select "WPA2" as the "Security Mode". This is the most secure method of wireless
transmission, and requires no extra effort on your part over the outdated WEP. A strong

WPA2 password is virtually impossible to crack, while a WEP password can be cracked in
less than thirty minutes.
Only select WPA or WEP if you have older devices that only support these protocols.

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Create a strong password. Anyone that can connect to your wireless network can
potentially cause some serious damage, especially if your devices are not secure. Make

sure that you create a strong but memorable password. You'll be giving the password to
guests, so you don't want it to be too unwieldy. See How to Create a Password You Can
Remember for tips on creating a good password.

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Click the "Save Settings" button. Your wireless settings will be saved, and the
wireless network will be enabled. This may take about thirty seconds to a minute. Once

the router has saved the changes, you can connect your devices to the network wirelessly.

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Connect your devices. Now that the wireless network is active, you can connect your
devices to it. The process varies depending on the device, but generally you'll select your

wireless name from the list of available networks and then enter the password you created. For
most devices, this is all you need to do to connect to the wireless network.
For more detailed instructions on connecting devices to a wireless network, see How
to Connect to a Wireless Internet Connection.

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Adjusting Settings

Change your wireless settings. If you need to change the settings for your wireless
network, you can do so from the "Wireless Settings" section of the "Setup" tab. The

basics are outlined in the section above, but you can also adjust the channel if you're getting a
lot of interference, enable "Extended Range Mode", and more.

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Setup Port Fowarding. If you need to setup port forwarding for a program on your
computer, you can do so from the "Port Forwarding" section of the "Advanced" tab.

When forwarding ports, you'll be creating "rules" for each application. Enter the IP address of
the computer you are setting up port forwarding for, and then enter in the range of ports you
want to open. For more details on forwarding ports, see How to Set Up Port Fowarding on a
Router.

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Create website filters. You can setup your router to block access to specific sites.
Open the "Advanced" tab in the router configuration page and select "Website Filter".

Enter the websites that you want to block access to, and then enable the filter. Note that this
will affect all devices on the network.

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Enable Gaming Mode. If you are using your router to play console games, enabling
Gaming Mode may improve your connection and allow you to find more matches. In the

"Advanced" tab, select "Advanced Network". Check the "Enable Gaming Mode" box, and then
save your changes. This will reroute gaming traffic to improve performance. It is recommended
that you disable this when you are not gaming.

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