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I just changed modems with Hughes net from HNS
Hello.
Your new modem should work automatically with your new router just by connecting them. Make sure everything is connected properly. From the modem to the router, from the router to the phone line/cable, and if you are using a wired connection, from the router to your computer.
If you are having any problem, please describe it.
How to enable dmz
Should be an area within your router to do this.
Check out this site for the manual:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?event=downloads.doSearchCriteria&localeCode=EN_USA&knowsPartNumber=false&productCategory=1&modelNumber=881&partNumber=0&downloadType=8&os=20
How do I enable DMZ on the router?
1. Open your web browser, type in the router's IP address (standard: 'http://192.168.2.1') and press enter.
2. Click on Login, Advanced Setup, Firewall, enable it and click on apply.
3. Click on DMZ and select Yes to enable DMZ.
4. Enter the IP address of the machine, which was assigned a static ip address to be kept under DMZ, and click on apply.
How do I change wireless settings on the router?
In the routers web-interface -> click on login -> Advanced setup -> wireless -> enable -> apply -> channel and SSID -> Set the following values:
SSID : Set it to your name
SSID broadcast : Enabled
wireless Mode : Long range Mixed (11b + 11g )
Transmission rate : 11/ 54/ 108 Mbps
Channel : 6
g-nitro : disabled
How do I Enable Encryption or secure my wireless Network?
To enable encryption, you need to log into the router's configuration page: Click on Login -> Advanced Setup -> Wireless -> Encryption
Think up a Hexadecimal code with the appropriate amount of characters for the level of encryption you wish to use (Hexadecimal means you can use any number between 0 and 9, and the letters A through F).
128-bit encryption uses 26 characters. Example:
01 2C 45 67 89 A0 CD EF 01 23 45 6D F9
64-bit encryption uses 10 characters. Example:
01 A3 45 F7 89
What do I do if the WLAN LED is not working?
In the routers web-interface -> click on login -> Advanced setup -> check whether the wireless module of the router is enabled or not.
Also, click on disable -> now enable it -> save the settings -> power cycle the router and check whether the problem persists or not.
Alternatively, reset the router and check.
What are the possible default passwords for the router?
The password would be blank/admin/smcadmin by default. Blank password implies that you need to click on login without giving any input.
But, if you have set a password on your own and not able to recollect it, try resetting the router.
How do I RESET the router?
You will have to use a paper clip or a similar pointed object to do the reset procedure.
Hard reset: Insert the paper clip to the reset button and hold it down for 15 seconds, while the paper clip is still in unplug the power cord that goes in to the router, now wait for 15 more seconds and then give the power supply back to the router, again wait for 15 more seconds and finally let the clip go. You will see the router's LEDs flashing. If this happens it means that we have successfully completed the reset.
Soft reset: Login to the router, go to the Tools menu, click on configuration tools and select the option restore router to factory defaults to reset the router.
How do I open ports in the Special Application?
To access the application, you can open up the ports specific to the application in the special application, which is present in the router management screen as follows:
1. Open your web browser, type in the router's IP address (standard: 'http://192.168.2.1') and press enter.
2. Click on Login, Advanced Setup, NAT, Special Application.
3. Enter the port details and enable it as follows:
Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Enabled
3724 TCP 3724 TCP Y
6112 TCP 6112 TCP Y
6881 TCP 6881-6999 TCP Y
* The port numbers given are just an example. You need to open the ports depending on the application you are using and should get the information from the application provider.
How do I open ports in the Virtual Server?
You need to forward the ports used by the application to the server running the application in the Virtual Server, which is present in the router's management screen, as follows.
1. Open your web browser, type in the router's IP address (standard: 'http://192.168.2.1') and press enter.
2. Click on Login, Advanced Setup, NAT, Virtual Server.
3. Enter the port details and enable it as follows:
Private IP Private Port Type Public Port
192.168.2.x xxx TCP xxx
192.168.2.x xxx UDP xxx
How do I clear cache in Internet Explorer?
* Open the Internet Explorer -> Tools menu | Internet Options -> Connections tab -> make sure 'never dial a connection' is selected.
* Click on LAN settings and make sure nothing is checked.
* Click on General Tab and remove the entire temp files, cookies, history and try out the IP address once again.
What are the Firewall options?
Uninstall and/or disable all proxy software (i.e., Internet Connection Sharing), firewall software (i.e., Norton Internet Security, Black ice, McAfee Antivirus, Zone Alarm) and also disable the built-in windows XP firewall in the PC's connected to the router.
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