Completely Avoiding the SmartWizard

Most router owners prefer the SmartWizard. Not to mention, it's continually being improved to be more useful for special sitautions.

However, there are cases you want to bypass it:

• When it puts you in a loop where you can't reach Basic Settings.
• If you are an advanced user who needs custom settings.
• Your network is not connected to the Internet.

To Avoid the SmartWizard

1. Unplug the router power cord.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Plug in the router to power.
4. Attach the computer to one of the router's LAN ports.
5. Turn on the computer, but do not open a browser.
6. Go to Start > Run, and type http://www.routerlogin.com/basicsetting.htm. The browser opens and goes straight the the router's Basic Configuration page. (If the Basic Configuration page does not appear, repeat instructions from Step 1.)
7. Important: Click Apply, even if you don't make changes. Otherwise:
   • The wireless features are not enabled.
   • The settings are not saved.
   • The SmartWizard runs next the next time you open a browser.

Doc: N101472.asp May 4, 2005