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Installation
Installation is fairly simple, only requiring you to plug the router in between your cable/DSL modem and your local area network/computer.
This is the main screen which you get the moment to log into the system for the first time. Like any other web-based router configuration system, all controls are done here, except for the master reset, which is physically on the router.
One good feature is an auto-configuration tool, (the smart setup). This tool automatically detects your connection, and changes the router properties depending on what it sees. For example, if you have a PPPoE connection, it will prompt you to enter your username and password. Conversely, if you have a permenant LAN set up, it will configure itself as required.
The router also has the standard WEP key configuration, MAC address filtering, port/protocol forwarding, and DMZ support. Without going into extreme detail, the first two are very important for wireless LAN security while the latter two are to ensure your applications work the way that they are supposed to.
The Gigabyte router also has a rudimentary URL blocker, which you can use to block content from certain websites, but it is no where near as powerful as a standalone utility such as Adaware.
Another point of interest is that there is a Upgrade Firmware link, which means you can flash the firmware right from your browser. You can also backup and restore previous firmwares using the link below the upgrade firmware button
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