• Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab.

Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape

Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet.

19. I cannot connect to the Internet.

• For Cable users - Click on the Status tab and make sure you have the Internet IP address is not 0.0.0.0. If it is, click the DHCP Renew button, and wait a few minutes for the

router to try and contact your service provider. After the router successfully obtains an IP address, restart your computer.

• For DSL users - 1) Make sure you have typed in your user name and password correctly. Some service providers use your full e-mail address as the user name. If you are

sure you have enter the right user name, try using username@[isp.com], where isp.com is the name of your service provider. 2) Power down your DSL Modem, your PC, and

your router. Then power on your DSL Modem, wait for the LEDs on the DSL modem to stop flashing. Power on your router and wait for the power LED to stop flashing.

Finally, power on your PC.

20. My wireless-G speed seems to be slow.

• Reposition the antenna.

• Reposition the router so that it's higher up, above your other networking gear.

• Change CTS Protection to Disable under advanced wireless settings.

21. I do not see a speed improvement while surfing wirelessly with my SpeedBooster equipment.

• Your Internet connection is usually much slower than your wireless network with SpeedBooster equipment. This equipment will not affect the speed of your Internet

connection.

• You will see the most improvements in transferring or streaming files from one computer to another in your network.

• Your network speed will slow down if you have mixed 802.11g and SpeedBooster clients. For maximum performance, use all SpeedBooster devices on your network.

22. How do I turn on SpeedBooster on my router?

SpeedBooster is automatically turned on in Mixed and G-Only Mode. There's nothing you need to do to utilize this feature.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions