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# Make sure the device lights up. | # Make sure the device lights up. | ||
# Hold the "reset" button for ~30 seconds. | # Hold the "reset" button for ~30 seconds. | ||
− | # Plug the device | + | # Plug Das Unternet into the "Internet" or equivalent port of the device ('''never any other network ethernet cable!'''), plug the network testing computer ethernet cable into one of the "LAN" ports. |
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− | |Connect to | + | |Connect to Das Unternet|| |
− | # Wait for a few moments while the device sets itself up. | + | # Wait for a few moments while the device sets itself up. (watch the panel icon) |
− | # Disable wireless | + | # Disable wireless via the top panel network icon, if it is enabled. |
− | # Make sure that | + | # Open the browser and you should see the "It Works" screen. Close the browser. |
− | # Left-clicking on this same network icon should show you a list of available wireless connections. Look for one | + | # Move the computer cable to each port and repeat step 3. (On the last port, get into the router's firmware (click on the right address on the "It Works" screen and enter the username:admin (usually) and password:admin or password or <blank>), before closing the browser. |
+ | # Disable the wired connection via the panel icon and disconnect the computer ethernet cable. | ||
+ | # "Enable Wireless" via the network icon. | ||
+ | # Make sure that the light on the device that corresponds to "wireless" is on. | ||
+ | # Left-clicking on this same network icon should show you a list of available wireless connections. Look for the one that corresponds to your device (for example, 'Linksys,' 'Netgear,' 'D-Link' or 'Default'). Click on the appropriate network and wait for the connection to be established. | ||
## If you do not see a corresponding network, try resetting the device again, but hold the button for longer. | ## If you do not see a corresponding network, try resetting the device again, but hold the button for longer. | ||
− | # | + | # Open the browser, and you should see the "It works!" screen, again. |
− | + | ;Once you have successfully used the device to access the internet and logged into the device settings page, it is working and ready for sale. | |
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;Troubleshooting Tips: | ;Troubleshooting Tips: | ||
* If the device will not connect wirelessly, it may be because the wireless function is disabled in the device's default settings. | * If the device will not connect wirelessly, it may be because the wireless function is disabled in the device's default settings. | ||
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** Click again on "Test Network Device" on the top bar of the browser. If it works, the device is good and just needs its wireless settings updated. When you click on the appropriate IP address there should be how-to notes pertaining to wireless connectivity. | ** Click again on "Test Network Device" on the top bar of the browser. If it works, the device is good and just needs its wireless settings updated. When you click on the appropriate IP address there should be how-to notes pertaining to wireless connectivity. | ||
** Once you have updated the wireless settings, make sure to test the connection again after unplugging Das Unternet and re-enabling wireless on the desktop panel. | ** Once you have updated the wireless settings, make sure to test the connection again after unplugging Das Unternet and re-enabling wireless on the desktop panel. | ||
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|Prepare for Sale|| | |Prepare for Sale|| |
Revision as of 15:54, 17 October 2013
STEPS | NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS |
Device Preparation |
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Connect to Das Unternet |
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Prepare for Sale |
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