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# Determine that the device is a wireless router - it should say prominently - and that the Thrift Store wants it by checking the [[Whiteboard]]. | # Determine that the device is a wireless router - it should say prominently - and that the Thrift Store wants it by checking the [[Whiteboard]]. | ||
# If it is missing an antenna on its back, find one that fits and screw it on. | # If it is missing an antenna on its back, find one that fits and screw it on. | ||
− | # Connect the device to its '''matching''' power supply and plug it in to an outlet. | + | # Connect the device to its '''matching'''(volts '''must''' match exactly, amps the same or over) power supply and plug it in to an outlet. (If a power supply is already connected, check to make sure the devices are correctly matched.) |
# Make sure the device lights up. | # Make sure the device lights up. | ||
+ | # Wait for a few moments while the device sets itself up. (watch the panel icon and the lights on the device) | ||
# Hold the "reset" button for ~30 seconds. | # Hold the "reset" button for ~30 seconds. | ||
+ | * Resets can be difficult, and take several (and possibly different, i.e. 30-30-30 hardware and\or firmware resets) attempts to achieve. | ||
+ | # Wait for a few moments while the device resets itself. (watch the panel icon and the lights on the device) | ||
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|Connect to Das Unternet|| | |Connect to Das Unternet|| | ||
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# Disable wireless via the top panel network icon, if it is enabled. | # Disable wireless via the top panel network icon, if it is enabled. | ||
# Open the browser and you should see the "It Works" screen. Close the browser. | # Open the browser and you should see the "It Works" screen. Close the browser. | ||
− | # Move the computer cable to each LAN port and repeat step 3 | + | # Move the computer cable to each LAN 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> when prompted, noting all three for the label), before closing the browser. |
− | # Disconnect | + | # Disconnect the computer ethernet cable. |
# Make sure that the light on the device that corresponds to "wireless" is on. | # Make sure that the light on the device that corresponds to "wireless" is on. | ||
# "Enable Wireless" via the network icon. | # "Enable Wireless" via the network icon. | ||
− | # 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' or 'D-Link'). Click on the appropriate network and wait for the connection to be established | + | # 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' or 'D-Link'). You may have to look under "More networks". Click on the appropriate network and wait for the connection to be established. |
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# Open the browser, and you should see the "It works!" screen, again. | # Open the browser, and you should see the "It works!" screen, again. | ||
+ | # If the device has a USB port(s) test that by plugging the "Infrastructure" thumb drive into the port and looking for the drive in the the firmware. But do not recycle a device for failing this test only. | ||
;Once you have successfully used the device to access Das Unternet on <u>all</u> wired ports and wirelessly and logged into the device settings page, it is working and ready for sale. | ;Once you have successfully used the device to access Das Unternet on <u>all</u> wired ports and wirelessly and logged into the device settings page, it is working and ready for sale. | ||
;Troubleshooting Tips:(by step) | ;Troubleshooting Tips:(by step) | ||
# <None> | # <None> | ||
− | # If you don't see the "It Works" screen, check the network icon to see that it is not still cycling, the lights for appropriate indications (power on, reset done, port(s) in | + | # If you don't see the "It Works" screen, check the network icon to see that it is not still cycling, the lights for appropriate indications (power on, reset done, port(s) in-use, etc.) and connections. |
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## Router addresses can vary beyond the three offered: You may have to look-up information for a device that uses an unusual address and enter it manually in the address bar. | ## Router addresses can vary beyond the three offered: You may have to look-up information for a device that uses an unusual address and enter it manually in the address bar. | ||
##'Default' router User Name(s) and Password(s) can be unusual, too. So, you may have to look them up. | ##'Default' router User Name(s) and Password(s) can be unusual, too. So, you may have to look them up. | ||
− | If the device will not connect wirelessly, it may be because | + | # <None> |
− | + | # <None> | |
− | + | # <None> | |
+ | # If the device will not connect wirelessly, it may be because a "firmware" reset need be done or setting change(s) made. | ||
+ | ## You may have to re-connect "wired" and change the appropriate setting(s). | ||
+ | ## 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|| | ||
* Affix a "Tested By___" sticker with your initials, '''as well as a sticker with the IP address, username and password'''. | * Affix a "Tested By___" sticker with your initials, '''as well as a sticker with the IP address, username and password'''. | ||
* Place the device with power supply rubber banded to it in the "Store" bin. | * Place the device with power supply rubber banded to it in the "Store" bin. | ||
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+ | |You're done!|| | ||
+ | Thank you awesome tester! | ||
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[[Category:Advanced Testing]] | [[Category:Advanced Testing]] | ||
[[Category:Hardware Testing]] | [[Category:Hardware Testing]] |
Revision as of 16:48, 12 November 2013
STEPS | NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS |
Device Preparation |
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Connect to Das Unternet |
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Test the router |
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Prepare for Sale |
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You're done! |
Thank you awesome tester! |