This is the central device of a home network that you can plug one end of a network cable into. The other end of the cable goes into a networking device that has a network port. If you want to add more network devices to a router, you'll need more cables and more ports on the router. These ports, both on the router and on the end devices, are called Local Area Network (LAN) ports. They are also known as RJ45 ports. The moment you plug a device into a router, you have yourself a wired network. Networking devices that come with an RJ45 network port are called Ethernet-ready devices.
This is the principal connection from the Shaw Cable Modem, is the heart of the home Local Area Network (LAN), and provides wireless and wired internet for the house. There is a wired connection out to the Network Switch where all the other house connections are made, including the connection to the Secondary Wireless Router in the Office.
There are two personal and two guest wifi networks available. Click on Wireless Networks below for more info.
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Username: Admin
Password [see ASUS Router in LastPass]
Purchased: 2014-04-07 from NCIX
Location: Utility Closet
See LastPass for passwords to wireless network
Set to broadcast on Channel 5 (to avoid conflict with Sonos which uses Channel 1)
GlenLAN is primary 2.4 Mhz wireless network
GlenLANguest is the guest 2.4 Mhz wireless network
GlenLAN2 is primary 5 Mhz wireless network
GlenLAN2guest is the guest 5 Mhz wireless network
These are the devices that have their IP address reserved (fixed) on the main router to avoid possible conflicts and mis-addresses.
It is connected to the Internet via the Cable Modem to provide access to the Internet. The router is configured to both encrypt all wireless traffic and require a security to connect.
See the Attachments section at end of this page for User Manuals.