# How to set up M30 using its webGUI

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Connect your computer or device to one of the router’s LAN ports using another ethernet\
cable or via Wi-Fi (By default, Password located on the label sticker at the back of the\
router)

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If this is your first time installing the router, open your web browser and enter\
<http://xxxx.devicesetup.net/> into the browser (xxxx represents the last 4 digits of the\
MAC address) or <http://m30-xxxx.local./>. Enter the Admin Password and click login to\
start the configuration process.

<mark style="color:$primary;">The web address and default admin password are printed on the device label at the bottom of the device.</mark>

<mark style="color:$danger;">NOTE: If you have changed the password and cannot remember it, you will need to reset the</mark>\ <mark style="color:$danger;">router to factory defaults.</mark>

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### Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before proceeding.

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You will be prompted with the Operation Mode page to set up the mode of your router.\
Select **Router Mode** to configure M30 as a standalone router. Select **Extender Mode** to\
configure M30 as a extender. Click **Next** to continue

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Connect the router and the modem with an Ethernet cable. Click **I understand and**\
**want to continue**

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### Click Next

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If the router does not automatically detect a valid Internet connection, a list of\
connections will be displayed where you can manually select your Internet connection\
type (this information can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider).

Click **Next** to continue.

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If the router detected a PPPoE connection type or it is selected manually (from the list),\
enter your PPPoE username and password. If you do not have this information, please\
contact your ISP.

<mark style="color:$danger;">NOTE: Make sure to remove all other existing PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.</mark>

Click **Next** to continue.

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If the router detected a Static connection type or it is manually selected, enter the **IP**\
**Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address**, and **Primary and Secondary DNS**\
settings supplied by your ISP. If you do not have this information, please contact your\
ISP

Click **Next** to continue.

<figure><img src="/files/GiSB1Vw78QU8L4F7TFXC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If the router detected a **DHCP** connection type, the wizard will proceed to the Wi-Fi\
Setup page. Enter a **Wi-Fi Network Name** and **Wi-Fi Password** to setup your Wi-Fi\
network. Click **Next** to continue.

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To better protect the router's configuration, please create an admin password. You will\
be prompted for this password every time you want to use the router’s web configuration\
utility.

Click **Next** to continue.

<mark style="color:$danger;">NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you change the default admin password.</mark>

<figure><img src="/files/UfkItAVbMjs6dNVVbjFG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Click Next to continue.

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Choose whether to keep your device up-to-date automatically or to manage the device\
updates by yourself.

Click **Next** to continue.

<mark style="color:$danger;">NOTE: Keeping your router's firmware up to date can ensure you're always getting the latest</mark>\ <mark style="color:$danger;">security update and new features over the air for your device.</mark>

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You will be presented with a summary of your settings. Click **Next** to finalize the settings\
or **Back** to make changes

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Please wait until the device settings are saved. Do not turn off or unplug your router\
during this time.

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Your new settings have been saved and your router is now configured. Click **OK** to close\
the Setup Wizard.

<figure><img src="/files/l6POjU4wFLp0iyWJWtCm" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Power on the second M30 and wait for it to boot up (the LED will turn blinking orange to\
solid white). verify your connection by connecting to your D-Link router to confirm if Wi-Fi\
is working or use devices to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

<figure><img src="/files/8nE8TpgOUy3NxpZkR3y2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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