Wait one minute for router to boot up. Press and hold "Restore Factory Settings" button for seven seconds. Default password becomes "password"
Enter router's default gateway IP address in web browser. Log in using default credentials or your own. Look for connected devices list in router's web management portal. Routers may display device lists by connection type
STP prevents network loops by providing path redundancy. Only one active path can exist between any two stations. Bridges send BPDUs to construct loop-free paths. Root device determines topology and blocks redundant paths
196.168.1.1 is the default router admin IP address. Most common credentials are "admin" for both username and password. Router IP address is used for both interface access and device connection
Hub connects multiple Ethernet devices as single network segment. Works at physical layer, repeating signals to all ports except entry. Can detect collisions and forward jam signals. May include BNC or AUI connectors for legacy networks
NDI enables high-definition video transmission over networks with low latency. Supports frame-accurate switching and runs over gigabit Ethernet. Delivers 1080i video at variable data rates around 100 Mbit/s. Uses multicast DNS by default, supports subnet discovery modes