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... trademark of California to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. In addition to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something that are presented like this ...: word: definition. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. WRT150N...
... trademark of California to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. In addition to the State of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is something that are presented like this ...: word: definition. and certain other reproductive harm. This question mark provides you should pay special attention to cause cancer, and birth defects or other countries. WRT150N...
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... 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Top Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview 9 How to Access the Web-based Utility 11 The Setup Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34 The Applications & Gaming...
... 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Top Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview 9 How to Access the Web-based Utility 11 The Setup Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34 The Applications & Gaming...
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Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 The Status Tab - Local Network 47 The Status Tab - Wireless 48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Appendix B: Wireless Security 63 Security Precautions 63 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 63 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 66 Appendix D: Windows Help 67 Appendix E: Finding the...
Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 The Status Tab - Local Network 47 The Status Tab - Wireless 48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Appendix B: Wireless Security 63 Security Precautions 63 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 63 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 66 Appendix D: Windows Help 67 Appendix E: Finding the...
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... Table 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - PSK-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - WEP 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - PSK2-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - Firewall 29 Figure 5-25: VPN Passthrough 30 Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure...
... Table 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - PSK-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - WEP 25 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - PSK2-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-19: Wireless Security - Firewall 29 Figure 5-25: VPN Passthrough 30 Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure...
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...37 Figure 5-35: QoS - MAC Address 38 Figure 5-39: QoS - Online Games 38 Figure 5-37: QoS - Wireless 48 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 66 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 68 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address...Administration Tab - Log 42 Figure 5-42: View Log 42 Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab -
...37 Figure 5-35: QoS - MAC Address 38 Figure 5-39: QoS - Online Games 38 Figure 5-37: QoS - Wireless 48 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 66 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 68 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address...Administration Tab - Log 42 Figure 5-42: View Log 42 Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab -
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... cumbersome cables. The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than standard Wireless-G. With the Wireless-N Home Router, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. Use the PSK2...Wireless-N Home Router do not wish to run the Setup Wizard, then use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. They are not only useful in this Guide to help you need to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. The incredible speed of the Wireless-N Home Router...
... cumbersome cables. The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than standard Wireless-G. With the Wireless-N Home Router, this access can be shared over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. Use the PSK2...Wireless-N Home Router do not wish to run the Setup Wizard, then use the instructions in homes and offices, they form a wireless network. They are not only useful in this Guide to help you need to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. The incredible speed of the Wireless-N Home Router...
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... to Know the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Home Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
... to Know the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Home Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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Wireless-N Home Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
Wireless-N Home Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide?
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... communicating to each other through an access point. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a WLAN share the same frequency channel ... Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with computers on the wireless network need for a wireless router or access point. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for your wireless network's name. If the computers on ...
... communicating to each other through an access point. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a WLAN share the same frequency channel ... Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with computers on the wireless network need for a wireless router or access point. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for your wireless network's name. If the computers on ...
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... information about products that work with other , Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your wired network, you can also communicate with the Wireless-N Home Router. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your USB connectivity needs. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports...
... information about products that work with other , Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your wired network, you can also communicate with the Wireless-N Home Router. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your USB connectivity needs. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports...
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... PCs and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Power The Power port is where you will erase all of the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to reset the...
... PCs and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Power The Power port is where you will erase all of the Router's Web-based Utility. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to reset the...
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... up when there is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. INTERNET Green. The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel. WIRELESS Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is a connection through the corresponding port. The SECURITY LED...
... up when there is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. INTERNET Green. The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel. WIRELESS Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is a connection through the corresponding port. The SECURITY LED...
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... this step to connect more PCs or other end to the Router's Internet port. 3. The best place for the Router. Connect the included power adapter to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router". Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Proceed to the Router's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical...
... this step to connect more PCs or other end to the Router's Internet port. 3. The best place for the Router. Connect the included power adapter to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router". Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Proceed to the Router's Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical...
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... Setup Wizard on this information, you can be available after you can use the Web-based Utility to use of the main tabs. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Utility: • Basic Setup. If you do not have the setup...
... Setup Wizard on this information, you can be available after you can use the Web-based Utility to use of the main tabs. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Utility: • Basic Setup. If you do not have the setup...
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... defaults, then use this tab if you want to upgrade the Router's firmware. If you want to high-priority types of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. Click this screen. • Factory Defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP...
... defaults, then use this tab if you want to upgrade the Router's firmware. If you want to high-priority types of the wireless devices transmitting within your network's radius. • Advanced Wireless Settings. Click this screen. • Factory Defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP...
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... Password. Leave the User Name field blank. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your area. 11 Each Basic Setup screen and available features will appear asking you for your ISP. Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. For information on what kind of connection type you access the Web-based Utility. Automatic...
... Password. Leave the User Name field blank. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your area. 11 Each Basic Setup screen and available features will appear asking you for your ISP. Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. For information on what kind of connection type you access the Web-based Utility. Automatic...
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...disconnects. Keep Alive and Redial Period. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you need to specify here. To use this option, the Router will provide you with the Subnet Mask. This option keeps your ISP). To use Connect on the Internet (including your Internet access ... 0 in addition to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If your PCs. The default Redial Period is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on at least one ...
...disconnects. Keep Alive and Redial Period. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you need to specify here. To use this option, the Router will provide you with the Subnet Mask. This option keeps your ISP). To use Connect on the Internet (including your Internet access ... 0 in addition to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If your PCs. The default Redial Period is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on at least one ...
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...and Israel only. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet access disconnects. Check with the Default Gateway Address. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Server IP Address. This is the IP address that the...is 30 seconds. Your ISP will automatically re-establish the connection. User Name and Password. Click the Save Settings button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPTP Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13
...and Israel only. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet access disconnects. Check with the Default Gateway Address. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Server IP Address. This is the IP address that the...is 30 seconds. Your ISP will automatically re-establish the connection. User Name and Password. Click the Save Settings button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPTP Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13
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.... The default Redial Period is down, then the Router will work. To manually set a value, select Manual and enter the value desired in European countries. Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is ...If you attempt to inactivity, Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - It is Auto, which allows the Router to select the best MTU for a specific period of these settings may have elapsed before making any...
.... The default Redial Period is down, then the Router will work. To manually set a value, select Manual and enter the value desired in European countries. Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is ...If you attempt to inactivity, Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - It is Auto, which allows the Router to select the best MTU for a specific period of these settings may have elapsed before making any...
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... IP addresses to. dynamic ip address: a temporary IP address assigned by factory default. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you leave the Router enabled as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for your network, set the Router's DHCP option to Disabled. DHCP Server. DHCP is how the Internet translates domain or...
... IP addresses to. dynamic ip address: a temporary IP address assigned by factory default. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you leave the Router enabled as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for your network, set the Router's DHCP option to Disabled. DHCP Server. DHCP is how the Internet translates domain or...
