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... 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 - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab - Firewall 29 The Security Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34...
... 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 - Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab - Firewall 29 The Security Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34...
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... 12 Figure 5-5: PPTP 13 Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Figure 5-7: L2TP 14 Figure 5-8: DHCP Reservation 16 Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - MAC Clone 19 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure...
... 12 Figure 5-5: PPTP 13 Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Figure 5-7: L2TP 14 Figure 5-8: DHCP Reservation 16 Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - MAC Clone 19 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure...
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... over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. If you connect the Router and configure it ideal for sharing computer resources. How does the Wireless-N Home Router do not wish to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. They are not only useful in this mean? The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you for the Internet. This...
... over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. If you connect the Router and configure it ideal for sharing computer resources. How does the Wireless-N Home Router do not wish to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. They are not only useful in this mean? The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you for the Internet. This...
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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 a computer connected to the Router. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network on this screen. • Advanced Routing. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your ISP to alter...
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 a computer connected to the Router. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network on this screen. • Advanced Routing. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your ISP to alter...
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... default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you select. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Internet Connection Type The Router supports six connection types: Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Automatic Configuration - Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. Automatic...
... default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you select. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Internet Connection Type The Router supports six connection types: Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Automatic Configuration - Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. Automatic...
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...enter the Service Name. subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of minutes you need to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you use a DSL line, check with your Internet access disconnects. You can ... on the Internet (including your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you with the Subnet Mask. Internet IP Address. If they use PPPoE. If your ISP).
...enter the Service Name. subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of minutes you need to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you use a DSL line, check with your Internet access disconnects. You can ... on the Internet (including your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you with the Subnet Mask. Internet IP Address. If they use PPPoE. If your ISP).
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... service used in the Max Idle Time field. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Connect on the Internet (including your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been... your Internet connection. Default Gateway. Server IP Address. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on Demand and Max Idle Time. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is 30 seconds.
... service used in the Max Idle Time field. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Connect on the Internet (including your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been... your Internet connection. Default Gateway. Server IP Address. Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on Demand and Max Idle Time. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is 30 seconds.
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... to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Click the Save Settings button. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Verify with your Internet access disconnects. Check with your ISP...
... to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Click the Save Settings button. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Verify with your Internet access disconnects. Check with your ISP...
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...Domain Name System (DNS) is 0 minutes, which means one day. The Router will be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network. This number cannot ... provide you with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to each computer on your network, set the Router's DHCP option to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are ...
...Domain Name System (DNS) is 0 minutes, which means one day. The Router will be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network. This number cannot ... provide you with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to each computer on your network, set the Router's DHCP option to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are ...
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...client from this screen, click the Close button. Select the time zone in the To This MAC Address field. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 16 The Setup Tab - When you want to assign a fixed local IP address to manually assign an IP address, enter the client's name in... the checkbox. A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will see a list of the screen. Wireless-N Home Router DHCP Reservation. If you want the Router to have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Time Setting Time Zone...
...client from this screen, click the Close button. Select the time zone in the To This MAC Address field. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 16 The Setup Tab - When you want to assign a fixed local IP address to manually assign an IP address, enter the client's name in... the checkbox. A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will see a list of the screen. Wireless-N Home Router DHCP Reservation. If you want the Router to have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save your changes. Time Setting Time Zone...
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... select Disabled. Update. To manually trigger an update, click this feature, keep the default, Enabled. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 17 The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Mail Exchange (Optional). WildCard. If you set up for your host. ... address go to sign up with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - DynDNS.org Username, Password, and Host Name. To enable this button. Before you are hosting your mail server. Figure...
... select Disabled. Update. To manually trigger an update, click this feature, keep the default, Enabled. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 17 The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Mail Exchange (Optional). WildCard. If you set up for your host. ... address go to sign up with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - DynDNS.org Username, Password, and Host Name. To enable this button. Before you are hosting your mail server. Figure...
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.... Because it will change. The status of the account you have finished making changes to this button. DDNS (TZO.com) Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 18 The Setup Tab - The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. To manually trigger an update, click this screen, click the Save Settings button to...
.... Because it will change. The status of the account you have finished making changes to this button. DDNS (TZO.com) Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 18 The Setup Tab - The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. To manually trigger an update, click this screen, click the Save Settings button to...
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..., like a social security number. It is recommended that a manufacturer assigns to the Router's MAC address. The Router will require you have to call your ISP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 19 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is used to this button. If you... are currently using to configure the Router, then click this screen, click the Save Settings button to save...
..., like a social security number. It is recommended that a manufacturer assigns to the Router's MAC address. The Router will require you have to call your ISP. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 19 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is used to this button. If you... are currently using to configure the Router, then click this screen, click the Save Settings button to save...
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...of the gateway device that network information must travel to the Internet, select Enabled. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Dynamic Routing This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to assign a static route. To create a static route, alter the following settings: .... Advanced Routing 20 To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click this button. Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the address of the remote network or host to which portion is a pre-determined pathway that allows...
...of the gateway device that network information must travel to the Internet, select Enabled. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Dynamic Routing This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to assign a static route. To create a static route, alter the following settings: .... Advanced Routing 20 To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click this button. Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the address of the remote network or host to which portion is a pre-determined pathway that allows...
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... Table. Figure 5-13: Routing Table Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 21 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing When you have finished making changes to undo your local network. Click the Close button to exit this screen, click the Save ...
... Table. Figure 5-13: Routing Table Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 21 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing When you have finished making changes to undo your local network. Click the Close button to exit this screen, click the Save ...
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... 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 33 The Applications & Gaming Tab - When users send these requests. External Port. To IP Address. Enabled. udp: a network protocol for common applications on the Basic Setup screen to undo your network via the Internet, the Router will see the ...using forwarding, you will forward those requests to "Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for the first five entries. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you should receive the requests....
... 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 33 The Applications & Gaming Tab - When users send these requests. External Port. To IP Address. Enabled. udp: a network protocol for common applications on the Basic Setup screen to undo your network via the Internet, the Router will see the ...using forwarding, you will forward those requests to "Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for the first five entries. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you should receive the requests....
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... the name of port(s) used by default. To IP Address. Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Enter the IP address of requests to your network, such as web servers, ftp servers...Your Ethernet Adapter." Click the Enabled checkbox to enable the applications you can click the DHCP Reservation button on the Basic Setup screen to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Start ~ End Port. Some Internet applications may not require any...
... the name of port(s) used by default. To IP Address. Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Enter the IP address of requests to your network, such as web servers, ftp servers...Your Ethernet Adapter." Click the Enabled checkbox to enable the applications you can click the DHCP Reservation button on the Basic Setup screen to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Start ~ End Port. Some Internet applications may not require any...
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... version number of the device connected to update the on the Basic Setup screen. Available for the Router. Router Information Firmware Version. This shows the time set on the Setup screen. IP Address Renew. Wireless-N Home Router The Status Tab - The on-screen information will vary depending on ...the Internet Connection Type selected on the Router. If required by your ISP. Shown here is the Router's MAC address, as PPPoE or PPTP...
... version number of the device connected to update the on the Basic Setup screen. Available for the Router. Router Information Firmware Version. This shows the time set on the Setup screen. IP Address Renew. Wireless-N Home Router The Status Tab - The on-screen information will vary depending on ...the Internet Connection Type selected on the Router. If required by your ISP. Shown here is the Router's MAC address, as PPPoE or PPTP...
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...on the Status screen of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router" for your original computer is not the cause of the Router's web-based utility to see if you have connectivity. • If you need to the Setup section of the Router's web-based utility. In the Open field, ...your original computer is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by your ISP. • Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wireless-N Home Router B Open a command prompt. Try the ping command from a different computer to the Internet. For Windows 98SE and Me: •...
...on the Status screen of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router" for your original computer is not the cause of the Router's web-based utility to see if you have connectivity. • If you need to the Setup section of the Router's web-based utility. In the Open field, ...your original computer is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by your ISP. • Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wireless-N Home Router B Open a command prompt. Try the ping command from a different computer to the Internet. For Windows 98SE and Me: •...
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...to verify that your system; Enter the IP address of the Router. You can get more information by going to use . Go to access the Setup page of the service you are using . Enter any name ...to "Problem #10: I am not able to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Access the Router's web-based utility by viewing the documentation provided with the server you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings ...and mail servers. 1. We will be setting up port forwarding through the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-N Home Router 5.
...to verify that your system; Enter the IP address of the Router. You can get more information by going to use . Go to access the Setup page of the service you are using . Enter any name ...to "Problem #10: I am not able to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Access the Router's web-based utility by viewing the documentation provided with the server you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings ...and mail servers. 1. We will be setting up port forwarding through the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-N Home Router 5.