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...All rights reserved. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to ... be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. In addition to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you should ...
...All rights reserved. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL How to Use This User Guide This User Guide has been designed to ... be found in the "List of Figures" section in the U.S. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Linksys is something you might need to change without notice. In addition to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you should ...
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... 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 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...
... 1 Welcome 1 What's in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 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...
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... The Administration Tab - Local Network 47 The Status Tab - Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration 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...
... The Administration Tab - Local Network 47 The Status Tab - Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration 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...
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MAC Clone 19 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (PSK-Personal) 23 Figure 5-16: Wireless Security - PSK-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security 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...
MAC Clone 19 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Security (PSK-Personal) 23 Figure 5-16: Wireless Security - PSK-Enterprise 24 Figure 5-18: Wireless Security - Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security 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...
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...5-35: QoS - Factory Defaults 44 Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Local Network 47 Figure 5-51: Status Tab - 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... Tab - Diagnostics 43 Figure 5-44: Ping Test 43 Figure 5-45: Traceroute Test 43 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Applications (Add ...
...5-35: QoS - Factory Defaults 44 Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Local Network 47 Figure 5-51: Status Tab - 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... Tab - Diagnostics 43 Figure 5-44: Ping Test 43 Figure 5-45: Traceroute Test 43 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Applications (Add ...
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... called "wired". Networks are connected with a RADIUS server. If you to -use the instructions in this access can be used for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you do all of a local area network to four times farther than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and...
... called "wired". Networks are connected with a RADIUS server. If you to -use the instructions in this access can be used for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome The Wireless-N Home Router will allow you do all of a local area network to four times farther than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and...
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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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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? 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.
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...(peer-topeer) without the use with computers on whether or not the wireless network needs to the same wireless network. The drawback of the Router. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for use of course, communication between the wirelessequipped ...The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be accessible by a wired network or need for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for a wireless router or access point. Choosing between them. Computers ...
...(peer-topeer) without the use with computers on whether or not the wireless network needs to the same wireless network. The drawback of the Router. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for use of course, communication between the wirelessequipped ...The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be accessible by a wired network or need for your laptop computers, PCI adapters for a wireless router or access point. Choosing between them. Computers ...
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... with the Wireless-N Home Router. With these, and many other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your networking options are limitless. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to any Linksys switch. The Router can use the Router's four local...
... with the Wireless-N Home Router. With these, and many other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your networking options are limitless. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to any Linksys switch. The Router can use the Router's four local...
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..., or restore the defaults from the Administration - Do not reset the Router if you want to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your broadband modem. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Reset Button There are located on...
..., or restore the defaults from the Administration - Do not reset the Router if you want to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your broadband modem. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Reset Button There are located on...
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... the front panel. INTERNET Green. The SECURITY LED indicates when wireless security is a connection through the corresponding port. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel Button 7 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port...
... the front panel. INTERNET Green. The SECURITY LED indicates when wireless security is a connection through the corresponding port. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel Button 7 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port...
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... adapter that all of your hardware is connected properly. 6. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation 1. Make sure that is usually at the center of the Router. Connect your wireless network, with the Router. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port...
... adapter that all of your hardware is connected properly. 6. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation 1. Make sure that is usually at the center of the Router. Connect your wireless network, with the Router. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to an Ethernet port...
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.... On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network. If you can use this screen. • DDNS. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default. • Wireless. 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 main tabs...
.... On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network. If you can use this screen. • DDNS. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default. • Wireless. 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 main tabs...
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...Click this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. Quality of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab to allow one local ... better service to watch outgoing data for use this tab. • Diagnostics. You can enable or disable the Router's firewall, as well as various filters. • VPN Passthrough. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your local network users. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter.
...Click this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. Quality of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab to allow one local ... better service to watch outgoing data for use this tab. • Diagnostics. You can enable or disable the Router's firewall, as well as various filters. • VPN Passthrough. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your local network users. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter.
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... through the Utility. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless Network. Enter admin in your ISP supports DHCP or you select. When you for your ISP. Automatic...
... through the Utility. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Status • Router. This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless Network. Enter admin in your ISP supports DHCP or you select. When you for your ISP. Automatic...
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.... To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If you want to remain on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your ISP. Your ISP will provide you use...
.... To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If you want to remain on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your ISP. Your ISP will provide you use...
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... connection to remain on the Internet (including your ISP. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address. Your ISP will periodically check your connection as soon ...button. Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you select this option, click the radio button...
... connection to remain on the Internet (including your ISP. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address. Your ISP will periodically check your connection as soon ...button. Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you select this option, click the radio button...
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Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. It is...blank will provide you need to Keep Alive. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. Otherwise, enter ...permitted for your ISP. You should use the value 1492. The default is down, then the Router will periodically check your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been inactive for the necessary...
Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. It is...blank will provide you need to Keep Alive. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on Demand, click the radio button. Otherwise, enter ...permitted for your ISP. You should use the value 1492. The default is down, then the Router will periodically check your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been inactive for the necessary...
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...168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be greater than 192.168.1.254. If you should keep the defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The default Start IP Address is 255.255.255.0. Enter the maximum number of time a ...automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The Client Lease Time is enabled by a DHCP server. WINS. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to the Router. The default value is 192.168.1.100. Unless you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP ...
...168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be greater than 192.168.1.254. If you should keep the defaults. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The default Start IP Address is 255.255.255.0. Enter the maximum number of time a ...automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The Client Lease Time is enabled by a DHCP server. WINS. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you to the Router. The default value is 192.168.1.100. Unless you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP ...