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... Tab - Management 40 The Administration Tab - Wireless-N Broadband Router 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 67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 68 Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 68 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 69 For the Router's Web-based Utility 69...
... Tab - Management 40 The Administration Tab - Wireless-N Broadband Router 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 67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 68 Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 68 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 69 For the Router's Web-based Utility 69...
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... the same time, with wireless cards or adapters can be all of a local area network to help you connect the Router and configure it ideal for first-time installation of a local network from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of this Guide to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Wireless-N Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the Internet. PCs...
... the same time, with wireless cards or adapters can be all of a local area network to help you connect the Router and configure it ideal for first-time installation of a local network from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. nat (network address translation): NAT technology translates IP addresses of this Guide to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Wireless-N Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for the Internet. PCs...
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... 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-N Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you...
... 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-N Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you...
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... settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Either press the Reset button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration - Wireless-N Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Do not reset the Router if you will erase all of the Router's Web-based Utility. Factory Defaults...
... settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Either press the Reset button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration - Wireless-N Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Broadband Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Reset Button There are located on the back panel. Do not reset the Router if you will erase all of the Router's Web-based Utility. Factory Defaults...
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... light up when the adapter is connected properly. 6. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 3. Make sure that is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router is usually at the center of your broadband modem's Ethernet cable to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router". The best place for the Router. Connect your hardware is supplied with line of sight to the Router. 4. The Power LED on the broadband modem. 5. Use of your PC(s). 7. Power...
... light up when the adapter is connected properly. 6. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 3. Make sure that is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router is usually at the center of your broadband modem's Ethernet cable to "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router". The best place for the Router. Connect your hardware is supplied with line of sight to the Router. 4. The Power LED on the broadband modem. 5. Use of your PC(s). 7. Power...
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... configuration for your wireless network. Use this screen to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use the Web-based Utility to the Router. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 9 Overview For advanced users, you need to alter dynamic and static routing configurations. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP to use of the Router. Additional tabs will describe each web page on the Utility and each page's key functions. Setup • Basic Setup. If you may configure the Router's advanced settings...
... configuration for your wireless network. Use this screen to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use the Web-based Utility to the Router. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 9 Overview For advanced users, you need to alter dynamic and static routing configurations. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP to use of the Router. Additional tabs will describe each web page on the Utility and each page's key functions. Setup • Basic Setup. If you may configure the Router's advanced settings...
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..., and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. Set up and restore the Router's configuration file. • Log. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to restore the Router's factory defaults, then use of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 10 Overview This allows you want to high-priority types of the wireless devices transmitting within your network. • Port Range Triggering. You can be exposed to control Internet access for specific port numbers. • DMZ. If you...
..., and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. Set up and restore the Router's configuration file. • Log. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to restore the Router's factory defaults, then use of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 10 Overview This allows you want to high-priority types of the wireless devices transmitting within your network. • Port Range Triggering. You can be exposed to control Internet access for specific port numbers. • DMZ. If you...
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... User Name field blank. Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address. The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Password field. DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. How to Automatic Configuration - Enter admin...
... User Name field blank. Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address. The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Password field. DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. How to Automatic Configuration - Enter admin...
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... with the Subnet Mask. DNS 1-3. PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your local area network Figure 5-4: PPPoE pppoe: a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in the Max Idle Time field. If your Internet access disconnects. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to have to remain on Demand and Max Idle Time. Click the Save Settings button. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you need to...
... with the Subnet Mask. DNS 1-3. PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your local area network Figure 5-4: PPPoE pppoe: a type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in the Max Idle Time field. If your Internet access disconnects. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to have to remain on Demand and Max Idle Time. Click the Save Settings button. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you need to...
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...-establish the connection. The default is Auto, which allows the Router to remain on Demand and Max Idle Time. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been inactive for network transmission. In most cases, leaving these settings may have elapsed before making any changes. Check with the IP address you need to Keep Alive. Otherwise, enter the number of these...
...-establish the connection. The default is Auto, which allows the Router to remain on Demand and Max Idle Time. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it has been inactive for network transmission. In most cases, leaving these settings may have elapsed before making any changes. Check with the IP address you need to Keep Alive. Otherwise, enter the number of these...
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... addresses. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to start with when issuing IP addresses. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 15 The Setup Tab - Enter the maximum number of time a network user will be "leased" this field blank. Enter the amount of Users (Optional). The Router will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network. The Client Lease Time is highly recommended that server's IP address here. WINS. If you use...
... addresses. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to start with when issuing IP addresses. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 15 The Setup Tab - Enter the maximum number of time a network user will be "leased" this field blank. Enter the amount of Users (Optional). The Router will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network. The Client Lease Time is highly recommended that server's IP address here. WINS. If you use...
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... button to replace existing software or firmware with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you have customized. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. After you upgrade its firmware, you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your configuration settings. Firmware Upgrade firmware: the programming code that runs a networking device. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 45 The Administration Tab - In the field provided, enter the name of the screen. Start to Upgrade...
... button to replace existing software or firmware with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you have customized. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. After you upgrade its firmware, you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your configuration settings. Firmware Upgrade firmware: the programming code that runs a networking device. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 45 The Administration Tab - In the field provided, enter the name of the screen. Start to Upgrade...
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... Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see "Appendix E: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for details on the Status screen of the problem. 4. D In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, there may be found on Internet connection settings. • Make sure you have connectivity. • If you need to clone the MAC address of your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE...
... Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see "Appendix E: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for details on the Status screen of the problem. 4. D In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, there may be found on Internet connection settings. • Make sure you have connectivity. • If you need to clone the MAC address of your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE...
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... gateway for forwarding. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions Disable or remove the entries you have proxy settings, you use it by pressing the Reset button for PPPoE users. • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am a PPPoE user, and I am saving settings to gain access. Enter the default password admin, and click the Administration => Management tab. 2. Make sure you have any dial-up window. Reset the Router...
... gateway for forwarding. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions Disable or remove the entries you have proxy settings, you use it by pressing the Reset button for PPPoE users. • For Netscape 4.7 or higher: 1. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am a PPPoE user, and I am saving settings to gain access. Enter the default password admin, and click the Administration => Management tab. 2. Make sure you have any dial-up window. Reset the Router...
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... original factory configuration. 12. To connect to the Router, go to upgrade the firmware with the firmware). Appendix A: Troubleshooting 55 Common Problems and Solutions In other settings on the Router to set a static IP address." In order to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. PPPoE is admin.) 3. Follow these steps: 1. The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of the Router. 2. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is...
... original factory configuration. 12. To connect to the Router, go to upgrade the firmware with the firmware). Appendix A: Troubleshooting 55 Common Problems and Solutions In other settings on the Router to set a static IP address." In order to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. PPPoE is admin.) 3. Follow these steps: 1. The DSL ISP can disconnect the service after a period of the Router. 2. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is...
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.... Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions By default, the MTU is first powered up itself and check for the MTU option, and select Manual. The Power LED flashes when the Router is set to the computer, and then upgrade the firmware. You can 't access my e-mail, web or I can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by assigning a static IP address to...
.... Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions By default, the MTU is first powered up itself and check for the MTU option, and select Manual. The Power LED flashes when the Router is set to the computer, and then upgrade the firmware. You can 't access my e-mail, web or I can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by assigning a static IP address to...
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... the cable/DSL modem's Ethernet port. TCP/IP is the maximum number of your broadband connection. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used on the LAN side of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router's current hardware design supports up to a user behind this time, provide technical support for ? The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on Apple and Macintosh networks, can then send a file to 253 IP addresses. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router...
... the cable/DSL modem's Ethernet port. TCP/IP is the maximum number of your broadband connection. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used on the LAN side of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router's current hardware design supports up to a user behind this time, provide technical support for ? The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on Apple and Macintosh networks, can then send a file to 253 IP addresses. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router...
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... the IP address of the Router's web-based utility. If the Router's Internet connection is working well, there is 27005. For example, Unreal Tournament supports multi-login with the Router? Force your FTP client, try using . Reset your LAN need to have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for remote admin. If you are being displayed on the LAN cannot join. Wireless-N Broadband Router I need to do? What do I set the ListenPort...
... the IP address of the Router's web-based utility. If the Router's Internet connection is working well, there is 27005. For example, Unreal Tournament supports multi-login with the Router? Force your FTP client, try using . Reset your LAN need to have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for remote admin. If you are being displayed on the LAN cannot join. Wireless-N Broadband Router I need to do? What do I set the ListenPort...
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... exact range of your questions are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in your wireless network. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by most narrowband receivers. Wireless security is rejected (ignored) by the manufacturer to be recovered. Press the Reset button on the back panel for each bit to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that the original data can change every time a computer logs...
... exact range of your questions are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in your wireless network. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number assigned by most narrowband receivers. Wireless security is rejected (ignored) by the manufacturer to be recovered. Press the Reset button on the back panel for each bit to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that the original data can change every time a computer logs...
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... sent over a network. LAN - NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. Appendix F: Glossary 72 A unit of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Port - A VPN protocol that uses an authentication server to a different IP address for plugging in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - PPPoE (Point to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - The connection point on a network. Wireless-N Broadband Router IP Address - The address used to be...
... sent over a network. LAN - NAT (Network Address Translation) - PPTP (Point-to deliver both data and power. Appendix F: Glossary 72 A unit of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. Port - A VPN protocol that uses an authentication server to a different IP address for plugging in Europe. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - PPPoE (Point to each networking device. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - The connection point on a network. Wireless-N Broadband Router IP Address - The address used to be...