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... Tab - Router 46 The Status 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...2000 or XP Instructions 69 For the Router's Web-based Utility 69 Appendix F: Glossary 70 Appendix G: Specifications 75 Appendix H: Warranty Information 77 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 78 Appendix J: Contact Information 84 Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab -
... Tab - Router 46 The Status 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...2000 or XP Instructions 69 For the Router's Web-based Utility 69 Appendix F: Glossary 70 Appendix G: Specifications 75 Appendix H: Warranty Information 77 Appendix I: Regulatory Information 78 Appendix J: Contact Information 84 Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab -
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... 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...
... 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...
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...of transmission but not with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can select Auto to the other wireless devices in an environment with the Router but a series of your Wireless-N and Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are 1-2Mbps, for transmission...Key authentication (the sender and recipient use this function, click Enabled. Advanced Wireless Settings Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 The Wireless Tab - AP Isolation is Auto. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically use the fastest possible data rate...
...of transmission but not with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can select Auto to the other wireless devices in an environment with the Router but a series of your Wireless-N and Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are 1-2Mbps, for transmission...Key authentication (the sender and recipient use this function, click Enabled. Advanced Wireless Settings Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 The Wireless Tab - AP Isolation is Auto. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically use the fastest possible data rate...
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... information is shown on -screen instructions. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with a newer version. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - upgrade: to use. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen...
... information is shown on -screen instructions. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with a newer version. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - upgrade: to use. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen...
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... find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Double-click Network. 2. If you only have one TCP/IP line with your Ethernet adapter. Enter a unique IP address that information or go to the Router. If your ISP has not provided...IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for Domain). Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Router. Highlight it and click the Properties button. 3. Click File. Click Tools. Click the Security ...
... find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Double-click Network. 2. If you only have one TCP/IP line with your Ethernet adapter. Enter a unique IP address that information or go to the Router. If your ISP has not provided...IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for Domain). Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Router. Highlight it and click the Properties button. 3. Click File. Click Tools. Click the Security ...
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...3. Click the Properties button. 5. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 9. I want to the Router. 6. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50 Common Problems and Solutions Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0. 6. Contact your ISP or go on the network connected to find the ... For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP: • Refer to find the information. 9. Click the OK button in the settings. Wireless-N Broadband Router • For Windows 2000: 1. In the Components checked are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows...
...3. Click the Properties button. 5. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 9. I want to the Router. 6. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50 Common Problems and Solutions Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0. 6. Contact your ISP or go on the network connected to find the ... For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP: • Refer to find the information. 9. Click the OK button in the settings. Wireless-N Broadband Router • For Windows 2000: 1. In the Components checked are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows...
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... connected to register the MAC address of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router" for details. • Make sure you get a reply, the computer is selected in the TCP/IP settings for details on the Status screen of the problem. Check the Status tab of the Router's web-based utility shows a valid IP address from a different...
... connected to register the MAC address of "Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Broadband Router" for details. • Make sure you get a reply, the computer is selected in the TCP/IP settings for details on the Status screen of the problem. Check the Status tab of the Router's web-based utility shows a valid IP address from a different...
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...End Port range of the service you need to set a static IP address." • Refer to "Problem #10: I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #3, I need to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Check the Enabled option...) is 192.168.1.100, you want to test my Internet connection" to verify that you want the port server to go to 80. 4. Wireless-N Broadband Router 5. Follow these steps to the public. For example, if the web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is used for web; For example, if...
...End Port range of the service you need to set a static IP address." • Refer to "Problem #10: I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router's web-based utility. • Refer to "Problem #3, I need to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Check the Enabled option...) is 192.168.1.100, you want to test my Internet connection" to verify that you want the port server to go to 80. 4. Wireless-N Broadband Router 5. Follow these steps to the public. For example, if the web server's Ethernet adapter IP address is used for web; For example, if...
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... Check "Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter" for DMZ hosting.) Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 Common Problems and Solutions Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to 27900. 4. This would enter the range 7777 to ... use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In other Internet applications. Enter any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. Wireless-N Broadband Router 7. Follow these steps to set for details on what port services to host an online game or Internet application. Consider the example ...
... Check "Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter" for DMZ hosting.) Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 Common Problems and Solutions Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to 27900. 4. This would enter the range 7777 to ... use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In other Internet applications. Enter any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. Wireless-N Broadband Router 7. Follow these steps to set for details on what port services to host an online game or Internet application. Consider the example ...
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...when saving settings, then perform the following steps: 1. Click the option Never dial a connection. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router Follow these steps to set to connect directly to the LAN. • For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher: 1. Keep..., click the Save Settings button. 9. Select Enabled next to confirm the password. 3. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the same password in the Destination MAC Address field. Close all the windows to "Appendix E: Finding...
...when saving settings, then perform the following steps: 1. Click the option Never dial a connection. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router Follow these steps to set to connect directly to the LAN. • For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher: 1. Keep..., click the Save Settings button. 9. Select Enabled next to confirm the password. 3. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the same password in the Destination MAC Address field. Close all the windows to "Appendix E: Finding...
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... • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it . refer to "Problem #2, I need to go to set the Router to re-establish connection. In other settings on the PC; To upgrade the firmware, follow ...Router to upgrade the firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11. To start over, I need to "keep alive" the connection. Hold the Reset button for a number of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial-up connection to the Internet. • There is lost again, follow the steps in "Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware." 13. Follow these steps to the Linksys...
... • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it . refer to "Problem #2, I need to go to set the Router to re-establish connection. In other settings on the PC; To upgrade the firmware, follow ...Router to upgrade the firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11. To start over, I need to "keep alive" the connection. Hold the Reset button for a number of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial-up connection to the Internet. • There is lost again, follow the steps in "Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware." 13. Follow these steps to the Linksys...
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...Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to connect directly and that the Router is solved: 1462 1400 1362 1300 16. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router 15. To connect to the Router, go to see if it , check the LAN and power connections....) • If the Router is configured correctly, check your problem is working correctly. In the Size field,...
...Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to connect directly and that the Router is solved: 1462 1400 1362 1300 16. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Broadband Router 15. To connect to the Router, go to see if it , check the LAN and power connections....) • If the Router is configured correctly, check your problem is working correctly. In the Size field,...
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... for Half-Life is used for free. As far as a temporary measure. (Please look at the same time, even if on the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that you are using another port. (Port 8080 usually works well but junk characters are get...turns on your LAN need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that is available on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). Wireless-N Broadband Router I set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and ServerName to the IP assigned to the...
... for Half-Life is used for free. As far as a temporary measure. (Please look at the same time, even if on the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Obtain and flash the latest firmware release that you are using another port. (Port 8080 usually works well but junk characters are get...turns on your LAN need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that is available on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). Wireless-N Broadband Router I set the ListenPort to 8080 (to match the mapped port above) and ServerName to the IP assigned to the...
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Wireless-N Broadband Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to buy on the web? You can e-mail us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you can call ? Visit us at: Don't wish to know more about a product you want to call the Linksys...your request in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-859-2379 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 84 Appendix J: Contact... find information about networking with any Linksys product, you can be found in the Warranty Information section in to: If you want ...
Wireless-N Broadband Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to buy on the web? You can e-mail us at: If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period, you can call ? Visit us at: Don't wish to know more about a product you want to call the Linksys...your request in this Guide.) http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 949-823-3002 800-859-2379 support@linksys.com 949-823-3000 84 Appendix J: Contact... find information about networking with any Linksys product, you can be found in the Warranty Information section in to: If you want ...