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...Gaming > Port Triggering 22 Applications and Gaming > DMZ 22 Applications and Gaming > QoS 23 Administration > Management 26 Administration > Log 26 Administration > Diagnostics 27 Administration > Factory Defaults 27 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 28 Status > Local Network 28 Status > Wireless Network 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 31 Overview 31 How to Install the USB Storage 31 How to Access the USB Storage 31 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with...
...Gaming > Port Triggering 22 Applications and Gaming > DMZ 22 Applications and Gaming > QoS 23 Administration > Management 26 Administration > Log 26 Administration > Diagnostics 27 Administration > Factory Defaults 27 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 28 Status > Local Network 28 Status > Wireless Network 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 31 Overview 31 How to Install the USB Storage 31 How to Access the USB Storage 31 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with...
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... connect the power adapter. Power The Power port is connected to a device through the Ethernet port. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router's web-based utility. The LED lights up when there is connected to 10/100. Security (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port. With the built-in a USB flash...
... connect the power adapter. Power The Power port is connected to a device through the Ethernet port. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router's web-based utility. The LED lights up when there is connected to 10/100. Security (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port. With the built-in a USB flash...
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... filtering enabled, wireless network access is an older encryption standard and may be more vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. Enable encryption Encryption protects data transmitted over radio waves, it will be hard to guess. 3. WEP is provided solely for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. For example, you will be asked for wireless devices with Storage Link Wireless Security...
... filtering enabled, wireless network access is an older encryption standard and may be more vulnerable to intruders than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. Enable encryption Encryption protects data transmitted over radio waves, it will be hard to guess. 3. WEP is provided solely for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. For example, you will be asked for wireless devices with Storage Link Wireless Security...
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... - A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be available after you open the web-based utility, use the Setup Wizard on a computer connected to continue. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your ISP provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to the Router. Internet Connection Type Select the type of the utility and each page's key functions. DHCP, which should use the default password admin. (You can set to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type...
... - A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be available after you open the web-based utility, use the Setup Wizard on a computer connected to continue. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your ISP provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to the Router. Internet Connection Type Select the type of the utility and each page's key functions. DHCP, which should use the default password admin. (You can set to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type...
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... (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you with the Gateway Address, which is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to connections in Europe only. The default Max Idle Time is 30 seconds. Server...
... (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time). Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you with the Gateway Address, which is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to connections in Europe only. The default Max Idle Time is 30 seconds. Server...
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...PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. Router Address This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask, and URL Address as identification. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on the network connected to access the Internet again. If you to specify here. Advanced Configuration Optional Settings Some of the Telstra Cable. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Internet IP Address This is the Maximum Transmission Unit. User Name and Password Enter...
...PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. Router Address This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask, and URL Address as identification. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on the network connected to access the Internet again. If you to specify here. Advanced Configuration Optional Settings Some of the Telstra Cable. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Internet IP Address This is the Maximum Transmission Unit. User Name and Password Enter...
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... DNS Server IP Address. Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is 50. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. The default is between the starting DHCP server's IP address and maximum number of the screen. Make sure the IP address is 0 minutes, which your network, or you use these fields. Chapter 3 Router's DHCP server...
... DNS Server IP Address. Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is 50. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. The default is between the starting DHCP server's IP address and maximum number of the screen. Make sure the IP address is 0 minutes, which your network, or you use these fields. Chapter 3 Router's DHCP server...
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... MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you use this feature or Disabled to access the Internet. DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS User Name Enter the User Name for your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS service is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. If you are hosting your DDNS account. It is the DDNS URL assigned...
... MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you use this feature or Disabled to access the Internet. DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS User Name Enter the User Name for your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS service is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. If you are hosting your DDNS account. It is the DDNS URL assigned...
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... the destination. Interface This interface tells you use. Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your changes. Operating Mode allows you to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the other router(s). Advanced Configuration Enter Route Name Enter a name for wireless networking are using a maximum of the computer you have already set up . Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion is on this button will be available as an option. Static Routing sets up a new static route. (Click Delete...
... the destination. Interface This interface tells you use. Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your changes. Operating Mode allows you to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the other router(s). Advanced Configuration Enter Route Name Enter a name for wireless networking are using a maximum of the computer you have already set up . Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion is on this button will be available as an option. Static Routing sets up a new static route. (Click Delete...
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... best performance in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto. Advanced Configuration SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for your network, keep the default, Auto (DFS). If you should change the default SSID to associate with Storage Link 11 It is the network name shared among all points in your primary Wireless-N (5GHz) channel. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for your changes. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for Remote Authentication Dial...
... best performance in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto. Advanced Configuration SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for your network, keep the default, Auto (DFS). If you should change the default SSID to associate with Storage Link 11 It is the network name shared among all points in your primary Wireless-N (5GHz) channel. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for your changes. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for Remote Authentication Dial...
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... Storage Link Security Mode > WEP Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is not as secure as WPA. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is...
... Storage Link Security Mode > WEP Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is not as secure as WPA. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is...
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.... MAC Address Filter List Click the Wireless Client List button to communicate with the Router but not with Storage Link Wireless Client List MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose wireless access you do not wish to control. Then click the Add button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by Client Name, Interface, IP address, MAC Address, and Status. If you want to add to cancel your changes.
.... MAC Address Filter List Click the Wireless Client List button to communicate with the Router but not with Storage Link Wireless Client List MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose wireless access you do not wish to control. Then click the Add button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by Client Name, Interface, IP address, MAC Address, and Status. If you want to add to cancel your changes.
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... negotiate the best possible connection speed between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is selected by the Router to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for authentication. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with greater performance, depending on the Router's local network. This feature is Auto. Chapter 3 Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold...
... negotiate the best possible connection speed between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is selected by the Router to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for authentication. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with greater performance, depending on the Router's local network. This feature is Auto. Chapter 3 Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold...
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... local networked computers. Deselect this feature to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from the disk. This feature is the method used to local servers from the Router, click Safely Remove first. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to...
... local networked computers. Deselect this feature to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from the disk. This feature is the method used to local servers from the Router, click Safely Remove first. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to...
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... Internet. The FTP Server tab creates an FTP Server that can be accessed from the drop-down menu. FTP Server Select Enable to allow local network access. An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be changed at Storage > Administration. Internet Access Select Enable to set this service. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow access of the Router to allow Read and Write or Read Only access. The default port is displayed here. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router...
... Internet. The FTP Server tab creates an FTP Server that can be accessed from the drop-down menu. FTP Server Select Enable to allow local network access. An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be changed at Storage > Administration. Internet Access Select Enable to set this service. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow access of the Router to allow Read and Write or Read Only access. The default port is displayed here. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router...
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... network via the Internet, the Router will be in effect, or select Everyday. Enter its protocol from the Applications List. External and Internal Port Enter the external and internal port numbers. Enabled For each line for this policy to give the application. Then enter a range of the computer that should assign static IP addresses to use. Change the application name, port range, or protocol setting. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding...
... network via the Internet, the Router will be in effect, or select Everyday. Enter its protocol from the Applications List. External and Internal Port Enter the external and internal port numbers. Enabled For each line for this policy to give the application. Then enter a range of the computer that should assign static IP addresses to use. Change the application name, port range, or protocol setting. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding...
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... forwarding.) Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on each application, list the forwarded port number range. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Internet application documentation for the relevant application. End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range. Start Port Enter the starting port number of theTriggered Range. Enable Select Enable to enable port triggering for specific port numbers. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes...
... forwarding.) Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on each application, list the forwarded port number range. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Internet application documentation for the relevant application. End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range. Start Port Enter the starting port number of theTriggered Range. Enable Select Enable to enable port triggering for specific port numbers. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes...
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...the firmware remotely from the Internet. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Remote Upgrade Select Enabled to be able to clear the screen. 26 You will need to the utility. Keep the default, Enable, to enable wireless access to the Router's web-based utility, or select Disable to disable wireless access to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this way, as usual. Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will only be open to outside access to servers on -screen instructions. Administration > Log Log Log...
...the firmware remotely from the Internet. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Remote Upgrade Select Enabled to be able to clear the screen. 26 You will need to the utility. Keep the default, Enable, to enable wireless access to the Router's web-based utility, or select Disable to disable wireless access to enter the Router's password when accessing the Router this way, as usual. Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will only be open to outside access to servers on -screen instructions. Administration > Log Log Log...
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.... Internet Connection Connection Type This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The list can be sorted by your ISP, this would have been entered on your local network. For more information, click Help. 28 Router Name This is shown here. Chapter 3 Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The Router's Subnet Mask is the specific name for the current IP address). Status...
.... Internet Connection Connection Type This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The list can be sorted by your ISP, this would have been entered on your local network. For more information, click Help. 28 Router Name This is shown here. Chapter 3 Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The Router's Subnet Mask is the specific name for the current IP address). Status...
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... instructions. WEB: If your computer can connect to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link 30 The Router does not replace your modem. You still need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. Click Setup and follow the on the Router, and the modem must be green and not flashing. • If the Power LED is powered on the Router. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet. Click the Connections...
... instructions. WEB: If your computer can connect to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link 30 The Router does not replace your modem. You still need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. Click Setup and follow the on the Router, and the modem must be green and not flashing. • If the Power LED is powered on the Router. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet. Click the Connections...
