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USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model No: WRT160N
USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model No: WRT160N
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...address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you... are listed without http:// in the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is something that you may see various icons that call...
...address because most current web browsers do not require it is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you... are listed without http:// in the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is something that you may see various icons that call...
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... 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security > Firewall 15 Security > VPN Passthrough 16 Storage ...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...
... 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security > Firewall 15 Security > VPN Passthrough 16 Storage ...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...
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Table of Contents Appendix C: Specifications 38 Appendix C: Warranty Information 39 Limited Warranty 39 Exclusions and Limitations 39 Obtaining Warranty Service 39 Technical Support 40 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 41 FCC Statement 41 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 41 Safety Notices 41 Wireless Disclaimer 41 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 41 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 42 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ii
Table of Contents Appendix C: Specifications 38 Appendix C: Warranty Information 39 Limited Warranty 39 Exclusions and Limitations 39 Obtaining Warranty Service 39 Technical Support 40 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 41 FCC Statement 41 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 41 Safety Notices 41 Wireless Disclaimer 41 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 41 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 42 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ii
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... (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is sending or receiving data over that port. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the wireless network. The LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and lights up green when there is a wireless connection. Power The Power port is connected...
... (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is sending or receiving data over that port. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the wireless network. The LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and lights up green when there is a wireless connection. Power The Power port is connected...
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Linksys wireless products use personal information (such as the default wireless network name. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. For example, you need to take some older devices that only those computers can access your consent and/or knowledge. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses...
Linksys wireless products use personal information (such as the default wireless network name. These devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. For example, you need to take some older devices that only those computers can access your consent and/or knowledge. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses...
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... Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP, which should use the Router's web-based utility. DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be kept only...
... Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP, which should use the Router's web-based utility. DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will be kept only...
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... you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Your ISP will have elapsed before your connection. If they use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Subnet Mask. To use... this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to see if they do, you will provide you...
... you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here. Your ISP will have elapsed before your connection. If they use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Subnet Mask. To use... this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to see if they do, you will provide you...
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... you specify how often you attempt to specify here. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet transmission. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for ...MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. To have to check with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will work. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Router IP Address Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you choose to connections in the MTU field, this...
... you specify how often you attempt to specify here. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these settings may have the Router select the best MTU for Internet transmission. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for ...MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. To have to check with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will work. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Router IP Address Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you choose to connections in the MTU field, this...
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... IP addresses. The default is 0 minutes, which your changes. Click Add. To exit this list, click Remove. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to save your network functions...a list of time, in the Assign IP Address field. DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you assign a fixed host and domain Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will be displayed at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you want a DHCP server, then select ...
... IP addresses. The default is 0 minutes, which your changes. Click Add. To exit this list, click Remove. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to save your network functions...a list of time, in the Assign IP Address field. DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you assign a fixed host and domain Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will be displayed at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you want a DHCP server, then select ...
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... The features available on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Host Name The is displayed here. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Update To manually trigger... the Password for your DDNS account. Because it is dynamic, it will change . Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of...
... The features available on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Host Name The is displayed here. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Update To manually trigger... the Password for your DDNS account. Because it is dynamic, it will change . Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of...
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... Enter the information described below to set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Routing Table Click Save Settings to apply your network's connection to the Internet, select Enable. Subnet Mask The Subnet...select the type(s) of hops between the Router and another Router exists on this button will be available as an option. Operating Mode allows you use. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. ...
... Enter the information described below to set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Routing Table Click Save Settings to apply your network's connection to the Internet, select Enable. Subnet Mask The Subnet...select the type(s) of hops between the Router and another Router exists on this button will be available as an option. Operating Mode allows you use. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings The basic settings for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. ...
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...: If you should change the default SSID to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be identical for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). For added security, you are not sure which is the same for the Router, refer to a unique name. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on configuring...
...: If you should change the default SSID to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be identical for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). For added security, you are not sure which is the same for the Router, refer to a unique name. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the characters on configuring...
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... WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default is... number of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods...
... WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default is... number of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods...
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...addresses of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default value is 3600 seconds. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Chapter...a key from the drop-down menu. WEP WEP is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Encryption Select a level of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes. The default is 1812. Then click Generate. ...
...addresses of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default value is 3600 seconds. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Chapter...a key from the drop-down menu. WEP WEP is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Encryption Select a level of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes. The default is 1812. Then click Generate. ...
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This button is disabled by default. 14 MAC Address Filter List Click the Wireless Client List button to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other. To use this screen and return to the MAC Address Filter List. AP Isolation is not selected by default. If you want ...
This button is disabled by default. 14 MAC Address Filter List Click the Wireless Client List button to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other. To use this screen and return to the MAC Address Filter List. AP Isolation is not selected by default. If you want ...
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... is a packet broadcast by default. In most cases, it will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. RTS Threshold Should you may result in poor network performance. To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. Internet... should remain at which rates will not be used. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for listening to broadcast and multicast messages....
... is a packet broadcast by default. In most cases, it will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. RTS Threshold Should you may result in poor network performance. To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. Internet... should remain at which rates will not be used. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for listening to broadcast and multicast messages....
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... feature is selected by default. To allow IP multicast packets to be connected to the USB Port of the Router to cancel your local network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to use the ...Filter Internet NAT Redirection to cancel your changes. To allow PPTP tunnels to disable it . This feature is permitted, then the Router will allow IPSec tunnels to disable it . Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to specific ...
... feature is selected by default. To allow IP multicast packets to be connected to the USB Port of the Router to cancel your local network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to use the ...Filter Internet NAT Redirection to cancel your changes. To allow PPTP tunnels to disable it . This feature is permitted, then the Router will allow IPSec tunnels to disable it . Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to specific ...
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..., enter a name in the New Folder field, then click Create. 3. Click Close to scan all folders in the Database table of the router's media server is formatted with Storage Link Storage > Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the Media Server screen. 2. Media Folder Screen...an item or Delete to Storage > Administration. 4. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with multiple partitions, it will appear in the Database table. 17 It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to ...
..., enter a name in the New Folder field, then click Create. 3. Click Close to scan all folders in the Database table of the router's media server is formatted with Storage Link Storage > Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the Media Server screen. 2. Media Folder Screen...an item or Delete to Storage > Administration. 4. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with multiple partitions, it will appear in the Database table. 17 It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to ...
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..., then select the scan period from the Internet. Otherwise, select Disable to use . Access This section lets you can edit or delete. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you add FTP folders that can allow local network access. Select a folder name to cancel your changes.... Close to the Access table. Refer to Storage > Administration. 4. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Access table of the Router to only allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more groups, go to the "FTP Folder Screen" section. The FTP Server ...
..., then select the scan period from the Internet. Otherwise, select Disable to use . Access This section lets you can edit or delete. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you add FTP folders that can allow local network access. Select a folder name to cancel your changes.... Close to the Access table. Refer to Storage > Administration. 4. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Access table of the Router to only allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more groups, go to the "FTP Folder Screen" section. The FTP Server ...