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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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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. 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 a registered trademark or trademark of the address because most current... of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that could damage your property or product. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in the U.S.
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. 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 a registered trademark or trademark of the address because most current... of these icons: NOTE: This check mark indicates that could damage your property or product. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide Other brands and product names are listed without http:// in the U.S.
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...Basic Setup 5 Setup > DDNS 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 > Disk 16 Storage > Media...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...
...Basic Setup 5 Setup > DDNS 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 > Disk 16 Storage > Media...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...
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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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... is connected to 10/100. Internet The Internet port is enabled. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. With the built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in a USB flash disk...
... is connected to 10/100. Internet The Internet port is enabled. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. With the built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in a USB flash disk...
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... by the factory. Since you the ability to see when browsing for wireless devices with Storage Link Wireless Security Checklist 4. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with specific MAC addresses. This is an older encryption standard and may try to use linksys as access points and routers, you will be intercepted. WEP is the name of your consent...
... by the factory. Since you the ability to see when browsing for wireless devices with Storage Link Wireless Security Checklist 4. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with specific MAC addresses. This is an older encryption standard and may try to use linksys as access points and routers, you will be intercepted. WEP is the name of your consent...
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... you want to configure advanced settings, use . Most of Internet connection your ISP. DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. You can be ready for use .... NOTE: When first installing the Router, you to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, ...
... you want to configure advanced settings, use . Most of Internet connection your ISP. DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. You can be ready for use .... NOTE: When first installing the Router, you to your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, ...
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...Name (optional) If provided by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Internet Connection Type > PPTP Internet IP Address This is the Router's IP address, as you attempt to connections in Europe only. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Keep Alive.... provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Keep Alive. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Server IP Address. Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to cut the Internet...
...Name (optional) If provided by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Internet Connection Type > PPTP Internet IP Address This is the Router's IP address, as you attempt to connections in Europe only. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Keep Alive.... provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, select Keep Alive. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Server IP Address. Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to cut the Internet...
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... the number of minutes you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the Router. Select Manual if you want to have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet ..., and URL Address as a DHCP server for a specified period of the Telstra Cable. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your ISP before your network. The Router can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for your connection as soon as identification. Advanced...
... the number of minutes you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the Router. Select Manual if you want to have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet ..., and URL Address as a DHCP server for a specified period of the Telstra Cable. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your ISP before your network. The Router can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for your connection as soon as identification. Advanced...
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...addresses to start with at the bottom of DHCP clients with the Internet. If you assign a fixed host and domain Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If you already have in the Enter Client Name field. Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter ... Disable (no other DHCP features will be available). If you wish to a MAC address. When you want to save your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will see a list of the screen. To exit this screen, click Close. Client Lease Time The Client Lease...
...addresses to start with at the bottom of DHCP clients with the Internet. If you assign a fixed host and domain Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If you already have in the Enter Client Name field. Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter ... Disable (no other DHCP features will be available). If you wish to a MAC address. When you want to save your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will see a list of the screen. To exit this screen, click Close. Client Lease Time The Client Lease...
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...up with the MAC Address Clone feature. If your changes. WildCard Select Enabled to disable it will change . Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Some ISPs will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your changes. ...MAC Address cloned, select Enable. Status The status of the account you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with TZO. 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 ...
...up with the MAC Address Clone feature. If your changes. WildCard Select Enabled to disable it will change . Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Some ISPs will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your changes. ...MAC Address cloned, select Enable. Status The status of the account you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with TZO. 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 ...
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...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 changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network's connection to assign...NAT is Disabled by default. Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to cancel your ISP here. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). This feature is disabled, Dynamic...
...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 changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network's connection to assign...NAT is Disabled by default. Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to cancel your ISP here. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). This feature is disabled, Dynamic...
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..., which is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for Wireless-B,Wireless-G andWireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be a secondary channel for all points in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto. Radio Band (5GHz...
..., which is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for Wireless-B,Wireless-G andWireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be a secondary channel for all points in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto. Radio Band (5GHz...
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...of algorithm, AES, WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is TKIP. The ...AES. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. 12 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic...
...of algorithm, AES, WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is TKIP. The ...AES. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. 12 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic...
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... digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. WEP Encryption Select a level of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes. The default is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Passphrase Enter...
... digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. WEP Encryption Select a level of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes. The default is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Passphrase Enter...
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..., or click Cancel Changes to control. Wireless devices will be adjusted by default. Prevent Select this to the MAC Address Filter List. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on your changes. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address. If you do...
..., or click Cancel Changes to control. Wireless devices will be adjusted by default. Prevent Select this to the MAC Address Filter List. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on your changes. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address. If you do...
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...hear the beacons and awaken to allow anonymous Internet requests. 15 If a network packet is selected by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of the Delivery ... use a WEP key for authentication. Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is fragmented into your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is used . Setting the...
...hear the beacons and awaken to allow anonymous Internet requests. 15 If a network packet is selected by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of the Delivery ... use a WEP key for authentication. Security > Firewall The Security > Firewall screen is fragmented into your changes. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is used . Setting the...
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... this feature to -Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. This feature is the method used to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from the disk. Web Filters Filters Select to cancel... allows for each partition of the disk. If multicasting is transferring to pass through the Router's firewall. To allow PPTP tunnels to or from being scanned by default. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your local network. Safely Remove ...
... this feature to -Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. This feature is the method used to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable. Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from the disk. Web Filters Filters Select to cancel... allows for each partition of the disk. If multicasting is transferring to pass through the Router's firewall. To allow PPTP tunnels to or from being scanned by default. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your local network. Safely Remove ...
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... Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Storage > Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the router's media server is formatted with multiple partitions, it will be listed with its partition and...the USB Port of the Media Server screen. 2. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration drive is displayed here. For more groups, go to use the Router's media server function, select Enable. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. Otherwise, select Disable. Enter a display name that...
... Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Storage > Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the router's media server is formatted with multiple partitions, it will be listed with its partition and...the USB Port of the Media Server screen. 2. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration drive is displayed here. For more groups, go to use the Router's media server function, select Enable. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. Otherwise, select Disable. Enter a display name that...
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... Select Enable to allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to use this Router as an FTP Server. Internet Access Select Enable to set this service. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you can edit or delete. To return to the previous folder,... to the Access table. The default port is displayed here. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Access table of the Router to automatically scan the folders in the Database table, then select the scan period from the Internet or your changes, or click Cancel Changes to...
... Select Enable to allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to use this Router as an FTP Server. Internet Access Select Enable to set this service. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you can edit or delete. To return to the previous folder,... to the Access table. The default port is displayed here. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Access table of the Router to automatically scan the folders in the Database table, then select the scan period from the Internet or your changes, or click Cancel Changes to...