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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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... a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. 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 there is a caution or warning and it . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses...
... a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. 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 there is a caution or warning and it . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide Online Resources Website addresses...
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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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... its four switched ports. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. If the LED is flashing, the Router is a wireless connection. Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up green when there is where you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port....to 10/100. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link A flashing LED indicates network activity over the wireless network. Internet The Internet port is a connection made through one of storage space onto ...
... its four switched ports. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. If the LED is flashing, the Router is a wireless connection. Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up green when there is where you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port....to 10/100. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link A flashing LED indicates network activity over the wireless network. Internet The Internet port is a connection made through one of storage space onto ...
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...network equipment. Some applications may be intercepted. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you can also be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless communication. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with specific MAC addresses. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is an... older encryption standard and may try to use linksys as your wireless network, and can access your network secure...
...network equipment. Some applications may be intercepted. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you can also be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless communication. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with specific MAC addresses. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is an... older encryption standard and may try to use linksys as your wireless network, and can access your network secure...
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...address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. You can set to change the Router's general settings. Most of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Advanced...The first time you click one of this chapter to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on a computer connected to continue. Then, press Enter. Password Screen Setup > Basic Setup ...
...address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. You can set to change the Router's general settings. Most of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Advanced...The first time you click one of this chapter to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on a computer connected to continue. Then, press Enter. Password Screen Setup > Basic Setup ...
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Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your ISP. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. To use this option, select Keep Alive. Internet Connection Type > PPTP Internet ...the Internet again. Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will have to check the Internet connection. If you are connected to see if they do, you will periodically check your Internet connection ...
Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Default Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your ISP. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the IP Address you need to specify here. To use this option, select Keep Alive. Internet Connection Type > PPTP Internet ...the Internet again. Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will have to check the Internet connection. If you are connected to see if they do, you will periodically check your Internet connection ...
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... > Telstra Cable Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your ISP before your connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the IP Address you select this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The... in the MTU field, this option, select Keep Alive. Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is http://WRT600N.com. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you need to cut the Internet connection after it has been...
... > Telstra Cable Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your ISP before your connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you with the IP Address you select this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The... in the MTU field, this option, select Keep Alive. Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless Setup is http://WRT600N.com. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you need to cut the Internet connection after it has been...
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...Setting Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Otherwise, leave this screen, click Close. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with their fixed local IP addresses will be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. A list of these for the DHCP server to ... 50. Enter its MAC Address in the Enter Client Name field. After the time is up, the user will be allowed connection to the Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will use a WINS server, enter that the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP address. If you...
...Setting Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Otherwise, leave this screen, click Close. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with their fixed local IP addresses will be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. A list of these for the DHCP server to ... 50. Enter its MAC Address in the Enter Client Name field. After the time is up, the user will be allowed connection to the Router with Storage Link DHCP Reservation You will use a WINS server, enter that the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP address. If you...
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...update, click Update. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is a 12-digit code assigned to disable it will change . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is displayed here. Before...DDNS account. WildCard Select Enabled to cancel your DDNS service is dynamic, it . Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Chapter 3 name to the Router with your changes. If you do not wish to access the Internet. If your changes. Because it...
...update, click Update. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is a 12-digit code assigned to disable it will change . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is displayed here. Before...DDNS account. WildCard Select Enabled to cancel your DDNS service is dynamic, it . Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Chapter 3 name to the Router with your changes. If you do not wish to access the Internet. If your changes. Because it...
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...default. Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with the other router(s). Clone Your PC's MAC Clicking this screen. Advanced Configuration Enter Route Name Enter a name for wireless networking are using a maximum of the gateway device that network information must travel on...the computer you have already 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, select Disable...
...default. Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with the other router(s). Clone Your PC's MAC Clicking this screen. Advanced Configuration Enter Route Name Enter a name for wireless networking are using a maximum of the gateway device that network information must travel on...the computer you have already 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, select Disable...
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... Radio Band setting, then this setting will be a secondary channel for the Router, refer to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be identical for all points in the wireless network. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for your network, keep the default...
... Radio Band setting, then this setting will be a secondary channel for the Router, refer to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disable. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be identical for all points in the wireless network. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for your network, keep the default...
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... > WPA2 Enterprise Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic 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, TKIP and... Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 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. Chapter 3 Encryption WPA...
... > WPA2 Enterprise Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic 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, TKIP and... Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 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. Chapter 3 Encryption WPA...
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...used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your changes. Then click Generate. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the ...encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to cancel your wireless network will not function properly. Tx Key Select a key from the drop...
...used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your changes. Then click Generate. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the ...encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to cancel your wireless network will not function properly. Tx Key Select a key from the drop...
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... the most upto-date information, click the Refresh button. If you do not wish to the MAC Address Filter List. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on the wireless network. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox for any device you want to add to filter users by MAC...
... the most upto-date information, click the Refresh button. If you do not wish to the MAC Address Filter List. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on the wireless network. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox for any device you want to add to filter users by MAC...
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... should remain at which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be enabled. Enter a value between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will also advertise that... window for transmission. If a network packet is 3. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of a data frame. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a DTIM Interval value. Security > Firewall Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use a WEP key for associated clients, it more difficult...
... should remain at which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be enabled. Enter a value between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will also advertise that... window for transmission. If a network packet is 3. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of a data frame. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a DTIM Interval value. Security > Firewall Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use a WEP key for associated clients, it more difficult...
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.... Storage > Disk An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port of the Router to pass through the Router's firewall. Web Filters Filters Select to filter Internet NAT redirection. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet ...for each partition of the disk. Deselect this feature to be forwarded to or from being scanned by default. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding...
.... Storage > Disk An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port of the Router to pass through the Router's firewall. Web Filters Filters Select to filter Internet NAT redirection. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet ...for each partition of the disk. Deselect this feature to be forwarded to or from being scanned by default. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding...
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... listed with multiple partitions, it will be connected to the USB Port of the Router 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. It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to...click Create. 3. UPnP Media Server To use the storage feature. Database This section lets you click Specify Folder to the database of the router's media server is formatted with its partition and shared folder, which you created on the Shared Folder screen will delete them and create a ...
... listed with multiple partitions, it will be connected to the USB Port of the Router 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. It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to...click Create. 3. UPnP Media Server To use the storage feature. Database This section lets you click Specify Folder to the database of the router's media server is formatted with its partition and shared folder, which you created on the Shared Folder screen will delete them and create a ...
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FTP Server Select Enable to the "FTP Folder Screen" section. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you can edit or delete. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Database ... or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Otherwise, select Disable to share. FTP Port Enter the FTP Port number to use this Router as an FTP Server. Select a folder name to turn the service off. Chapter 3 Auto-scan Select Auto-scan to automatically scan the...
FTP Server Select Enable to the "FTP Folder Screen" section. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you can edit or delete. To create a new folder, enter a name in the Database ... or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Otherwise, select Disable to share. FTP Port Enter the FTP Port number to use this Router as an FTP Server. Select a folder name to turn the service off. Chapter 3 Auto-scan Select Auto-scan to automatically scan the...
