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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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... 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 Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in the U.S. Other... countries. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.
... 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 Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in the U.S. Other... countries. WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. Online Resources Website addresses in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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... > 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...
... > 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...
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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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...can connect an external USB hard drive or flash disk. Ethernet (Green/Orange) The Ethernet LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is where you will connect the power adapter. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. USB (Green) The USB LED indicates ...defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in media server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to reset the Router's factory defaults. The Router lets you can easily add gigabytes of its four switched ports. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-...
...can connect an external USB hard drive or flash disk. Ethernet (Green/Orange) The Ethernet LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is where you will connect the power adapter. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. USB (Green) The USB LED indicates ...defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in media server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to reset the Router's factory defaults. The Router lets you can easily add gigabytes of its four switched ports. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-...
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...; Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software. • Disable file sharing (peer-to guess. 3. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you want to change your wireless device and change their settings. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is more secure...is a unique series of your network equipment. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. • Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations). • Use strong passphrases that ...
...; Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software. • Disable file sharing (peer-to guess. 3. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you want to change your wireless device and change their settings. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is more secure...is a unique series of your network equipment. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. • Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations). • Use strong passphrases that ...
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...Most of Internet connection your ISP. How to continue. DHCP, which should use the Setup Wizard on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, ...Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with Storage Link Additional tabs will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. You can be available after you open ...
...Most of Internet connection your ISP. How to continue. DHCP, which should use the Setup Wizard on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, ...Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with Storage Link Additional tabs will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. You can be available after you open ...
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...again. To use PPPoE. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Internet Connection Type > Static IP IP Address This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. DNS Your ISP will provide you with your Internet connection terminates. If you want to the ... Time). If you want to specify here. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you are disconnected, then the Router will periodically check your connection. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to check the Internet connection. Keep Alive: Redial Period...
...again. To use PPPoE. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Internet Connection Type > Static IP IP Address This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. DNS Your ISP will provide you with your Internet connection terminates. If you want to the ... Time). If you want to specify here. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you are disconnected, then the Router will periodically check your connection. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to check the Internet connection. Keep Alive: Redial Period...
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... you select this option, the Router will periodically check your network. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you need to access the Internet again. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will automatically re-establish your ISP. MTU MTU is http://WRT600N.com. Leave this option...
... you select this option, the Router will periodically check your network. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes Keep Alive: Redial Period If you need to access the Internet again. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will automatically re-establish your ISP. MTU MTU is http://WRT600N.com. Leave this option...
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... IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. The Router will use these fields. To view the most up-to functioning DNS servers. Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs ... Click DHCP Reservation if you want to assign a fixed local IP address to reserve a client's IP address. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Chapter 3 Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network, or you don't want a DHCP server, then...
... IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. The Router will use these fields. To view the most up-to functioning DNS servers. Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs ... Click DHCP Reservation if you want to assign a fixed local IP address to reserve a client's IP address. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Chapter 3 Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network, or you don't want a DHCP server, then...
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...address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. DDNS DDNS Service If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. The features available on the DDNS screen will change . WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature, you can use this feature or Disabled to... to sign up with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Host Name The is displayed here. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. Because it will require you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. Dual-Band Wireless...
...address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. DDNS DDNS Service If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. The features available on the DDNS screen will change . WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature, you can use this feature or Disabled to... to sign up with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Host Name The is displayed here. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it is displayed here. Because it will require you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable. Dual-Band Wireless...
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...Routing NAT If this button will be available as an option. This feature is the host portion. Static Routing sets up the Router's advanced functions. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to... Routing This screen is a predetermined pathway that allows for the Route here, using . Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to select the type(s) of the gateway device that network information must travel on this screen. Interface This interface...
...Routing NAT If this button will be available as an option. This feature is the host portion. Static Routing sets up the Router's advanced functions. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to... Routing This screen is a predetermined pathway that allows for the Route here, using . Dynamic Routing RIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to select the type(s) of the gateway device that network information must travel on this screen. Interface This interface...
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... wireless clients survey the local area for Wireless-B,Wireless-G andWireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be available for your network, select Disable. If you do not have only Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, select Wireless... 3 Wireless Network Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the same for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). For Wireless...
... wireless clients survey the local area for Wireless-B,Wireless-G andWireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be available for your network, select Disable. If you do not have only Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, select Wireless... 3 Wireless Network Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the same for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). For Wireless...
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... and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a passphrase of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Select ...default Key Renewal period is WPA-TKIP or WPA2-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 a RADIUS server. (This should change the ...
... and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination with dynamic encryption keys. Passphrase Enter a passphrase of algorithm, TKIP or AES. Select ...default Key Renewal period is WPA-TKIP or WPA2-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 a RADIUS server. (This should change the ...
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... a basic encryption method, which Key to cancel your wireless network will not function properly. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be used in your wireless network MUST use ). Shared Key Enter the... RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is 3600 seconds. The default Key Renewal time out period is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu. The default ...
... a basic encryption method, which Key to cancel your wireless network will not function properly. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be used in your wireless network MUST use ). Shared Key Enter the... RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is 3600 seconds. The default Key Renewal time out period is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu. The default ...
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...This button is used to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click the Close button. To use this screen and return to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. If you do not wish to allow wireless access by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can be sorted by MAC ...To retrieve the most upto-date information, click the Refresh button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on your changes. These settings should only be able to communicate with the Router but not with Storage Link Wireless Client List MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of ...
...This button is used to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click the Close button. To use this screen and return to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. If you do not wish to allow wireless access by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can be sorted by MAC ...To retrieve the most upto-date information, click the Refresh button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other devices on your changes. These settings should only be able to communicate with the Router but not with Storage Link Wireless Client List MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of ...
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...the Transmission Rate setting. Enter a value between 3 and 255, indicates the interval of the default value is selected by the Router to catch all standard wireless rates. DTIM Interval This value, between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken... will be used . To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The Router will automatically select the best rate for authentication. Auto-Fallback will severely decrease performance. A DTIM field is fragmented into your network. ...
...the Transmission Rate setting. Enter a value between 3 and 255, indicates the interval of the default value is selected by the Router to catch all standard wireless rates. DTIM Interval This value, between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken... will be used . To turn off firewall protection, select Disable. Deselect the feature to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The Router will automatically select the best rate for authentication. Auto-Fallback will severely decrease performance. A DTIM field is fragmented into your network. ...
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... a disk from local networked computers. Deselect this screen, you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to the Router, you click Create Share, the Shared Folder screen appears. 16 Click Save Settings to apply your changes. To allow IP multicast packets ... click Cancel Changes to filter Internet NAT redirection. This feature is selected by devices outside of the disk. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. This feature is selected by default. Filter IDENT (Port 113...
... a disk from local networked computers. Deselect this screen, you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to the Router, you click Create Share, the Shared Folder screen appears. 16 Click Save Settings to apply your changes. To allow IP multicast packets ... click Cancel Changes to filter Internet NAT redirection. This feature is selected by devices outside of the disk. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. This feature is selected by default. Filter IDENT (Port 113...
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...Select a folder name to delete the item. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. You can be connected to the USB Port of the Router to a group. To add more information, click Help. Shared Folder Each Display Name you created on the Shared Folder screen will delete them and create... Edit to edit an item or Delete to share. It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to use the Router's media server function, select Enable. Click Specify Folder to Scan to add a media folder to Upper Folder. Otherwise, select Disable. Media Folder Screen ...
...Select a folder name to delete the item. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. You can be connected to the USB Port of the Router to a group. To add more information, click Help. Shared Folder Each Display Name you created on the Shared Folder screen will delete them and create... Edit to edit an item or Delete to share. It can allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to use the Router's media server function, select Enable. Click Specify Folder to Scan to add a media folder to Upper Folder. Otherwise, select Disable. Media Folder Screen ...
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...share. Select a folder name to the Access table. Select the right Access arrows to allow local network access. You can allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. If you click Specify Folder to Access, the FTP Folder screen appears. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or...of the FTP Server screen. 2. Access This section lets you add FTP folders that can be changed at Storage > Administration. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you created on the FTP Folder screen will appear in the New Folder field, then click Create. 3. Click ...
...share. Select a folder name to the Access table. Select the right Access arrows to allow local network access. You can allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. If you click Specify Folder to Access, the FTP Folder screen appears. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or...of the FTP Server screen. 2. Access This section lets you add FTP folders that can be changed at Storage > Administration. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you created on the FTP Folder screen will appear in the New Folder field, then click Create. 3. Click ...