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...Wireless Security Checklist 3 General Network Security Guidelines 3 Additional Security Tips 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 4 Setup > Basic Setup 4 Setup > DDNS 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 9 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 12 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 14 Wireless > Advanced Wireless... Status > Router 26 Status > Local Network 26 Status > Wireless Network 27 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28 Appendix B: Specifications 29 Appendix C: Warranty Information 30 Limited Warranty 30 Wireless-N Home Router ii
...Wireless Security Checklist 3 General Network Security Guidelines 3 Additional Security Tips 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 4 Setup > Basic Setup 4 Setup > DDNS 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 9 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 12 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 14 Wireless > Advanced Wireless... Status > Router 26 Status > Local Network 26 Status > Wireless Network 27 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28 Appendix B: Specifications 29 Appendix C: Warranty Information 30 Limited Warranty 30 Wireless-N Home Router ii
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... flash. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. It flashes blue for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Home Router. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is active. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port...
... flash. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. It flashes blue for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Home Router. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is active. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port...
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...Changes to clear your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Additional tabs will be ready for use. Then press Enter. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Language Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...NOTE: When first installing the Router, you open the browser-based utility, use the default password admin. ...
...Changes to clear your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Additional tabs will be ready for use. Then press Enter. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Language Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...NOTE: When first installing the Router, you open the browser-based utility, use the default password admin. ...
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... Type: •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings of the screen. Router IP DHCP Server Setting The settings allow you to supply a host and domain name for the... server option, make sure there is enabled by your network. To have in the 1200 to 1500 range. DHCP Server Setting Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Server DHCP is no other DHCP server on -screen information, click Refresh. DHCP Reservation •• Select Clients ...
... Type: •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings of the screen. Router IP DHCP Server Setting The settings allow you to supply a host and domain name for the... server option, make sure there is enabled by your network. To have in the 1200 to 1500 range. DHCP Server Setting Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Server DHCP is no other DHCP server on -screen information, click Refresh. DHCP Reservation •• Select Clients ...
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...assigned a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will change. You can enter up for quicker access to clear your mail server. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you do not want to your changes. 8 If you assign a fixed.... To disable this drop-down menu. For example, if your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. It is 50. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration The features available on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your DDNS address is provided by the DDNS service...
...assigned a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will change. You can enter up for quicker access to clear your mail server. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you do not want to your changes. 8 If you assign a fixed.... To disable this drop-down menu. For example, if your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. It is 50. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration The features available on which DDNS service provider you are hosting your DDNS address is provided by the DDNS service...
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...Status The status of the DDNS service connection is used to set up the Router's advanced functions. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is displayed here. If another network destination. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to the Internet...Enabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this Router is disabled, dynamic routing will require you set up with the MAC Address Clone feature. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is available. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...
...Status The status of the DDNS service connection is used to set up the Router's advanced functions. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is displayed here. If another network destination. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to the Internet...Enabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this Router is disabled, dynamic routing will require you set up with the MAC Address Clone feature. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is available. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes,...
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... SSID (linksys) to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Chapter 3 Route Entries To set up . If you do not have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in a Wireless-N network, select 40MHz only. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to view the static routes you have client devices, such Wireless-N Home Router Advanced...
... SSID (linksys) to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Chapter 3 Route Entries To set up . If you do not have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in a Wireless-N network, select 40MHz only. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to view the static routes you have client devices, such Wireless-N Home Router Advanced...
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... appropriate channel for each client device that applies to your wireless network. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Home Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations Method #2 Use this method if your changes. Use the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Then refer back to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. If you do not want...
... appropriate channel for each client device that applies to your wireless network. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Home Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations Method #2 Use this method if your changes. Use the method that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Then refer back to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. If you do not want...
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... Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status...characters. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the screen. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for further instructions. Security Mode > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Home Router 12 ...
... Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status...characters. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the screen. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for further instructions. Security Mode > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Home Router 12 ...
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...to your network, such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Check with the Internet application documentation for common applications on the Basic Setup screen; Protocol Select the protocol(s) used by the server or Internet application. Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding Single ... Check with the Internet application documentation for this field, enter the name you wish to activate this screen. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on your network via the Internet...
...to your network, such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Check with the Internet application documentation for common applications on the Basic Setup screen; Protocol Select the protocol(s) used by the server or Internet application. Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding Single ... Check with the Internet application documentation for this field, enter the name you wish to activate this screen. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on your network via the Internet...
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...IP Address. Triggered Range For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of IP addresses as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any computer whose port is more information. If you have defined. Protocol Select the protocol(s) used ... applications you can look up its DHCP client function disabled and should receive the requests. click DHCP Reservation on the Basic Setup screen (refer to watch outgoing data for more secure because it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP ...
...IP Address. Triggered Range For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of IP addresses as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any computer whose port is more information. If you have defined. Protocol Select the protocol(s) used ... applications you can look up its DHCP client function disabled and should receive the requests. click DHCP Reservation on the Basic Setup screen (refer to watch outgoing data for more secure because it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP ...
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... and follow the on the Setup > Basic Setup screen). Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Host Name The Host Name of the Router's local, wired interface is displayed. Wireless-N Home Router Status > Local Network Local ... IP addresses that are using the Router as appropriate to view a list of the Router's DHCP server function is displayed. Chapter 3 Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com. Internet Connection...
... and follow the on the Setup > Basic Setup screen). Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Host Name The Host Name of the Router's local, wired interface is displayed. Wireless-N Home Router Status > Local Network Local ... IP addresses that are using the Router as appropriate to view a list of the Router's DHCP server function is displayed. Chapter 3 Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com. Internet Connection...
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...the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. When you double-click the web browser, you no longer need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. Click the Connections tab. 3. The Router does not replace your modem. Connect the telephone line to the network. Wireless-N Home Router ...refer to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions until your network devices, including the modem, Router, and computers. If you have an Ethernet port. After you want to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com 28 Select Never dial a connection.
...the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. When you double-click the web browser, you no longer need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection. Click the Connections tab. 3. The Router does not replace your modem. Connect the telephone line to the network. Wireless-N Home Router ...refer to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions until your network devices, including the modem, Router, and computers. If you have an Ethernet port. After you want to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com 28 Select Never dial a connection.
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT120N Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, Draft 802.11n LEDs Power, Internet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Ethernet (1-4) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Power Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Cabling Type Cat 5 # of Antennas 2 (internal)... 802.11b/g), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Operating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Wireless-N Home Router Specifications Operating Humidity 10 to 80%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to...
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT120N Standards IEEE 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.11b, Draft 802.11n LEDs Power, Internet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Ethernet (1-4) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Power Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Cabling Type Cat 5 # of Antennas 2 (internal)... 802.11b/g), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Operating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Wireless-N Home Router Specifications Operating Humidity 10 to 80%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to...
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Home Router Model: WRT120N Package Contents • Wireless-N Home Router • Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM • Quick Installation Guide • Network Cable • Power Adapter
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Home Router Model: WRT120N Package Contents • Wireless-N Home Router • Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM • Quick Installation Guide • Network Cable • Power Adapter
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B. C. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your language from the drop-down menu. Click Start Setup. It will guide you use a PC, select your CD-ROM drive. If you through the steps to set up the Router. The Setup Wizard will also install Cisco Network Magic software to help you use a Mac, skip to step F. Click Next and skip to step D. Installation A. If you configure and manage your network.
B. C. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your language from the drop-down menu. Click Start Setup. It will guide you use a PC, select your CD-ROM drive. If you through the steps to set up the Router. The Setup Wizard will also install Cisco Network Magic software to help you use a Mac, skip to step F. Click Next and skip to step D. Installation A. If you configure and manage your network.
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Follow the instructions in these screens. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the Router's physical installation and setup. G.
Follow the instructions in these screens. The Setup Wizard will guide you through the Router's physical installation and setup. G.
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H. When the Network Tasks screen appears, click Go Wireless, and Cisco Network Magic will guide you through the steps to finish the setup. Setup is complete. Wireless Connection to Your PC The Setup Wizard will help you see the Network Configured screen. Click Next to install Cisco Network Magic on ‑screen instructions. Then follow the on your computer. Follow the instructions until you create a wireless connection between the Router and your computer. Congratulations!
H. When the Network Tasks screen appears, click Go Wireless, and Cisco Network Magic will guide you through the steps to finish the setup. Setup is complete. Wireless Connection to Your PC The Setup Wizard will help you see the Network Configured screen. Click Next to install Cisco Network Magic on ‑screen instructions. Then follow the on your computer. Follow the instructions until you create a wireless connection between the Router and your computer. Congratulations!