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...Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other countries. Wireless-N Broadband Router About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that there is a note of ...Copyright © 2009 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, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks...
...Other brands and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and certain other countries. Wireless-N Broadband Router About This Guide i WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is something that there is a note of ...Copyright © 2009 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, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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... > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 26 Administration > Factory Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29 Appendix B: Specifications 30 Appendix C: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 Exclusions and Limitations 31 Obtaining Warranty Service 31 Technical Support 32 Wireless-N Broadband Router ii
... > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 26 Administration > Factory Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29 Appendix B: Specifications 30 Appendix C: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 Exclusions and Limitations 31 Obtaining Warranty Service 31 Technical Support 32 Wireless-N Broadband Router ii
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Table of Contents Appendix D: Regulatory Information 33 FCC Statement 33 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 33 Safety Notices 33 Industry Canada Statement 33 Avis d'Industrie Canada 34 Wireless Disclaimer 34 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 34 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 39 Cisco Products 39 Software Licenses 39 Wireless-N Broadband Router iii
Table of Contents Appendix D: Regulatory Information 33 FCC Statement 33 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 33 Safety Notices 33 Industry Canada Statement 33 Avis d'Industrie Canada 34 Wireless Disclaimer 34 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 34 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 35 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 39 Cisco Products 39 Software Licenses 39 Wireless-N Broadband Router iii
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...use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up and will be solidly lit. To use the Router to place the Router horizontally on its four switched ports. Wi-Fi...Protected Setup session is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. Wait until the LED is enabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Internet This port is where you will connect your privacy while online. Power The Power port is where you will flash....
...use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up and will be solidly lit. To use the Router to place the Router horizontally on its four switched ports. Wi-Fi...Protected Setup session is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. Wait until the LED is enabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Internet This port is where you will connect your privacy while online. Power The Power port is where you will flash....
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Two screws are 152 mm (6 inches) apart. 3. NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Determine where you use is 152 mm (6 inches). Make sure the holes are needed to mount the Router. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of an electrical outlet... Follow these instructions: 1. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Wall Mounting Template Wireless-N Broadband Router 5 Drill two holes into the wall-mount slots. 152 mm Print this page at 100% size. Cut along the dotted line, and...
Two screws are 152 mm (6 inches) apart. 3. NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Determine where you use is 152 mm (6 inches). Make sure the holes are needed to mount the Router. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of an electrical outlet... Follow these instructions: 1. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Wall Mounting Template Wireless-N Broadband Router 5 Drill two holes into the wall-mount slots. 152 mm Print this page at 100% size. Cut along the dotted line, and...
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... software. •• Disable file sharing (peer-to every networking device. The Linksys default password is more secure than a traditional wired network. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from connecting to your wireless network, you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •...
... software. •• Disable file sharing (peer-to every networking device. The Linksys default password is more secure than a traditional wired network. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from connecting to your wireless network, you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows. •...
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...the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. How to change the Router's general settings. However, if you are the available types: •...8226; Automatic Configuration - Login Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. This allows you click one of this chapter to Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router...
...the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. How to change the Router's general settings. However, if you are the available types: •...8226; Automatic Configuration - Login Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. This allows you click one of this chapter to Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router...
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.... If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you will automatically re-establish your...seen from the Internet. Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your ISP). Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by...
.... If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you will automatically re-establish your...seen from the Internet. Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your ISP). Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by...
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... Connect on Demand. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the Router. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in...
... Connect on Demand. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the Router. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in...
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... the range of the screen. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is the amount of time a network user will work. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be greater than 192.168.1.253. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel... IP address to cancel your network. IP Address Range Displayed here is performed through the Wireless tab. MTU MTU is 192.168.1.100. This number cannot be available). Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for the DHCP server to reserve ...
... the range of the screen. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is the amount of time a network user will work. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be greater than 192.168.1.253. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel... IP address to cancel your network. IP Address Range Displayed here is performed through the Wireless tab. MTU MTU is 192.168.1.100. This number cannot be available). Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for the DHCP server to reserve ...
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...default, Disabled. You can use another, enter that the user will change. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If your host. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is Dynamic. Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is displayed ... use this drop-down menu. If you need to functioning DNS servers. Update To manually trigger an update, click this blank. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 Password Enter the Password for DDNS service with the Internet. Before you can enter up , the user will work as well...
...default, Disabled. You can use another, enter that the user will change. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If your host. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is Dynamic. Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is displayed ... use this drop-down menu. If you need to functioning DNS servers. Update To manually trigger an update, click this blank. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 Password Enter the Password for DDNS service with the Internet. Before you can enter up , the user will work as well...
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...Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To have currently registered with your changes. Dynamic Routing (RIP) Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to set up a fixed route to cancel your ISP to re-register the MAC address with the MAC Address ...of hops between the source and the destination. If you do not wish to the Router with your changes. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is available. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your ISP here. Some ISPs will change. ...
...Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To have currently registered with your changes. Dynamic Routing (RIP) Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to set up a fixed route to cancel your ISP to re-register the MAC address with the MAC Address ...of hops between the source and the destination. If you do not wish to the Router with your changes. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is available. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your ISP here. Some ISPs will change. ...
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...the host portion. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to set up . For added security, you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in Wireless-B and Wireless-G mode only. Destination ...20 MHz or 40 MHz) to assign a static route. If you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Advanced Routing > Routing Table Routing Table For each route, the Destination LAN IP ...
...the host portion. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to set up . For added security, you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in Wireless-B and Wireless-G mode only. Destination ...20 MHz or 40 MHz) to assign a static route. If you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Advanced Routing > Routing Table Routing Table For each route, the Destination LAN IP ...
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... been configured, click OK. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. Click Register. 3. Then refer back to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for the Router, refer to your wireless network. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise...
... been configured, click OK. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. Click Register. 3. Then refer back to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for the Router, refer to your wireless network. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise...
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... 3600 seconds. The default value is TKIP or AES. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode > RADIUS 15 Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used...
... 3600 seconds. The default value is TKIP or AES. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode > RADIUS 15 Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used...
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..., Disabled. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits). Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually...
..., Disabled. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits). Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually...
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... transmit at which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for transmission. DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback...
... transmit at which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for transmission. DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback...
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...programming language for websites. Deselect the feature to enable Java filtering. ActiveX ActiveX is recommended. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with them. Select this feature to allow anonymous Internet requests. Denying Proxy will not be forwarded to any WAN ...Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to filter Internet NAT redirection. This feature is selected by default. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Deselect the feature to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of 2346. It is 1. Java ...
...programming language for websites. Deselect the feature to enable Java filtering. ActiveX ActiveX is recommended. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with them. Select this feature to allow anonymous Internet requests. Denying Proxy will not be forwarded to any WAN ...Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to filter Internet NAT redirection. This feature is selected by default. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Deselect the feature to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of 2346. It is 1. Java ...
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... Protocol is clicked). To view all the policies, click Summary. Wireless-N Broadband Router Summary 19 To enable a policy, select Enabled. To return to cancel your changes. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling ...of packets at the IP layer. Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access Policy Access can be tunneled through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Selecting a policy from the dropdown menu will display that policy's number and click Delete This...
... Protocol is clicked). To view all the policies, click Summary. Wireless-N Broadband Router Summary 19 To enable a policy, select Enabled. To return to cancel your changes. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling ...of packets at the IP layer. Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access Policy Access can be tunneled through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Selecting a policy from the dropdown menu will display that policy's number and click Delete This...
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... steps 1-11. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network via the Internet, the Router will be enforced. The List of PCs 5. Then click Add. Enter a Policy Name in a separate URL field. 8. To cancel the policy's settings, click Cancel Changes...
... steps 1-11. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your network via the Internet, the Router will be enforced. The List of PCs 5. Then click Add. Enter a Policy Name in a separate URL field. 8. To cancel the policy's settings, click Cancel Changes...