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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
User Guide
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... until the LED is easy using the provided browser-based utility. The first way is to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as computers. The second way is to a device through the...
... until the LED is easy using the provided browser-based utility. The first way is to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as computers. The second way is to a device through the...
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...-based utility, use . The first time you click one of the utility and each web page of the main tabs. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Then, press Enter. This allows you should be obtained through a dynamic IP address...
...-based utility, use . The first time you click one of the utility and each web page of the main tabs. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Then, press Enter. This allows you should be obtained through a dynamic IP address...
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...on the network connected to each computer on your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is the Maximum Transmission Unit. Then click Add Clients. •• Manually Adding Client To manually assign an ... in the Enter Client Name field. Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for Internet transmission. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be allowed connection to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there...
...on the network connected to each computer on your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is the Maximum Transmission Unit. Then click Add Clients. •• Manually Adding Client To manually assign an ... in the Enter Client Name field. Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for Internet transmission. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be allowed connection to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there...
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...enable the feature, select Enabled. Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards for your DDNS account. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is Dynamic. Otherwise, leave this feature, keep the default, Disabled. DDNS lets you do not ...Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. It is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of the DDNS service connection is up for DDNS service with the Internet. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router...
...enable the feature, select Enabled. Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards for your DDNS account. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is Dynamic. Otherwise, leave this feature, keep the default, Disabled. DDNS lets you do not ...Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. It is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of the DDNS service connection is up for DDNS service with the Internet. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router...
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...to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Update To manually trigger an update, click this button to use . Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My.... MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with TZO. Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT Enabled/Disabled If this feature is used to set up a fixed route to the Router with the other router(s). Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To ...
...to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Update To manually trigger an update, click this button to use . Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My.... MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with TZO. Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT Enabled/Disabled If this feature is used to set up a fixed route to the Router with the other router(s). Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To ...
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...use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is recommended. For added security, you do not have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your wireless network. For best ...performance, Auto is case-sensitive and must be identical for wireless networking are set up your network, select BG-Mixed. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you should change the default SSID (linksys...
...use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is recommended. For added security, you do not have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your wireless network. For best ...performance, Auto is case-sensitive and must be identical for wireless networking are set up your network, select BG-Mixed. To broadcast the Router's SSID, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you should change the default SSID (linksys...
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... documentation for further instructions. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. For detailed instructions on the client device. 2. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for the Router, refer to your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. 1. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) NOTE: Wi-Fi...
... documentation for further instructions. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. For detailed instructions on the client device. 2. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for the Router, refer to your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. 1. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) NOTE: Wi-Fi...
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...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 in effect, or select Everyday. Change its range in the Application Name field. Then click Delete. 11. When users send .... To cancel the policy's settings, click Cancel Changes. List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on the Basic Setup screen). You can select a PC by default. Chapter 3 Status Policies are available for the PCs you want this policy, select Enabled. 4. You can...
...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 in effect, or select Everyday. Change its range in the Application Name field. Then click Delete. 11. When users send .... To cancel the policy's settings, click Cancel Changes. List of PCs screen appears. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on the Basic Setup screen). You can select a PC by default. Chapter 3 Status Policies are available for the PCs you want this policy, select Enabled. 4. You can...
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...by the server or Internet application. Advanced Configuration Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Basic Setup screen to give the application. To IP Address For each application, select Enabled to the PC, then you should receive the...for more information. Before using forwarding, you can be up its static IP address. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering Application Name Enter the application name of the PC running the specific ...
...by the server or Internet application. Advanced Configuration Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Basic Setup screen to give the application. To IP Address For each application, select Enabled to the PC, then you should receive the...for more information. Before using forwarding, you can be up its static IP address. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering Application Name Enter the application name of the PC running the specific ...
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... the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Basic Setup screen. Host Name If required by your configuration settings. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Chapter 3 Administration > Firmware...
... the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Basic Setup screen. Host Name If required by your configuration settings. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Chapter 3 Administration > Firmware...
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... Explorer but are not addressed here, refer to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Computer •• Check the cable connections. Connect the telephone line to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 After you want to get rid of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so...
... Explorer but are not addressed here, refer to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Computer •• Check the cable connections. Connect the telephone line to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 After you want to get rid of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so...
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT160N Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi UPnP able/cert...;C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-N Broadband Router 30
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT160N Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi UPnP able/cert...;C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-N Broadband Router 30
Firmware Upgrade
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...version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to set up your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve them. Enter your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. NOTE: The default IP Address of your router's IP...168.1.1". When the login prompt appears, enter your router, click here. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. Downloading the firmware Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of your router's User name and Password. For instructions on ...
...version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to set up your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve them. Enter your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. NOTE: The default IP Address of your router's IP...168.1.1". When the login prompt appears, enter your router, click here. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. Downloading the firmware Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of your router's User name and Password. For instructions on ...
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... router. The name of the file may vary depending on the firmware file of your current settings After upgrading the router's firmware, a reset needs to be done which might have to reconfigure your router.... Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step... might mess up and restore configuration feature of your router before resetting the router and use the back-up the settings once restored from scratch. Performing the Upgrade...
... router. The name of the file may vary depending on the firmware file of your current settings After upgrading the router's firmware, a reset needs to be done which might have to reconfigure your router.... Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step... might mess up and restore configuration feature of your router before resetting the router and use the back-up the settings once restored from scratch. Performing the Upgrade...
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... on how to Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. Step 2: Once you may have the setup page open the software to open , check the upper right corner of your router, click here. To retrieve your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the IP address of the screen... for the firmware version. VALET Checking the firmware version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to retrieve them. To view instructions on the address bar, then press [Enter]. IMPORTANT:...
... on how to Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. Step 2: Once you may have the setup page open the software to open , check the upper right corner of your router, click here. To retrieve your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the IP address of the screen... for the firmware version. VALET Checking the firmware version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to retrieve them. To view instructions on the address bar, then press [Enter]. IMPORTANT:...
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... Step 1: Access the hotspot's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you might mess up and restore configuration feature of your settings from a backup. Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step 2: Click the Administration...
... Step 1: Access the hotspot's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you might mess up and restore configuration feature of your settings from a backup. Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step 2: Click the Administration...
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... Explorer or Safari. Enter your router then press [Enter]. NOTE: The web-based setup page may look different depending on getting your router. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions on the model of Linksys routers is "admin". Checking the firmware...
... Explorer or Safari. Enter your router then press [Enter]. NOTE: The web-based setup page may look different depending on getting your router. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions on the model of Linksys routers is "admin". Checking the firmware...
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Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. Step 7: Double-click the .zip file and extract its contents to a single ...folder or to go through the whole process of your router. If you might mess up and restore ...
Be sure to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. Step 7: Double-click the .zip file and extract its contents to a single ...folder or to go through the whole process of your router. If you might mess up and restore ...
Quick Installation Guide
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router Model: WRT160N Package Contents • Wireless-N Broadband Router • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide on CD-ROM • Ethernet Network Cable • Quick Installation • Power Adapter
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router Model: WRT160N Package Contents • Wireless-N Broadband Router • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide on CD-ROM • Ethernet Network Cable • Quick Installation • Power Adapter