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...web address. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. Online Resources Website addresses in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Resource Website Linksys Linksys International Glossary ....com www.linksysbycisco.com/international www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the address because most current web browsers...
...web address. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to add http:// in the U.S. Online Resources Website addresses in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Resource Website Linksys Linksys International Glossary ....com www.linksysbycisco.com/international www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the address because most current web browsers...
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... > Firmware Upgrade 29 Status > Router 29 Status > Local Network 30 Status > Wireless Network 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 33 Overview 33 Install the USB Storage Device 33 Access the USB Storage Device 33 Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder 34 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 36 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link ii
... > Firmware Upgrade 29 Status > Router 29 Status > Local Network 30 Status > Wireless Network 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 33 Overview 33 Install the USB Storage Device 33 Access the USB Storage Device 33 Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder 34 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 36 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link ii
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... Canada 43 Wireless Disclaimer 43 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 43 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 44 Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 48 Cisco Products 48 Software Licenses 48 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link...
... Canada 43 Wireless Disclaimer 43 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 43 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 44 Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 48 Cisco Products 48 Software Licenses 48 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link...
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... over that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port. It flashes blue for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link. The LED flashes when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is solidly ...Protected Setup, page 11. The Router's USB port connects to a USB storage device, so you are online. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you have client devices, such as computers, printers and files. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the numbered ports on ....
... over that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Internet port. It flashes blue for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link. The LED flashes when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is solidly ...Protected Setup, page 11. The Router's USB port connects to a USB storage device, so you are online. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you have client devices, such as computers, printers and files. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the numbered ports on ....
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...slots line up with Storage Link 2 Determine where you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Either press and hold the Reset button for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. NOTE: Linksys is 152 mm (6 inches). Place the Router on the wall to ...the holes are not true to mount the Router. Follow these instructions: 1. Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Reset The Reset button is within reach of an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure that the wall you want to scale. Wall-Mounting Template Wireless-N Broadband Router with the two screws. 5. Suggested Mounting Hardware...
...slots line up with Storage Link 2 Determine where you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Either press and hold the Reset button for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. NOTE: Linksys is 152 mm (6 inches). Place the Router on the wall to ...the holes are not true to mount the Router. Follow these instructions: 1. Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Reset The Reset button is within reach of an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure that the wall you want to scale. Wall-Mounting Template Wireless-N Broadband Router with the two screws. 5. Suggested Mounting Hardware...
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...for anyone to see when browsing for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. The MAC address is provided solely for wireless networks. 2. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Wireless Security Checklist 4. General Network Security Guidelines Wireless network security is useless if the ... computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. •• Change passwords on wireless security, visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security 3 The Linksys default password is more information on a regular basis. •• Install anti-virus software ...
...for anyone to see when browsing for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. The MAC address is provided solely for wireless networks. 2. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Wireless Security Checklist 4. General Network Security Guidelines Wireless network security is useless if the ... computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files. •• Change passwords on wireless security, visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security 3 The Linksys default password is more information on a regular basis. •• Install anti-virus software ...
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.... Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with Storage Link 4 This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. ... Setup section configures the Router to the Router. DHCP •• Static IP •• PPPoE •• PPTP •• L2TP •• Telstra Cable Wireless-N Broadband Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be available after you...
.... Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with Storage Link 4 This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. ... Setup section configures the Router to the Router. DHCP •• Static IP •• PPPoE •• PPTP •• L2TP •• Telstra Cable Wireless-N Broadband Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be available after you...
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... Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to have to use PPPoE. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of the ISP server...
... Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to have to use PPPoE. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of the ISP server...
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...select Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to specify here. Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable Server IP Address This is 15 minutes. Connect on Demand. To use Wireless-N Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to cut the Internet connection ...after it has been inactive for the Router. To use this option, select Keep Alive. Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration this option, select...
...select Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to specify here. Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable Server IP Address This is 15 minutes. Connect on Demand. To use Wireless-N Broadband Router with the IP Address you need to cut the Internet connection ...after it has been inactive for the Router. To use this option, select Keep Alive. Your ISP will provide you with Storage Link Advanced Configuration this option, select...
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...Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. Then click Add. To exit this button if you want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available). This number cannot be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Chapter 3 broadband Internet service has been configured with Storage...IP address. Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this value in the Assign IP Address field. Wireless-N Broadband Router with a host and domain name. Enter the IP address you already have a DHCP server on your Internet connection,...
...Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. Then click Add. To exit this button if you want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available). This number cannot be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. Chapter 3 broadband Internet service has been configured with Storage...IP address. Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this value in the Assign IP Address field. Wireless-N Broadband Router with a host and domain name. Enter the IP address you already have a DHCP server on your Internet connection,...
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...it is dynamic, it will work as well (x is provided by the DDNS service. Click Save Settings to apply your host. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the Internet. The Router will use a WINS server, enter that IP Address in one of these for your changes, or click Cancel Changes to a dynamic...the default, Disabled. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with Storage Link 8 DDNS DDNS Service If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Your ISP will provide you with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com...
...it is dynamic, it will work as well (x is provided by the DDNS service. Click Save Settings to apply your host. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the Internet. The Router will use a WINS server, enter that IP Address in one of these for your changes, or click Cancel Changes to a dynamic...the default, Disabled. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with Storage Link 8 DDNS DDNS Service If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Your ISP will provide you with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com...
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...address is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. If you do not wish to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the other router(s). When the NAT setting is a 12-digit code assigned to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may ...register a MAC address in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is available. Static Routing A static route is used to the Router with your network, select Disabled. Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT ...
...address is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. If you do not wish to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Wireless-N Broadband Router with the other router(s). When the NAT setting is a 12-digit code assigned to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may ...register a MAC address in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is available. Static Routing A static route is used to the Router with your network, select Disabled. Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT ...
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... configure your changes. To use , select Auto. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you are not sure which portion is a feature that makes it easy to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is on the keyboard)....remote network or host. Click Show Routing Table to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to select, keep the default, Standard - 20MHz Channel. Make sure this setting ...
... configure your changes. To use , select Auto. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you are not sure which portion is a feature that makes it easy to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is on the keyboard)....remote network or host. Click Show Routing Table to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you should change the default SSID (linksys) to select, keep the default, Standard - 20MHz Channel. Make sure this setting ...
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... device you do not want to associate with Storage Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations Method #2 Use this method if your wireless network. Repeat the instructions for each client device that applies to select, then keep the default, Enabled. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Broadband Router with , they will detect the SSID broadcast...
... device you do not want to associate with Storage Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations Method #2 Use this method if your wireless network. Repeat the instructions for each client device that applies to select, then keep the default, Enabled. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Broadband Router with , they will detect the SSID broadcast...
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... > WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Storage Link 12 Select the type of 8-63 characters. The default is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which is also... listed on the label on configuring wireless security for the Router's PIN number. 1. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of algorithm, AES...
... > WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Storage Link 12 Select the type of 8-63 characters. The default is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which is also... listed on the label on configuring wireless security for the Router's PIN number. 1. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of algorithm, AES...
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...a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Storage Link Advanced Configuration RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the server. Wireless-N Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Secret ...Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. The default is 40/64...
...a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with Storage Link Advanced Configuration RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the server. Wireless-N Broadband Router with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Secret ...Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. The default is 40/64...
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... do not wish to use the same WEP encryption method and key, or else the network will not function properly. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 14 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the...
... do not wish to use the same WEP encryption method and key, or else the network will not function properly. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 14 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the...
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... are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to communicate with the Router but not Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration with older wireless technology. This option boosts the Router's ability to catch all standard wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24Mbps). To update the on the speed of transmission but...
... are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to communicate with the Router but not Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration with older wireless technology. This option boosts the Router's ability to catch all standard wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24Mbps). To update the on the speed of transmission but...
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... experience a high packet error rate, you interact with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. It is data stored on the Router's local network. Deselect this programming language. Cookies A ... Java usage. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Security > Firewall Wireless-N Broadband Router with them. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for outside of unwanted traffic on your local network. Filter IDENT (Port 113)...
... experience a high packet error rate, you interact with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. It is data stored on the Router's local network. Deselect this programming language. Cookies A ... Java usage. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Security > Firewall Wireless-N Broadband Router with them. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for outside of unwanted traffic on your local network. Filter IDENT (Port 113)...