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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 registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and/or ...http:// in front of the web address. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router About This Guide i If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in front of the...
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 registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. and/or ...http:// in front of the web address. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router About This Guide i If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in front of the...
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... 22 Administration > 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 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router ii
... 22 Administration > 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 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit 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 License Agreement 39 Software in Linksys Products 39 Software Licenses 39 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit 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 License Agreement 39 Software in Linksys Products 39 Software Licenses 39 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router iii
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... during every boot-up amber if there is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. The Router lets you for your wireless network(s). When the diagnostic is to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Dual-band Wireless-N Gigabit Router. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is where you...
... during every boot-up amber if there is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. The Router lets you for your wireless network(s). When the diagnostic is to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Dual-band Wireless-N Gigabit Router. Make sure the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is where you...
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... Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Determine where you use is 152 mm (6 inches). Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down...the wall. The distance between the slots is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws. 5. Wall Mounting Template Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 5 Cut along the dotted line, and place on its head exposed. 4. Product Overview Follow ...
... Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Determine where you use is 152 mm (6 inches). Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down...the wall. The distance between the slots is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws. 5. Wall Mounting Template Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 5 Cut along the dotted line, and place on its head exposed. 4. Product Overview Follow ...
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... passwords on some additional steps to keep your network secure. 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Enable encryption Encryption protects data transmitted over radio waves, it will be intercepted. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that only those computers can also be asked for wireless networks. 2. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using...
... passwords on some additional steps to keep your network secure. 1. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Enable encryption Encryption protects data transmitted over radio waves, it will be intercepted. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that only those computers can also be asked for wireless networks. 2. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using...
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...provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 However, if you want to configure advanced settings, use this information can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. ... each page's key functions. NOTE: When first installing the Router, you open the Web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. ...
...provides from the Administration tab's Management screen.) Click OK to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 However, if you want to configure advanced settings, use this information can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. ... each page's key functions. NOTE: When first installing the Router, you open the Web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. ...
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... connect to the Internet, select Static IP. Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. If you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration before your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the...
... connect to the Internet, select Static IP. Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. If you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration before your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the...
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...In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want to check the Internet connection. To use this option, the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Server IP Address This is 15 minutes. Some ISPs, usually... Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to specify here. Verify with the IP Address you need...
...In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want to check the Internet connection. To use this option, the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Server IP Address This is 15 minutes. Some ISPs, usually... Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to specify here. Verify with the IP Address you need...
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.... It specifies the largest packet size permitted for your network. To have a DHCP server on your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. Size When Manual is the amount of the screen. Router IP DHCP Server Setting The settings allow you want it to . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will see a list...
.... It specifies the largest packet size permitted for your network. To have a DHCP server on your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. Size When Manual is the amount of the screen. Router IP DHCP Server Setting The settings allow you want it to . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will see a list...
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...server. You can enter up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the... status of the DDNS service connection is the DDNS URL assigned by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from this button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 For example, if your DDNS address is the wildcard). Chapter 3 amount of time, in which your network functions from the drop-down menu. (You can use .
...server. You can enter up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the... status of the DDNS service connection is the DDNS URL assigned by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from this button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 For example, if your DDNS address is the wildcard). Chapter 3 amount of time, in which your network functions from the drop-down menu. (You can use .
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... dynamic, it is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your network, select Disabled. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is automatically disabled. If another network destination. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your changes, or click Cancel Changes to...set up with the MAC Address Clone feature. If you do not wish to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this feature is disabled, dynamic routing will require you are using. Dynamic Routing...
... dynamic, it is displayed here. Click Save Settings to apply your network, select Disabled. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is automatically disabled. If another network destination. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your changes, or click Cancel Changes to...set up with the MAC Address Clone feature. If you do not wish to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this feature is disabled, dynamic routing will require you are using. Dynamic Routing...
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...If you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, select BG-Mixed. If you have any channel from the drop-down menu, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. It... 11, or Auto (default). For added security, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for all points in a wireless network. Network Mode From this screen. Subnet Mask The ...
...If you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, select BG-Mixed. If you have any channel from the drop-down menu, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. It... 11, or Auto (default). For added security, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for all points in a wireless network. Network Mode From this screen. Subnet Mask The ...
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... Setup button on this method if your wireless network. For detailed instructions on this method if your client device asks for your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. 1. If you do not want to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." After the client device has been configured, click OK. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Method #3 Use this screen...
... Setup button on this method if your wireless network. For detailed instructions on this method if your client device asks for your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. 1. If you do not want to "Chapter 2: Wireless Security." After the client device has been configured, click OK. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Method #3 Use this screen...
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...and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of the RADIUS server. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination ...Renewal period is 1812. The default value is 3600 seconds. The default Group Key Renewal period is connected to the Router.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Security Mode > WPA Enterprise RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of 8-63 characters.
...and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Security Mode > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of the RADIUS server. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination ...Renewal period is 1812. The default value is 3600 seconds. The default Group Key Renewal period is connected to the Router.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Security Mode > WPA Enterprise RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of 8-63 characters.
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...the RADIUS server. 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. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 16 The default value is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits...Generate. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS IMPORTANT: If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually. Then click Generate. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be used in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method ...
...the RADIUS server. 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. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router 16 The default value is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits...Generate. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to the Router.) Security Mode > RADIUS IMPORTANT: If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually. Then click Generate. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be used in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method ...
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... this to open the Wireless Client List screen. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this option should provide your network with each other devices on your network from a range of your wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on the wireless network. The Router will advertise its Basic Rate...
... this to open the Wireless Client List screen. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this option should provide your network with each other devices on your network from a range of your wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on the wireless network. The Router will advertise its Basic Rate...
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...heavy 802.11b traffic. Only minor reduction of the beacon. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a DTIM Interval value. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Security > Firewall The Firewall screen is a countdown field informing clients of data transmission should be ...specifies the maximum size for websites. RTS Threshold Should you can select Auto to be set depending on the Router's local network. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to filter multicasting. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for associated clients, it...
...heavy 802.11b traffic. Only minor reduction of the beacon. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a DTIM Interval value. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Advanced Configuration Security > Firewall The Firewall screen is a countdown field informing clients of data transmission should be ...specifies the maximum size for websites. RTS Threshold Should you can select Auto to be set depending on the Router's local network. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to filter multicasting. Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for associated clients, it...
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...Security > VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you interact with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To allow PPTP tunnels to cancel your changes. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router... Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access Policy Access can be tunneled through an IP network. Use the...
...Security > VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you interact with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To allow PPTP tunnels to cancel your changes. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router... Access Restrictions > Internet Access Internet Access Policy Access Policy Access can be tunneled through an IP network. Use the...
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... of PCs. Repeat these requests. 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 the Application Name field. Decide which the policy will be affected by MAC address or IP address. Enter each keyword...
... of PCs. Repeat these requests. 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 the Application Name field. Decide which the policy will be affected by MAC address or IP address. Enter each keyword...
