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USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model No: WRT160N
USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model No: WRT160N
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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 is a registered trademark or trademark of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide If you use an older web browser...
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 is a registered trademark or trademark of the web address. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link About This Guide If you use an older web browser...
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... 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security > Firewall 15 Security > VPN Passthrough 16 Storage ...Router 28 Status > Local Network 28 Status > Wireless Network 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 31 Overview 31 How to Install the USB Storage 31 How to Access the USB Storage 31 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router...
... 8 Setup > MAC Address Clone 9 Setup > Advanced Routing 10 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 10 Wireless > Wireless Security 11 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 13 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 14 Security > Firewall 15 Security > VPN Passthrough 16 Storage ...Router 28 Status > Local Network 28 Status > Wireless Network 29 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 30 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 31 Overview 31 How to Install the USB Storage 31 How to Access the USB Storage 31 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only 35 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router...
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Table of Contents Appendix C: Specifications 38 Appendix C: Warranty Information 39 Limited Warranty 39 Exclusions and Limitations 39 Obtaining Warranty Service 39 Technical Support 40 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 41 FCC Statement 41 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 41 Safety Notices 41 Wireless Disclaimer 41 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 41 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 42 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ii
Table of Contents Appendix C: Specifications 38 Appendix C: Warranty Information 39 Limited Warranty 39 Exclusions and Limitations 39 Obtaining Warranty Service 39 Technical Support 40 Appendix E: Regulatory Information 41 FCC Statement 41 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 41 Safety Notices 41 Wireless Disclaimer 41 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 41 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 42 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ii
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...it is where you will connect the power adapter. Power The Power port is connected to computers on . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in the...disk is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to the Router. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Ethernet port. Internet The Internet ...
...it is where you will connect the power adapter. Power The Power port is connected to computers on . Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from Administration > Factory Defaults in the...disk is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to the Router. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through the Ethernet port. Internet The Internet ...
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... the only option available on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by sending information over a wireless network. Linksys wireless products use linksys as your Social Security number)...and numbers to access your wireless device and change your network equipment. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with WPA/WPA2 is more information on some additional steps to keep your wireless network, and can be found in your wireless network. Some applications may exist...
... the only option available on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security Change the default wireless network name or SSID Wireless devices have a default password set by sending information over a wireless network. Linksys wireless products use linksys as your Social Security number)...and numbers to access your wireless device and change your network equipment. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with WPA/WPA2 is more information on some additional steps to keep your wireless network, and can be found in your wireless network. Some applications may exist...
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... • PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After... setting up the Router with Storage Link However, if you open the web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming,...
... • PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - DHCP Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After... setting up the Router with Storage Link However, if you open the web-based utility, use the Router's web-based utility. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming,...
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...after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you with the Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask This is a service that applies to establish Internet connections. Your ISP ... if they do, you select this option, select Connect on Demand. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will have to check the Internet connection. To use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to specify here. If they use a...
...after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you with the Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask This is a service that applies to establish Internet connections. Your ISP ... if they do, you select this option, select Connect on Demand. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the IP Address you are disconnected, then the Router will have to check the Internet connection. To use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to specify here. If they use a...
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... minutes you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is the Maximum Transmission Unit. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. To have elapsed before making any changes. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you choose to check the...The default Max Idle Time is the IP address of time (Max Idle Time). Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Router IP Address Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you are disconnected, then the Router will work. Verify with a host and domain name. User Name and Password Enter...
... minutes you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is the Maximum Transmission Unit. The default Redial Period is http://WRT600N.com. To have elapsed before making any changes. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you choose to check the...The default Max Idle Time is the IP address of time (Max Idle Time). Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Router IP Address Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) The settings allow you are disconnected, then the Router will work. Verify with a host and domain name. User Name and Password Enter...
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...If you already have in one day. A list of the screen. Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is 50. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Advanced Configuration Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. Click Cancel... IP address. If you want to save your changes. DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you assign a fixed host and domain Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Internet. Enter its MAC Address in minutes, that server's IP Address here.
...If you already have in one day. A list of the screen. Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is 50. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. Advanced Configuration Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. Click Cancel... IP address. If you want to save your changes. DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you assign a fixed host and domain Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the Internet. Enter its MAC Address in minutes, that server's IP Address here.
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... Host Name The is displayed here. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Status The status...disable it. If you do not want to use . It is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it will change . Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enable/Disable To have currently registered with...
... Host Name The is displayed here. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Status The status...disable it. If you do not want to use . It is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is dynamic, it will change . Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enable/Disable To have currently registered with...
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... the Internet, select Enable. Static Routing Select Route Entry number To set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the other router(s). Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your changes. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is a predetermined pathway that allows for...
... the Internet, select Enable. Static Routing Select Route Entry number To set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.) Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with the other router(s). Chapter 3 User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your changes. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is a predetermined pathway that allows for...
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... keyboard). Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be available for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which channel to use wireless security, keep the default, Auto. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router. If you do not have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your wireless network. If you selected Wide...
... keyboard). Security Mode > WPA Personal Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with , they will be available for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which channel to use wireless security, keep the default, Auto. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router. If you do not have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your wireless network. If you selected Wide...
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...AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default selection is 3600 seconds. 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 change the encryption keys. Chapter 3... RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, ...
...AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The default selection is 3600 seconds. 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 change the encryption keys. Chapter 3... RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration WPA2 Personal Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, ...
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Then click Generate. Encryption Select a level of the RADIUS server. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is not as secure as WPA. Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter...bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes...
Then click Generate. Encryption Select a level of the RADIUS server. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is not as secure as WPA. Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter...bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is connected to the Router.) Advanced Configuration Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes...
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... is selected by default. 14 This button is disabled by default. It shows computers and other devices on your changes. Then click the Add button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to control. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox...
... is selected by default. 14 This button is disabled by default. It shows computers and other devices on your changes. Then click the Add button. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with each other . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to control. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox...
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...Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should remain at its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your wireless products not being able to transmit to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for authentication. Beacon Interval The default value is 3. DTIM... Mode should remain at its default value of the default value, 2347, is recommended. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your network, so they know which the Router can select Auto to the Router in poor network performance. If a network packet is Auto. Security > Firewall The Security...
...Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should remain at its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your wireless products not being able to transmit to have the Router automatically use a WEP key for authentication. Beacon Interval The default value is 3. DTIM... Mode should remain at its default value of the default value, 2347, is recommended. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your network, so they know which the Router can select Auto to the Router in poor network performance. If a network packet is Auto. Security > Firewall The Security...
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... keeps port 113 from local networked computers. Click Save Settings to apply your local network. Click Create Share to pass through the Router's firewall. To allow L2TP tunnels to the Router. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol...
... keeps port 113 from local networked computers. Click Save Settings to apply your local network. Click Create Share to pass through the Router's firewall. To allow L2TP tunnels to the Router. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol...
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... field, then click Create. 3. Shared Folder Each Display Name you select content to add to the USB Port of the router's media server is formatted with multiple partitions, it will be changed at Storage > Administration.. Database This section lets you created... Media Server To use the storage feature. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. Click Close to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and shared folder, which you click Specify Folder to Storage > Administration. 4. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration drive is displayed...
... field, then click Create. 3. Shared Folder Each Display Name you select content to add to the USB Port of the router's media server is formatted with multiple partitions, it will be changed at Storage > Administration.. Database This section lets you created... Media Server To use the storage feature. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. Click Close to cancel your hard Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and shared folder, which you click Specify Folder to Storage > Administration. 4. Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration drive is displayed...
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... menu. FTP Port Enter the FTP Port number to the Access table. Click Specify Folder to Access to add a FTP folder to use. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you add FTP folders that can be connected to the USB Port to use the storage feature. To see...cancel your changes. If you click Edit, the FTP Folder screen appears. To return to the previous folder, click Return to allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more information, click Help. ...
... menu. FTP Port Enter the FTP Port number to the Access table. Click Specify Folder to Access to add a FTP folder to use. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its partition and folder, which you add FTP folders that can be connected to the USB Port to use the storage feature. To see...cancel your changes. If you click Edit, the FTP Folder screen appears. To return to the previous folder, click Return to allow access of the router's FTP server is 21. Otherwise, select Disable to only allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more information, click Help. ...