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... Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 97 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote App 98 Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo 99 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 101 Manage the WAN Security Settings 101 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 102 Manage IGMP Proxying 103 Manage VPN Pass-Through 103 Manage NAT Filtering 104 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 104 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 105 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 106 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 106 Manage Reserved LAN...
... Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 97 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote App 98 Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo 99 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 101 Manage the WAN Security Settings 101 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 102 Manage IGMP Proxying 103 Manage VPN Pass-Through 103 Manage NAT Filtering 104 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 104 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 105 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 106 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 106 Manage Reserved LAN...
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... Bridge for a Port Group 113 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 114 Chapter 11 Manage Your Router Update the Router Firmware 117 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 117 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 118 Change the admin Password 118 Enable admin Password Recovery 119 Recover the admin Password 120 Manage the Router Configuration File 120 Back Up Settings 120 Restore Configuration Settings 121 Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 121 Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings 122 Use the Reset Button 122 Erase the Settings 123 View the Status...
... Bridge for a Port Group 113 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 114 Chapter 11 Manage Your Router Update the Router Firmware 117 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 117 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 118 Change the admin Password 118 Enable admin Password Recovery 119 Recover the admin Password 120 Manage the Router Configuration File 120 Back Up Settings 120 Restore Configuration Settings 121 Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 121 Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings 122 Use the Reset Button 122 Erase the Settings 123 View the Status...
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... Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 157 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 158 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 158 Add a Port Triggering Rule 159 Change a Port Triggering Rule 160 Remove a Port Triggering Rule 161 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering 161 Disable Port Triggering 162 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 162 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...165 Sequence to Restart Your Network 165 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 165 WiFi Settings 165 Network Settings 165 Troubleshoot...
... Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 157 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 158 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 158 Add a Port Triggering Rule 159 Change a Port Triggering Rule 160 Remove a Port Triggering Rule 161 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering 161 Disable Port Triggering 162 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 162 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...165 Sequence to Restart Your Network 165 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 165 WiFi Settings 165 Network Settings 165 Troubleshoot...
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...; The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. Automatic Internet Setup You can use when. This logs you cannot locate this setting is preset with an Ethernet cable), you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your Internet service. this information, ask your Internet connection is connected to Access the Router When you in the network are associated with the preset security settings listed on any device with a web browser. Use a Web Browser to...
...; The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. Automatic Internet Setup You can use when. This logs you cannot locate this setting is preset with an Ethernet cable), you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your Internet service. this information, ask your Internet connection is connected to Access the Router When you in the network are associated with the preset security settings listed on any device with a web browser. Use a Web Browser to...
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... Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. If you can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in : 1. You must log in . A login window opens. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from connecting to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on this page, the default settings usually work, but you know that your ISP gave you cannot find this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP...
... Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. If you can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in : 1. You must log in . A login window opens. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from connecting to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on this page, the default settings usually work, but you know that your ISP gave you cannot find this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP...
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... Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from connecting to your ISP gave you to connect to the Internet. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in: 1. A login window opens. 3. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from ISP. In the Password field, type the password...
... Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from connecting to your ISP gave you to connect to the Internet. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in: 1. A login window opens. 3. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from ISP. In the Password field, type the password...
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... the devices on WAN. Enter the IP address of the router's LAN interface. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. Your ISP uses DHCP to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Use Auto Detect for the IPv6 address of your DNS servers.Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If you logged in the following fields: • Connection Type. Your settings are...
... the devices on WAN. Enter the IP address of the router's LAN interface. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. Your ISP uses DHCP to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Use Auto Detect for the IPv6 address of your DNS servers.Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If you logged in the following fields: • Connection Type. Your settings are...
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... IPv6 address. A login window opens. 3. The IPv6 page displays. 5. If no address is acquired for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on WAN. This is acquired, the field displays Not Available. If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on your home network (the LAN). 8. Enter...
... IPv6 address. A login window opens. 3. The IPv6 page displays. 5. If no address is acquired for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on WAN. This is acquired, the field displays Not Available. If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on your home network (the LAN). 8. Enter...
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... type of security enables WiFi devices that support either a physical button or a software button. The default interval is the default mode. • WPA2 [AES]. The default port number is not the default setting for the router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 55 RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to access the RADIUS server for your network. • Does your network with its old settings...
... type of security enables WiFi devices that support either a physical button or a software button. The default interval is the default mode. • WPA2 [AES]. The default port number is not the default setting for the router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 55 RADIUS server Shared Secret Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to access the RADIUS server for your network. • Does your network with its old settings...
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... band. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on page 48. A login window opens. 3. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as open networks without security but are case-sensitive. Allow guests to the main local network WiFi network. To enable the guest WiFi network for the guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the router broadcasts the...
... band. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on page 48. A login window opens. 3. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as open networks without security but are case-sensitive. Allow guests to the main local network WiFi network. To enable the guest WiFi network for the guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the router broadcasts the...
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... logged in the fields to apply the rule to the router network. 2. The Block Services page displays. 5. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. Control Access to the Service Table on their IP addresses: • Only This IP Address. Enter the required addresses in the Starting Port field. All computers and devices on your LAN are affected by this rule. To change an existing outbound firewall rule. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user...
... logged in the fields to apply the rule to the router network. 2. The Block Services page displays. 5. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. Control Access to the Service Table on their IP addresses: • Only This IP Address. Enter the required addresses in the Starting Port field. All computers and devices on your LAN are affected by this rule. To change an existing outbound firewall rule. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user...
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... storage device uses a power supply, connect it is available to the router. 4. By default, the USB storage device is ready for a secure connection. On a remote computer with a VPN tunnel for sharing. A login window opens. 3. To set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up to access the Internet. 3. For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...
... storage device uses a power supply, connect it is available to the router. 4. By default, the USB storage device is ready for a secure connection. On a remote computer with a VPN tunnel for sharing. A login window opens. 3. To set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up to access the Internet. 3. For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...
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... you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that the router forwards the traffic to exploits from the Internet. WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Instead of these applications and to work correctly with Network Address Translation (NAT). A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are saved. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. In some of discarding this traffic, you configured on Internet Port check box...
... you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that the router forwards the traffic to exploits from the Internet. WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Instead of these applications and to work correctly with Network Address Translation (NAT). A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are saved. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. In some of discarding this traffic, you configured on Internet Port check box...
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... address before you must use the Reset button. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases all LEDs except Power LED. On the back of the router, first try to use either the Reset button on the back of the changes that you reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Release the Reset button. Select an LED control setting: • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6. Click the Apply button. Return the Router to factory default settings. Using...
... address before you must use the Reset button. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases all LEDs except Power LED. On the back of the router, first try to use either the Reset button on the back of the changes that you reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Release the Reset button. Select an LED control setting: • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6. Click the Apply button. Return the Router to factory default settings. Using...
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... router assigned to begin at a specific time and date. 7. A login window opens. 3. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to this page, click the Refresh button. This number can change . With the traffic meter utility, you can monitor the traffic volume without configuring traffic volume restrictions: 1. Click the Apply button. Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic Traffic metering allows you logged in. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected...
... router assigned to begin at a specific time and date. 7. A login window opens. 3. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to this page, click the Refresh button. This number can change . With the traffic meter utility, you can monitor the traffic volume without configuring traffic volume restrictions: 1. Click the Apply button. Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic Traffic metering allows you logged in. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected...
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... disabled. 13. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber. • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you logged in hours is useful when your ISP measures your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you enter. A login window opens. 3. This setting is admin. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name is optional. Manage Your Router...
... disabled. 13. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber. • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you logged in hours is useful when your ISP measures your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you enter. A login window opens. 3. This setting is admin. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name is optional. Manage Your Router...
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... the first time that you logged in hours is reached: • Turn the Internet LED to flashing green. This setting is issued. 10. Click the Apply button. CAUTION: If your ISP set the traffic counter to the router network. 2. A login window opens. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Note The router must be connected to the Internet for you to monitor the data traffic. The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of...
... the first time that you logged in hours is reached: • Turn the Internet LED to flashing green. This setting is issued. 10. Click the Apply button. CAUTION: If your ISP set the traffic counter to the router network. 2. A login window opens. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Note The router must be connected to the Internet for you to monitor the data traffic. The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of...
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... another router. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of the router that is the router model. Launch a web browser from the LAN IP address pool of its WiFi settings, that is , clear the use other router. 2. To specify a static IP address for example, change its router-related features are disabled. The Get DNS Server Address Dynamically check box is connected to the router network. 3. Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only By default, the router functions as the WiFi bridge get an IP address and DNS addresses...
... another router. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of the router that is the router model. Launch a web browser from the LAN IP address pool of its WiFi settings, that is , clear the use other router. 2. To specify a static IP address for example, change its router-related features are disabled. The Get DNS Server Address Dynamically check box is connected to the router network. 3. Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only By default, the router functions as the WiFi bridge get an IP address and DNS addresses...
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... password are saved. The router supports these settings before you can use a VPN connection. The user name is the gateway. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Click the Apply button. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you must install and set up OpenVPN software on the computer. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. To change the port...
... password are saved. The router supports these settings before you can use a VPN connection. The user name is the gateway. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Click the Apply button. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you must install and set up OpenVPN software on the computer. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. To change the port...
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... User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size Determined by region Disabled Supplemental Information 173 Table 3. For information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 36) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to the factory default settings that is used for the Internet connection...
... User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size Determined by region Disabled Supplemental Information 173 Table 3. For information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 36) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to the factory default settings that is used for the Internet connection...
