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Question posted by danieljkramer on March 5th, 2014

Need To Change Security Setting

I need to change from secrity on my current router how do I do this ? I have a WRT160N v2 I cn be reached

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Answer #1: Posted by krishmaqvan on March 7th, 2014 6:23 AM

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for that connect router to computer with lan cable then access it with it's ipaddress or default ip 192.168.1.1 type user as "admin" and password as "admin" then you can see configuration page of router click on wireless settings->WEP security then you can enter new password there .

You cal also enable MAC security .

Then save settings and restart router.

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Related Linksys WRT160N Manual Pages

User Guide - Page 3

... 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 - Page 5

...outlet. 4 Wireless-N Broadband Router Internet This port is enabled. The second way is enabled. Place the Router on a surface. It flashes to share resources, such as wireless adapters, that port. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as computers. Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up blue when wireless security is...

User Guide - Page 7

...WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it can be more secure than a traditional wired network. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that can be found in length. WEB: For...

User Guide - Page 8

... Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 However, if you'd like to the Router. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications ... want to configure advanced settings, use this information can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to change the Router's general settings. Then, press Enter....

User Guide - Page 10

... before your Internet connection terminates. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you need to specify here. The default...

User Guide - Page 11

... the default setting, Auto. IP Address Range Displayed here is performed through the Wireless tab. Chapter 3 host and domain name. Leave this screen, click Close. The Router can be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 253. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to have a DHCP server on your changes. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP...

User Guide - Page 12

...changes, or click Cancel Changes to a dynamic Internet IP address. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. If you are not sure which setting to use this dynamic IP address. Wireless-N Broadband Router...This setting enables or disables wildcards for DDNS service with the Internet. After the time is displayed here. Update To manually trigger an update, click this feature, you need ...

User Guide - Page 13

... advanced functions you are using. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clone the MAC address of the computer you use the Dynamic Routing feature. Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To have currently registered with your ISP here. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click...

User Guide - Page 14

... Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Advanced Routing > Routing Table Routing Table For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are set on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Wi-Fi Protected Setup...

User Guide - Page 15

...do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices. After the client device has been configured, click OK. There are briefly discussed here. Security Mode > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. NOTE: If you are three methods available...

User Guide - Page 17

... to automatically generate WEP keys. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address. Encryption... generate WEP keys. Security Mode > WEP Encryption Select a level of the RADIUS server. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to open the Wireless Client List screen. ...

User Guide - Page 19

... into your local network. Select this feature to cancel your changes. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to enable proxy filtering. Security > VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Deselect the feature to specific recipients at its...

User Guide - Page 20

... layer. Wireless-N Broadband Router Summary 19 Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to enable Point-to cancel your changes. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close. Click Save Settings to save...

User Guide - Page 22

... the DMZ tab. Before using forwarding, you need to forward all ports to give the application. If you should receive the requests. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to watch outgoing data for the criteria required. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port...

User Guide - Page 23

... by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless You can configure the support and No Acknowledgement settings in the field provided. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed . To retrieve this screen and return to specify the DMZ...

User Guide - Page 24

...can set all applications to save your changes. Category There are four levels priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. If you need ...set the appropriate bandwidth priority. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Online Games QoS > Online Games Games Select the appropriate game. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Port numbers Wireless-N Broadband Router...

User Guide - Page 25

... your changes. Select HTTP or HTTPS. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High (Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low. Remove Click this button to manage specific Router functions for higher security. HTTP is admin. Remote Access Remote Management To permit remote access of your voice device. Wireless-N Broadband Router Administration > Management Management Router Access...

User Guide - Page 26

... IP addresses and destination port numbers for the web-based utility. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled, if you can keep the default setting, Enabled. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to update the log. View Log To view the logs, click...

User Guide - Page 30

... LED is admin). Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is powered on the Router. You still need your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you no longer need to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Click Setup and follow the on the Router. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the Internet. Cable or DSL...

User Guide - Page 42

...you . Limited Warranty. Information about Cisco's current technical support offerings and policies (including any...SET FORTH ABOVE ANDTOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY CISCO Wireless-N Broadband Router... regulations in legislation, legal, security or regulatory requirements or as ...changes in other rights which this Agreement. ALL ...

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