Linksys WRT160N Support Question
Linksys WRT160N Support Question
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Question posted by metromac2006 on November 28th, 2011
How Do I Turn On Encryption On My Wireless Router?
I have a Linksys model WRT160N wireless router and my system is indicating encryption is OFF. Help will be appreciated.
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 28th, 2011 5:39 PM
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The best advice I can give is to read the owners manual. Download it here: http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Linksys/WRT160N/4486
What you need to do is enter the adminstratiuon web page (typically at http://192.168.1.1) and go to the wireless settings page. Enable "WPA2 personal". You can use WEP or WPA but these are less secure. You'll need to select a pass-phrase that is used to add any new wireless devices to the network. Thats about it. The manual will have specific details about commands and menus.
Also here are some reference links.
http://www.labnol.org/internet/secure-your-wireless-wifi-network/10549/
http://blog.dankim.com/2005/03/10/wifi-security/
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/a/howtobuildwlan.htm
Licenses & Certifications: Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Novell, FCC RF & Amateur Radio licensed.
Related Linksys WRT160N Manual Pages
User Guide - Page 2
...Wireless-N Broadband Router
About This Guide
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Linksys... Below is a description of these icons:
NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that could ...
User Guide - Page 3
... Clone 12 Setup > Advanced Routing 12 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 13 Wireless > Wireless Security 14 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 16 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 17 Security > Firewall 18 Security ...Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
29
Appendix B: ...
User Guide - Page 4
... of Contents
Appendix D: Regulatory Information
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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...
User Guide - Page 5
..., then you can also use the Router to indicates network activity. A variety of security features help to mount the Router on a wall.
When the Router goes through one session at a time.
The LED flashes blue for your privacy while online.
Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. The second way is to...
User Guide - Page 6
... not true to scale. NOTE: Linksys is 152 mm (6 inches). Make
sure that the wall you want to mount the Router. Drill two holes into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of an electrical outlet. 2. Make sure the holes are 152 mm (6 inches) apart. 3. Wall Mounting Template
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Determine where you use...
User Guide - Page 7
.../WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device's password so it will be the only option available on wireless
security, visit www.linksys.com/security
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To protect the information as access points and routers, you cannot physically prevent someone from exterior walls and windows.
•• Turn wireless routers, access points, or...
User Guide - Page 8
... •• Telstra Cable Automatic Configuration - DHCP By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Basic Setup screen. DHCP
Wireless-N Broadband Router
7 Then, press Enter.
Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank...
User Guide - Page 9
...IP address to connect to establish Internet connections.
DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you select this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP). PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) ...a permanent IP address to connect to
8 Your ISP will have elapsed
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Advanced Configuration
before your ISP).
User Guide - Page 10
... automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Keep Alive. Wireless-N Broadband Router
Advanced Configuration
Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is the IP address of the Heartbeat Server. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect ...
User Guide - Page 11
...range.
Router IP
This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as a DHCP server for the DHCP server to have the Router select the best MTU for Internet transmission.
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Advanced... the Assign IP Address field. Enter the
10 In most up-to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is enabled by your changes, or click Cancel Changes to reserve a...
User Guide - Page 12
...select, keep the default setting, Disabled. The Router will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address... FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Update To manually trigger an update, click...it is displayed here. Setup > DDNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature...with the Internet. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is provided by ...
User Guide - Page 13
... To have currently registered with your changes, or click Cancel Changes to another router exists on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. If.... Select Enabled to access the Internet. Status The status of hardware for identification. Wireless-N Broadband Router
Advanced Configuration
Clone My PC's MAC Click this button.
Because it will require you...
User Guide - Page 15
...screen. 2. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one client device at the bottom of the Router.)
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Advanced Configuration... Network Name (SSID), Security, Encryption, and Passphrase are configuring. NOTE: If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2...
User Guide - Page 16
... period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 1812. The default value is 3600 seconds. RADIUS
This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is 3600 seconds. Wireless-N Broadband Router
Security Mode > RADIUS...
User Guide - Page 17
...automatically generate WEP keys.
Security Mode > WEP
Encryption Select a level of the RADIUS server. The default is not selected by MAC Address.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Wireless-N Broadband Router
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by default. Permit Select this to filter...
User Guide - Page 19
...The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2346. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled. Select this feature to enable ActiveX filtering. ...selection, Enabled.
Internet Filter
Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it . Wireless-N Broadband Router
Advanced Configuration
Deselect the feature to local servers from being scanned by default. ...
User Guide - Page 25
... This column displays the application, device, or port name. Wireless-N Broadband Router
Administration > Management
Management
Router Access
To ensure the Router's security, you will only be asked for your voice device...Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless access to the utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to encrypt data transmitted for your changes. HTTPS uses...
User Guide - Page 34
...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is firmware-limited to channels 1...8226;• Avoid using this product near water, for example, in a residential installation. Wireless-N Broadband Router
33 Appendix D
Appendix D: Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with the specifications for ...
Firmware Upgrade - Page 1
... which set of wired and wireless routers with a Zipped File Format
CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION OF YOUR ROUTER 22 DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE ...22...are regularly posted on getting your router to determine the model number of your router's model number, click here. Router Firmware Upgrade
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