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... attention to the State of Contents". Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wash hands after handling. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need to these symbols... U.S. In addition to do while using the Wireless-N Home Router. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is provided with a reminder about something that ...
... attention to the State of Contents". Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other countries. Wash hands after handling. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something you might need to these symbols... U.S. In addition to do while using the Wireless-N Home Router. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. and certain other image) is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is provided with a reminder about something that ...
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... 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Top Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview 9 How to Access the Web-based Utility 11 The Setup Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34 The Applications & Gaming...
... 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Top Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview 9 How to Access the Web-based Utility 11 The Setup Tab - Port Range Forwarding 34 The Applications & Gaming...
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Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration Tab - Wireless 48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Appendix B: Wireless Security 63 Security Precautions 63 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 63 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 66 Appendix D: Windows Help 67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for...
Wireless-N Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration Tab - Wireless 48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Frequently Asked Questions 57 Appendix B: Wireless Security 63 Security Precautions 63 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 63 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 66 Appendix D: Windows Help 67 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for...
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... 5-16: Wireless Security - Wireless MAC Filter 26 Figure 5-22: Wireless Client List 26 Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing 20 Figure 5-13: Routing Table 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration - Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel...
... 5-16: Wireless Security - Wireless MAC Filter 26 Figure 5-22: Wireless Client List 26 Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Advanced Routing 20 Figure 5-13: Routing Table 21 Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Basic Setup (Automatic Configuration - Advanced Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-24: Security Tab - Wireless-N Home Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel...
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...View Log 42 Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Applications (Add a New Application) 38 Figure 5-36: QoS - MAC Address 38 Figure 5-38: QoS - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Local Network 47 Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Voice Device 39 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 ... Tab - Diagnostics 43 Figure 5-44: Ping Test 43 Figure 5-45: Traceroute Test 43 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - QoS (Applications) 37 Figure 5-35: QoS - Local Network 47 Figure 5-50: Status Tab -
...View Log 42 Figure 5-43: Administration Tab - Applications (Add a New Application) 38 Figure 5-36: QoS - MAC Address 38 Figure 5-38: QoS - Router 46 Figure 5-49: Status Tab - Local Network 47 Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Voice Device 39 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 45 ... Tab - Diagnostics 43 Figure 5-44: Ping Test 43 Figure 5-45: Traceroute Test 43 Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Wireless-N Home Router Figure 5-26: Access Restrictions Tab - QoS (Applications) 37 Figure 5-35: QoS - Local Network 47 Figure 5-50: Status Tab -
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... for playing multiplayer video games. PCs on another computer's hard drive. Use the PSK2 standard to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. They are not only useful in your home or office. spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that protect the resources of a local network from different computers and access data...
... for playing multiplayer video games. PCs on another computer's hard drive. Use the PSK2 standard to a different IP address for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. They are not only useful in your home or office. spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology that protect the resources of a local network from different computers and access data...
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... to Know the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Home Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
... to Know the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Home Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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.... ad-hoc: a group of an access point. The drawback of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be used. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for your Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B products. It will work in succession to extend the roaming range, and you can...
.... ad-hoc: a group of an access point. The drawback of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be used. Network Layout The Wireless-N Home Router has been specifically designed for your Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B products. It will work in succession to extend the roaming range, and you can...
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... wired network, you wish to connect your wireless network to any Linksys switch. With these, and many other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your USB connectivity needs. The Router can use the Router's four local Ethernet ports. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more...
... wired network, you wish to connect your wireless network to any Linksys switch. With these, and many other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your USB connectivity needs. The Router can use the Router's four local Ethernet ports. Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more...
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... Internet port is where you will connect the power adapter. Factory Defaults tab of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to your wired PCs and...
... Internet port is where you will connect the power adapter. Factory Defaults tab of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are two ways to your wired PCs and...
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.... SECURITY Green. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. POWER Green. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. WIRELESS Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel Button 7 The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. The LED...
.... SECURITY Green. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. POWER Green. Figure 3-2: The Router's Front Panel Chapter 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. WIRELESS Green. If the LED is flashing, the Router is connected to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router's Top Panel Button 7 The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. The LED...
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... Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Power on your wireless devices. Make sure that is supplied with line of the numbered ports on the broadband modem. 5. The best place for the Router. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation 1. Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC IMPORTANT: Make sure you...
... Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Power on your wireless devices. Make sure that is supplied with line of the numbered ports on the broadband modem. 5. The best place for the Router. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation 1. Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC IMPORTANT: Make sure you...
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... information, then you need to the Router. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network on this screen. • Advanced Routing. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for...
... information, then you need to the Router. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your wireless network on this screen. • Advanced Routing. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for...
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...test, then use of special-purpose services. • QoS. Configure the Router to control Internet access for specific port numbers. • DMZ. On this tab. • Diagnostics. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview Applications & Gaming • Single Port Forwarding. Create policies ... Management. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to be filtered by using the MAC addresses of network traffic. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab to allow one local ...
...test, then use of special-purpose services. • QoS. Configure the Router to control Internet access for specific port numbers. • DMZ. On this tab. • Diagnostics. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview Applications & Gaming • Single Port Forwarding. Create policies ... Management. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to be filtered by using the MAC addresses of network traffic. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab to allow one local ...
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... key. Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your changes. Internet Connection Type The Router supports six connection types: Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to undo your User name and Password. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to...
... key. Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your changes. Internet Connection Type The Router supports six connection types: Automatic Configuration - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to undo your User name and Password. Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is set to...
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...Save Settings button. DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at all times, enter 0 in addition to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the Internet (including your ISP, enter the Service ..., if you need to specify here. Default Gateway. If you select this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it . PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use this option,...
...Save Settings button. DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at all times, enter 0 in addition to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Enter the User Name and Password provided by external users on the Internet (including your ISP, enter the Service ..., if you need to specify here. Default Gateway. If you select this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it . PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use this option,...
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...the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection. If you need to specify here. The default ...Your ISP will automatically re-establish the connection. Default Gateway. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Click the Save ...
...the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your Internet connection. If you need to specify here. The default ...Your ISP will automatically re-establish the connection. Default Gateway. Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Click the Save ...
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... making any changes. User Name and Password. Basic Setup If you need to remain on Demand enables the Router to access the Internet again. To use the value 1492. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - It is the IP address that tunnels Point-to cut the Internet connection after...
... making any changes. User Name and Password. Basic Setup If you need to remain on Demand enables the Router to access the Internet again. To use the value 1492. MTU. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - It is the IP address that tunnels Point-to cut the Internet connection after...
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...ISP will provide you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. WINS. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the Router. Local IP Address. DHCP is 0 minutes, which means one DNS Server IP Address...Client Lease Time is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be used as a DHCP server. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default value is 50. Enter a value for quicker access ...
...ISP will provide you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. WINS. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the Router. Local IP Address. DHCP is 0 minutes, which means one DNS Server IP Address...Client Lease Time is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be used as a DHCP server. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default value is 50. Enter a value for quicker access ...