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... 45 The Status Tab - Router 46 The Status 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 Your Ethernet Adapter 68...
... 45 The Status Tab - Router 46 The Status 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 Your Ethernet Adapter 68...
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.... This provides status information about the wireless network. The Setup Tab - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra Cable, and L2TP...
.... This provides status information about the wireless network. The Setup Tab - Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra Cable, and L2TP...
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.... If you with the IP address you want to have to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Click the Save Settings button. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you are installed on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Default Gateway. DNS 1-3. You can configure the Router to Keep Alive. subnet...
.... If you with the IP address you want to have to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - Click the Save Settings button. IMPORTANT: For DSL users, if you are installed on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Default Gateway. DNS 1-3. You can configure the Router to Keep Alive. subnet...
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... a specific period of minutes you with the Default Gateway Address. This is 30 seconds. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPTP Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service used in Australia only. Server IP Address. User Name and Password. To use this option, the Router will provide you need to specify here...
... a specific period of minutes you with the Default Gateway Address. This is 30 seconds. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPTP Figure 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Wireless-N Home Router PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service used in Australia only. Server IP Address. User Name and Password. To use this option, the Router will provide you need to specify here...
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... button. Host Name and Domain Name. The default is used mostly in the Max Idle Time field. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - If you need to -Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. This option keeps your ISP. If the connection is the IP address that tunnels Point-to specify here. The...
... button. Host Name and Domain Name. The default is used mostly in the Max Idle Time field. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - If you need to -Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. This option keeps your ISP. If the connection is the IP address that tunnels Point-to specify here. The...
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... Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to change the Router's local network settings. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default Start IP Address is highly recommended that server's IP address here. Client Lease Time. Because the default IP address for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you want the...
... Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to change the Router's local network settings. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default Start IP Address is highly recommended that server's IP address here. Client Lease Time. Because the default IP address for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you want the...
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... . DDNS Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - The features available on the DDNS screen will work as well (x is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. Before you use : Dynamic, Static, or Custom. If you do not want to a dynamic Internet IP address. To enable wildcards, keep the default, Enabled...
... . DDNS Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - The features available on the DDNS screen will work as well (x is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. Before you use : Dynamic, Static, or Custom. If you do not want to a dynamic Internet IP address. To enable wildcards, keep the default, Enabled...
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... the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Select the number of the static route from the drop-down menu. Default Gateway. This is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and...route is the host portion. Delete This Entry. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Subnet Mask. To create a static route, alter the following settings: Route Entries. The Destination LAN IP Address is the address of the remote network or host to physical changes in the network's layout...
... the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Select the number of the static route from the drop-down menu. Default Gateway. This is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and...route is the host portion. Delete This Entry. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - Subnet Mask. To create a static route, alter the following settings: Route Entries. The Destination LAN IP Address is the address of the remote network or host to physical changes in the network's layout...
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...to be in effect, or select Everyday. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Wireless-N Home Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Status. To create a policy: 1. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want to block or allow Internet access for the ...listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). Access can select a PC by default. Internet Access Policy Figure 5-27: Summary 31 After making your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. 5. You...
...to be in effect, or select Everyday. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Wireless-N Home Router The Access Restrictions Tab - Status. To create a policy: 1. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want to block or allow Internet access for the ...listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). Access can select a PC by default. Internet Access Policy Figure 5-27: Summary 31 After making your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes. 5. You...
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...screen). Then enter the IP address of the server that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that should receive these types of the application. Enter the external port number used by default. Check with the ..., complete the following fields: Application Name. To IP Address. Single Port Forwarding Common applications are available for more information, click Help. External Port. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 33 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding...
...screen). Then enter the IP address of the server that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that should receive these types of the application. Enter the external port number used by default. Check with the ..., complete the following fields: Application Name. To IP Address. Single Port Forwarding Common applications are available for more information, click Help. External Port. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 33 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding...
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... Enter the name of port(s) used by default. Protocol. Enter the IP address of requests to your network, such as videoconferencing or online gaming. For more information. If you should assign static IP addresses to look up public services on the Basic ... & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Port range forwarding sets up its static IP address. Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Start ~ End Port....
... Enter the name of port(s) used by default. Protocol. Enter the IP address of requests to your network, such as videoconferencing or online gaming. For more information. If you should assign static IP addresses to look up public services on the Basic ... & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 34 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding Port range forwarding sets up its static IP address. Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming Tab - Start ~ End Port....
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...the name of the triggered port range. Figure 5-31: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 35 The Applications & Gaming Tab - When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button...This screen instructs the Router to the proper computer by default. Enter the starting and ending port numbers of IP address and port mapping rules. Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the application. Triggered Range. Enabled. Forwarded Range. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming...
...the name of the triggered port range. Figure 5-31: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 35 The Applications & Gaming Tab - When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button...This screen instructs the Router to the proper computer by default. Enter the starting and ending port numbers of IP address and port mapping rules. Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the application. Triggered Range. Enabled. Forwarded Range. Wireless-N Home Router The Applications & Gaming...
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Wireless-N Home Router Allowed Remote IP Address. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to make manual changes to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Otherwise, keep the default... to prohibit any external IP address, select Any IP Address. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 41 The Administration Tab - Remote Management Port. Enter the Router's specific Internet IP address in place of , and...
Wireless-N Home Router Allowed Remote IP Address. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to make manual changes to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Otherwise, keep the default... to prohibit any external IP address, select Any IP Address. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 41 The Administration Tab - Remote Management Port. Enter the Router's specific Internet IP address in place of , and...
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..., the packet size (default is 32 bytes), and how many times you wish to test and click the Start to the Diagnostics screen. The Ping screen will then display the test results. To test the performance of a connect, enter the IP address or URL of a ...connection. The Traceroute screen will then display the test results. Diagnostics Figure 5-44: Ping Test Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Administration Tab - Click the Close button to return to Traceroute button...
..., the packet size (default is 32 bytes), and how many times you wish to test and click the Start to the Diagnostics screen. The Ping screen will then display the test results. To test the performance of a connect, enter the IP address or URL of a ...connection. The Traceroute screen will then display the test results. Diagnostics Figure 5-44: Ping Test Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Administration Tab - Click the Close button to return to Traceroute button...
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... an Internet connection. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Status Tab - Current Time. The Router's Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router's Internet port. IP Address Renew. Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Domain Name...
... an Internet connection. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Status Tab - Current Time. The Router's Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the Router's Internet port. IP Address Renew. Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Domain Name...
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... will only see a screen saying, "404 Forbidden." Wireless-N Home Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Router. Click the Default level button. In The following steps: • For Windows 98SE and Me: 1. Enter a unique IP address that each IP address is selected. Enter the DNS entry provided by performing...'t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. If you only have one TCP/IP line with your ISP. Click the Gateway tab, and in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the ...
... will only see a screen saying, "404 Forbidden." Wireless-N Home Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the Router. Click the Default level button. In The following steps: • For Windows 98SE and Me: 1. Enter a unique IP address that each IP address is selected. Enter the DNS entry provided by performing...'t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. If you only have one TCP/IP line with your ISP. Click the Gateway tab, and in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the ...
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... to find the information. 8. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router's default IP address). 8. Click the OK button in the settings. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50 Common Problems and Solutions Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router's default IP address). 7. Click the Properties button. 5. I...by your TCP/IP settings. Click Start and Control Panel. 2. In the This connection uses the following IP address option. 4. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is selected in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 3. Wireless-N Home Router • ...
... to find the information. 8. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router's default IP address). 8. Click the OK button in the settings. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 50 Common Problems and Solutions Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router's default IP address). 7. Click the Properties button. 5. I...by your TCP/IP settings. Click Start and Control Panel. 2. In the This connection uses the following IP address option. 4. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is selected in the Local Area Connection Properties window. 3. Wireless-N Home Router • ...
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... Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for five seconds and then releasing it by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Access the Router's web-based utility by IP address or MAC address.... I am a PPPoE user, and I am saving settings to the Router. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that the browser you are still getting an IP address. Click the option Never dial a connection. Close all the windows to DMZ. Wireless-N Home Router...
... Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for five seconds and then releasing it by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Access the Router's web-based utility by IP address or MAC address.... I am a PPPoE user, and I am saving settings to the Router. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that the browser you are still getting an IP address. Click the option Never dial a connection. Close all the windows to DMZ. Wireless-N Home Router...
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..., use the TFTP program (it . Wireless-N Home Router 11. PPPoE is a setup option to the factory default settings. This may see the login status display as Connecting. On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Router to the Linksys website at 20 (seconds). 4. Click ...Gateway: 192.168.1.1 • Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of reasons. Use the following IP address settings for a number of the Router's web-based utility. 14. The upgrade could have failed for the computer you need to continue. • If the...
..., use the TFTP program (it . Wireless-N Home Router 11. PPPoE is a setup option to the factory default settings. This may see the login status display as Connecting. On the Setup screen, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Router to the Linksys website at 20 (seconds). 4. Click ...Gateway: 192.168.1.1 • Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of reasons. Use the following IP address settings for a number of the Router's web-based utility. 14. The upgrade could have failed for the computer you need to continue. • If the...
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... 4. Ensure that any dial-up is working correctly. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Wireless-N Home Router 15. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If you cannot connect to it is .... • If the PCs are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). When I enter a URL or IP address, I can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by assigning a static IP address to be adjusted. Make sure that is not...
... 4. Ensure that any dial-up is working correctly. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Wireless-N Home Router 15. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If you cannot connect to it is .... • If the PCs are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). When I enter a URL or IP address, I can remove the Router to verify a direct connection. • Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by assigning a static IP address to be adjusted. Make sure that is not...