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... notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Wireless-N Home Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to do while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Linksys is something you with the Wireless-N Home Router easier than ever.
... notice. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Wireless-N Home Router. WRT150N-UG-61027NC JL Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of California to while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Wireless-N Home Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to do while using the Wireless-N Home Router. Linksys is something you with the Wireless-N Home Router easier than ever.
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... 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 - Wireless Security 23 The Wireless Tab - Firewall 29 The Security Tab - DDNS 17 The...
... 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 - Wireless Security 23 The Wireless Tab - Firewall 29 The Security Tab - DDNS 17 The...
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... - Firmware Upgrade 45 The Status Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration 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...
... - Firmware Upgrade 45 The Status Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration 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...
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... 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Figure 5-7: L2TP 14 Figure 5-8: DHCP Reservation 16 Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 26 Figure 5-22: Wireless Client List 26 Figure 5-23: Wireless 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 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power...
... 5-6: Telstra Cable 13 Figure 5-7: L2TP 14 Figure 5-8: DHCP Reservation 16 Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 26 Figure 5-22: Wireless Client List 26 Figure 5-23: Wireless 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 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power...
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... Figure 5-35: QoS - 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 - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering 35 Figure 5-32... Tab - Voice Device 39 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Wireless 48 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 66 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 68 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure E-3: MAC Address/...
... Figure 5-35: QoS - 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 - Single Port Forwarding 33 Figure 5-30: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering 35 Figure 5-32... Tab - Voice Device 39 Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 Figure 5-47: Administration Tab - Wireless 48 Figure C-1: Firmware Upgrade 66 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 68 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 68 Figure E-3: MAC Address/...
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... over IP (VoIP) telephony, so your wireless network while the whole network is called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. So, networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. Networks are not only useful in your home or office. PCs on the Setup CD-...ROM for media-centric applications like streaming video and Voice over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. You can handle multiple...
... over IP (VoIP) telephony, so your wireless network while the whole network is called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. So, networks are useful tools for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Home Router. Networks are not only useful in your home or office. PCs on the Setup CD-...ROM for media-centric applications like streaming video and Voice over the four switched ports or via the wireless broadcast. You can handle multiple...
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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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... laptop computers, PCI adapters for a wireless router or access point. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be set up your Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to the same wireless network. Computers in Infrastructure mode.
... laptop computers, PCI adapters for a wireless router or access point. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Home Router, which they may be set up your Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly to the same wireless network. Computers in Infrastructure mode.
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..., your wired network, you wish to connect your wireless network to your networking options are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your USB connectivity needs. With these, and many...
..., your wired network, you wish to connect your wireless network to your networking options are limitless. Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Wireless-N Home Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for your USB connectivity needs. With these, and many...
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...-based Utility. Factory Defaults tab of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your wired PCs and other settings) and replace them ... Power The Power port is where you want to retain these settings. 6 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 ...
...-based Utility. Factory Defaults tab of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other Ethernet network devices. Figure 3-1: The Router's Back Panel Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router The Back Panel IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will connect your wired PCs and other settings) and replace them ... Power The Power port is where you want to retain these settings. 6 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 ...
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... 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. POWER Green. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. INTERNET Green. The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The POWER LED lights up when there is sending or receiving data over...
... 3: Getting to a device through the Internet port. POWER Green. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green. INTERNET Green. The Top Panel The Router has a button reserved for a future function. Wireless-N Home Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs are located on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The POWER LED lights up when there is sending or receiving data over...
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... connected properly. 6. Connect your PC(s). 7. Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that all of your wireless network, with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Make sure that is supplied with line of a different power adapter could damage the...
... connected properly. 6. Connect your PC(s). 7. Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that all of your wireless network, with the Router. Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware Installation Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Make sure that is supplied with line of a different power adapter could damage the...
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... click one of the Utility: • Basic Setup. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of a computer connected to the Router. For advanced users, you can use of the Router. If you do not wish to alter dynamic and static routing...
... click one of the Utility: • Basic Setup. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 9 Overview Wireless-N Home Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of a computer connected to the Router. For advanced users, you can use of the Router. If you do not wish to alter dynamic and static routing...
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... this screen to high-priority types of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab. • Diagnostics. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your network. • Port Range Triggering. This allows...
... this screen to high-priority types of special-purpose services. • QoS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 10 Overview To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this tab. • Diagnostics. Wireless-N Home Router • Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can alter data transmission settings on your network. • Port Range Triggering. This allows...
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...: Some of these connection types may not be used only if your area. 11 This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless Network. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of connection type you are connecting through the Utility. Press...
...: Some of these connection types may not be used only if your area. 11 This provides status information about the local network. • Wireless Network. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of connection type you are connecting through the Utility. Press...
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... before your Internet access disconnects. If you use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand, click the radio button. DNS 1-3. Your ISP will...a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network Figure 5-4: PPPoE pppoe: a type of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your PCs. Click the Save Settings button. Your ISP will periodically check your Internet connection. ...
... before your Internet access disconnects. If you use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to data transport Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 12 The Setup Tab - If provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand, click the radio button. DNS 1-3. Your ISP will...a device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network Figure 5-4: PPPoE pppoe: a type of time (Max Idle Time). Wireless-N Home Router Static IP If you are installed on your PCs. Click the Save Settings button. Your ISP will periodically check your Internet connection. ...
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..., when seen from the Internet. Server IP Address. 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 that applies to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time... (including your ISP for a specific period of minutes you with the Subnet Mask. This is 30 seconds. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you with your ISP). Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. You can configure the...
..., when seen from the Internet. Server IP Address. 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 that applies to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time... (including your ISP for a specific period of minutes you with the Subnet Mask. This is 30 seconds. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router The Setup Tab - This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you with your ISP). Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button. You can configure the...
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... period of these settings may have elapsed before your ISP before making any changes. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Connect on Demand, click the radio button. The default Redial Period is Auto, which allows the...packet: a unit of minutes you attempt to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your connection as soon as identification. Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is used mostly in European countries. Server IP Address. To manually set a value, select Manual...
... period of these settings may have elapsed before your ISP before making any changes. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 14 The Setup Tab - Connect on Demand, click the radio button. The default Redial Period is Auto, which allows the...packet: a unit of minutes you attempt to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your connection as soon as identification. Wireless-N Home Router L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is used mostly in European countries. Server IP Address. To manually set a value, select Manual...
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...ISP will be used as a DHCP server. You can be allowed connection to . Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - DHCP Server Setting The Router can enter up to functioning DNS servers. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to change... the Router's local network settings. If you use these for your network. WINS. DHCP Server. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you ...
...ISP will be used as a DHCP server. You can be allowed connection to . Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router 15 The Setup Tab - DHCP Server Setting The Router can enter up to functioning DNS servers. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to change... the Router's local network settings. If you use these for your network. WINS. DHCP Server. Router IP The Router's Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. Basic Setup Wireless-N Home Router Network Setup The Network Setup section allows you ...