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... > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 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
... > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 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
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... where you will connect the power adapter. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your wireless network(s). To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. The Router supports one of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration". Back Panel 1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports...
... where you will connect the power adapter. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your wireless network(s). To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. The Router supports one of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration". Back Panel 1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports...
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...-based utility. The first time you 'd like to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should be ready for use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Most of Internet connection your ISP...
...-based utility. The first time you 'd like to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 NOTE: When first installing the Router, you should be ready for use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. Most of Internet connection your ISP...
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... here is transmitted. Leave this value in the MTU field, this button if you want to start with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will see a list of time a network user will be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than... with their fixed local IP addresses will be greater than 192.168.1.253. If you choose to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is selected in the 1200 to the Router with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. DHCP Reservation ••...
... here is transmitted. Leave this value in the MTU field, this button if you want to start with when issuing IP addresses. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will see a list of time a network user will be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than... with their fixed local IP addresses will be greater than 192.168.1.253. If you choose to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is selected in the 1200 to the Router with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. DHCP Reservation ••...
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... the user will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will be a backup. The Router will change. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DynDNS.org Advanced Configuration Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DynDNS address go to a ... as well (x is the wildcard). System Select the DynDNS service you are hosting your DDNS account. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your...
... the user will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will be a backup. The Router will change. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DynDNS.org Advanced Configuration Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DynDNS address go to a ... as well (x is the wildcard). System Select the DynDNS service you are hosting your DDNS account. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your...
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... trigger an update, click this button to clone the MAC address of the computer you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enabled. Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To have currently registered with your ISP to reach a specific host or network. ... If you do not wish to register a MAC address in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with your network, select Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Some ISPs will change. Operating Mode allows you to set up a new static route...
... trigger an update, click this button to clone the MAC address of the computer you have the MAC Address cloned, select Enabled. Setup > MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Enabled/Disabled To have currently registered with your ISP to reach a specific host or network. ... If you do not wish to register a MAC address in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with your network, select Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Some ISPs will change. Operating Mode allows you to set up a new static route...
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..., and which you should change the default SSID (linksys) to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or ...Router to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" section. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Interface This interface tells you want to delete a static route. If you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
..., and which you should change the default SSID (linksys) to configure the Router's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or ...Router to the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" section. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. Interface This interface tells you want to delete a static route. If you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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... Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is also listed on the label on the client device. 2. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the bottom of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. Enter the PIN number in the field on this method if your client device asks for each client device that...
... Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is also listed on the label on the client device. 2. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the bottom of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. Enter the PIN number in the field on this method if your client device asks for each client device that...
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... Forwarding Common applications are disabled by the policy. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on the Basic Setup screen). Then enter a range of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will be affected by default. You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address. To remove an...
... Forwarding Common applications are disabled by the policy. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on the Basic Setup screen). Then enter a range of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will be affected by default. You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address. To remove an...
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... gaming. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you can be up public services on the Basic Setup screen). Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering Application Name Enter the application name of requests to 12 characters. Start...
... gaming. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you can be up public services on the Basic Setup screen). Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering Application Name Enter the application name of requests to 12 characters. Start...
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... have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on the Basic Setup screen. Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the Router and its firmware, write down all of the Router's current firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Click Refresh to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the extracted firmware...
... have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on the Basic Setup screen. Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the Router and its firmware, write down all of the Router's current firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Click Refresh to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the extracted firmware...
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... into your computer. Click the Connections tab. 3. Connect your cable connection to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. You need to the Internet. Then power on ‑screen instructions. Computer •• Check the cable... DSL service to connect manually to modify the settings on . The Router does not replace your DSL modem in the following steps (these instructions until your modem. You still need to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Open the web browser ...
... into your computer. Click the Connections tab. 3. Connect your cable connection to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. You need to the Internet. Then power on ‑screen instructions. Computer •• Check the cable... DSL service to connect manually to modify the settings on . The Router does not replace your DSL modem in the following steps (these instructions until your modem. You still need to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Open the web browser ...
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Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT160N Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi UPnP able/cert...;C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-N Broadband Router 30
Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT160N Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi UPnP able/cert...;C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-N Broadband Router 30
Firmware Upgrade
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... IMPORTANT: The default User name and Password is "192.168.1.1". Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of the screen for the firmware version. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to check the IP address... of your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions on the address bar, then press [Enter]. To ...
... IMPORTANT: The default User name and Password is "192.168.1.1". Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of the screen for the firmware version. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to check the IP address... of your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions on the address bar, then press [Enter]. To ...
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... vary depending on the firmware file of reconfiguration. NOTE: You can use it as not to manually reconfigure the router. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you might mess up and restore configuration...
... vary depending on the firmware file of reconfiguration. NOTE: You can use it as not to manually reconfigure the router. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you might mess up and restore configuration...
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...of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to retrieve them. Step 2: Once you may have the setup page open the software to set up your hotspot's IP Address on how to Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. Once the login prompt appears, enter your router ...User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the IP address of your router Step 1: Access the Hotspot's web-based setup page. To retrieve your router's User name and Password. IMPORTANT: The default User name and...
...of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to retrieve them. Step 2: Once you may have the setup page open the software to set up your hotspot's IP Address on how to Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. Once the login prompt appears, enter your router ...User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the IP address of your router Step 1: Access the Hotspot's web-based setup page. To retrieve your router's User name and Password. IMPORTANT: The default User name and...
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... upgrading the hotspot's firmware, a reset needs to be done which might have to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. In case this happens, you to reconfigure your settings from a backup. Step 3: Click the Firmware Upgrade sub-tab then... click the Browse button. Step 4: Locate the firmware then click Open. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the hotspot's web-based setup page. Be sure to manually reconfigure the hotspot.
... upgrading the hotspot's firmware, a reset needs to be done which might have to note down important settings before resetting so as basis for reconfiguring the router later. Step 2: Click the Administration tab. In case this happens, you to reconfigure your settings from a backup. Step 3: Click the Firmware Upgrade sub-tab then... click the Browse button. Step 4: Locate the firmware then click Open. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the hotspot's web-based setup page. Be sure to manually reconfigure the hotspot.
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...IMPORTANT: The default User name and Password is "192.168.1.1". NOTE: The web-based setup page may look different depending on the address bar, then press [Enter]. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin". Downloading the firmware Step 1: Go to check the IP address of ...the screen for the firmware version. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of your router's User name and Password. Checking the ...
...IMPORTANT: The default User name and Password is "192.168.1.1". NOTE: The web-based setup page may look different depending on the address bar, then press [Enter]. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin". Downloading the firmware Step 1: Go to check the IP address of ...the screen for the firmware version. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of your router's User name and Password. Checking the ...
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... reconfiguration. In case this happens, you might mess up and restore configuration feature of your settings from a backup. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you 're using a Mac computer, the file would be extracted automatically. The name...
... reconfiguration. In case this happens, you might mess up and restore configuration feature of your settings from a backup. Performing the Upgrade Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page. However, firmware upgrades sometimes include added functionalities which will require you 're using a Mac computer, the file would be extracted automatically. The name...
Quick Installation Guide
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router Model: WRT160N Package Contents • Wireless-N Broadband Router • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide on CD-ROM • Ethernet Network Cable • Quick Installation • Power Adapter
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router Model: WRT160N Package Contents • Wireless-N Broadband Router • Setup CD-ROM • User Guide on CD-ROM • Ethernet Network Cable • Quick Installation • Power Adapter