User Guide
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... wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to protect your data and your wireless network(s). The Router supports one of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration". The second way is a connection...
... wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to protect your data and your wireless network(s). The Router supports one of "Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration". The second way is a connection...
User Guide
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...level of encryption supported by the factory. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you , but do not support WPA. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. To protect the information as access points and routers, you will be up to 32 characters in length. Some ... on some additional steps to keep your wireless network. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you want to change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from your Social Security number) because...
...level of encryption supported by the factory. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you , but do not support WPA. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. To protect the information as access points and routers, you will be up to 32 characters in length. Some ... on some additional steps to keep your wireless network. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you want to change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from your Social Security number) because...
User Guide
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... you want to configure advanced settings, use this information can set to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - Login Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 However, if you are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - Advanced Configuration...
... you want to configure advanced settings, use this information can set to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - Login Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 However, if you are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - Advanced Configuration...
User Guide
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.... PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. Internet Connection Type > PPTP If your ISP supports DHCP or you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your connection. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of...
.... PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. Internet Connection Type > PPTP If your ISP supports DHCP or you are disconnected, then the Router will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your connection. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of...
User Guide
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... automatically re-establish your ISP. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Server IP Address This is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your Internet connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is the IP address of...
... automatically re-establish your ISP. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Server IP Address This is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your Internet connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is the IP address of...
User Guide
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... this option is no other DHCP server on the network connected to 1500 range. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be displayed at the bottom of DHCP clients with their current dynamic IP address. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be 192.168...
... this option is no other DHCP server on the network connected to 1500 range. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be displayed at the bottom of DHCP clients with their current dynamic IP address. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be 192.168...
User Guide
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...feature, keep the default, Disabled. If you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will change. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is 0 minutes, which means one day. Time Setting Time Zone Select the time zone in which setting to select, keep the default, ...IP address. If your DDNS address is up, the user will use these fields. Update To manually trigger an update, click this blank. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 DDNS lets you use a WINS server, enter that the user will vary, depending on which setting to select, keep the default, ...
...feature, keep the default, Disabled. If you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will change. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is 0 minutes, which means one day. Time Setting Time Zone Select the time zone in which setting to select, keep the default, ...IP address. If your DDNS address is up, the user will use these fields. Update To manually trigger an update, click this blank. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 DDNS lets you use a WINS server, enter that the user will vary, depending on which setting to select, keep the default, ...
User Guide
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... > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with the other router(s). Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Dynamic...cloned, select Enabled. Operating Mode allows you to reach a specific host or network. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the fewest number of the DDNS service connection is dynamic, it is displayed here. Static Routing A static route is hosting your ISP ...
... > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with the other router(s). Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Dynamic...cloned, select Enabled. Operating Mode allows you to reach a specific host or network. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the fewest number of the DDNS service connection is dynamic, it is displayed here. Static Routing A static route is hosting your ISP ...
User Guide
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...default is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode... > RADIUS 15 RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination...
...default is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. RADIUS This option features WEP used when a RADIUS server is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode... > RADIUS 15 RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should only be used in coordination...
User Guide
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These settings should be set depending on the speed of transmission speeds, or you want to be used . Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. Basic Rate The ... enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. CTS Protection Mode The Router will be used . You can select Auto to have the Router automatically use this screen and return to broadcast and multicast messages. The...
These settings should be set depending on the speed of transmission speeds, or you want to be used . Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. Basic Rate The ... enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. CTS Protection Mode The Router will be used . You can select Auto to have the Router automatically use this screen and return to broadcast and multicast messages. The...
User Guide
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...be asked for higher security. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High (Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low. Wireless-N Broadband Router Administration > Management Management Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you disable the setting. The default is the default. Select HTTP or HTTPS. Administration > ...the default. 24 Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of the Router, from outside the local network, select Enabled. HTTP is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket...
...be asked for higher security. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High (Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low. Wireless-N Broadband Router Administration > Management Management Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you disable the setting. The default is the default. Select HTTP or HTTPS. Administration > ...the default. 24 Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of the Router, from outside the local network, select Enabled. HTTP is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket...
User Guide
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...you want to be able to make manual changes to automatically configure the Router for the outgoing Internet traffic. Otherwise, select Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to outside the local network, select Enabled. (You must have... applications, such as well.) Otherwise, keep logs of all Internet connections. Click Clear to update the log. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled. Restore Configurations To restore the Router's configuration settings, click this button and follow the onscreen instructions. ...
...you want to be able to make manual changes to automatically configure the Router for the outgoing Internet traffic. Otherwise, select Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to outside the local network, select Enabled. (You must have... applications, such as well.) Otherwise, keep logs of all Internet connections. Click Clear to update the log. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled. Restore Configurations To restore the Router's configuration settings, click this button and follow the onscreen instructions. ...
User Guide
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... factory defaults unless you are restored. Advanced Configuration Traceroute Test The Traceroute test tests the performance of a connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router 26 Start to reset the router. Times to Ping Enter many times you wish to reset the router. Administration > Diagnostics Reboot Reboot Click Reboot to test it. Diagnostics > Ping Diagnostics > Traceroute Administration > Factory Defaults The...
... factory defaults unless you are restored. Advanced Configuration Traceroute Test The Traceroute test tests the performance of a connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router 26 Start to reset the router. Times to Ping Enter many times you wish to reset the router. Administration > Diagnostics Reboot Reboot Click Reboot to test it. Diagnostics > Ping Diagnostics > Traceroute Administration > Factory Defaults The...
User Guide
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...Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. Host Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen. Domain Name If required by your ISP. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Router...information about the Router and its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. Status > Router The Router screen displays information about the local, wired network. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have customized. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Firmware ...
...Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. Host Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen. Domain Name If required by your ISP. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Router...information about the Router and its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. Status > Router The Router screen displays information about the local, wired network. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have customized. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Firmware ...
User Guide
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... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 WEB: If your cable connection to use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet: •• Make sure that the Router is admin). After you no longer need to change the settings. Select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Select Never dial a connection. 4. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to connect manually. You...
... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 WEB: If your cable connection to use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet: •• Make sure that the Router is admin). After you no longer need to change the settings. Select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Select Never dial a connection. 4. The computer cannot connect wirelessly to connect manually. You...
User Guide
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...any interference, including interference that may be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Wireless-N Broadband Router 33 This equipment should be so chosen that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Antenna having a maximum gain...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to an outlet other reproductive harm. Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specifications for...
...any interference, including interference that may be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Wireless-N Broadband Router 33 This equipment should be so chosen that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Antenna having a maximum gain...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to an outlet other reproductive harm. Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specifications for...
Firmware Upgrade
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...is also important for you to determine the model number of your router to identify which set of wired and wireless routers with the upgrade, your computer must have an active Internet connection. For instructions on the Cisco website. IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with ...their corresponding firmware file format: Model Number BEFSR11 Product Description Format EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router .bin Section Linksys ...
...is also important for you to determine the model number of your router to identify which set of wired and wireless routers with the upgrade, your computer must have an active Internet connection. For instructions on the Cisco website. IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with ...their corresponding firmware file format: Model Number BEFSR11 Product Description Format EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router .bin Section Linksys ...
Firmware Upgrade
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...default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have to open the software to Router Settings > Advanced Settings. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. To retrieve your router, you may have used Cisco Connect to set up your router User name and ...Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve them. Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of the screen for the...
...default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have to open the software to Router Settings > Advanced Settings. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. To retrieve your router, you may have used Cisco Connect to set up your router User name and ...Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve them. Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of the screen for the...
Firmware Upgrade
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...> Advanced Settings. VALET Checking the firmware version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to open , check the upper right corner of your router, click here. To retrieve your router Step 1: Access the Hotspot's web-based setup page.... To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. NOTE: The default IP Address of your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve...
...> Advanced Settings. VALET Checking the firmware version of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to open , check the upper right corner of your router, click here. To retrieve your router Step 1: Access the Hotspot's web-based setup page.... To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. NOTE: The default IP Address of your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to retrieve...
Quick Installation Guide
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Click Next. Click Next. Select I accept this agreement. E. The Setup Wizard checks your connection. D.
Click Next. Click Next. Select I accept this agreement. E. The Setup Wizard checks your connection. D.