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... you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through its bottom panel. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up and will flash. To use the Router to indicates network activity. The LED flashes blue for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Back Panel...
... you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through its bottom panel. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up and will flash. To use the Router to indicates network activity. The LED flashes blue for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Back Panel...
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...wireless networks that only those computers can be intercepted. The Linksys default password is the name of numbers and letters assigned to -peer). Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. General Network Security Guidelines Wireless... address filtering Linksys routers give you should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from connecting to your wireless network, you...Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are at a rapid pace...
...wireless networks that only those computers can be intercepted. The Linksys default password is the name of numbers and letters assigned to -peer). Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. General Network Security Guidelines Wireless... address filtering Linksys routers give you should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from connecting to your wireless network, you...Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are at a rapid pace...
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... tabs. Additional tabs will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 You can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to configure advanced settings, use the Setup Wizard on your Internet connection. If you click one of the utility and each page's key functions. NOTE: When...
... tabs. Additional tabs will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 You can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to configure advanced settings, use the Setup Wizard on your Internet connection. If you click one of the utility and each page's key functions. NOTE: When...
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... your ISP, enter the Service Name. Your ISP will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your Internet connection terminates. Subnet Mask This is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you are required to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as seen by your ISP. PPPoE Some DSL-based...
... your ISP, enter the Service Name. Your ISP will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your Internet connection terminates. Subnet Mask This is the Router's IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you are required to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as seen by your ISP. PPPoE Some DSL-based...
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... (Max Idle Time). Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your connection. The default Max Idle Time is 30 seconds. If you want to check the Internet connection. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is the IP address of minutes you to...
... (Max Idle Time). Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your connection. The default Max Idle Time is 30 seconds. If you want to check the Internet connection. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is the IP address of minutes you to...
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... for your network. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.100. DHCP Reservation Click this option is 50. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be greater than 192.168.1.253. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click... IP address to each computer on the network connected to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. To view the most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type: •• DHCP, Static IP,...
... for your network. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.100. DHCP Reservation Click this option is 50. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will be greater than 192.168.1.253. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click... IP address to each computer on the network connected to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. To view the most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type: •• DHCP, Static IP,...
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... enables or disables wildcards for your DDNS account. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is Dynamic. Your ISP will provide you with the Internet. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with at least one day. If your... your changes. To enable the feature, select Enabled. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is the wildcard). Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 The Router will use : Dynamic, Static, or Custom. If you...
... enables or disables wildcards for your DDNS account. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is Dynamic. Your ISP will provide you with the Internet. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC's interaction with at least one day. If your... your changes. To enable the feature, select Enabled. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is the wildcard). Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 The Router will use : Dynamic, Static, or Custom. If you...
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... NAT setting is available. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is a 12-digit code assigned to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled....dynamic routing will change. Select Enabled to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing feature. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a ...
... NAT setting is available. The Router determines the network packets' route based on your network's connection to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is a 12-digit code assigned to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled....dynamic routing will change. Select Enabled to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing feature. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a ...
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... must have the Remote Management feature enabled as gaming and videoconferencing. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to view temporary logs. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, keep the default, Disabled. Click Clear to clear all traffic for...button and follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 3 Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from any and all Internet connections. NOTE: When you want to specify an external IP address or range of , and enter the Remote ...
... must have the Remote Management feature enabled as gaming and videoconferencing. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to view temporary logs. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, keep the default, Disabled. Click Clear to clear all traffic for...button and follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 3 Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from any and all Internet connections. NOTE: When you want to specify an external IP address or range of , and enter the Remote ...
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...or URL Address Enter the address of a connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router 26 IP or URL Address Enter the address of a connection. Diagnostics Ping Test The Ping test checks the status of the PC whose connection you wish to test. Start to Ping To... > Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. This screen also allows you to restore the Router's configuration to its factory default settings. Diagnostics > Ping Diagnostics > Traceroute Administration ...
...or URL Address Enter the address of a connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router 26 IP or URL Address Enter the address of a connection. Diagnostics Ping Test The Ping test checks the status of the PC whose connection you wish to test. Start to Ping To... > Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. This screen also allows you to restore the Router's configuration to its factory default settings. Diagnostics > Ping Diagnostics > Traceroute Administration ...
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... Address This is the version number of your configuration settings. Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. Current Time This shows the time set on the Basic Setup screen. Click Refresh to upgrade the Router's firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Chapter 3 Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to...
... Address This is the version number of your configuration settings. Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. Current Time This shows the time set on the Basic Setup screen. Click Refresh to upgrade the Router's firmware. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Chapter 3 Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to...
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... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Then power on ‑screen instructions. Router 3. Click Setup and follow the on each device in order to use the Router, you want to modify the settings on the Router. Select Never dial a connection. 4. You need your computer. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: •...
... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Then power on ‑screen instructions. Router 3. Click Setup and follow the on each device in order to use the Router, you want to modify the settings on the Router. Select Never dial a connection. 4. You need your computer. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: •...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...[Enter]. Downloading the firmware To retrieve your router's User name and Password. When 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 router's web-based setup page. IMPORTANT: The ...up your router's IP Address on how to Router Settings > Advanced Settings. Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to retrieve them. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer ...
...[Enter]. Downloading the firmware To retrieve your router's User name and Password. When 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 router's web-based setup page. IMPORTANT: The ...up your router's IP Address on how to Router Settings > Advanced Settings. Step 2: On the router's Setup page, check the upper right corner of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you may have used Cisco Connect to retrieve them. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer ...
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... for the firmware version. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to retrieve them. Enter your hotspot's IP Address on how to... Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. To retrieve your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the ...
... for the firmware version. To do this, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari. NOTE: The default IP Address of Linksys routers is "admin" but if you have used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you have to retrieve them. Enter your hotspot's IP Address on how to... Valet Settings > Advanced Settings. To retrieve your router User name and Password through Cisco Connect, go to check the ...