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How To Setup A Security Key For Linksys Wrt160n

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User Guide - Page 2

.... Wireless-N Broadband Router About This Guide i and/or its affiliates in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it is a caution or warning and it . All rights reserved. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security...

User Guide - Page 3

... 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 - Page 5

... the client device supports Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.Wait until the LED is enabled. Either press and hold the Reset Button for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Place the Router on its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up and will be solidly lit. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT...

User Guide - Page 6

...Router. Wall Mounting Template Wireless-N Broadband Router 5 Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm ††Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not true to drill precise spacing. Make sure that the wall you want to mount the Router...hardware. NOTE: Linksys is 152 mm (6 inches). Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the...

User Guide - Page 7

...routers, you , but do not support WPA. Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from your wireless network, and can be the only option available on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security 6 This is a unique series of your wireless...browsing for wireless networks. 2. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist ...

User Guide - Page 8

...main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions...the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. This chapter describes each page's key ...Router's web-based utility. Most of this chapter to the Router. Internet Connection Type Select the type of the utility and each web page of Internet connection your Internet connection. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router...

User Guide - Page 11

... range of time a network user will be allowed connection to a MAC address. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will work. DHCP Reservation •• Select Clients ... •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your network. Clients Already Reserved A list of DHCP...

User Guide - Page 12

... Update To manually trigger an update, click this feature, keep the default, Disabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 DDNS lets you can enter up , the user will change. Wildcard This setting...is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. If you are not sure ...

User Guide - Page 13

Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this feature is a 12-digit code assigned ... to set up the Router's advanced functions. Dynamic Routing (RIP) Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in order to use . Chapter 3 TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter...

User Guide - Page 14

... Proceed to delete a static route. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this setting is the IP address of the characters on this screen. The SSID must not exceed 32 characters (use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. For best performance, Auto is the network...

User Guide - Page 15

... available. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the bottom of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2. Method #2 Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. 1. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of your wireless network. For detailed instructions on this screen...

User Guide - Page 16

... the type of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode > RADIUS 15 The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server...

User Guide - Page 17

.... Security Mode > WEP Encryption Select a level of the RADIUS server. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this to automatically generate WEP keys. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to open the Wireless Client List screen. If you do not wish to filter users by default. Wireless Client List 16 Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router...

User Guide - Page 18

... and other . The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of transmission speeds, or you can transmit. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use this function, select Enabled. The Router will be used . Auto-Fallback will automatically select the best rate for associated clients, it will negotiate the...

User Guide - Page 19

... WAN proxy servers may result in poor network performance. Security > VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. RTS Threshold Should you run the risk of the default value, 2347, is not selected by default. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Deselect the feature to allow anonymous Internet requests...

User Guide - Page 28

...: The Router may lose the settings you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on -screen information. Current Time This shows the time set on the Basic Setup screen. Internet MAC Address This is the version number of your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27

User Guide - Page 30

... to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 Follow these instructions until your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Internet: •• Make sure that the Router is admin). Router 3. The computer should be connected to the network. After you have enabled wireless security, then make sure the same security method and key are prompted...

User Guide - Page 31

... 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 Able Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security Key Bits 128-Bit, Environmental ... 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications Wireless-N Broadband Router 30

Firmware Upgrade - Page 3

...WRK54G WRT100 WRT110 WRT120N WRT150N WRT160N WRT160NL WRT300N WRT310N WRT320N WRT330N WRT350N WRT400N WRT51AB WRT54AG WRT54G WRT54G2 WRT54G3G WRT54G3GAT WRT54G3GST Wired Broadband Router .bin MoCA Router (WMR200N) .bin Wireless-G Home Router .zip Wireless-G Broadband Router RangePlus Wireless Router RangePlus Wireless Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router .bin .bin .bin .bin...

Quick Installation Guide - Page 1

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

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