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...the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco, and ...the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. and/or its affiliates in front of their respective holders. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to while using the product. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router...
...the U.S. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco, and ...the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the web address. and/or its affiliates in front of their respective holders. About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may have to while using the product. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router...
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... > Management 22 Administration > Log 23 Administration > Diagnostics 23 Administration > Factory Defaults 24 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 24 Status > Router 24 Status > Local Network 25 Status > Wireless Network 25 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 26 Appendix B: Specifications 27 Appendix C: Warranty Information 28 Limited Warranty 28 Exclusions and Limitations 28 Obtaining Warranty Service 28 Technical Support 29 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router ii
... > Management 22 Administration > Log 23 Administration > Diagnostics 23 Administration > Factory Defaults 24 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 24 Status > Router 24 Status > Local Network 25 Status > Wireless Network 25 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 26 Appendix B: Specifications 27 Appendix C: Warranty Information 28 Limited Warranty 28 Exclusions and Limitations 28 Obtaining Warranty Service 28 Technical Support 29 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router ii
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...Notices 30 Industry Canada Statement 30 Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band 30 Avis d'Industrie Canada 31 Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz 31 Wireless Disclaimer 31 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans... fil 31 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 32 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 36 Cisco Products 36 Software Licenses 36 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router...
...Notices 30 Industry Canada Statement 30 Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band 30 Avis d'Industrie Canada 31 Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz 31 Wireless Disclaimer 31 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans... fil 31 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 32 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 36 Cisco Products 36 Software Licenses 36 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router...
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... Overview Thank you have client devices, such as computers. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you can use the Wireless-N 2.4 GHz network to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router. The LED flashes when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is actively sending or receiving data over...
... Overview Thank you have client devices, such as computers. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is where you can use the Wireless-N 2.4 GHz network to automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router. The LED flashes when a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup session is actively sending or receiving data over...
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NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall. Wall-Mounting Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on the wall to mount the Router. Suggested Mounting...size. Two screws are needed to drill precise spacing. Make sure that the wall you want to scale. Place the Router on its bottom panel. Wall-Mounting Template Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router 2 Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of an electrical outlet. 2. Chapter 1...
NOTE: Linksys is within reach of its bottom panel. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall. Wall-Mounting Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on the wall to mount the Router. Suggested Mounting...size. Two screws are needed to drill precise spacing. Make sure that the wall you want to scale. Place the Router on its bottom panel. Wall-Mounting Template Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router 2 Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of an electrical outlet. 2. Chapter 1...
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... (peer-to every networking device. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. For example, you the ability to avoid using standard words that only those computers can be hard to change their settings. Combine letters and numbers to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you can specify the MAC...
... (peer-to every networking device. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. For example, you the ability to avoid using standard words that only those computers can be hard to change their settings. Combine letters and numbers to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you can specify the MAC...
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...language. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1 or http://wrt400n.com in the Address field. How to learn about the web-...Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to change the Router's general settings. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to the Router. If you open the web-based utility, use . Password Screen Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that...
...language. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1 or http://wrt400n.com in the Address field. How to learn about the web-...Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to change the Router's general settings. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to the Router. If you open the web-based utility, use . Password Screen Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that...
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...here. The default Max Idle Time is the Router's IP address, as seen by your connection. DNS Your ISP will provide you are connecting through a DSL line, check with the Subnet Mask. 5 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Service Name (optional) If provided... by users on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a...
...here. The default Max Idle Time is the Router's IP address, as seen by your connection. DNS Your ISP will provide you are connecting through a DSL line, check with the Subnet Mask. 5 Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Service Name (optional) If provided... by users on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a...
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... will provide you want to have to check with your ISP to see if your connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. The default Max Idle Time is...Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you to check the Internet connection. To have elapsed Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Optional Settings Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you attempt to automatically re-establish your ISP. User Name and Password Enter...
... will provide you want to have to check with your ISP to see if your connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. The default Max Idle Time is...Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as you to check the Internet connection. To have elapsed Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Optional Settings Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you attempt to automatically re-establish your ISP. User Name and Password Enter...
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...IP Addresses here. The Router will be available). Otherwise, leave this list, click Remove. 7 Because the Router's default IP address is up to the Router with their fixed local IP addresses will see a list of DHCP users range. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router DHCP Reservation You will ... Client Lease Time is performed through the Wireless tab. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is http://wrt400n.com. Chapter 3 •• PPPoE...
...IP Addresses here. The Router will be available). Otherwise, leave this list, click Remove. 7 Because the Router's default IP address is up to the Router with their fixed local IP addresses will see a list of DHCP users range. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router DHCP Reservation You will ... Client Lease Time is performed through the Wireless tab. WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is http://wrt400n.com. Chapter 3 •• PPPoE...
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... to your changes. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your mail server. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. System Select the DynDNS service you do not want to use : Dynamic, Static, or...which your DDNS account. Because it is useful when you set up -to cancel your DDNS account. TZO.com Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the DDNS service connection is displayed. Click ...
... to your changes. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your mail server. Setup > DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. System Select the DynDNS service you do not want to use : Dynamic, Static, or...which your DDNS account. Because it is useful when you set up -to cancel your DDNS account. TZO.com Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the DDNS service connection is displayed. Click ...
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... Routing Select Route Entry number To set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to access the Internet. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT If this button will be available as an option. When NAT is ... is Disabled by default. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Clone Your PC's MAC Clicking this Router is the IP address of hops between the Router and another network destination. Setup ...
... Routing Select Route Entry number To set up a new static route. (Click Delete This Entry to access the Internet. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT If this button will be available as an option. When NAT is ... is Disabled by default. The Router determines the network packets' route based on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet). Clone Your PC's MAC Clicking this Router is the IP address of hops between the Router and another network destination. Setup ...
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... keyboard characters. If you have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices support only the 2.4 GHz band, so they should Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration join the 2.4 GHz network. The 5 GHz Wireless settings set up a network using the 5 GHz band, and the 2.4 GHz Wireless settings set on your network. Network...
... keyboard characters. If you have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices support only the 2.4 GHz band, so they should Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration join the 2.4 GHz network. The 5 GHz Wireless settings set up a network using the 5 GHz band, and the 2.4 GHz Wireless settings set on your network. Network...
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... Auto (20MHz or 40MHz) for the Channel Width setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (5GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto...
... Auto (20MHz or 40MHz) for the Channel Width setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (5GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto...
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NOTE: If you have client devices that do not want to your wireless network. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The... network will not function properly. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the Router.) 2. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for the Router's PIN number. 1. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2...
NOTE: If you have client devices that do not want to your wireless network. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration WPA Personal Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. The... network will not function properly. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of the Router.) 2. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for the Router's PIN number. 1. If you are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2...
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Passphrase Enter a passphrase of the RADIUS server. The default Key Renewal time out period is 3600 seconds. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router RADIUS IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always each device in coordination with dynamic encryption keys; The default Key ...server is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. RADIUS This option features WEP used in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal ...
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of the RADIUS server. The default Key Renewal time out period is 3600 seconds. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router RADIUS IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always each device in coordination with dynamic encryption keys; The default Key ...server is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. RADIUS This option features WEP used in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal ...
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... digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Then click Generate. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes, or click Cancel Changes to allow wireless access by default. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List...
... digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. Then click Generate. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your changes, or click Cancel Changes to allow wireless access by default. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List...
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... DTIM Interval value. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your wireless network. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. The Router will also advertise that ...is fragmented into multiple packets. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radio bands. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. If you are available for ...
... DTIM Interval value. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Advanced Configuration AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your wireless network. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. The Router will also advertise that ...is fragmented into multiple packets. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radio bands. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to set up the Router's advanced wireless functions. If you are available for ...
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... users to work their way into your network. If a network packet is selected by default. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to filter Internet NAT redirection. Filter Internet NAT ...smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure ...
... users to work their way into your network. If a network packet is selected by default. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to filter Internet NAT redirection. Filter Internet NAT ...smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure ...
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... Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows you select Deny, the computer on the Edit List will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7. Advanced Configuration 4. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router List of PCs screen appears.
... Access Restrictions > Internet Access screen allows you select Deny, the computer on the Edit List will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7. Advanced Configuration 4. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router List of PCs screen appears.