USER GUIDE Wireless-N Home ADSL2 + Modem Router Models: RAN201
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. This device lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use it to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features, such as WPA2™ security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology, help to protect your data and your privacy while online.
Product Overview Chapter 1 Placement Positions Follow these instructions: There are two ways to physically install the device. The first way is to place the device horizontally on a surface. The second way is to mount the device on a wall. 1. Determine where you want to mount the device. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration List of Screens in the Utility After you finish running the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, the device is ready for use. To change the device’s advanced settings, access the Configuration Utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the device.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Setup Tab Setup > Advanced Routing The Setup tab provides the device’s basic setup functions. The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the device’s advanced routing functions, such as operating mode, dynamic mode, and static routing. For detailed information on the Setup tab, refer to the Utility’s online help pages. Setup > Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen allows you to change the device’s general settings.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration is a directory on the device that a user can access through the network. For detailed information on the Applications & Gaming tab, refer to the Utility’s online help pages. Storage > Administration Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding The Administration screen allows you to configure basic storage settings and manage the device’s users. The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to set up port forwarding for a single port.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 NOTE ON CISCO WEB ASSISTANT OPTION (not on all models): If you see an “error code 404” message (indicating that you entered an invalid web address), the Cisco Web Assistant will appear and automatically run a search based on the keywords in the web address. This feature can be enabled or disabled from this screen.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: s Make sure that the Modem Router is powered on. The Power LED should be green and not flashing. s If the Power LED is flashing, then power off all of your network devices, including the Modem Router and computers. Then power on each device in the following order: s 1. Modem Router 2.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications WAG120N Standards RAN201 Operating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing WLAN: 802.11n draft 2.0, 802.11g, 802.11b Ethernet: 802.3, 802.3u ADSL: T1.413i2, G.992.1 (G.DMT), G.992.2 (G.Lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), G.992.
Regulatory Information Appendix C Appendix C: Regulatory Information Íslenska [Icelandic]: Þetta tæki er samkvæmt grunnkröfum og öðrum viðeigandi ákvæðum Tilskipunar 1999/5/EC. European Union Italiano [Italian]: Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]: Šī iekārta atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/ EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Regulatory Information Appendix C For all products, the Declaration of Conformity (DofC) is available through one or more of these options: nessuna limitazione, eccetto per i paesi menzionati di seguito: s A pdf file is included on the product’s CD. s A print copy is included with the product. s A pdf file is available on the product’s webpage. Visit www.linksysbycisco.com/international y y and select your country or region. Then select your product.
Appendix C Regulatory Information Third-Party Software or Firmware The use of software or firmware not supported/provided by Linksys may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements. Latvia The outdoor usage of the 2,4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please check http://www.esd.lv p for more details. Technical Documents on www.linksysbycisco.
Appendix C User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix C Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix C Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die is voorzien van dit symbool niet mag worden ingezameld met niet-gescheiden huishoudelijk afval. Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden ingezameld.
Appendix C Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenščina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
Regulatory Information Appendix C Australia Cisco-Linksys ADSL2+ Devices on Long Lines The following information applies if you use the product within Australia. ADSL2+ devices may not achieve the type of “high speed” operation expected when attached to a line that is longer than intended by the ITU-T Rec. G.996.1 ADSL standard i.e. >3 km of 0.4mm cable or a shorter cable length with several tails or multiples.
Regulatory Information Appendix C This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. FCC Part 68 Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is attached to the equipment that contains, among other information, its FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number.
Regulatory Information Appendix C Canada The following information applies if you use the product within Canada. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-003 and RSS210 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
