USER GUIDE Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway Model: WAG160N
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix D: Regulatory Information 29 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway. The Gateway lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Gateway to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology.
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.
Installation Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Installation NOTE: To avoid interference, you may need to place a microfilter or splitter between the phone cable and wall jack. Contact your ISP to determine if one is required. (UK residents need to connect the microfilter to the wall phone jack with ADSL service and then connect one end of the provided phone cable to the DSL port on it.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Gateway’s general settings. After setting up the Gateway with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Gateway will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Gateway’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 QoS Type Select from the drop-down menu: CBR (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice or data traffic; UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) for applications that are not time-sensitive, such as e-mail; or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) for bursty traffic and bandwidth-sharing with other applications. PCR For the Peak Cell Rate (PCR), divide the DSL line rate by 424 to get the maximum rate the sender can send cells.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Connect on Demand - Max Idle Time You can configure the Gateway to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Gateway to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Internet IP Address Enter the Gateway’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway’s Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet (including your ISP). Default Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP server. Primary (Required) and Secondary (Optional) DNS Enter the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address(es) provided by your ISP. At least one is required.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 IP address entered and cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50. DDNS Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network device will be allowed connection to the Gateway with its current dynamic IP address. Enter the number of minutes that the device will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the device will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Gateway The IP address of the gateway device that allows contact between the Gateway and remote network or host. Hop Count This is the number of hops to each node until the destination is reached (16 hops maximum). Enter the appropriate Hop Count. Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you have already set up. Routing Table For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Configure your wireless network by adding your Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported devices one at a time, using the appropriate method listed below: • The device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the screen. Searching... is displayed while the Gateway searches for your device. • The device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number Enter the PIN number in the field provided on the screen.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 RADIUS (WPA2-Enterprise recommended) Security Mode > WPA2-Enterprise Encryption The method is TKIP or AES. RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the device and its RADIUS server. Key Renewal Enter the Key Renewal period, which tells the device how often it should change the dynamic encryption keys.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 WEP (WPA2-Personal recommended) Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Security Mode > WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. NOTE: The WEP Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared Key to only use Shared Key authentication. Wireless Client List To add a device to the MAC Address Filter List, click the device’s Add to MAC Filter List checkbox, then click Add. To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close. MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose wireless access you want to block or allow.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346. RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default, 2346, is recommended.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times. Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select its number from the drop-down menu, and select Enable. To create a policy, follow steps 1-10. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time. 1.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize port services for common applications. The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Gateway to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Wireless Network The Gateway features Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM™) Support. The No Acknowledgement feature is available only when the WMM Support feature is enabled. Click the Add button to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Add a New Application or Game WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia is a QoS feature defined by WiFi Alliance before IEEE 802.11e was finalized. Now it is part of IEEE 802.11e.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Information This displays the port range or MAC address entered for your entry. If a pre-configured application or game was selected, there will be no valid entry shown in this section. MAC Address Remove Click this button to remove an entry. MAC Address Enter a Name Enter a name for your device. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. The default is Medium.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Remote Access Remote Management To permit remote access to the Gateway from outside the local network, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Disable. Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access. NOTE: To manage the Gateway remotely, enter https://:port substituting the Gateway’s Internet IP address for , and the Management Port number for port.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Administration > Diagnostics Administration > Back Up & Restore The ping test allows you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. The Back Up & Restore screen allows you to back up or restore the Gateway’s settings using a configuration file.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Factory Defaults Status > Gateway Restore Factory Defaults To reset settings to the default values, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. Any custom Gateway settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. The Gateway screen displays information about the Gateway and its current settings.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Local Network ARP/RARP Table MAC Address The MAC address of the Gateway’s local, wired interface is displayed. IP Address The Gateway’s IP address, as it appears on your local network, is displayed. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Gateway is displayed. DHCP Server DHCP Server The status of the Gateway’s DHCP server function is displayed. Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 4 Status > DSL Connection The DSL screen displays information about your DSL connection. Enable The number of Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVC) is displayed. PVC Status The status of the PVC is displayed. Status > DSL Connection DSL Connection Status The status of the DSL connection is displayed. Downstream Rate The download speed of traffic from the Internet to the Gateway is displayed.
Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: • Make sure that the Gateway is powered on. The Power LED should be green and not flashing. • If the Power LED is flashing, then power off all of your network devices, including the Gateway and computers. Then power on each device in the following order: • 1. Gateway 2.
Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model Number WAG160N Standards Draft 802.11N, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, g.992.1 (g.dmt), g.992.2 (g.lite), g.992.3, g.992.5, T1.
Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of two years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
Appendix D Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Regulatory Information Appendix D Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) Nederlands [Dutch]: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiele eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen van de Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
Regulatory Information Appendix D The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC: • Radio: EN 300 328 and/or EN 301 893 as applicable • EMC: EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 • Safety: EN 60950 and either EN 50385 or EN 50371 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) are required for operation in the 5 GHz band. DFS: The equipment meets the DFS requirements as defined in ETSI EN 301 893.
Regulatory Information Appendix D France Product Usage Restrictions For 2,4 GHz, the product should not be used outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483,5 MHz. There are no restrictions when used in other parts of the 2,4 GHz band when used indoors. Check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details. This product is designed for indoor usage only. Outdoor usage is not recommended, unless otherwise noted. Pour la bande 2,4 GHz, l’ équipement ne doit pas être utilisé en extérieur dans la bande 2454 - 2483,5 MHz.
Appendix D 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 D 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 D 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 kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix D Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
