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Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back Panel The Front Panel The Top Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Overview How to Access the Web-based Ut
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE The STATUS Tab - ROUTER The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router’s Top Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Static IP Figure 5-3: Static IP: Internet Connection Type Figure 5-4: Static IP: Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Figure 5-5: PPoE: Internet Connection Type Figure 5-6: PPoE: Network Address Server Sett
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Figure 5-26: SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH Figure 5-27: ACCESS RESTRICTION Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Figure 5-28: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING Figure 5-29: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Figure 5-30: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERING Figure 5-31: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ Figure 5-32: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Figure 5-33: ADMINISTRATION Tab - MANAGEMENT Figure 5-34: ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG Figure 5-3
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router. The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely and with a greater range of up to three times farther than standard Wireless-G. How does the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network. ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for your USB connectivity needs. The Router can also communicate with other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your wired network, you can use the Router’s four local Ethernet ports. To add more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to any Linksys switch. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back Panel Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel. INTERNET The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband modem. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your wired PCs and other Ethernet network devices.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green/Orange. The numbered LEDs, correspond with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel and light up when the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardware Installation 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port. 3. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility. This chapter describes each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WIRELESS • BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS. Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen. • WIRELESS SECURITY. Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network. • WIRELESS MAC FILTER. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. • ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen. • WIRELESS QoS.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • DIAGNOSTICS. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen. • FACTORY DEFAULTS. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen. • FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware. STATUS • ROUTER. This screen provides status information about the Router. • LOCAL NETWORK. This provides status information about the local network. • WIRELESS NETWORK.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP The BASIC SETUP screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. An overview of the screens is presented here. Screen variations are described in detail under each Internet Connection Type. Internet Connection Type The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Time Setting Automatically Adjust Time. You can choose to Enable or Disable the automatic time adjustment. If you select Enable, you will need to select the correct Time Zone for your Router. Time Zone. Select the time zone in which your network functions. If you want the Router to automatically adjust the clock for daylight savings, then select the checkbox.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. Internet Connection Type Internet IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. Gateway.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPPoE Internet Connection Type Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable it. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. Service Name. If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. IP Address Range. The IP Address Range is Static and cannot be changed. Static DNS 1-3. The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only. Internet Connection Type Internet IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here. Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP).
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. IP Address Range. The IP Address Range is Static and cannot be changed. Static DNS 1-3. The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Telstra BigPond Telstra BigPond is a service used in Australia only. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. Internet Connection Type User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Heart Beat Server: Enter the Heart Beat Server information. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) DHCP Server. The Router can be used as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for your network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - Dynamic DNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.com. Dynamic DNS DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - MAC ADDRESS CLONE A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - ADVANCED ROUTING NAT If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Enabled. If another Router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Dynamic Routing This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s).
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless Setting Network. From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-N devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported by the Router: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK-2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. PSK (PreShared Key), is a security standard stronger than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router PSK Enterprise This option features PSK used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Encryption. Select the algorithm(s) you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.) RADIUS Server. Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port. Enter the port number of your RADIUS server. Shared Key. Enter the key shared by the Router and RADIUS server. Key Renewal.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WEP WEP is a basic encryption method offering two levels of encryption; 128-bit is stronger than 40/64-bit encryption. Encryption. Select the appropriate level of encryption, 40/64-bit (10 hex digits) or 128-bit (26 hex digits). Passphrase. To automatically generate keys, enter your passphrase. Then click the Generate button. Key 1-4. If you want to manually enter the WEP keys, then enter them in the Key 1-4 fields. TX Key.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS MAC FILTER Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable. Access Restrictions Prevent. Click this button to block wireless access from the devices listed on this screen. Permit.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Setting Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. Select from a range of transmission speeds, or select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless QoS allows the router to give priority to certain types of wireless network traffic. QoS To enable Wireless QoS, click Enable. If you do not wish to use Wireless QoS, select Disabled. Priority Classifiers HTTP: Allows the router to recognize HTTP traffic that contains common audio and video types. The router will give higher priority to these types of traffic when they are detected. To enable HTTP classification, select Enable.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Host Internal Port Range: Select the application port range that will apply the QoS rule. If the rule will only apply to one application port, enter the same port number in both the From and the To field. Host External IP Range: Enter the IP address range of the device that will receive traffic on the remote end of the connection. If there’s only one device on the remote end, enter the same IP address in the From and To field.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - FIREWALL The FIREWALL screen offers a firewall and filters that block specific Internet data types. Firewall Firewall Protection. A firewall enhances network security and uses Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network. Select Enable to use a firewall, or Disable to disable it. Block WAN Request Block WAN Requests.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH The VPN PASSTHROUGH screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels usingPPPoE, IPSec, PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough. PPPoe (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) allows a PPP session to be initiated on a simple bridging Ethernet connected client. To allow PPPoE Passthrough, click the Enable button. To disable PPPoE Passthrough, click the Disable button. IPSec Passthrough.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - 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, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Access Policy. Select an access policy to see a summary of, or delete. Select a policy from the drop-down menu. Click the Delete This Entry button or the Summary button.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Blocked Applications Three applications can be blocked per Policy. Applications/Blocked List. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet. From the Applications list, select the application you want to block. Then click the >> button to move it to the Blocked List. To remove an application from the Blocked List, select it and click the << button. Application Name.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING When you click the APPLICATIONS & GAMING tab, you will see the SINGLE PORT FORWARDING screen. You can customize port services for common applications on this screen. When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers).
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Port range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERING This screen instructs the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is sent to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. Port Range Triggering To add an application, complete the following fields: Application Name.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding is more secure 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.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Quality of Service (QoS) allows the router to give priority to certain types of network traffic. QoS (Quality of Service) To enable QoS, click Enable. If you do not wish to use QoS, select Disabled. Automatic Classification: The router can automatically classify the types of traffic on your network. To enable automatic classification, click Enable.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Protocol: Select the protocols that will apply the QoS rule. You may choose from Any, TCP, UDP, Both (TCP and UDP), or ICMP. Local IP Range: Select the IP range of the devices this rule will apply to. If the rule only applies to one device, enter the same IP for both the From and To field. Local Port Range: Select the application port range that will apply the QoS rule.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT When you click the Administration tab, you can select the MANAGEMENT screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. You can also back up and restore the Router’s configuration file. Local Router Access To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based Utility. The default password is admin.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. Allow Users to modify Virtual Server Mappings. Select Enabled, if you want to allow manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. Multicast Multicast Passthrough. If you want to allow multicast passthrough, select Enabled.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG When you click the Administration tab, you can select the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. Log Options View. Click in a box to view the log for Firewall Security, the System, or the Router Status. You can also select the level of the log you want to see, Critical, Warning or Informational.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including the connection to the Internet. Ping Test The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Enter the IP address or Domain Name of the PC whose connection you wish to test, the packet size (default is 32 bytes), and how many times you wish to test it. Then, click the start test button.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT The FACTORY DEFAULT screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the Restore Factory Defaults button. NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE The FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - ROUTER The ROUTER screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the SETUP screen. Router Status Firmware Version. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware. NAT. This shows whether the NAT is enabled or disabled. Current Time. This shows the time set on the Router. System Up Time.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK The LOCAL NETWORK screen displays information about the local network. Local Network Status MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s local interface is displayed here. IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network. Subnet Mask. The Router’s Subnet Mask is shown here. DHCP Server. The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed here. Start IP Address.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - WIRELESS NETWORK The WIRELESS NETWORK screen displays the status information of your wireless network. Wireless Status MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless interface is displayed here. Mode. Displayed here is the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-N Only, Wireless-G Only, Wireless-B Only, or Disabled) used by the network. SSID (Network Name). Displayed here is the name of the wireless network or SSID. Channel.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option. 4.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. • Refer to “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS. • Set a static IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #2: I need to set a static IP address.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time. 3. Go to the Applications & Gaming => DMZ tab. 4. Select Enabled next to DMZ.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaults. Hold the Reset button for five seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 12. I need to upgrade the firmware.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. • If you are having some difficulties, perform the following steps: 1. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. 2. Enter the password, if asked.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables. Where is the Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. If you want to use the UT Server Admin, forward another port.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability. Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh. I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Yes. The Router has DHCP server software built-in. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communicate continuously while the user and computer are moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct-Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router or other device.) Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's ADMINISTRATION tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the ADMINISTRATION tab. 4. Click the FIRMWARE UPGRADE tab, and the FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen will appear. 5.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. This IP address is used for the Router’s filtering, forwarding, and/or DMZ features.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router For the Router’s Web-based Utility WIRELESS MAC FILTER To filter wireless users by MAC Address, select the WIRELESS tab, then select WIRELESS MAC FILTER. Use this screen to Enable or Disable the Wireless MAC Filter, Prevent or Permit access to the wireless network, view the MAC Address Filter List and access the Wireless Client List. For more information, refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Mac Cloning To clone a PC’s MAC Address, select the SETUP thab, then click on MAC ADDRESS CLONE. You can Enable or Disable MAC Cloning and enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP to clone. For more information, refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix F: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT330N Standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u, draft 802.11n Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet Button Reset Cabling Type CAT 5e LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wireless, Security # of Antennas 3 RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 14 Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi UPnP able/cert able Security Features WEP, PSK, PSK2 WEP Key Bits 64, 128 Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.40" x 1.57" x 6.93" (188 x 40 x 176 mm) Unit Weight 18.60 oz.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Operating Temp. 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) Storage Temp.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three 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.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: 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.
Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 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.
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Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
